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SPNY 93: Abe - Waitzel PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Surangel Oiterong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oiterong has chosen American Idiot as his entrance music. Surangel Oiterong 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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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Surangel Oiterong!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Oiterong - just one landing.
Oiterong cracks Maija with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maija misses with an uppercut
and Oiterong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oiterong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Maija counter with a right hand.
Maija is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Oiterong moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Surangel Oiterong!
Surangel Oiterong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Inigo Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra comes into the arena with The Beast - Tech N9ne blaring out of the sound system. Moreno is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remembranzas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Inigo Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulo Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra misses with an uppercut. Moreno saw that one coming.
Guerra lands a body shot.
Moreno is looking to clinch but Guerra is avoiding it.
Guerra moves into range and clinches up with Moreno.
Moreno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreno avoids it.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
It looks like Inigo Guerra has been cut.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
Moreno scores with a knee to the head.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into Guerra's ribcage.
Moreno working Guerra over with knees to the body.
Moreno being controlled against the cage.
Guerra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreno is defending well for now.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guerra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guerra's face.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreno avoids it.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guerra.
Moreno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moreno's elbow.
Moreno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guerra tries to throw a body punch but Moreno avoids it by throwing Guerra back against the cage.
Guerra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moreno darts in and clinches Guerra up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno obliges.
Moreno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guerra stalling in the clinch but Moreno improves position.
Guerra avoids the elbow strike from Moreno, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerra avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Guerra is leaning against Moreno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra tries to throw a body punch but Moreno avoids it by throwing Guerra back against the cage.
Moreno lands an elbow inside.
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guerra's face.
Guerra takes an elbow to the temple.
Guerra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moreno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Guerra.
Moreno clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Guerra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guerra tries to land knees in the clinch but Moreno avoids the damage to the body.
Guerra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moreno is keeping busy.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but Guerra blocks it.
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moreno blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra is looking to control Moreno's arms but Moreno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guerra has his back to the cage.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but Guerra blocks with his arms.
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moreno lands an elbow inside.
Guerra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guerra's face.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Moreno with a knee to the head.
Moreno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moreno lands an elbow just above Guerra 's eye.
Guerra is rocked!
Inigo Guerra's cut is getting worse.
Moreno working Guerra over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno obliges.
Guerra is trying to maintain a safe position but Moreno gets an underhook and turns Guerra into the cage.
Moreno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into Guerra's ribcage.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guerra avoids it.
Moreno lands an elbow just above Guerra 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guerra is defending well for now.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Guerra avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Guerra takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moreno lands an elbow that stopped Guerra in his tracks for a moment.
Moreno scores with a knee to the head.
Moreno lands an elbow inside.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moreno is keeping busy.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerra tries a knee to the head but Moreno blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreno managing to block the knees to the body from Guerra.
Moreno lands an elbow that stopped Guerra in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moreno.
Inigo Guerra's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guerra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Guerra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Moreno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inigo Guerra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guerra throws a wild body kick that Moreno sees coming a mile off.
Guerra wants to slow Moreno down by chopping away at his legs.
Guerra 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.
Moreno clinches up against the cage.
Moreno throws an elbow but it misses.
Guerra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreno.
Guerra blocks an elbow strike.
Moreno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paulo Moreno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guerra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreno is defending well for now.
Guerra takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Moreno misses with a knee to the head.
Moreno lands a knee to the body.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerra tries to land knees in the clinch but Moreno avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Guerra avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moreno lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Guerra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Guerra avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Moreno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guerra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moreno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Guerra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreno with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Moreno lands an elbow inside.
Moreno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moreno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra misses with some punches.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Moreno.
Jeez, Inigo Guerra's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno lands a nice elbow.
Moreno lands an elbow inside.
Moreno lands a good knee to the midsection. Guerra won't want to take too many of those.
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guerra's face.
Moreno landing knees to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Inigo Guerra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paulo Moreno!
A victorious Paulo Moreno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Fok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Rent a Wreck. Fok has chosen Para Salud as his entrance music. 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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141 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Fok!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fok shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clark is trying to defend but Fok finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clark taking some punishment here, with Fok in his half guard.
Fok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Fok there.
Clark wants to control but Fok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fok working over Clark with some ground and pound. Clark looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark is looking to control Fok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clark avoid being mounted?
Fok is nestled in close to Clark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fok.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Fok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fok scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fok postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
Clark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fok scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clark tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fok distracts Clark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fok preventing the sweep.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fok throws an elbow that misses. Clark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fok's guard. Nice move by Clark!
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Fok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fok managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fok.
Jack Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fok at a distance.
Fok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Fok fails with a takedown attempt.
Fok takes one on the button.
Clark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fok counters with a series of strikes. Clark will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Clark.
Clark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clark misses with a lunging right hand
and Fok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fok manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clark on his heels. He'll look to pass Clark's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fok throws a big right hand that misses.
Fok throwing strikes but missing.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fok postures up.
Fok lands a couple of digs.
Fok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Fok dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fok misses the shot to the body.
Fok defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Fok shoots in but Clark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Fok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Fok.
Fok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Fok tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Clark both land. Nice combination.
Clark scores with a jab to the head.
Fok is rocked!
Fok shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fok is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Clark lands a nice hook to Fok's body. Fok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fok seems to have recovered his senses.
Fok is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fok closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fok scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clark manages to get to full guard.
Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Fok is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fok stops Clark from standing up.
Fok is fighting to break Clark's control of his arms but Clark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fok's guard.
Fok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adrian Fok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fok wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Clark just wasn't active enough.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adrian Fok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fok counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fok.
Clark leaves Fok with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fok.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Clark misses.
Fok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fok shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense.
Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fok closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Fok pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clark throws a series of punches but Fok moves out of range.
Clark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Fok's head but Fok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fok shoots in looking for a takedown but Clark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fok's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fok looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Fok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
Clark throws a right and a left that Fok avoids nicely.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Fok shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four 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!
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fok shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fok doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
No luck for Fok with that takedown attempt.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fok clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Clark.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fok looking for a takedown.
Clark is pressed up against the cage. Fok has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clark down to the mat. Clark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clark lands with a straight right. Fok didn't see that one coming.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Clark dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Clark checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Fok. Fok gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Fok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Clark coming out on top.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Fok feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fok throws a strike but Clark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fok being controlled here, momentarily.
Fok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark wants to control from the top but Fok keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Clark just wasn't active enough.
Fok closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Fok pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clark scores with a nice right hand.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Fok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Fok.
Fok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fok off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Fok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Fok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Clark.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Fok.
Fok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fok fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark throws a shot to the body.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fok circles away quickly and effectively.
Fok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clark is fending him off so far but Fok persists. Nope, Clark circles away and we're back to standing.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clark lands a left and a right that send Fok crashing to the mat, dazed. Clark thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark drops Fok with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Fok! Clark dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Clark!
A victorious Jack Clark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Mctwist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Rosgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Mctwist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Rosgen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mctwist doesn't manage to clinch there - Rosgen circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mctwist is defended easily by Rosgen.
Nice jab there from Rosgen.
A cross from Rosgen lands.
It looks like Oliver Mctwist has been cut.
Rosgen thuds his right hand into Mctwist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mctwist closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rosgen quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mctwist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mctwist in particular looking to stall.
Mctwist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rosgen's head.
Rosgen gets full guard.
Mctwist won't allow Rosgen to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mctwist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rosgen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosgen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mctwist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mctwist is looking to work some ground and pound but Rosgen has wrist control.
Rosgen wants to sweep but no luck.
Rosgen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mctwist landing with the ground and pound.
Mctwist looking to pass the guard.
Mctwist stopping the sweep attempt from Rosgen.
Rosgen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosgen has momentary wrist control but Mctwist slips an elbow through the middle.
Rosgen trying to control the position here.
Rosgen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosgen wants to sweep here but Mctwist controlling him for the moment.
Rosgen keeping moving, preventing Mctwist from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosgen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rosgen trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mctwist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctwist slips a straight right by Rosgen.
Nice sprawl there from Rosgen as Mctwist shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Mctwist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosgen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mctwist manages to avoid it.
Mctwist misses with a takedown attempt
and Rosgen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mctwist's knee momentarily.
Mctwist tries to close the distance and clinch but Rosgen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rosgen connects with an inside leg kick.
Rosgen throws a low kick, looking for Mctwist's leg but Mctwist calmly moves out of range.
Mctwist moves to clinch but Rosgen breaks away
and Rosgen counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mctwist dives in and grabs Rosgen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rosgen pushes down on Mctwist's head and hops out.
Good standup being displayed there by Rosgen as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosgen.
Mctwist is breathing heavily.
Rosgen fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mctwist out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Greg Rosgen!
Greg Rosgen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nawal Chekhemani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nasir Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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196 lbs
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nawal Chekhemani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nasir Drogo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekhemani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drogo connects with a jab.
Drogo clinches with his opponent.
Chekhemani tries to pull guard but Drogo won't allow it.
Drogo lands a left hand.
Drogo controlling the action here for a moment.
Chekhemani working hard to break the clinch.
Drogo stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Drogo.
Drogo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chekhemani has Drogo pressed against the cage.
Chekhemani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drogo lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Nawal Chekhemani has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhemani tries to pull guard but Drogo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nawal Chekhemani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drogo effectively controlling the action here.
Nice elbow from Drogo.
A short body shot lands from Drogo as the two fighters clinch.
Drogo lands a shoulder strike.
Chekhemani tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drogo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chekhemani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drogo to keep the fight standing.
Chekhemani letting Drogo take a breather here.
Chekhemani displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drogo up against the cage.
Drogo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chekhemani tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drogo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Drogo.
Drogo is pushing Chekhemani up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chekhemani dodges an elbow strike from Drogo.
Drogo stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhemani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drogo smiles and moves away.
Chekhemani misses with a few strikes there.
Drogo connects with the punch.
Nasir Drogo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhemani gets a clinch.
Chekhemani manages to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chekhemani is trying to keep Drogo in close.
Drogo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chekhemani tries to keep at a distance but Drogo has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chekhemani is rocked!
Drogo stalling in the clinch.
Oh Chekhemani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drogo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drogo stalling.
Clinched against the cage, Drogo lands a big elbow that drops Chekhemani! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Chekhemani is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasir Drogo!
Our winner, Nasir Drogo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Areli Durga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emiliano Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durga comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Voodoo. Areli Durga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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28
200 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Areli Durga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Emiliano Vega!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durga throws a front kick aimed at Vega's knee but Vega avoids it well.
Vega throws out a leg kick but Durga moves out of range and Vega only half commits.
Durga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vega gets tackled into the cage by Durga. Durga maintains the clinch.
Durga effectively controlling the action here.
Vega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durga.
Vega is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Durga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vega avoids it.
Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vega leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vega - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durga tries to land a knee to the head but Vega blocks with his arms.
Vega takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Durga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Durga.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vega.
Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vega just leaning against Durga, taking a breather.
Durga trying to control the position but instead, Vega has worked for underhooks and has pushed Durga into the cage.
Durga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vega dodges an elbow strike from Durga.
Vega trying to control the position but instead, Durga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vega into the cage.
Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durga is keeping busy.
Vega stalling the fight.
Durga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vega throws a head punch that misses.
Vega prevents a body shot from Durga.
Durga misses with a knee strike.
Durga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Durga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vega avoids it.
The referee calls for Vega to work.
Vega is leaning against Durga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vega working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
Vega working aggressively here.
Vega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durga just leaning against Vega, taking a breather.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durga backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Durga is trying to stall.
Vega managing to block the knees to the body from Durga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega taking a breather.
Durga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Durga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vega avoids it.
Durga connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vega's face.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Vega is looking to control Durga's arms but Durga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vega has his back to the cage.
Durga tries to land a knee to the head but Vega blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durga crunches a lovely knee into Vega's ribcage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emiliano Vega will probably get the nod.
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.
Durga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Durga checks a leg kick.
Durga throws a front kick that sends Vega stumbling back into the cage.
Durga throws a leg kick
and Vega counters with an inside leg kick.
Vega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durga can pounce on him.
Vega misses with a low kick.
Vega lands with a kick to the temple. Durga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega lands a nice looking body kick.
Durga is looking to slow Vega down with leg kicks.
Durga throws a chopping leg kick but Vega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vega thows a body shot but no joy.
Durga throws a leg kick that misses.
Vega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durga in his tracks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vega - the referee stops the clock and Durga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vega. Durga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vega looks for the body kick but Durga saw that one coming.
Emiliano Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega scores with a shot to the body.
Vega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durga moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.
Vega connects with a single shot there.
Vega moves out of range as Durga throws a body kick.
Durga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vega checks a leg kick.
Vega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good work by Vega as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vega will feel that in the morning.
A low kick from Vega misses
and Durga counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vega's knee momentarily.
Durga moves into the clinch.
Durga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Durga missing with knees to the body.
Durga lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Durga.
Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Durga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Durga lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Durga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durga is struggling to control the position.
Durga trying to stall but Vega improves his position.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Durga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Vega wants to stall.
Durga misses with an elbow over the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega looking to slow down the pace here.
Vega stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Areli Durga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Durga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega moves out of range of the leg kick from Durga.
Vega slips a jab from Durga.
Durga misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Durga misses
and Vega finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Good work by Durga as he checks the leg kick.
Durga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durga. That's going to slow Vega down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durga gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vega counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Vega. Those never looked like landing.
Vega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vega blocks a head kick by Durga.
Nice straight punches there by Vega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vega.
Vega throws a hook to the side of Durga's head but Durga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vega tries a low kick but Durga avoids it.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Durga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vega avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vega throws a wild body kick that Durga sees coming a mile off.
Durga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vega throws a body punch but Durga moves out of range.
Durga misses with a body kick.
Durga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vega throws a hook but Durga blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Durga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durga throws a front kick aimed at Vega's knee but Vega avoids it well.
Durga blocks a head kick by Vega.
Vega throws a jab but it's blocked by Durga.
Durga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durga is looking to slow Vega down with leg kicks.
Vega throws a nice looking combination but Durga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vega misses with a straight left.
Durga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vega misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vega throws out the jab.
Durga motions for Vega to come forward. Durga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durga looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega throws a wild body kick that Durga sees coming a mile off.
Vega lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Areli Durga.
Well Durga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Areli Durga!
Areli Durga very nearly forgot to thank KINGDOM amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Atomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snabbo Smido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Spookshow Baby. Smido has chosen Breathe as his entrance music. Snabbo Smido 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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29
183 lbs
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182 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomi Atomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Snabbo Smido!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atomi misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Atomi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atomi throws a leg kick
and Smido counters with a nice leg kick.
Atomi lands a nice hook to Smido's body. Smido takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smido manages to avoid it.
Atomi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Atomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atomi cracks the inside of Smido's front leg.
Atomi throws a sloppy head kick and Smido moves out of range easily.
Smido misses with a low kick.
Atomi avoids the head kick by Smido.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smido.
Atomi tries a low kick but Smido avoids it.
Tomi Atomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Atomi.
Atomi throws a front kick aimed at Smido's knee but Smido avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smido.
Atomi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smido's sensitive parts.
Atomi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atomi, right into the meat.
Atomi throws a front kick that sends Smido stumbling back into the cage.
Atomi thuds his shin into the meat of Smido's side.
A head kick misses from Atomi.
Smido throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Atomi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smido throws a leg kick which misses Atomi's front leg but catches the back leg as Atomi tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atomi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smido has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smido and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atomi scores with a leg kick.
Atomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atomi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smido. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smido throws a jab but it's blocked by Atomi.
Smido shoots in but Atomi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Atomi misses with a straight right.
Smido cracks the inside of Atomi's front leg.
Atomi lands a jab to the nose.
Atomi checks the leg kick.
Atomi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smido keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Atomi lands a high kick!
Smido cracks the inside of Atomi's front leg.
Smido gets caught flat footed, as Atomi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido is pulling down on Atomi's head to control his posture.
Atomi looking to pass the guard.
Smido has Atomi pulled in close to control his posture.
Atomi postures up in Smido's guard and throws a big left but Smido blocks it.
Atomi postures up in Smido's guard and throws a big left but Smido blocks it.
Atomi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atomi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smido is trying to keep Atomi in close.
Atomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atomi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Atomi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atomi throwing strikes but missing.
Smido utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atomi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smido keeping full guard, as Atomi tries to pass.
Atomi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smido's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atomi throwing shots but Smido is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smido looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Atomi 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.
Atomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smido blocks a leg kick.
Smido moves out of range as Atomi throws a body kick.
Atomi lands an overhand right.
Atomi swings for the body but Smido moves out of range.
Atomi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smido's calf.
Smido missing with a left hand there. Atomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smido throws a front kick aimed at Atomi's knee but Atomi avoids it well.
Atomi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smido moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Atomi misses.
Smido throws out a leg kick but Atomi moves out of range and Smido only half commits.
Atomi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smido as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi wants to land a leg kick but Smido is out of range.
Smido feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Atomi's calf.
Smido takes a kick to the side of the head.
Atomi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Atomi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smido's calf.
Atomi misses with a low kick.
Atomi misses with a body shot.
Atomi throws a low kick but Smido avoids it.
Smido takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smido checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Smido coming out on top.
Atomi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smido is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atomi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Atomi throws a solid leg kick but Smido takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atomi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Atomi enables Smido to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Atomi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smido throwing strikes from guard but Atomi blocks nicely.
Atomi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Atomi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Atomi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Atomi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smido is positioning himself well to prevent Atomi advancing to mount.
Atomi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smido defending well though.
Smido missing with punches from the bottom.
Atomi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smido's head.
Tomi Atomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smido is not content to let Atomi control the position.
Atomi is looking to advance position but Smido won't allow it.
Atomi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atomi wants to advance to full mount but Smido doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Atomi throwing strikes from guard but Smido blocks nicely.
Atomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smido is trying to control the position but Atomi postures up.
Atomi wants to control from the top but Smido keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smido can't keep his opponent in guard - Atomi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Atomi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Atomi throws a right hand that misses
and Smido counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atomi. Smido does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Atomi!
Atomi lands a leg kick that knocks Smido off balance momentarily.
Atomi throws a leg kick
and Smido counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atomi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smido throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smido takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smido on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atomi. Atomi obviously looking to wear him down.
Atomi throws a solid leg kick but Smido takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atomi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atomi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smido.
Atomi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Atomi thumps Smido with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido stuffs the takedown attempt from Atomi. Atomi gets slowly back to his feet.
Atomi cracks the inside of Smido's front leg.
Atomi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Atomi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atomi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atomi.
Atomi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Atomi scores with a hook to the body. Smido takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atomi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Atomi looks to land a right hand but Smido moved out of range.
Smido on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Atomi with that takedown attempt.
Atomi connects with a leg kick. Smido looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snabbo Smido has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomi Atomi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smido throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smido attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smido takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smido's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Smido blocks the low kick.
Smido throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smido scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atomi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smido.
Atomi shoots in looking for a takedown. Smido tries to sprawl out of it but Atomi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smido manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomi Atomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Smido there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tomi Atomi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi connects with an inside leg kick.
Atomi is looking to wear down Smido with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Atomi swings widly with a right hand
and Smido counters with a good low kick that Atomi was not able to check.
Atomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atomi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smido's sensitive parts.
Atomi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Atomi throws a solid leg kick but Smido takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atomi.
Atomi slips a jab from Smido.
Atomi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atomi.
Atomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Atomi scores with a sloppy right hand. Smido should have avoided that one.
A lazy body kick from Smido
and Atomi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smido won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smido can't do much from the bottom here.
Smido is working to avoid the ground and pound but Atomi connects with a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Atomi.
Atomi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smido is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smido is trying to escape the position but Atomi is controlling the position.
Smido is not content to let Atomi control the position.
Atomi throws a strike aimed at the side of Smido's head but Smido avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smido tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Atomi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Atomi scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomi Atomi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atomi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Atomi!
Tomi Atomi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Delaroca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Doby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doby has chosen International Players Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lolo Delaroca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Doby!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaroca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delaroca misses with a double jab.
Doby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delaroca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doby looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Doby is trying to improve his position.
Delaroca throws an elbow but Doby slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delaroca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Delaroca working the head with strikes.
The referee asks Delaroca politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Delaroca prefers to stall for the moment though.
Delaroca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Delaroca lands a nice forearm strike.
Delaroca lands some shots froms side control.
Doby is looking for a sweep.
Delaroca misses with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doby on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Delaroca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Doby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delaroca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca scoring with punches and elbows.
Doby tries to bench press Delaroca off him but Delaroca keeps the position.
Delaroca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doby keeps working.
Delaroca working the ground and pound.
Delaroca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doby taking a bit of punishment here - Delaroca scoring with strikes.
Doby is looking for a sweep.
Delaroca working the ground and pound but Doby is defending the strikes.
Doby is looking for a sweep.
Delaroca landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Doby is looking for a sweep.
Doby sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delaroca pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doby wants to get back to full guard.
Delaroca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doby wants to control but Delaroca is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Doby is not content to let Delaroca control the position.
Delaroca passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Doby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Delaroca trying to control the position but Doby is working away.
Delaroca landing strikes.
Delaroca wants to control but Doby is keeping him busy.
Delaroca scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doby is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Doby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delaroca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Delaroca in side control lands a decent elbow.
Delaroca lands a decent elbow from side control.
Doby sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delaroca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Delaroca wants to work for an arm triangle but Doby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Delaroca with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delaroca pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Doby is looking to improve his position.
Delaroca works his way into side control.
Doby tries to bench press Delaroca off him but Delaroca keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca working the ground and pound from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doby tries to buck Delaroca off but Delaroca is having none of it.
Delaroca landing strikes.
Doby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delaroca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Delaroca's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Delaroca trying to control from half guard but Doby is working away.
Doby tries to roll over but Delaroca keeps him under control.
Delaroca wants to take a breather but Doby is having none of it.
Doby wants to sweep but Delaroca has passed to side control!
Delaroca working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delaroca working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Doby taking a bit of punishment here - Delaroca scoring with strikes.
Doby is looking for a sweep.
Doby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Delaroca digs a good body shot into Doby's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Doby scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Lolo Delaroca has been cut.
Doby lands a jab to Delaroca's midsection.
Delaroca catches Doby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delaroca.
A big left from Delaroca misses.
Lolo Delaroca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Doby.
Delaroca throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doby was covering up waiting for the punch and Delaroca finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delaroca wants to control from the top but Doby keeps moving.
Doby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Delaroca defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doby trying to keep a closed guard but Delaroca is proving a slippery customer.
Delaroca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delaroca advances position into side control!
Doby tries to buck Delaroca off but Delaroca is having none of it.
Doby gets back to half guard.
Delaroca prevents Doby from improving his position.
Doby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Delaroca's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Delaroca's back!
Delaroca turns into Doby and is now in his guard.
Doby manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Delaroca manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delaroca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doby throws a big right hand that misses.
Delaroca controls Doby momentarily but Doby frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doby being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doby is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Delaroca is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Delaroca has escaped and now he's on top!
Delaroca is in close to Doby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Delaroca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Delaroca passes Doby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Doby works his way to full guard. Good work.
Delaroca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doby keeping moving, preventing Delaroca from controlling successfully.
Delaroca passes into half guard.
Delaroca trying to control from half guard but Doby is working away.
Doby is pressing down on Delaroca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delaroca defends well.
Delaroca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doby looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Delaroca has picked Doby up and slammed him! Doby can't keep hold of the triangle and Delaroca manages to pass to side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doby is looking for a sweep.
Delaroca working the ground and pound.
Delaroca working the body and head with strikes.
Doby is not content to let Delaroca control the position.
Doby is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delaroca is putting a hurting on Doby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Delaroca is putting a hurting on Doby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Doby tries to bench press Delaroca off him but Delaroca keeps the position.
Delaroca cracks Doby with a big right hand but Doby just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Doby is rocked!
Delaroca trying to control the position but Doby is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lolo Delaroca's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Delaroca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doby.
Delaroca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Doby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doby. Delaroca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delaroca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Delaroca catches Doby right on the button with a cross.
Delaroca fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doby sprawls well initially but Delaroca persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Doby is trying to get back to full guard.
Doby taking some punishment here, with Delaroca in his half guard.
Delaroca trying to control from half guard but Doby is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doby is looking to get back to full guard here but Delaroca has managed to pass to side control instead.
Delaroca works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Doby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delaroca taking a breather here.
Doby is looking to regain half guard here but Delaroca keeps moving and retains side control.
Delaroca lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Doby down.
Doby is still in real trouble! Can Delaroca finish him?
Doby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Delaroca stalls from top position.
Doby seems to have recovered his senses.
Doby taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shane Doby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca controls the position.
Delaroca lands some shots froms side control.
Doby sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doby is trying to control but can't.
Doby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Delaroca scores with a couple of nice shots.
Delaroca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doby is looking for a sweep. Delaroca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delaroca is nestled in close to Doby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lolo Delaroca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doby is looking for a sweep. Delaroca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delaroca is looking to advance position but Doby won't allow it.
Delaroca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Delaroca passes to full mount!
Doby sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Delaroca is trying to control. Doby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Delaroca slips a nice elbow through Doby's hands, connecting with Doby's forehead.
Delaroca working over Doby with some ground and pound. Doby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Doby tries to roll over but Delaroca keeps him under control.
Delaroca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lolo Delaroca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delaroca in particular looking to stall.
Doby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Delaroca's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Delaroca's back!
Doby is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doby missing with punches from the back.
Delaroca avoids the strikes from Doby.
Delaroca looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Delaroca tries to roll but Doby sticks to his back.
Delaroca has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Doby.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delaroca is really stuck here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doby looking for the RNC.
Delaroca covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lolo Delaroca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Delaroca, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolo Delaroca!
Lolo Delaroca took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Spacial thanks to his roomMate'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Waitzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Uncle Sam Goddamn. Waitzel has chosen Dimmu Borgir - Puritania as his entrance music. Shane Waitzel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Earnest Abe's chin.
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254 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Earnest Abe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Waitzel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waitzel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Waitzel looks for the body kick but Abe saw that one coming.
Waitzel misses with a left hand
and Abe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Waitzel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Waitzel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Abe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waitzel.
Abe keeps the fight on the outside.
Abe misses with a low kick as Waitzel jumps back.
Waitzel wants to clinch.
Waitzel tries a head kick but it misses.
Waitzel tries to land a front kick but Abe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Waitzel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Waitzel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abe cracks Waitzel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waitzel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waitzel lands a body shot.
Waitzel tries to close the distance and clinch but Abe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waitzel was well out of range. Poor timing from Abe.
Good work by Waitzel as he checks the leg kick.
Abe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waitzel.
Waitzel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abe swings for the body but Waitzel moves out of range.
A combination from Waitzel does no damage.
Waitzel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Waitzel lands with a shot to the body.
Abe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waitzel slips under a jab from Abe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abe lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waitzel works Abe's body with a nice hook.
Waitzel closes the distance and clinches.
Waitzel working aggressively here.
Abe blocks a body shot from Waitzel.
Waitzel lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abe.
Waitzel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waitzel tries a body shot but Abe blocks it.
Abe struggles to land a body shot inside as Waitzel controls his hands.
Abe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waitzel looking to slow down the pace here.
Abe can't find room to land a body shot as Waitzel controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waitzel manages to break the clinch.
Abe dodges the punch combination from Waitzel.
A big right from Waitzel misses.
Abe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Waitzel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abe was well out of range. Poor timing from Waitzel.
Abe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waitzel.
Abe slips a jab from Waitzel.
Waitzel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abe momentarily.
A solid body kick from Abe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waitzel moves into range and clinches up with Abe.
Waitzel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waitzel lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waitzel blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Waitzel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Waitzel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waitzel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abe prevents a body shot from Waitzel.
Abe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abe takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abe fails to land.
Waitzel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abe tries to throw a body punch but Waitzel avoids it by throwing Abe back against the cage.
Abe has a couple of punches blocked by Waitzel.
Waitzel tries to throw a body punch but Abe avoids it by throwing Waitzel back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waitzel blocks an uppercut.
Abe lands with a left to the head.
Abe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waitzel takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Waitzel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waitzel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shane Waitzel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waitzel thows a body shot but no joy.
Abe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waitzel.
Waitzel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waitzel.
Waitzel misses with a left hand
and Abe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Abe connects with an inside leg kick.
Waitzel slips a jab and a cross from Abe.
A head kick misses from Waitzel.
Waitzel is looking to clinch but Abe is avoiding it.
Waitzel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Waitzel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abe moves away.
Nice defenses there by Abe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe misses with a hook.
Waitzel misses with a low kick.
Abe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waitzel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waitzel wants to clinch.
Abe fails to land with a series of punches.
Waitzel with a hook.
Waitzel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abe moves away.
Waitzel throws a hook but Abe avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe throws a lazy right hand but Waitzel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abe moves out of range of the leg kick from Waitzel.
Waitzel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abe lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Shane Waitzel has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waitzel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Waitzel thows a body shot but no joy.
Waitzel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abe avoids the head kick by Waitzel.
Waitzel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waitzel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Waitzel misses with a kick to the body.
Earnest Abe is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waitzel wants to clinch up but Abe keeps it at a distance.
Abe misses with a low kick.
Abe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waitzel.
Abe scores with a jab. Waitzel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Waitzel misses with a low kick.
Waitzel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abe was well out of range. Poor timing from Waitzel.
Waitzel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waitzel misses with a wild body shot.
Abe misses with a looping left.
Waitzel moves out of range of the leg kick from Abe.
Nice defenses there by Abe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waitzel looks to score with a jab to the body but Abe is just out of range.
Waitzel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waitzel throws a lazy right hand but Abe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waitzel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waitzel takes a swing at Abe's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Waitzel does it's job there.
Abe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abe just misses with a punch to the body.
Waitzel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waitzel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waitzel throws a shot from downtown. Abe moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Earnest Abe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Waitzel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Waitzel does no damage.
A cross from Waitzel lands.
Waitzel looks to clinch
and Abe counters with a good low kick that Waitzel was not able to check.
Waitzel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abe lands a big head kick that sends Waitzel tumbling to the mat! Abe takes a step backwards and waves Waitzel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abe moves out of range of the strikes.
Abe lands a jab to Waitzel's midsection.
Abe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abe misses with a body shot.
Waitzel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waitzel swings for the body but Abe moves out of range.
Abe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Waitzel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abe manages to avoid it.
Waitzel scores with a shot to the body.
Waitzel takes a swing at Abe's ribcage but misses.
Abe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waitzel manages to avoid it.
Waitzel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Waitzel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waitzel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abe drops Waitzel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Waitzel looks back up at him and smiles so Abe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Waitzel is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waitzel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abe counters with a nice leg kick.
Waitzel is still on wobbly legs! Can Abe finish him?
Abe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe cracks Waitzel with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Earnest Abe!
Earnest Abe retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Earnest Abe 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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