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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Hare is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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187 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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180 cm
29
185 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Stifler !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie O Hare!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stifler shoots in looking for a takedown. O Hare tries to sprawl out of it but Stifler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Hare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eddie O Hare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Hare thows a leg kick but Stifler checks it
and Stifler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Hare connects with an inside leg kick.
Stifler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Hare. That's going to slow Stifler down.
O Hare lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stifler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stifler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Hare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stifler just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Hare digs a good body shot into Stifler 's ribs.
O Hare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stifler was well out of range. Poor timing from O Hare.
O Hare dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stifler . That did some damage!
Stifler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Hare checks it well.
Good work by Stifler as he checks the leg kick.
Stifler tries to clinch there but O Hare circles away.
Good exchange - O Hare coming out on top.
Stifler slips a jab and a cross from O Hare.
O Hare lands with a nice combination. Stifler backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stifler is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Stifler misses the target.
Oh Stifler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Hare misses with a body shot.
Stifler seems to have got his legs back now.
Stifler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
O Hare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stifler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Hare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stifler .
O Hare slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stifler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Eddie O Hare has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Hare chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stifler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Stifler - just one landing.
O Hare looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stifler is breathing heavily.
O Hare misses with a few strikes there.
Stifler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Hare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Stifler - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
O Hare scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stifler connects with a single shot there.
O Hare throws a series of punches but Stifler moves out of range.
O Hare fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stifler sprawls well initially but O Hare persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
O Hare prevents Stifler from improving his position.
O Hare throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O Hare slips a nice elbow through Stifler 's hands, connecting with Stifler 's forehead.
Stifler is looking for a sweep. O Hare is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stifler is defending against the submission attempts here by O Hare.
O Hare lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler gets back to full guard.
O Hare trying to control the position from guard on top but Stifler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stifler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Hare.
O Hare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stifler keeping moving, preventing O Hare from controlling successfully.
Stifler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Hare throwing strikes but missing.
Stifler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare postures up in Stifler 's guard and throws a big left but Stifler blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Hare lands a couple of digs.
Stifler keeping moving, preventing O Hare from controlling successfully.
O Hare stopping the sweep attempt from Stifler .
Stifler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Hare defends well.
O Hare trying to control the position from guard on top but Stifler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Hare pushes down on Stifler 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie O Hare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie O Hare's cut.
That's time! Stifler 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stifler fails with a takedown attempt.
Stifler misses with a straight right.
That kick from O Hare tenderised Stifler 's leg. Stifler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stifler shoots for a takedown but O Hare saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stifler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Hare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Stifler , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stifler tries to bum rush O Hare with a series of wild strikes but O Hare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Hare connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Hare looking to score a takedown here. Stifler is defending well but O Hare drives through and ends up in Stifler 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stifler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eddie O Hare has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Hare pushes down on Stifler 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler is defending against the submission attempts here by O Hare.
Stifler controlling the position for now.
Stifler is not content to let O Hare control the position.
O Hare lands strikes from half guard.
O Hare working Stifler over with strikes.
O Hare performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
O Hare trying to control the action but Stifler is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare is thwarting Stifler 's attempts to control the position.
Stifler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stifler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stifler trying to control from the bottom.
Stifler is staying active underneath O Hare, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Hare is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stifler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
O Hare trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stifler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Hare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Hare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare looking to sit in guard and control but Stifler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stifler wants to control from the top but O Hare keeps moving.
O Hare is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Hare has his foot on Stifler 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stifler works his way back into a safe position though.
O Hare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stifler is one step ahead there.
O Hare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Hare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Hare has momentary wrist control but Stifler slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare keeping moving, preventing Stifler from controlling successfully.
O Hare keeping full guard, as Stifler tries to pass.
O Hare has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stifler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
O Hare trying to control the position.
Stifler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Hare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Hare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stifler .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Hare looking to control.
Stifler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stifler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Hare has his foot on Stifler 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stifler works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie O Hare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie O Hare's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stifler moves into range and clinches up with O Hare.
O Hare has a couple of punches blocked by Stifler .
O Hare misses with a punch to the body.
O Hare misses with a body punch.
Stifler tries for a takedown but O Hare manages to get underhooks.
Stifler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O Hare to keep the fight standing.
O Hare is working Stifler over against the cage.
O Hare is trying to trip Stifler . He has hold of a leg but Stifler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. O Hare persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stifler 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.
O Hare trying to control the position from guard on top but Stifler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Hare looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
O Hare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare trying to control the position from guard on top but Stifler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eddie O Hare.
Stifler throws a hook but O Hare avoids it easily.
Stifler misses with a straight right.
O Hare on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Hare thuds a left hand into Stifler 's body.
A swing and a miss from Stifler .
Stifler motions for O Hare to come forward. Stifler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Hare throws a one two combo.
O Hare connects with a right hand. Stifler shakes it off.
O Hare comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler throws out a powerful jab.
O Hare closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Hare is looking to take a break and control but Stifler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stifler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
O Hare won't allow Stifler to pass to mount.
O Hare blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stifler .
O Hare works his way to full guard. Good work.
O Hare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stifler looking to pass the guard.
O Hare trying to keep a closed guard but Stifler is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
O Hare is trying to control Stifler 's posture but Stifler avoids it.
Stifler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stifler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Hare has escaped the position, nice work there.
O Hare is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stifler 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
O Hare flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stifler lands a nice short elbow.
Eddie O Hare 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.
O Hare wants to control but Stifler is keeping busy.
O Hare is refusing to be controlled, as Stifler sits in half guard.
O Hare trying to hold on to Stifler 's head to control him but Stifler postures up.
Steve Stifler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Stifler there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stifler thows a huge punch but O Hare dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Stifler seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. O Hare manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stifler slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Stifler .
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie O Hare.
Well O Hare 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie O Hare!
A very excited looking Eddie O Hare made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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