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UPF-H 40: Weekend of FireWorks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hoag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Hoag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Cross!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoag feints and as Cross raises his hands in defense, Hoag changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hoag throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoag gets to his feet - Cross follows without any prompting.
Hoag darts in and clinches Cross up against the cage.
Hoag pulls Cross into guard.
Hoag is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hoag keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Hoag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cross defends it easily.
Cross should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hoag looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross wants to stand but Hoag is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hoag pushes Cross off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hoag displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cross.
Cross works Hoag's body with a nice hook.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoag misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoag as he jumps to the side.
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoag is just out of range.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe Hoag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Cross.
A low kick from Cross is predictable there
and Hoag holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cross fails to pull guard.
Hoag slowing the pace effectively.
Hoag breaks the clinch.
Hoag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoag misses with an elbow over the top.
Cross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoag smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoag connects with a solid leg kick.
Cross looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoag closes the distance and clinches.
Cross is looking to control Hoag's arms but Hoag gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cross has his back to the cage.
Cross fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoag smiles and moves away.
Hoag shoots in for a takedown but Cross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoag rushes Cross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cross is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoag gets an underhook and turns Cross into the cage.
Hoag prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoag stalling.
Hoag manages to break the clinch.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross tries to clinch but Hoag is having none of it.
Hoag throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cross tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hoag is in Cross's guard.
Hoag gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoag drops Cross with a beautiful combination! Cross stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hoag is looking for the KO!
It looks like Aaron Cross has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoag darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cross is rocked!
Hoag content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hoag dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Cross's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hoag fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cross can do to turn this around?
Cross wants to clinch
and Hoag counters by moving into the clinch.
Hoag trying to land knees to the body.
Cross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross being controlled against the cage.
Cross is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Hoag gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoag performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoag not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cross is in trouble now - Hoag has advanced to mount!
BOOM! Hoag connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoag looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoag wants to finish this one by submission but Cross is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hoag.
Hoag sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cross wants to hold on but Hoag pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cross can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoag controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoag working for a submission but Cross is keeping him at bay.
Hoag punishing his opponent with strikes.
That has opened up Aaron Cross's cut even more.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoag controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoag thowing shots but they're missing.
Hoag takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Joe Hoag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoag keeps control of the position easily here as Cross tries to buck him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoag tightening his grip on Cross, looking for the choke.
Cross is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoag keeps control of the position easily here as Cross tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hoag dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Cross's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Hoag clinches.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Hoag.
Hoag tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cross tries to pull guard but Hoag holds him up against the cage and eventually Cross drops back down to his feet.
Hoag lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hoag seems content to control.
Hoag has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hoag seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cross for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Hoag.
Hoag throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cross gets tackled into the cage by Hoag. Hoag maintains the clinch.
Hoag jumps into guard, dragging Cross to the mat.
Hoag has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoag is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cross throws an elbow that misses. Hoag uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cross's guard. Nice move by Hoag!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoag engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hoag is pushing down on Cross's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cross is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoag has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hoag postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cross to stand up.
Hoag misses with a kick to the body.
Hoag has Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross jumps guard but Hoag stands there with Cross around his waist. Cross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoag throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cross was covering up waiting for the punch and Hoag finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cross working a defensive guard here.
Cross wants to hit a switch here but Hoag passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cross there!
Hoag is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoag tries to sprawl out of it but Cross keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe Hoag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Cross.
Cross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoag closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cross to the mat! Cross manages to get full guard.
Hoag gets to his feet. Cross looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoag connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cross momentarily.
Cross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoag pushes Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aaron Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Hoag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cross tries a body shot but Hoag blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hoag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoag 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hoag!
A victorious Joe Hoag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janathan Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Torkylainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ho's entrance music is War Music. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Torkylainen's choice of entrance music: Sky Residents - Krilia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
205 lbs
4 - 7 - 1 |
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208 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Janathan Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Torkylainen!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torkylainen drives through and clinches with Ho against the cage.
Ho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ho blocks an elbow strike from Torkylainen.
Torkylainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Ho has double underhooks.
Ho has hold of one of Torkylainen's legs. Torkylainen is fighting the takedown attempt but Ho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Janathan Ho wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Torkylainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torkylainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torkylainen tries to sprawl but Ho drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torkylainen looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho blocks the strikes from Torkylainen.
Ho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Torkylainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ho works his foot free and advances to mount.
Torkylainen is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho trying to control but Torkylainen is having none of it.
Ho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Torkylainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ho takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ho has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Janathan Ho wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Torkylainen can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Torkylainen is trying to control but can't.
Ho trying to pass the guard but Torkylainen defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ho with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Janathan Ho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Torkylainen moves in looking to clinch but Ho pushes him off.
Torkylainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Torkylainen.
Ho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Erkki Torkylainen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ho.
Erkki Torkylainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho lands a two punch combo.
Ho connects with a high kick.
Torkylainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torkylainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ho moves into the clinch successfully.
Torkylainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ho has hold of one of Torkylainen's legs. Torkylainen is fighting the takedown attempt but Ho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torkylainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ho is one step ahead there.
Torkylainen looks winded!
Torkylainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janathan Ho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erkki Torkylainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torkylainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torkylainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Torkylainen wants to clinch but Ho slips to the side
and Ho counters by moving into the clinch.
Ho avoids a wild elbow strike from Torkylainen.
Torkylainen wants to break free but Ho has control.
A frustrated look appears on Torkylainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho trying to control the position.
Torkylainen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ho pulls Torkylainen in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Janathan Ho just wasn't active enough.
Ho forces Torkylainen back against the cage and clinches.
Torkylainen throws an elbow but it misses.
Torkylainen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ho pulls Torkylainen into guard.
Ho is adopting a defensive guard.
Torkylainen with a nice head shot there.
Torkylainen trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torkylainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torkylainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Torkylainen wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho looking for a sweep. Not yet Ho, not yet.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Torkylainen from controlling successfully.
Ho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torkylainen defends it easily.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Torkylainen from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Erkki Torkylainen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ho shoots in looking for a takedown. Torkylainen tries to sprawl out of it but Ho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torkylainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torkylainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ho checks it well.
Ho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torkylainen misses with an uppercut. Ho saw that one coming.
Torkylainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ho closes the distance and clinches.
Ho stalling.
Ho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torkylainen prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janathan Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janathan Ho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erkki Torkylainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ho.
Torkylainen moves in looking to clinch but Ho pushes him off.
Ho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torkylainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torkylainen gets a clinch.
Torkylainen tries to land a knee to the head but Ho blocks with his arms.
Torkylainen is trying to stall.
Ho successfully pulls guard.
Ho pulls Torkylainen in close to his closed guard and prevents Torkylainen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torkylainen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Torkylainen has Ho in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho stands up from Torkylainen's guard - Ho perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ho showed some decent athleticism there.
Ho controlling the action here.
Ho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho wants to pass to mount but Torkylainen is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ho in particular looking to stall.
Ho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ho stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torkylainen.
Torkylainen throws a head kick but Ho moves out of range.
Torkylainen throws a head kick that misses.
Torkylainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torkylainen misses with a body kick.
Ho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee asks Ho politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ho prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torkylainen keeps working.
Torkylainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ho controlling from mount.
Torkylainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Erkki Torkylainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ho prevents Torkylainen from getting the reversal.
Janathan Ho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ho content just to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torkylainen is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho with the ground and pound from mount.
Janathan Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janathan Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ho 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janathan Ho!
A less than humble Janathan Ho misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zack Barch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernesto Cruz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zack Barch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barch back to the cage. Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barch uses from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barch is one step ahead there.
Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barch quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Barch controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Cruz seems content to control.
Cruz tries to stand and escape but Barch actually recovers to full guard.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barch managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zack Barch just wasn't active enough.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Barch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barch slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barch is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to control. Barch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barch is positioning himself well to prevent Cruz advancing to mount.
Barch flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Barch tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barch sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barch wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barch wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz works his way into side control.
Barch is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Barch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barch tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz blocks the strikes from Barch.
Barch is trying to escape the position but Cruz is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cruz working away.
Cruz wants to stand but Barch has his arm trapped.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barch can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barch throws a big shot that misses.
Barch gets caught napping as Cruz dives in and scores a takedown. Barch manages to retain guard.
Cruz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barch keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz is fighting to break Barch's control of his arms but Barch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz stops Barch from standing up.
Barch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Barch is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Ernesto Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ernesto Cruz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cruz tries to land a leg kick but Barch saw it coming and moves away.
Barch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barch is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Barch circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Barch keeps it at a distance.
Barch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barch lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barch is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz is trying to trip Barch. He has hold of a leg but Barch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cruz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barch trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz won't allow Barch to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barch will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barch trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cruz advances position into side control!
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barch's legs.
Cruz just content to control the position.
Cruz trying to control the position but Barch is working away.
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barch's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz dives in and grabs Barch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barch pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Zack Barch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barch but Barch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barch keeps the fight on the outside.
Barch misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cruz connects with a jab.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Barch sprawls well.
Cruz tries to clinch but Barch is having none of it.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Barch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barch circles away.
Zack Barch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Cruz.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Barch circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Barch counters with a left to the body.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Barch as Cruz shoots in.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Barch keeps it at a distance.
Zack Barch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barch throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Barch avoids it well.
Barch throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Barch circles away easily
and Barch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz closes the distance but Barch moves to the side
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cruz tries to clinch
and Barch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Zack Barch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barch stuffs the takedown.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Barch, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Barch against the cage but Barch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barch swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Barch keeps it at a distance.
Ernesto Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Barch.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Barch circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz slips a straight right by Barch.
Barch misses with a straight right.
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 Zack Barch.
Well Cruz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo MImbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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213 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimbo MImbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zedong.
MImbo connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Zedong to the floor! MImbo dives in looking for the finish!
Zedong is rocked!
It looks like Mao Zedong has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
MImbo wants to free his trapped foot but Zedong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zedong has his hands clasped together around MImbo's back. He's all about the action.
Zedong is staying active underneath MImbo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zedong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zedong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MImbo pulls his head out easily.
MImbo wants to free his trapped foot but Zedong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zedong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong wants to control but MImbo is keeping busy.
Zedong wants to get back to full guard.
Zedong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from MImbo.
MImbo with a flurry of punches that miss.
MImbo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MImbo is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zedong holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zedong is trying to keep MImbo in close.
MImbo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong controls MImbo momentarily but MImbo frees himself.
Zedong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zedong keeping full guard, as MImbo tries to pass.
MImbo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zedong fails with a takedown attempt.
MImbo throws a head kick but Zedong moves out of range.
Zedong looks for a takedown but MImbo sprawls well.
Jimbo MImbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mao Zedong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MImbo lands a head kick that stumbles Zedong and the fighters go to the mat.
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!
MImbo pushes down on Zedong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zedong keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zedong is refusing to be controlled, as MImbo sits in half guard.
Zedong is trying to control but can't.
MImbo trying to control from half guard but Zedong is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MImbo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zedong defending well though.
MImbo prevents Zedong from improving his position.
Zedong wants to control but MImbo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MImbo is looking for a kimura but Zedong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MImbo to get the leverage.
MImbo wants to work for an arm triangle but Zedong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zedong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MImbo is working away from the top position though.
Zedong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MImbo wants to control but Zedong is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong is defending against the submission attempts here by MImbo.
MImbo is working for a kimura but Zedong is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo MImbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mao Zedong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zedong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zedong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mao Zedong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zedong in side control lands a decent elbow.
MImbo can't do much from the bottom here.
MImbo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
MImbo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MImbo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong is looking to control MImbo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zedong avoid being mounted?
Zedong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zedong.
Zedong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zedong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zedong tries to pass the half guard into mount. MImbo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. MImbo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zedong looking to pass the guard.
Zedong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong preventing the sweep.
MImbo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zedong content to stall in guard here.
MImbo looking to control but Zedong passes into half guard.
MImbo trying to control here.
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!
Zedong drops an elbow to the side of MImbo's head.
Zedong trying to mount his opponent but MImbo defends it.
MImbo manages to get to full guard.
MImbo is trying to control the position but Zedong postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MImbo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zedong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zedong looking to sit in guard and control but MImbo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MImbo wants to pass the guard but Zedong is keeping the position.
MImbo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zedong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zedong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zedong!
Zedong cracks MImbo with a big right hand but MImbo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zedong works to advance to full mount. MImbo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zedong lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
MImbo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zedong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MImbo tries to hold on but Zedong postures up.
MImbo is bucking up trying to escape but Zedong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zedong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
MImbo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MImbo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zedong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
MImbo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mao Zedong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mao Zedong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
MImbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zedong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zedong landing a few strikes.
Zedong is trying to get an arm triangle but MImbo is defending well.
MImbo is trying to get back to half guard.
Zedong working the head and body with strikes.
Zedong tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zedong wants to lay and pray for a moment but MImbo keeps working.
Zedong gets to mount! MImbo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MImbo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
MImbo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
MImbo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zedong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zedong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zedong is going oldschool here, as he tries to force MImbo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so MImbo shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee warns MImbo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zedong with good strikes from the mount here!
MImbo tries to hold on but Zedong postures up.
MImbo regains half guard.
Zedong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zedong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zedong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zedong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zedong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zedong is looking for a kimura here.
Zedong working the head and body with strikes.
Zedong working MImbo over with strikes.
Zedong prevents MImbo from improving his position.
Zedong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MImbo has hold of Zedong's hands but Zedong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zedong is pressing down on MImbo's thigh, looking to free his foot. MImbo is holding on for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zedong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MImbo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zedong drops an elbow to the side of MImbo's head.
MImbo is trying to control but can't.
Zedong moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from MImbo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MImbo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zedong is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. MImbo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Zedong gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. MImbo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Zedong lets go of the hold and MImbo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mao Zedong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Len Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Criminal Minded. A fine choice. Speed has chosen Tupac. Feat Eminem. Dr.Dre and Biggie- Dont go to sleep as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julio Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Len Speed!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Speed moves away from the strike by Smith.
Speed looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Speed.
It looks like Julio Smith has been cut.
Speed scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speed misses with a combination
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Len Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Speed off balance momentarily.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Speed moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Speed did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Speed wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Speed is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith passes into side control, despite Speed's attempt to control the position.
Smith 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.
Speed is looking to reverse the position.
Smith tries for a kimura but Speed is defending well.
Speed wants to control but Smith postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speed tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Speed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Speed has escaped the position, nice work there.
Speed wants to control but Smith postures up.
Speed is looking to reverse the position.
Speed dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Speed wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith wants to control but Speed is keeping him busy.
Smith stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Speed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speed wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Speed taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith wants to pass to mount but Speed is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Speed misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Speed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Speed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Speed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Speed blocks a jab.
Speed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Speed lands a slapping body shot.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Speed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Speed misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Speed.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speed throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Speed missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Speed shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Speed to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Speed clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Speed moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith slips a jab from Speed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Len Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed swinging wildly here.
Len Speed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Speed is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Speed, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Speed against the cage but Speed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speed. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Speed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Speed's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Nice jab there from Speed.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Speed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Speed.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Speed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Speed misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Speed misses with a body shot.
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!
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Speed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Speed misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Speed is looking to land body kicks.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Smith swings for the body but Speed moves out of range.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Speed misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Speed's front leg but catches the back leg as Speed tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
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 Julio Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Speed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Speed throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a head kick but Speed moves out of range.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Speed eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Speed works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith is looking to wear down Speed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Speed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a hook
and Speed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Speed connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Speed thows a body shot but no joy.
Speed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Speed misses.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Speed.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Speed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Speed throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a jab when Speed was well out of range.
Speed throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Len Speed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speed circles away quickly and effectively.
Speed throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Speed misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Speed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Speed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Speed under the eye.
Speed is rocked!
Smith throws a pinpoint strike between Speed's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Speed crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Smith scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Smith!
An out of breath Julio Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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30
176 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastien Deveraux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Deveraux down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Deveraux back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Sebastien Deveraux has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deveraux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deveraux scores with a jab.
Deveraux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Deveraux's shoulder, as Deveraux tries to avoid the shot.
Smith moves to clinch but Deveraux breaks away
enabling Deveraux to counter with a crisp jab.
Deveraux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deveraux is rocked!
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Deveraux's belly button to the back.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Deveraux's ribs.
Deveraux is breathing heavily.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robert Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deveraux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deveraux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith moves in close and cracks Deveraux with a massive right hand! Deveraux, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Smith!
A very excited looking Robert Smith 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Crax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane has chosen ROCK THE NIGHT as his entrance music. Rutger Crax had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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272 lbs
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rutger Crax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crax avoids the body shot from Crane.
Donk. Crane catches Crax right on the button with a cross.
Crax misses with an uppercut
and Crane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Crax counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crax trying to control the position from guard on top but Crane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crax looking to sit in guard and control but Crane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crax keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crax looking for a guillotine here but Crane defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crax can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crane controls the pace.
Crane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crax's guard.
Crax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crane defends it easily.
Crane is looking to stand up but Crax won't let him.
Crax has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crax keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crax lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crane!
Crax thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Crax looking to ground and pound but Crane is blocking nicely.
Crax misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Crax has hold of Crane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Crax throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Crane tries to lock up and control but Crax gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crax throws a sloppy strike and Crane uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Crane has ended up in Crax's guard.
Crax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crane defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane looking to sit in guard and control but Crax gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crax preventing the sweep.
Crax is fighting to break Crane's control of his arms but Crane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crax is pushing down on Crane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crane is fighting to maintain full guard but Crax has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crane is defending against the submission attempts here by Crax.
Crane is trying to control but can't.
Crax not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crax is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crax trying to mount his opponent but Crane defends it.
Crax is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crax throwing shots but Crane is blocking nicely.
Crane is looking to improve his position.
Crane trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crax is looking for a kimura but Crane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crax to get the leverage.
Crax not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Crax dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crax lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crane will feel that in the morning.
Crane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crax.
Nice straight punches there by Crax. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crax.
Rutger Crax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crane blocks a head kick by Crax.
Crane scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Crax misses its intended target.
Crax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crane.
Crane avoids the head kick by Crax.
Crax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crax throws the left hand but Crane avoids the punch easily.
Rutger Crax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crane.
Crax moves away from the strike by Crane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crane throws an overhand right that lands on Crax's shoulder, as Crax tries to avoid the shot.
Rutger Crax is winning the standup battle so far.
Crane connects with a body shot.
Crax shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crane.
Crane takes a swing at Crax's ribcage but misses.
Crane ducks under a wild hook from Crax.
Crane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crane misses with a looping left.
Crax tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Crax misses its intended target.
Crane lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crax looks to land a body kick but Crane moved away.
Crane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crane misses with an uppercut.
Crax looks to land a body kick but Crane moved away.
Crane lands a slapping body shot.
Crax throws a sloppy body shot
and Crane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crax thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crax throws a nice looking combination but Crane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crax holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Crax wants to get back to striking at distance but Crane won't allow it.
Crax looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crax.
Crane lands with a right to the head.
Crane is trying to break free.
Crane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crane is trying to break the clinch but Crax is controlling him.
Crane breaks from the clinch.
Crax blocks a jab.
Crax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crane.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Crane works Crax's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crax throws a nice looking combination but Crane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crax moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane cracks Crax with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crax slips a jab from Crane.
Crane moves out of range of the leg kick from Crax.
Crax throws the left hand but Crane avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Crane. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crane misses the shot to the body.
Crane looks to land a right hand but Crax moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Crax dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Crane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crax misses with the combination.
Crax just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crax.
Crane lands a right hook to the body.
Crane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crane misses with a wild body shot.
Crane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crax counters with a right hand to the body.
Crane misses with an uppercut. Crax saw that one coming.
Crax staying out of range there.
Crane cracks Crax with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crax attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crax displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Ichabod Crane has been cut.
Crax throws a hook to the side of Crane's head but Crane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crane lands a jab to Crax's midsection.
Crax throws a nice looking combination but Crane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crax. Crane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Crax misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crax misses with a series of wild punches.
Crane looks to land a right hand but Crax moved out of range.
Crax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane thuds a left hand into Crax's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crax swings widly with a right hand
and Crane counters with a straight right hand.
Crax throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Crane counter with a right hand.
Crax swinging wildly here.
Crax on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Rutger Crax has been cut.
Crane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crane thows a body shot but no joy.
Crane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Craxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crane lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Crax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crax throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crax.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crax scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Crax misses its intended target.
Crax misses with a looping right.
Crax shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crax throws a hook to the side of Crane's head but Crane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crax needs to keep his hands up - Crane had a free shot at his head there.
Crax takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Crax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crane throws a body punch but Crax moves out of range.
Crax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crane throws out a loose jab but Crax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crane blocks the body kick.
Rutger Crax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crane scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane throws a hook but Crax avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ichabod Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crane misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ichabod Crane.
I think Crax has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rutger Crax!
After winning the bout, Rutger Crax thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Declan McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viserys Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Declan McCready has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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31
185 lbs
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184 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
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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
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Declan McCready!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viserys Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCready doesn't manage to clinch there - Targaryen circles away.
McCready pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Targaryen misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Targaryen.
McCready throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Targaryen.
Targaryen swats away the attempt to clinch by McCready.
McCready thuds a left hand into Targaryen's body.
Targaryen cracks a nice hook into McCready's ribs.
McCready throws a head kick but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen blocks a low kick nicely.
McCready wants to slow Targaryen down by chopping away at his legs.
McCready tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Targaryen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCready manages to avoid it.
Targaryen punishes McCready's body with a nice straight punch.
McCready lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCready tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Targaryen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with a wild body shot.
Targaryen misses the shot to the body.
McCready darts in trying to clinch
and Targaryen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Targaryen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCready's head.
McCready wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Targaryen is looking to take a break and control but McCready is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Targaryen thows a huge punch but McCready dodges it nicely.
McCready is not content to let Targaryen control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCready knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Targaryen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Targaryen connects with a nice short shot to McCready's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targaryen wants to pass the guard but McCready is defending well.
McCready is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen trying to control the action but McCready is working from the bottom.
McCready is looking for a sweep. Targaryen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Targaryen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCready is looking to control Targaryen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCready avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready blocking the ground and pound attempt from Targaryen.
Targaryen seems to be looking for submissions.
Targaryen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Targaryen trying to control from McCready's half guard. McCready has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but McCready is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen is in close to McCready's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viserys Targaryen dominated that round.
That's time! McCready's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCready wants to slow Targaryen down by chopping away at his legs.
McCready throws a jab but it's blocked by Targaryen.
Targaryen shoots in looking for a takedown. McCready tries to sprawl out of it but Targaryen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCready manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Targaryen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCready scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Targaryen with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCready counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McCready is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Targaryen wants to control but McCready is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Targaryen tries to roll over but McCready keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Targaryen working a defensive guard but McCready manages to pass into side control anyway.
McCready working away.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is trying to work for a sweep but McCready has mounted him!
Targaryen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Targaryen 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.
Targaryen is looking to improve his position.
Targaryen wants to control the action here but instead McCready manages to pass to full mount!
McCready can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Targaryen is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viserys Targaryen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Targaryen is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Targaryen wants to control but McCready is having none of it.
Targaryen is looking to improve his position but McCready isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Targaryen regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viserys Targaryen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McCready uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Targaryen.
Targaryen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCready rather than just go for the knockout.
Targaryen works McCready's body with a nice hook.
McCready throws a leg kick
and Targaryen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Targaryen.
Targaryen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCready is keeping the position for now.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but McCready is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targaryen looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen throws an elbow that misses. McCready uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Targaryen's guard. Nice move by McCready!
Targaryen looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCready is one step ahead there.
Targaryen seems keen to control McCready's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Viserys Targaryen wasn't active enough on the ground.
McCready tries to clinch there but Targaryen circles away.
McCready jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCready avoids the body shot from Targaryen.
An inside leg kick from McCready misses.
Targaryen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Targaryen looks for the body kick but McCready saw that one coming.
Targaryen is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCready sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Targaryen with that takedown attempt.
McCready throws a nice inside leg kick.
Declan McCready is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCready swings for the body but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen swats away the attempt to clinch by McCready.
McCready tries to clinch up.
Declan McCready is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen misses the shot to the body.
Targaryen misses with a wild body shot.
Targaryen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCready is fending him off so far but Targaryen persists. Nope, McCready circles away and we're back to standing.
Declan McCready has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viserys Targaryen.
McCready moves into the clinch.
McCready lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Targaryen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCready gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as McCready controls the action.
Targaryen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Targaryen stalling the fight.
McCready stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Targaryen trying to control the position but instead, McCready has worked for underhooks and has pushed Targaryen into the cage.
Declan McCready has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Targaryen prevents a body shot from McCready.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen blocks a body shot from McCready.
Targaryen drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCready pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from McCready.
McCready will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCready misses with a body kick.
McCready misses with a leg kick
and Targaryen counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCready managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Targaryen.
A lull in the action here as Targaryen stalls from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen trying to control the position but McCready is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viserys Targaryen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Targaryen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viserys Targaryen!
An intense looking Viserys Targaryen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Suckland McHasBeen no longer has what it takes to compete at this level. He woke the dragon and it left him broken and beaten. A fighter like Suckland is no match for a Targaryen. Maybe he should go to a second rate org so he can string a few wins together, ending his career on a high note.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hit 'em up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Patterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oktawian August!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson lands a nice shot to the body.
August misses with a straight right.
August avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Oooh a lovely combination from Patterson sends August down but not out. Patterson dives into side control looking to finish.
August is rocked!
It looks like Oktawian August has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
August is looking to regain half guard here but Patterson keeps moving and retains side control.
August wants to control but Patterson postures up.
August is trying to get back to half guard.
August is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
August is still in real trouble! Can Patterson finish him?
August is looking to reverse the position.
August seems to have recovered his senses.
Patterson works to advance to full mount. August defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
August tries to hold on but Patterson pushes him away.
August is trying desperately to improve position.
Patterson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Patterson drops a big elbow. That's hurt August! More shots from Patterson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Patterson!
Hank Patterson retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Hank Patterson, 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 Henkka Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henkka Reem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Brown!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Reem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reem lands a lovely overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown by Reem or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
No joy there for Reem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reem wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Reem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reem defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reem scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Reem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henkka Reem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Reem throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reem on his heels. He'll look to pass Reem's guard now, I'm sure.
Reem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reem keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Reem keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Reem is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reem is keeping the position for now.
Reem looking for a triangle here. Brown is fighting it but it looks tight! Reem pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brown is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Henkka Reem!
Henkka Reem retains his middleweight title!
Henkka Reem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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