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WEC 3: Parker vs Calderon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boss Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Eyezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snake Eyezz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Snake Eyezz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eyezz thows a body kick. Boxer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boxer shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Eyezz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eyezz shoots for a double leg takedown but Boxer sprawls well. He's pushed Eyezz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boxer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Eyezz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boxer defends it nicely.
Eyezz pushes Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxer manages to break the clinch.
Eyezz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boxer counters with a straight right hand.
Boss Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snake Eyezz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eyezz shoots in looking for a takedown but Boxer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eyezz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eyezz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eyezz doesn't manage to clinch there - Boxer circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eyezz defends well and Boxer ends up having to push Eyezz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eyezz just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eyezz looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Boxer throws a quick counter head kick but Eyezz was just out of range.
Boxer is looking to clinch.
Eyezz with a poor takedown
and Boxer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boxer.
Eyezz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eyezz throws an off balance right hand
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eyezz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eyezz goes for a double leg but Boxer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boxer continues to drive forward.
Eyezz looks winded!
Eyezz closes the distance and pushes Boxer back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer looking for a takedown.
Eyezz breaks from the clinch.
Eyezz misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Boxer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxer.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body. Eyezz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Boxer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eyezz.
Boxer tries to counter by clinching up but Eyezz breaks away and moves out of range.
Boxer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer stops Eyezz from getting back to his feet.
Boxer trying to control the action but Eyezz is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Boxer seems content to control.
Boxer is working for a kimura but Eyezz is defending it quite comfortably.
Eyezz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eyezz dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
Boxer tries to clinch but Eyezz is having none of it.
Eyezz closes the distance and clinches.
Boxer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boxer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eyezz to keep the fight standing.
Boxer breaks from the clinch.
Eyezz moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxer.
Boxer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Eyezz is trying to keep an underhook but Boxer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Eyezz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boss Boxer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eyezz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boxer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eyezz. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer tries to keep at a distance but Eyezz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxer lands a shot to the body.
Boxer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eyezz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boxer manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer misses with a takedown attempt - Eyezz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boxer misses with a takedown attempt - Eyezz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eyezz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boxer defends it nicely.
Eyezz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eyezz misses with a series of wild punches.
Eyezz throws a head kick that half lands.
Eyezz dives in and scores a takedown into Boxer's guard.
Eyezz is breathing heavily.
Boxer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eyezz stands up from Boxer's guard - Eyezz perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer tries to clinch there but Eyezz circles away.
Eyezz stuffs the takedown attempt from Boxer. Boxer gets slowly back to his feet.
Boss Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eyezz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxer.
Boxer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Eyezz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boxer throws a low kick but Eyezz moves out of range easily.
Eyezz instigates a clinch.
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eyezz fails with a takedown attempt.
Boxer dives in and scores a takedown into Eyezz's guard.
Eyezz has his feet on Boxer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eyezz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boxer counters with a head kick.
Eyezz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Eyezz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boxer's head.
Eyezz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eyezz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boxer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Eyezz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boxer scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eyezz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boxer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boxer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eyezz darts in trying to clinch
and Boxer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boxer.
Eyezz wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eyezz moves into range and clinches up with Boxer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Eyezz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boxer walks away with a smile on his face. Eyezz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boxer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boxer shoots in and drives through. Eyezz sprawls well.
Eyezz throws out a counter right but Boxer avoids it with no problem.
Eyezz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boxer defends it nicely.
It looked like Boxer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eyezz.
Eyezz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boxer counters with a left and a right that stings Eyezz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Eyezz as Boxer shoots in.
Eyezz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boxer swivels and escapes.
Eyezz misses with a takedown attempt - Boxer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boxer tries to counter with a takedown but Eyezz is quick to defend against it.
Eyezz stuffs the takedown attempt from Boxer. Boxer gets slowly back to his feet.
Boxer lands a head kick. Eyezz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Eyezz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Eyezz as Boxer shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eyezz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boxer defends well and Eyezz ends up having to push Boxer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxer dives in for a single leg takedown but Eyezz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eyezz throws a fast counter high kick but Boxer manages to duck under it in time.
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eyezz or perhaps it was just good defense by Boxer, which made it look bad.
Boxer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eyezz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boxer defends it nicely.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boxer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boxer showed some decent athleticism there.
Eyezz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Boxer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake Eyezz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Eyezz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Where is My Mind? by Pixies. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez gets caught napping as Westbrook dives in and scores a takedown. Sanchez manages to retain guard.
Westbrook sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Westbrook defends it easily.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Westbrook is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Westbrook got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westbrook has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Westbrook escapes and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook controlling the position from side mount.
Westbrook wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Westbrook presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Westbrook isn't that keen on the idea.
Westbrook controlling from mount.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Westbrook unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Westbrook isn't that keen on the idea.
Westbrook manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sanchez to take his back!
Sanchez tries to roll but Westbrook sticks to his back.
Westbrook scores with strikes from the back.
Sanchez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Westbrook.
Sanchez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Westbrook's guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Westbrook keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Westbrook might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Westbrook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westbrook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Westbrook holds on and takes a little breather.
Westbrook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Westbrook holds on and takes a little breather.
Westbrook keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Westbrook is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Westbrook has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanchez working for submissions but it's allowed Westbrook to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Westbrook has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Westbrook sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Westbrook dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Westbrook shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Westbrook keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Westbrook closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Westbrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westbrook circles away from the clinch attempt
and Westbrook counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Westbrook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.
Sanchez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Westbrook is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sanchez.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Westbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Westbrook working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Westbrook gets to mount! Sanchez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Westbrook fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Paul Westbrook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez 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.
Westbrook is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position.
Sanchez has his foot on Westbrook's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Westbrook works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westbrook is aware though and is defending well.
Westbrook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Westbrook passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Westbrook is controlling the pace.
Westbrook passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westbrook biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Westbrook dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Westbrook has managed to clinch.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Westbrook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Westbrook has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
Westbrook ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Westbrook no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Westbrook pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
Westbrook on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Westbrook tries to get out of the position.
Westbrook is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Westbrook with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Westbrook landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Westbrook with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Westbrook is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Westbrook perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Westbrook wants to stand but Sanchez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sanchez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Westbrook escapes and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Westbrook keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Westbrook perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Westbrook scores with a couple of nice shots.
Westbrook winds up and cracks Sanchez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Westbrook has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Westbrook seems content to control.
Westbrook is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Westbrook is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westbrook pulls his head out easily.
Steve Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Westbrook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Westbrook has passed into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Westbrook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Westbrook 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Westbrook!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Artillius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephens comes into the arena with Renegade by (hed)PE blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Artillius!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stephens throws a head kick but Artillius moves out of range.
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Artillius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artillius shoots in looking for a takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl out of it but Artillius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stephens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Artillius steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Stephens misses
and Artillius counters with a two punch combo.
Artillius shoots in looking for a takedown but Stephens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Artillius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Stephens.
Stephens lands with a nice combination. Artillius backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artillius avoids the body shot from Stephens.
Artillius moves in looking to clinch but Stephens pushes him off.
Stephens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Artillius checks a low kick from Stephens.
Artillius tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stephens misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Stephens as Artillius shoots in.
Stephens wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Craig Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Artillius.
Artillius has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Artillius.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Artillius is controlling him.
Artillius has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stephens tries to circle away but Artillius has him pinned against the cage.
Stephens tries to break the clinch but Artillius is controlling the position.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Artillius jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artillius controlling Stephens's posture.
Stephens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Artillius is working an open guard so Stephens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stephens throws a push kick but Artillius slaps the foot to one side.
Craig Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artillius is looking to clinch but Stephens is avoiding it.
It looked like Stephens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
Artillius pushes Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.
Artillius can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Artillius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Artillius manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stephens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stephens wants to break free but Artillius has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artillius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stephens smiles and moves away.
Stephens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Artillius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stephens is fending him off so far but Artillius persists. Nope, Stephens circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Stephens both land. Nice combination.
Stephens cracks the inside of Artillius's front leg.
Artillius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stephens lands a high kick!
Nice uppercut there from Stephens.
Stephens lands a high kick!
Stephens scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Stephens cracks Artillius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Artillius is rocked!
Stephens moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Artillius is still on wobbly legs! Can Stephens finish him?
Artillius looks winded!
Artillius switches off momentarily and Stephens cracks him with a monster right hand! Artillius topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Stephens dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Stephens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Stephens!
An out of breath and clearly excited Craig Stephens thanked EVOLUTION Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Bundles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Forgiveness. A fine choice. Bundles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's Tricky by Run DMC. Ray Bundles will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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35
145 lbs
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165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Bundles!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bundles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bundles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bundles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bundles lands with a nice body kick.
Bundles fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Bundles breaks from the clinch.
Bundles throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundles closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bundles wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bundles is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bundles is wriggling around trying to escape but Jones has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Bundles taps out and Jones picks up the big win! Great work there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Jones!
Our winner, Jack Jones, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakamura - that will leave a mark!
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Nakamura.
It looks like Cain Jones has been cut.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Nakamura's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Nakamura is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakamura lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakamura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nakamura slows down the pace here.
Come on Nakamura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nakamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones is rocked!
Nakamura pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura lands a big right hand that drops Jones! The killer instinct kicks in and Nakamura finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nakamura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
Nobuhiro Nakamura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boros Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monet is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Downstait - Open Your Eyes. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Darrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boros Monet!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow checks a low kick from Monet.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monet lands a nice shot that snaps Darrow's head back.
Darrow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hazzard County Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Darrow.
Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darrow misses with a hook
and Monet counters with a nice body shot.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses.
Darrow lands a nice looking body shot.
Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow gets a clinch.
Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monet is trying to break free.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Monet.
Monet blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Monet avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Monet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Monet working aggressively here.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monet wants to get back to striking at distance but Darrow won't allow it.
Monet blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.
Nice body punch from Darrow.
Monet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monet is trying to push Darrow away but Darrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monet blocks a body shot from Darrow.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow tries a body shot but Monet blocks it.
Darrow throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monet tries to break free but Darrow pushes him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Monet controls the action.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darrow scores with a nice head shot.
Monet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darrow throws a low kick but Monet moves out of range easily.
Monet follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet misses with a head kick.
Darrow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Darrow darts in and clinches Monet up against the cage.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Monet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darrow misses with a knee to the head.
Monet blocks a body shot from Darrow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Monet's head.
Monet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow keeps control of Monet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Monet's head.
Monet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monets head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Monet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Monet is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow 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.
A clash of legs there as Monet blocks the low kick.
Monet avoids the head kick by Darrow.
Monet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monet just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDarrow.
Some wild striking there from Monet.
Monet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Monet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darrow thinking.
Darrow lands with a nice body punch.
Darrow misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. Monet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Evan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow forces Monet back against the cage and clinches.
Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Darrow lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Monet is trying to force a seperation but Darrow has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monet is breathing heavily.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Darrow tries a body shot but Monet blocks it.
Monet tries to circle away but Darrow has him pinned against the cage.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monet blocks a body shot from Darrow.
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Darrow as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
Monet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Darrow.
Monet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow gets through Monet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow tries a body shot but Monet blocks it.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Darrow.
Monet is trying to force a seperation but Darrow has the dominant position.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
A frustrated look appears on Monet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Darrow lands a damaging elbow.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Monet takes a shot to the head.
Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evan Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Monet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Monet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monet's efforts to push away.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow works on Monet's body with a couple of short punches.
Monet prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Monet misses with some punches.
Monet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Monet misses the target.
Darrow goes for a double leg but Monet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monet continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Monet missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darrow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darrow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monet if he has to take too many more of those.
Darrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Darrow scores with a takedown into Monet's guard.
Darrow wants to pass the guard but Monet is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Monet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Darrow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Darrow is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow uses his free foot to push down on Monet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Monet.
Darrow 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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darrow controlling the pace for now.
Darrow wants to finish this one by submission but Monet is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Darrow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darrow scoring with strikes but Monet is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Darrow throws a body kick that misses
and Monet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Evan Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Darrow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monet sprawls well initially but Darrow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Darrow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
Monet misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monet can do to turn this around?
Monet blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Monet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Monet circles away.
Darrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monet.
A head kick misses from Monet.
Darrow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darrow closes the distance and clinches.
Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow prevents Monet from breaking the clinch.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Monet blocks an elbow strike.
Monet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Monet avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Monet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darrow misses with an elbow strike.
Darrow misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monet.
Monet wants to get back to striking at distance but Darrow won't allow it.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow cracks Monet with a nice body shot.
Monet is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right hook to the body lands for Darrow.
Monet wants to break free but Darrow has control.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
Darrow prevents Monet from breaking the clinch.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monet's elbow.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monet prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monet is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Monet tries to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling the position.
Darrow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow had his way with Boros Monet in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monet seems to have recovered his senses.
Darrow darts in and clinches Monet up against the cage.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow lands a left hand.
Monet takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Monet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monet tries to break free but Darrow pushes him back against the cage.
Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Darrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monet's efforts to push away.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Monet cracks Darrow with a nice body shot.
Darrow lands a left hand.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boros Monet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a knee to the head.
Darrow lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Monet to his knees! Darrow keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Darrow!
Evan Darrow is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by The House of The Rising Sun - The Animals. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon drops his hands momentarily and Parker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calderon misses with a head kick.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Calderon and move into the clinch.
Calderon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Calderon prevents Parker from standing back up.
Calderon 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.
Calderon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
Parker pushes Calderon off looking to stand but Calderon dives back in and keeps control.
Calderon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parker is just riding it out for now. Calderon eventually gives up the hold.
Calderon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Calderon wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position.
Calderon thows a huge punch but Parker dodges it nicely.
Calderon is looking to advance position but Parker won't allow it.
Calderon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Calderon throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calderon 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.
Calderon moves nicely into side control.
Calderon lands a few punches from side control.
Calderon is trying to get an arm triangle but Parker is defending well.
Calderon swings around for an armbar but Parker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Calderon's guard.
Calderon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Parker uses it to pass to side control.
Calderon is looking to regain half guard here but Parker keeps moving and retains side control.
Parker wants to stand but Calderon is controlling his arm.
Calderon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon is trying to get back to full guard.
Calderon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parker wants to stand but Calderon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Calderon wants to get back to full guard.
Calderon actively working from the bottom here.
Calderon is looking to improve his position.
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.
Parker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Calderon controls his leg.
Calderon is looking to improve his position.
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calderon tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Calderon works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker wanted to stand there but Calderon had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Calderon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Calderon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Parker blocks the low kick.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Calderon misses with a head kick.
Parker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Calderon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parker finds it's way round the side to connect with Calderon's head.
Parker avoids the head kick by Calderon.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Calderon and move into the clinch.
Calderon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon misses with a takedown
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calderon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parker feinted with a counter takedown.
Corey Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Calderon.
Calderon throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Calderon with a poor takedown
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calderon is breathing heavily.
No luck for Calderon with that takedown attempt.
Parker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Calderon misses with a right hand
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calderon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calderon.
As Calderon tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Calderon manages to avoid the attempt.
Parker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Parker tries to stand but Calderon is controlling his head.
Parker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Calderon to his feet.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calderon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Calderon with that takedown attempt.
Calderon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
A low kick from Calderon is predictable there
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calderon throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to clinch.
Felipe Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calderon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker counters with a single leg into guard. Calderon didn't expect that.
Calderon working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
Parker is looking to stand up but Calderon won't let him.
Parker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calderon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parker has managed to get both his arms back between Calderon's legs - danger averted.
Calderon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Parker has passed into half guard!
Calderon trying to control but Parker postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calderon looking for submissions off his back.
Parker tries to stand and escape but Calderon is controlling the position.
Calderon looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Parker dominated that second 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.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calderon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calderon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calderon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parker did well to prevent Calderon getting side control.
Calderon is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Parker to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Calderon won't allow Parker to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Calderon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Calderon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calderon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calderon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Calderon.
Calderon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calderon misses with a head kick.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Calderon breaks away and moves out of range.
Parker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Corey Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Calderon throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calderon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker dives in and scores a takedown into Calderon's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Calderon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parker is aware though and is defending well.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Calderon is proving hard to escape from.
Calderon is looking for a triangle here but Parker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Parker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parker is looking to counter with head kicks.
Calderon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Calderon manages to circle out of the way.
Calderon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calderon tries for a takedown but Parker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Calderon breaks away and moves out of range.
Calderon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker counters with an inside leg kick.
Corey Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Calderon.
Calderon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Calderon's half guard.
Calderon tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Calderon controls his leg.
Calderon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parker wanted to stand there but Calderon had control of the position.
Calderon looking for a triangle here. Parker is fighting it but it looks tight! Calderon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Parker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Felipe Calderon!
Felipe Calderon is the new heavyweight champion!
Felipe Calderon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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