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Caged Rage 5: Kings of NY PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Gideon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Kenneth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Gideon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Kenneth!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenneth moves into range and clinches up with Gideon.
Kenneth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gideon up against the cage.
Kenneth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kenneth pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenneth is working an open guard so Gideon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Kenneth misses.
Gideon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kenneth sprawls well initially but Gideon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kenneth won't allow Gideon to pass to mount.
Kenneth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gideon wants to pass the guard but Kenneth is keeping the position.
Gideon controlling from the top position.
Kenneth wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenneth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gideon has passed into half guard!
Gideon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kenneth is just riding it out for now. Gideon eventually gives up the hold.
Gideon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kenneth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kenneth is trying to stand back up but Gideon is controlling him
Kenneth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gideon is trying to control. Kenneth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gideon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kenneth is defending against the submission attempts here by Gideon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kenneth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gideon is trying to work for a kimura but Kenneth is defending well.
Kenneth wants to improve his position but Gideon is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gideon tries to clinch up but Kenneth circles away and keeps his distance.
Gideon shoots in but no luck this time.
Gideon sets himself, and Kenneth steps forward looking for the clinch! Gideon avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kenneth closes the distance and clinches.
Kenneth looking to stall.
Kenneth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gideon breaks the clinch.
Gideon has been working on his balance at School of Hard Knocks, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kenneth.
Kenneth misses with a kick to the body
and Gideon counters with a shoot takedown. Kenneth fights it but they end up in guard.
Kenneth working a defensive guard here.
Gideon advances position into side control!
Gideon controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gideon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gideon cracks Kenneth with a big right hand but Kenneth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Gideon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gideon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gideon showed some decent athleticism there.
Kenneth is looking for a sweep. Gideon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gideon is trying to work for a kimura but Kenneth is defending well.
Gideon seems to be working for a kimura but Kenneth defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenneth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gideon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gideon's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenneth missing with strikes from the back.
Kenneth avoiding Gideon 's attempts to control his hands.
Kenneth thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gideon tries to escape but Kenneth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kenneth missing with strikes.
Gideon has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kenneth.
Kenneth thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kenneth punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gideon holding on to Kenneth's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Gideon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenneth can do to turn this around?
Kenneth misses with punches from the back.
Kenneth throwing sloppy strikes.
Gideon tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth misses with a punch to the head.
Gideon tries to escape but Kenneth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kenneth missing with punches from the back.
Gideon covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kenneth misses with punches from the back.
Kenneth punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gideon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kenneth throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kenneth misses with an elbow to the head.
Gideon is covering up but some of the strikes from Kenneth are getting through and doing damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gideon covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kenneth throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kenneth throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Oliver Gideon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenneth missing with strikes.
Kenneth is trying to stick to Gideon's back but Gideon is turning into Kenneth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kenneth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gideon.
Gideon throws a big right hand that misses.
Kenneth keeping full guard, as Gideon tries to pass.
Kenneth keeping moving, preventing Gideon from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gideon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenneth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenneth wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenneth throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gideon preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenneth keeping moving, preventing Gideon from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kenneth doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Kenneth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gideon.
Gideon dodges the punch combination from Kenneth.
Gideon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenneth throws the kick towards the body but Gideon avoids it.
As Kenneth tries to get set, Gideon tries to push him back and clinch up but Kenneth manages to avoid the attempt.
Gideon scores with a three punch combo!
Oliver Gideon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenneth misses with a low kick.
Gideon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Donk. Kenneth catches Gideon right on the button with a cross.
Kenneth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Gideon throws a strike but Kenneth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gideon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gideon tries to get out of the position.
Gideon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gideon pulls Kenneth in close to his closed guard and prevents Kenneth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gideon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenneth wants to stand and escape but instead Gideon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kenneth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gideon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gideon trying to control but Kenneth is working from the bottom.
Gideon throwing strikes from guard but Kenneth blocks nicely.
Gideon trying to control but Kenneth is working from the bottom.
Kenneth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gideon's guard.
Kenneth looking to pass the guard.
Kenneth wanted to stand there but Gideon had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth preventing the sweep.
Kenneth tries to stand but Gideon is controlling from the bottom.
Kenneth throws an elbow that misses. Gideon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kenneth's guard. Nice move by Gideon!
Gideon stands and throws Kenneth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gideon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gideon misses with a double jab.
Gideon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gideon clinches.
Gideon has Kenneth pressed against the cage, preventing Kenneth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gideon breaks the clinch.
Kenneth with a hook.
It looks like Oliver Gideon has been cut.
Gideon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gideon moves out of range as Kenneth throws a body kick.
Gideon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gideon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Gideon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenneth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gideon counters with a single leg into guard. Kenneth didn't expect that.
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!
Kenneth trying to keep a closed guard but Gideon is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Gideon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gideon 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Gideon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Welcome Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glorious Tyrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Back's entrance music is Welcome Back- Mase. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Welcome Back!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glorious Tyrone!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyrone wants to land a leg kick but Back is out of range.
Tyrone throws a hook but Back blocks it.
Back slips under a jab.
Back keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Back half committed to a counter leg kick.
Back scores with a head kick.
Tyrone lands with a right hand.
Tyrone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Back takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Back misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyrone! But no joy.
Tyrone throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyrone connects with a body shot that sends Back's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Back cracks the inside of Tyrone's front leg.
Back takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyrone scores with a shot to the body.
Back throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Back lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tyrone takes a step back to recover.
Tyrone moves out of range of the body kick from Back.
Back moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyrone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyrone scores with a jab.
Back misses with a body kick.
Tyrone misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Tyrone misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Back throws a body kick that misses.
Back checks a low kick from Tyrone.
Tyrone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyrone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyrone throws a solid leg kick but Back takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrone.
As Tyrone looks to move away, Back throws a big counter combo bu Tyrone just gets out of the way.
Back uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone.
Glorious Tyrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Back.
Tyrone scores with a hook to the body. Back takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyrone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Back.
Tyrone cracks Back with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Back.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone.
Tyrone missing with a left hand there. Back was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyrone.
Back fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrone.
Back tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Back misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Tyrone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tyrone lands with a nice body punch.
Tyrone misses with a hook to the body
and Back counters with a nice kick to the body.
Back avoids the body shot from Tyrone.
Tyrone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Back looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Back tries to bench press Tyrone off him but Tyrone keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tyrone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Back has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tyrone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Back is trying to improve his position.
Tyrone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Back is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tyrone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyrone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tyrone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyrone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glorious Tyrone dominated that round.
That's time! Back's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Back thows a body kick. Tyrone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Back scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tyrone just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Back 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Back takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Back avoids the body shot from Tyrone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone shoots in and drives through. Back sprawls well.
Back lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Back blocks a head kick by Tyrone.
Tyrone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Back's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyrone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Back scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Back as Tyrone shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Tyrone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Back doesn't seem phased though.
Back throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tyrone misses with a hook
and Back counters with an inside leg kick.
Back avoids the head kick by Tyrone.
Back was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyrone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Back.
Back looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glorious Tyrone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyrone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Back on his heels. He'll look to pass Back's guard now, I'm sure.
Back wants to stand but Tyrone is controlling the position.
Back is pulling down on Tyrone's head. It's preventing any offense from Tyrone, at least for the moment.
Tyrone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tyrone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Back is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Back slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Back avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyrone is looking for a triangle but Back pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Back wants to pass the guard but Tyrone is keeping the position.
Back stays in close to Tyrone's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone has his foot on Back's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Back works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyrone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Back is aware though and is defending well.
Back gets to his feet. Tyrone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Back throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrone moves out of range easily.
A big left from Tyrone misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyrone is defended easily by Back.
Welcome Back has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glorious Tyrone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Back was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone.
Tyrone throws a head kick that misses.
Back tried to counter with a leg kick but Tyrone avoided it.
Back misses with a body kick.
Tyrone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tyrone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Back throws a head kick that half lands.
Tyrone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tyrone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tyrone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tyrone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Back delivers a nice body kick.
Tyrone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Back.
Tyrone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tyrone swings and misses with a hook 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 Welcome Back will probably get the nod.
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.
Tyrone throws a shot from downtown. Back moves away and avoids it.
Back throws a lazy head kick
and Tyrone counters with a straight right hand.
Tyrone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone throws the left hand but Back avoids the punch easily.
Back half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tyrone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Back.
Back feints and then cracks Tyrone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyrone down.
Tyrone throws a jab but it's blocked by Back.
Tyrone blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Back lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tyrone will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone. Back does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Back misses the jab.
Tyrone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Back displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone throws out the jab.
Back scores with a leg kick.
Back is looking to slow Tyrone down with leg kicks.
Back ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Back throws a head kick but Tyrone moves out of range.
Back fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyrone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Back, right into the meat.
Back misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyrone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tyrone throws a body kick that misses.
Tyrone throws a right and a left that Back avoids nicely.
Back is looking to slow Tyrone down with leg kicks.
Tyrone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone connects with a jab.
Tyrone throws a head kick that misses.
Tyrone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyrone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tyrone throws out a leg kick but Back moves out of range and Tyrone only half commits.
Tyrone swings widly with a right hand
and Back counters with a nice leg kick.
Tyrone misses with a body shot.
Welcome Back is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Back lands a head kick!
Tyrone throws the left hand but Back avoids the punch easily.
Back avoids the head kick by Tyrone.
It looked like Back was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tyrone looks to land a right hand but Back moved out of range.
Back looks for the body kick but Tyrone saw that one coming.
Back misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Back.
Back misses with a head kick.
Tyrone looks to land a combination but Back avoids it well.
Back takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Back.
Back turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Back throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Tyrone tenderised Back's leg. Back is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyrone misses with a hook.
Tyrone swings widly with a right hand
and Back counters with a head kick. That will keep Tyrone thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone throws a leg kick
and Back makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab from Tyrone.
Tyrone misses with an uppercut.
Back throws a nice head kick!
Back fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Welcome Back showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Back 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liber Alderich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamahl Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alderich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Remember the name. Jones has chosen Blockbuster Night Pt. 1 as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liber Alderich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamahl Jones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alderich counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alderich. Alderich obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alderich as he jumps to the side.
Alderich thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alderich throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Jamahl Jones has been cut.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Alderich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liber Alderich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamahl Jones.
Alderich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alderich counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alderich throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alderich can pounce on him.
Nice takedown defense from Alderich. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Alderich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liber Alderich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alderich connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alderich.
Alderich connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alderich. Alderich obviously looking to wear him down.
Alderich scores with a nice body kick.
Liber Alderich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alderich lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Alderich takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack! Alderich connects with the perfect overhand right and Jones falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Alderich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liber Alderich!
Liber Alderich spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Jamahl Jones had this to say: 'It was a good fight my opponent was a good challenge and ill get it next time. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alden Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acosta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saw Theme. Alden Ho will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Filipe Acosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alden Ho!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho shoots in for a double leg but Acosta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Acosta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Acosta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ho for as long as he can get away with.
Acosta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ho's head.
Acosta controlling the action here.
Ho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho wants to control but Acosta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Acosta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Acosta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ho on the ground.
Ho trying to control from the bottom.
Ho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Acosta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nice strikes from Acosta there.
Acosta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Acosta not doing much here.
Ho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acosta winds up and cracks Ho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta controlling the action here.
Acosta thows a huge punch but Ho dodges it nicely.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Acosta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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. Acosta connects with a nice short shot to Ho's temple.
Acosta working Ho over with strikes.
Well, if Acosta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ho taking some punishment here, with Acosta in his half guard.
Acosta lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho wants to get back to his feet.
Acosta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ho's head.
Acosta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ho wants to control but Acosta is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Acosta.
Acosta not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Acosta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ho defending well though.
Ho is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Acosta lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Acosta seems content to control.
Acosta throwing shots but Ho is blocking nicely.
Acosta content to control rather than advance.
Acosta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acosta controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Acosta 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.
Acosta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acosta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Acosta from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acosta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Acosta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Acosta wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving.
Filipe Acosta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ho working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Acosta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ho takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Acosta working the ground and pound from side control.
Ho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Acosta is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ho.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Acosta scoring with some ground and pound.
Acosta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acosta content to stall in guard here.
Acosta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Acosta works over Ho with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Acosta stands up over Ho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Acosta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ho is trying to control the position but Acosta postures up.
Ho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Acosta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ho is breathing heavily.
Acosta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ho's head.
Acosta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Acosta controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Acosta swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Acosta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ho's guard.
Acosta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Ho keeping full guard, as Acosta tries to pass.
Acosta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Acosta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ho wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Acosta dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Acosta is fending him off so far but Ho persists. Nope, Acosta circles away and we're back to standing.
Ho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Acosta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Acosta preventing the sweep.
Acosta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Acosta trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta landing with the ground and pound.
Acosta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ho working for submissions but it's allowed Acosta to get to half guard.
Ho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Acosta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Acosta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Acosta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Acosta winds up and cracks Ho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Acosta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Filipe Acosta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta controlling the pace.
Acosta lands strikes from half guard.
Acosta is taking a breather. Ho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Acosta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Acosta is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ho reverses the position - he's now on top in Acosta's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta is controlling Ho's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ho wants to stand but Acosta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ho wants to control from the top but Acosta keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Acosta has his hands on Ho's head, controlling the position.
Ho is looking to pass into half guard but Acosta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Acosta is in guard.
Ho has his foot on Acosta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Acosta works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acosta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filipe Acosta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Acosta 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filipe Acosta!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Parlsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Brody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sasha Parlsh!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parlsh throws a right hand that Brody ducks under and follows up with a left that Brody also avoids with ease.
Brody lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Parlsh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parlsh is looking to clinch but Brody is avoiding it.
Brody shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parlsh sprawls well. Parlsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brody gets slowly back to his feet.
Brody lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Parlsh is rocked!
Brody drops Parlsh with a huge uppercut! Parlsh drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Brody is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brody!
An out of breath John Brody 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chesty Puller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Your Going Down. Chesty Puller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drew Sharp's chin.
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chesty Puller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drew Sharp!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puller misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Sharp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sharp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puller.
Puller with a poor takedown
and Sharp counters with a series of strikes. Puller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Puller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharp pinned against the cage. Sharp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chesty Puller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller shoots in but Sharp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puller looks for a takedown but Sharp sprawls well.
Puller shoots in but no luck this time.
Sharp has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Puller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sharp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sharp is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Puller is controlling him well.
Puller lands an elbow.
Sharp is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Puller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Puller cracks Sharp with a big elbow.
Puller working the ground and pound.
Sharp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Puller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Puller landing a few strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp pushes Puller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Puller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Puller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sharp wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Puller cracks Sharp with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Puller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sharp is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Puller is controlling him well.
Puller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sharp is rocked!
A big shot lands for Puller! That's hurt Sharp! Will he recover? Puller fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chesty Puller!
An out of breath Chesty Puller 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Huell Alabama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khal Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alabama comes into the arena with Sweet Home Alabama blaring out of the sound system. Khal Stark has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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140 lbs
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huell Alabama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alabama doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Alabama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A clash of legs there as Alabama blocks the low kick.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Alabama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alabama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alabama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alabama not doing much here.
Alabama works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alabama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alabama fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Alabama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alabama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alabama throws an elbow but Stark slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two 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.
Alabama prevents Stark from escaping the position.
The strikes coming from Alabama are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alabama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alabama working the ground and pound but Stark is defending the strikes.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.
Alabama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stark is trying to control Alabama's posture but Alabama avoids it.
Alabama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alabama 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alabama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alabama swings around for an armbar but Stark sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alabama's guard.
Stark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alabama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Stark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alabama looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alabama is keeping the position for now.
Alabama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stark has picked Alabama up and slammed him! Alabama can't keep hold of the triangle and Stark manages to pass to side control!
Alabama is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Stark stalls from top position.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Alabama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alabama can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huell Alabama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alabama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes.
Alabama looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
Stark connects with a jab.
Stark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alabama. Alabama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark gets caught napping as Alabama dives in and scores a takedown. Stark manages to retain guard.
Stark trying to control the position.
Alabama postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Stark looking to control.
We've been informed that Stark has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alabama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alabama postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
Stark is trying to control the position but Alabama postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alabama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alabama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alabama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huell Alabama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alabama throwing strikes but missing.
Alabama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stark takes a swing at Alabama's ribcage but misses.
Stark moves out of range as Alabama strikes.
Stark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alabama is able to avoid easily.
Stark attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alabama checks a leg kick.
Stark works over Alabama's head and body with a nice combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alabama checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alabama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huell Alabama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark scores with a shot to the body.
Stark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stark lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Alabama falls backwards - clearly groggy! Stark dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khal Stark!
Khal Stark is the new bantamweight champion!
Khal Stark was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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