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HFA 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Everett (ranked 25081 p4p, 25048 weight class) and Pedro Escobar (ranked 515 p4p, 536 weight class). Pedro Escobar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar wants to clinch.
Everett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar darts in looking for a takedown but Everett gets double underhooks and turns Escobar into the cage.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Everett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar tries to clinch but Everett is having none of it.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Everett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Everett instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Everett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar lands a big head kick that sends Everett tumbling to the mat! Escobar takes a step backwards and waves Everett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Everett is rocked!
 It looks like Ben Everett has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar has managed to clinch.
Everett managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar.
Escobar stalling in the clinch but Everett improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Everett.
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Escobar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Everett defends it nicely.
Everett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Everett gets a clinch.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Everett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Everett working aggressively here.
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Everett clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett avoiding damage as Escobar throws knees to the body.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Everett to keep the fight standing.
Ben Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.
Everett pulls guard.
Everett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Escobar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ben Everett's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar is looking to work some ground and pound but Everett has wrist control.
Everett pushes a forearm under Escobar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Escobar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Everett!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chocker Off (ranked 4963 p4p, 24918 weight class) and Devyn Kramer (ranked 333 p4p, 352 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chocker Off!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devyn Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kramer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Off throwing a counter right hand but Kramer manages to avoid it.
Kramer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kramer.
Kramer clinches with his opponent.
Off keeps control of Kramer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kramer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Off is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kramer is tapping! Great win for Off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chocker Off!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Mahoney (ranked 4618 p4p, 4462 weight class) and Willis Williams (ranked 452 p4p, 441 weight class). The key to victory for Logan Mahoney has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willis Williams!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
As Williams tries to get set, Mahoney tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Mahoney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahoney.
Williams has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mahoney is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahoney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mahoney rather than just go for the knockout.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Mahoney tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Williams manages to circle out of the way.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Willis Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahoney looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Mahoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahoney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahoney has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Mahoney tries to tie him up.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahoney is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahoney has his back to the cage.
Mahoney prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahoney stalling the fight.
Mahoney crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Mahoney stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney with a knee to the head.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams looking for a takedown.
Logan Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willis Williams.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahoney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams looking for a takedown.
Mahoney working Williams over with knees to the body.
Mahoney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Mahoney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willis Williams dominated 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.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Mahoney tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Williams swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahoney avoids the body shot from Williams.
Mahoney is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
Williams works Mahoney's body with a nice hook.
Logan Mahoney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahoney staying out of range there.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Mahoney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams thuds a left hand into Mahoney's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahoney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
Mahoney clinches with his opponent.
Mahoney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
Mahoney is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mahoney trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahoney into the cage.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Mahoney stalling.
Mahoney is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahoney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Logan Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willis Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mahoney tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahoney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Mahoney tries to tie him up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahoney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mahoney controlling the action here for a moment.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Logan Mahoney.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahoney avoids the body shot from Williams.
Mahoney tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Mahoney has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mahoney.
Mahoney tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney taking a breather.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahoney just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Logan Mahoney.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Mahoney is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
Mahoney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahoney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willis Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Mahoney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Mahoney tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Mahoney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahoney wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Williams tries to get set, Mahoney tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
Williams takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
Mahoney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahoney manages to avoid it.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Mahoney wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mahoney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams wants to counter with a clinch but Mahoney pushes him away.
Williams swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mahoney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mahoney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Williams's face.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams can't get the takedown.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahoney misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Mahoney tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mahoney.
Williams jumps guard but Mahoney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Logan Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willis Williams.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Logan Mahoney.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Mahoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Mahoney's ribs.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Mahoney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Williams tries to get set, Mahoney tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Mahoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Mahoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahoney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
Logan Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Mahoney wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willis Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams 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 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willis Williams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Giles (ranked 5142 p4p, 3987 weight class) and Adam Pad Thai Kai (ranked 467 p4p, 408 weight class). Giles comes into the arena with Beckham blaring out of the sound system. 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Giles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Pad Thai Kai!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pad Thai Kai is looking to slow Giles down with leg kicks.
Giles looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pad Thai Kai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Giles defends well and Pad Thai Kai ends up having to push Giles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adam Pad Thai Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pad Thai Kai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Giles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Giles wants it to stay on the feet.
Giles slaps away a takedown attempt from Pad Thai Kai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dustin Giles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Pad Thai Kai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pad Thai Kai.
Nice body kick from Pad Thai Kai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pad Thai Kai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pad Thai Kai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Giles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pad Thai Kai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pad Thai Kai just manages to avoid it.
Pad Thai Kai moves in looking to clinch but Giles pushes him off.
Giles throws a big counter combination but Pad Thai Kai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oooooh!!! Pad Thai Kai has knocked Giles down with a huge combo! Pad Thai Kai steps away and waves a wobbly Giles back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Giles is rocked!
Pad Thai Kai tries to close the distance and clinch but Giles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Giles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pad Thai Kai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giles is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pad Thai Kai.
Giles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pad Thai Kai. Giles shrugs it off though.
Pad Thai Kai fails with the takedown.
Pad Thai Kai wants to clinch up but Giles keeps it at a distance.
As Pad Thai Kai looks to move away, Giles throws a big counter combo but Pad Thai Kai just gets out of the way.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Pad Thai Kai knocks Giles out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Pad Thai Kai!
The defeated Dustin Giles had this to say: 'I just want to thank Dana White and my opponent for giving me this opportunity.. that's it.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Reynolds (ranked 2994 p4p, 24978 weight class) and Mickey Valentino (ranked 263 p4p, 396 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valentino misses the body punch
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds misses with a double jab.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Valentino moves out of range.
Valentino misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Valentino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentino throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice right hand that sends Valentino toppling to the canvas! Valentino scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reynolds finish him?!
 Valentino is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds fakes the body blow, causing Valentino to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Valentino goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lincoln Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pira Nha (ranked 3282 p4p, 3245 weight class) and Trouble Som (ranked 365 p4p, 363 weight class). Nha comes to the cage accompanied by Vampiro - Metue, Teto, & WIU. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pira Nha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Trouble Som!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nha throws a big shot that misses.
Nha throws a sloppy body shot
and Som counters with a series of strikes. Nha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Som throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Som manages to avoid it.
Som unleashes a big counter combination but Nha bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Som scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nha in his tracks.
Nha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Som misses with a body shot.
Nha is looking to counter punch.
Nha lands the left hand.
Som throws a right hand that Nha ducks under and follows up with a left that Nha also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Nha's head coaches at The Aquarium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Som swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Som tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nha was well out of range. Poor timing from Som.
Som throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nha counter with a right hand.
Som's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Som scrambles back to his feet.
Som lands a lovely overhand right.
Som throws a body punch but Nha moves out of range.
Som swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nha lands with a good body shot.
Som fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nha lands with a straight right. Som didn't see that one coming.
Som is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Som.
Som is still on wobbly legs! Can Nha finish him?
Nha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Som swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Som seems to have recovered his senses.
Nha looks to score with a jab to the body but Som is just out of range.
Som throws out a counter right but Nha avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Som at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Som steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nha.
A nice side step and Som releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nha lands with a nice body punch.
Nha throws a lazy uppercut
and Som counters with a left and a right that stings Nha.
Som takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Nha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Som doesn't seem phased though.
Som avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nha throws a body punch but Som moves out of range.
Nha drops Som with a naaaaasty hook - Som is in real trouble here! Nha dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pira Nha!
After winning the bout, Pira Nha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bingo Fat (ranked 2056 p4p, 2457 weight class) and Hummus Mug Crusher (ranked 183 p4p, 212 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bingo Fat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hummus Mug Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mug Crusher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Mug Crusher.
Mug Crusher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mug Crusher.
Sloppy strikes from Fat. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Mug Crusher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mug Crusher has closed the distance and engaged Fat in a clinch.
Mug Crusher lands with a left to the head.
Mug Crusher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fat tries to break the clinch but Mug Crusher is controlling the position.
Mug Crusher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mug Crusher lands an uppercut.
Fat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mug Crusher closes the distance and clinches.
Fat looking to stall.
Fat misses with a punch to the body.
Fat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mug Crusher throws a punch but it's blocked by Fat.
Mug Crusher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mug Crusher lands a shot to the body.
Fat throws a punch but it's blocked by Mug Crusher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fat breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mug Crusher.
Mug Crusher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mug Crusher drops Fat with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mug Crusher follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hummus Mug Crusher!
Hummus Mug Crusher 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 Kuju Da Silva (ranked 2047 p4p, 2095 weight class) and Stephen Compton (ranked 248 p4p, 254 weight class). Kuju Da Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stephen Compton's chin.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuju Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephen Compton!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Compton lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Compton lands with a hook. Da Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch combination from Compton misses.
Compton misses the shot to the body.
Compton misses with a double jab.
Da Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Da Silva shoots in and drives through. Compton sprawls well.
A punch combination from Compton misses.
Da Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Compton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Compton enables Da Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Compton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Compton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Da Silva presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Compton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Compton tries to break the clinch but Da Silva is controlling the position.
Compton has had enough of the clinch but Da Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Compton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Compton is trying to break the clinch but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Compton is defending well. Da Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Compton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Da Silva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuju Da Silva!
In defeat, Stephen Compton stepped up to the mic, saying 'what you expect when this sh*thole of a org has changed owners more times then ive changed a jonny!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dario Juan Pablo (ranked 1141 p4p, 2125 weight class) and Ross Kay (ranked 154 p4p, 258 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dario Juan Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Kay!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juan Pablo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kay somewhat.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Kay is avoiding it.
Kay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juan Pablo darts in and clinches Kay up against the cage.
Juan Pablo drags the fight down to the ground.
Juan Pablo keeping moving, preventing Kay from controlling successfully.
Kay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Juan Pablo holds on and takes a little breather.
Kay throws a strike but Juan Pablo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay pulls Juan Pablo in close to his closed guard and prevents Juan Pablo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kay wants to sweep here but Juan Pablo controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kay controlling Juan Pablo's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Kay has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Juan Pablo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kay is retaining full guard.
Juan Pablo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kay holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kay.
Juan Pablo has managed to clinch.
Kay has hold of one of Juan Pablo's legs. Juan Pablo is fighting the takedown attempt but Kay gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Juan Pablo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kay is working Juan Pablo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Juan Pablo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in Squirrel Sports 🐿️ inform me that Kay has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juan Pablo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juan Pablo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kay has managed to get both his arms back between Juan Pablo's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kay works over Juan Pablo with some ground and pound from guard.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juan Pablo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kay is looking to advance position but Juan Pablo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juan Pablo controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dario Juan Pablo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kay dives in for a single leg takedown but Juan Pablo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juan Pablo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juan Pablo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Kay holds him up against the cage and eventually Juan Pablo drops back down to his feet.
Kay is looking to take this one to the mat.
Juan Pablo pulls guard.
Juan Pablo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juan Pablo looking to control.
Juan Pablo has his foot on Kay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kay works his way back into a safe position though.
Kay advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kay lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo tries to get to full guard but Kay has control of the leg.
Kay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Juan Pablo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juan Pablo is pressing down on Kay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juan Pablo 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.
Juan Pablo is trying to keep Kay in close.
Juan Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kay defends it easily.
Kay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Juan Pablo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kay lands a couple of digs.
Kay is in close to Juan Pablo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay stopping the sweep attempt from Juan Pablo.
Kay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay chips away with some ground and pound.
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay chips away with some ground and pound.
Kay looking to sit in guard and control but Juan Pablo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kay wants to sweep here but Juan Pablo controlling him for the moment.
Kay controlling Juan Pablo's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan Pablo looking to pass the guard.
Juan Pablo preventing the sweep.
Kay is pulling down on Juan Pablo's head. It's preventing any offense from Juan Pablo, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kay is on top in guard.
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.
Kay passes Juan Pablo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kay wants to pass the guard but Juan Pablo is defending well.
Kay lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay thows a huge punch but Juan Pablo dodges it nicely.
Kay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Juan Pablo's head.
Juan Pablo wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Kay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kay shoots in and drives through. Juan Pablo sprawls well.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch up but Kay keeps it at a distance.
Kay with the counter takedown but Juan Pablo avoids it easily.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juan Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kay circles away.
Kay has a takedown stuffed.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kay circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kay.
Dario Juan Pablo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Kay.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juan Pablo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Juan Pablo pulls guard.
Juan Pablo trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Juan Pablo keeping moving, preventing Kay from controlling successfully.
Juan Pablo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kay postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Juan Pablo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kay, into his guard.
Juan Pablo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay seems keen to control Juan Pablo's posture.
Juan Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan Pablo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juan Pablo trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Juan Pablo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Juan Pablo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kay controlling Juan Pablo's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juan Pablo looking to sit in guard and control but Kay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dario Juan Pablo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juan Pablo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dario Juan Pablo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cody Shelton (ranked 918 p4p, 693 weight class) and Bob Michigan (ranked 102 p4p, 81 weight class). Shelton comes to the cage accompanied by Heart-Magic Man. The key to victory for Cody Shelton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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159
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155
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Shelton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Michigan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelton lands a head shot.
Michigan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shelton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shelton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michigan moves away.
Shelton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shelton just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelton connects with a crisp jab.
Michigan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shelton to counter with a crisp jab.
Michigan misses with a hook.
It looked like Shelton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Michigan.
Shelton lands a glancing blow to the side of Michigan's head.
Shelton throws out a loose jab but Michigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michigan moves out of range of the strikes.
Shelton lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michigan throws an off balance right hand
and Shelton counters with a nice uppercut.
Shelton jabs Michigan right on the nose. Michigan blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the body from Michigan misses
and Shelton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michigan is rocked!
Michigan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cody Shelton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelton misses with a hook. Michigan ducked under it nicely.
Michigan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheers as Shelton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Michigan doesn't seem phased though.
Shelton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shelton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Michigan on the side of the head.
Michigan throws a jab when Shelton was well out of range.
Shelton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shelton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shelton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michigan.
Michigan avoids the body shot from Shelton.
Michigan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shelton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michigan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shelton circles away.
Shelton is looking to counter punch.
Shelton lands with a cross.
A left lands for Michigan.
Shelton avoids the body shot from Michigan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michigan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shelton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michigan cracks Shelton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bob Michigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michigan scores with a jab to the body.
Shelton throws a big shot that misses.
Shelton sets himself, and Michigan steps forward looking for the clinch! Shelton avoids it this time.
Michigan walks into a jab.
Michigan throws a hook but Shelton avoids it easily.
Shelton lands with a shot to the body.
Michigan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shelton moves out of range of the strikes.
Michigan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michigan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelton.
Shelton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Michigan sprawling to the canvas! Michigan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shelton finish him?!
Michigan is still on wobbly legs! Can Shelton finish him?
Shelton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shelton connects with a body shot.
Michigan moves away from the strike by Shelton.
Michigan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Shelton gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Shelton!
Cody Shelton retains his lightweight title!
Cody Shelton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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RATING
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