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DFN#8 Minor vs Stenberg PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Gravanoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gravanoe has chosen Livin on a Prayer as his entrance music. The Destroyer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sammy Gravanoe!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravanoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gravanoe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Destroyer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gravanoe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Destroyer pulls down on the head and he's put Gravanoe to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Destroyer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Locker Arm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Locker Arm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solomon Slater!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slater wants it to stay on the feet.
Slater swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Solomon Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater connects with a body shot.
Arm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slater goes for a small jab and connects. Now Slater goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Arm stumbles back but Slater runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Arm to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Arm will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Solomon Slater!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hamlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylo Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Harry Hamlet has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Hamlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kylo Keenan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamlet connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Hamlet's head coaches at Hope MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab lands there for Hamlet.
Hamlet tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamlet lands a jab to the head.
Hamlet tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamlet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Hamlet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hamlet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keenan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Hamlet misses with a left hand
and Keenan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keenan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenan is working for a kimura but Hamlet is defending it quite comfortably.
Hamlet trying to get back to full guard but Keenan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Keenan trying to control but Hamlet is having none of it.
Keenan with good strikes from the mount here!
Keenan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Keenan throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hamlet has his hands clasped together but Keenan breaks the hold and Hamlet is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Keenan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kylo Keenan!
After the fight, Kylo Keenan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Woodrow Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baba Yaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaga has chosen Bring The Pain - Method Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart |
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Woodrow Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baba Yaga!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaga looking to score a takedown here. Black is defending well but Yaga drives through and ends up in Black's guard.
Black pushes Yaga off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Black scores with a decent looking hook.
Yaga tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Black counters with a nice right hand that sends Yaga toppling to the canvas! Yaga scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Black finish him?!
Yaga is rocked!
It looks like Baba Yaga has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaga glances at the clock... BAM! Black nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Yaga crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Yaga is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Woodrow Black!
An out of breath and clearly excited Woodrow Black thanked Rising Sun Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Dior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Dior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Booker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booker forces Dior back against the cage and clinches.
Dior prevents a body shot from Booker.
A short body shot lands from Booker as the two fighters clinch.
Booker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dior backwards.
Booker cracks Dior with a nice body shot.
Booker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dior backwards.
Dior prevents a body shot from Booker.
Dior has had enough of the clinch but Booker keeps him there for the moment.
Booker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dior is trying to break the clinch but Booker has him pressed against the cage.
Booker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Booker on the inside.
Booker lands with a right to the head.
Booker lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booker lands with a light punch inside.
Dior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dior backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Booker.
Booker lands an uppercut.
A short left from Booker.
Dior is rocked!
Booker dips a shoulder and cracks Dior with a mighty uppercut! Dior falls back against the cage and Booker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dior is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Booker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Booker!
Bobby Booker gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guilhaume Prevot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guilhaume Prevot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Felix!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prevot gets the takedown into side control.
Prevot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Felix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Felix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Felix gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Prevot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Felix works his way to full guard. Good work.
Prevot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Felix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prevot has managed to get both his arms back between Felix's legs - danger averted.
Felix working for a triangle but Prevot defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Prevot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Felix is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prevot trying to control the position from guard on top but Felix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Felix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Prevot forces his way into half guard.
Prevot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Felix is trying to get back to full guard.
Felix keeps trying to improve his position.
Prevot tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Felix.
Prevot is trying to control. Felix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Felix has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix actively working from the bottom here.
Prevot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Prevot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Felix regains half guard.
Prevot wants to take a breather but Felix is having none of it.
Felix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Felix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prevot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prevot trying to control but Felix is working from the bottom.
Prevot postures up and lands a big shot to Felix's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prevot stands up and waves to Felix to follow him.
Felix shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Felix showed some decent athleticism there.
Felix wants to pass to mount but Prevot is defending the position.
Felix is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Prevot holds on for dear life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prevot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Felix swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Prevot is now in Felix's guard. A big mistake from Felix there, giving up the dominant position!
Prevot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Felix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Felix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Prevot defends it easily.
Felix keeping moving, preventing Prevot from controlling successfully.
Felix is working an open guard so Prevot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prevot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Felix, pushing him back against the cage.
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 Guilhaume Prevot will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Felix gets a takedown into half guard.
Prevot wants to get back to his feet.
Prevot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Felix's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Felix's back!
Prevot is trying to stick to Felix's back but Felix is turning into Prevot. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Prevot's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Felix.
Prevot can't keep his opponent in guard - Felix advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Felix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Prevot manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prevot keeping full guard, as Felix tries to pass.
Prevot is trying to control the position but Felix postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felix wants to pass the guard but Prevot is keeping the position.
Prevot trying to control the position.
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.
Felix drops back, looking for a kneebar! Prevot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Prevot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Prevot!
Prevot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Felix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Felix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Felix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Prevot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix has hold of Prevot's hands but Prevot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Prevot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Felix manages to get to full guard.
Prevot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prevot chips away with some ground and pound.
Prevot tries to free his leg and advance position but Felix is retaining full guard.
Prevot cracks Felix with a solid left hand.
Felix keeping moving, preventing Prevot from controlling successfully.
Felix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prevot defends well.
Felix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix looking for a sweep. Not yet Felix, not yet.
Prevot trying to control but Felix is working from the bottom.
Felix working for a triangle but Prevot defends it easily.
Felix is breathing heavily.
Prevot wants to control from the top but Felix keeps moving.
Felix looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Prevot has picked Felix up and slammed him! Felix can't keep hold of the triangle and Prevot manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Felix is looking for a sweep.
Prevot wants to control but Felix is keeping him busy.
Prevot cracks Felix with a big right hand but Felix just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Felix is rocked!
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 Guilhaume Prevot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Felix throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Prevot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Felix is in Prevot's guard.
Felix is still in real trouble! Can Prevot finish him?
Prevot pushes Felix off and gets back to his feet.
Prevot lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Felix crumples to the floor! Prevot milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Guilhaume Prevot!
Guilhaume Prevot thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tau Diallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Yer Killin' Me- Remo Drive. Nino Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tau Diallo's chin.
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tau Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves into the clinch.
Diallo can't get the takedown.
Diallo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diallo to the ground. Brown is now in Diallo's guard.
Brown is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fight Club FC that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Diallo is retaining full guard.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diallo's head.
Brown distracts Diallo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Diallo is rocked!
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diallo working a defensive guard here.
Diallo wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Diallo quite badly. Diallo pulls Brown in close trying to recover. Brown postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Diallo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Diallo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nino Brown!
After winning the bout, Nino Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. Miller has chosen Killers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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156 lbs
23 - 21 - 4 |
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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
33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 4, fighting out of New York, Jeffrey Miller!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller swings for the body but Clendennon moves out of range.
Clendennon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clendennon swinging wildly here.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clendennon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clendennon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Clendennon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Miller lands a jab.
A big left from Clendennon misses.
Clendennon throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Clendennon fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clendennon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clendennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clendennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clendennon forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller pushes Clendennon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clendennon has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Clendennon lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clendennon.
Miller blocks a body shot from Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clendennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
A hook to the body from Clendennon.
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clendennon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Clendennon - that landed with a thud.
Clendennon misses with a punch to the body.
Miller lands a body shot.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Clendennon lands a right hand.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Clendennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Clendennon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clendennon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clendennon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
Clendennon blocks a body shot from Miller.
Clendennon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Clendennon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Clendennon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clendennon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clendennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
Clendennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Clendennon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Clendennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clendennon.
Clendennon working aggressively here.
Clendennon tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clendennon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller blocks a body shot from Clendennon.
Clendennon lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeffrey Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clendennon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clendennon looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller connects with the punch.
Clendennon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clendennon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Clendennon swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Clendennon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clendennon doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Jeffrey Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clendennon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller cracks Clendennon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Clendennon's belly button to the back.
Clendennon lands with a good body shot.
Clendennon slips a jab from Miller.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Clendennon misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller moves away from the strike by Clendennon.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller connects with a single shot there.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clendennon moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clendennon fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clendennon lands the left hand.
Miller tries to work over Clendennon's front leg with a kick but Clendennon checks it.
Clendennon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clendennon lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's 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!
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clendennon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with a combination
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clendennon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
Clendennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clendennon moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Clendennon throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Clendennon misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Clendennon has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Clendennon controls his hands.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clendennon scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Clendennon blocks an uppercut.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
Clendennon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Miller digs a right hand into Clendennon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clendennon's gas tank.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clendennon misses with the head strike.
Clendennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clendennon throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon takes a shot to the head.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clendennon lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
Clendennon throws a head punch that misses.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a punch to the body.
Clendennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clendennon misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clendennon.
Miller prevents a body shot from Clendennon.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller lands with a right hand.
Clendennon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Clendennon misses its intended target.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Clendennon moved out of range nicely.
Clendennon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miller manages to circle out of the way.
Miller misses with a hook. Clendennon ducked under it nicely.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller scores with a jab.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
A big right from Miller misses.
Clendennon closes the distance but Miller moves to the side
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clendennon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Clendennon's head back.
Clendennon wants to clinch
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller slips under a jab from Clendennon.
Clendennon slips under a jab from Miller.
Clendennon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clendennon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Clendennon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clendennon moves into the clinch.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Clendennon throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Clendennon digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Craig Clendennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with a punch on the inside.
Clendennon can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller prevents a body shot from Clendennon.
Clendennon tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clendennon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clendennon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller prevents a body shot from Clendennon.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Miller working aggressively here.
Clendennon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clendennon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Clendennon misses with a punch to the body.
Clendennon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clendennon has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
Clendennon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
A short right from Clendennon on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clendennon.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Clendennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clendennon's elbow.
Clendennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clendennon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clendennon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clendennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clendennon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Clendennon.
Clendennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
A hook to the body from Clendennon.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon blocks an uppercut.
Clendennon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller prevents a body shot from Clendennon.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Miller!
Jeffrey Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Craig Clendennon spoke after the fight, saying 'Losing's like Country music- they both suck.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Head Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bartlet's choice of entrance music: The Clash - Police And Thieves. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Josiah Bartlet enters the cage!
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167 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 14 - 3, fighting out of London, Head Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 3, fighting out of London, Josiah Bartlet!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Coach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bartlet. Bartlet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bartlet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartlet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coach is able to avoid easily.
Bartlet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coach.
Bartlet blocks a head kick by Coach.
Bartlet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartlet wants to clinch up but Coach keeps it at a distance.
Bartlet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bartlet!
It looks like Head Coach has been cut.
Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bartlet moves into range and clinches up with Coach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartlet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bartlet tries to throw a body punch but Coach avoids it by throwing Bartlet back against the cage.
Coach unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bartlet breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet tries to clinch there but Coach circles away.
Bartlet looks to throw the jab but Coach is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coach.
Coach sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jab by Bartlet.
Bartlet scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coach checks a leg kick.
Bartlet tries to score with a low kick but Coach moves his leg out of the way.
Bartlet lands with a shot to the body.
Coach lands a leg kick that knocks Bartlet off balance momentarily.
Bartlet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bartlet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartlet takes the fight into the clinch.
Coach lands a good knee to the midsection. Bartlet won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bartlet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coach.
Bartlet tries to break free but Coach pushes him back against the cage.
Coach digs a right hand into Bartlet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bartlet's gas tank.
Coach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coach using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bartlet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bartlet wants to break free but Coach has control.
Bartlet struggles to land a body shot inside as Coach controls his hands.
Bartlet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coach avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bartlet 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.
Coach avoids a wild elbow strike from Bartlet.
Coach with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bartlet looking to slow down the pace here.
Bartlet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartlet breaks from the clinch.
Bartlet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coach moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartlet tries a body shot but Coach blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coach.
Coach misses with a knee strike.
Bartlet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bartlet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coach avoids it.
Bartlet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coach avoiding damage.
Coach has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bartlet after a bit of a struggle.
Coach prevents Bartlet from breaking the clinch.
Coach is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bartlet is defending well for now.
Coach blocks a body shot from Bartlet.
Bartlet avoiding damage as Coach throws knees to the body.
Bartlet misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Coach.
Coach looking to throw knees to the head but Bartlet is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach lands a damaging elbow.
Bartlet managing to block the knees to the body from Coach.
Bartlet is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coach.
Coach lands with a left to the head.
Bartlet misses with the head strike.
Coach putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bartlet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartlet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bartlet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Bartlet.
Bartlet steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bartlet tries to land a front kick but Coach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bartlet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Bartlet misses
and Coach counters with a straight right hand.
Coach turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bartlet.
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 Head Coach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Head Coach's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bartlet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartlet is looking to clinch.
Coach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coach lands a jab to Bartlet's midsection.
Bartlet lands with a nice combination. Coach backs away looking to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartlet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coach ducks under a wild hook from Bartlet.
Bartlet tries to clinch but Coach is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Coach.
Bartlet wants to clinch up but Coach keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Coach. That snapped Bartlet's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coach connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartlet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Coach catches Bartlet right on the button with a cross.
Bartlet throws the left hand but Coach avoids the punch easily.
Bartlet clinches with his opponent.
Bartlet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bartlet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartlet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coach avoids the elbow strike from Bartlet, against the cage.
Coach lands a damaging elbow.
Bartlet wants to break free but Coach has control.
Bartlet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bartlet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartlet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coach avoids the body shot from Bartlet.
Good exchange - Coach coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartlet tries to clinch but Coach is having none of it.
Coach's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Coach duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bartlet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Coach moved away.
Bartlet wants to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Coach blocks the leg kick.
Bartlet looks for the body kick but Coach saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Coach misses the target.
Coach throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartlet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coach was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartlet.
Coach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bartlet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coach.
Bartlet blocks a head kick by Coach.
A jab from Bartlet misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coach throws out the jab.
Bartlet throws a chopping leg kick but Coach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bartlet misses with a leg kick
letting Coach counter with a right hand.
Coach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bartlets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Coach tests Bartlet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bartlet throws a jab when Coach was well out of range.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coach moves away from the strike by Bartlet.
Bartlet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bartlet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartlet circles away.
Bartlet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coach lands with a straight right. Bartlet didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses.
As Bartlet looks to move away, Coach throws a big counter combo but Bartlet just gets out of the way.
Danga de danga de dang - Bartlet scores with a four punch combination!
Bartlet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bartlet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coach.
Bartlet replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Coach blocks it well.
Nice shot lands for Coach.
Coach scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartlet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Josiah Bartlet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartlet throws a combination that misses
and Coach counters with a stiff right hand.
Coach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bartlet momentarily.
Bartlet looks for the body kick but Coach saw that one coming.
Coach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bartlet in his tracks.
Coach checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartlet throws a half hearted mid kick.
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 Head Coach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Head Coach's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Coach as he connects with a hook.
Bartlet tests Coach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bartlet misses with a body kick.
Bartlet darts in trying to clinch
and Coach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartlet throws a lazy body kick
and Coach counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartlet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coach is out of range and Bartlet settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coach misses with a hook.
Bartlet moves out of range as Coach strikes.
Coach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bartlet swings widly with a right hand
and Coach counters with a three punch combo that has Bartlet backing up. Bartlet nods at Coach to acknowledge the strikes.
Coach fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartlet.
Coach feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Coach scores with a jab. Bartlet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looks like Coach has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bartlet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Bartlet is predictable there
letting Coach counter with a right hand.
Bartlet motions for Coach to come forward. Bartlet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartlet misses with a head kick.
Coach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartlet.
Bartlet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coach slips under a jab.
Bartlet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bartlet misses with a low kick.
Bartlet misses with a leg kick
letting Coach counter with a right hand.
Bartlet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Coach moved away.
Bartlet throws a chopping leg kick but Coach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bartlet misses with a leg kick
and Coach counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coach throws a head kick but Bartlet moves out of range.
Coach has managed to clinch.
Coach with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coach avoiding damage as Bartlet throws knees to the body.
Coach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Head Coach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bartlet throws an elbow that misses.
Coach trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartlet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coach's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coach.
Bartlet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coach lands a damaging elbow.
Coach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bartlet swings wildly with an uppercut but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coach content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Coach on the inside.
Bartlet misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coach.
Nice body punch from Coach - that landed with a thud.
Josiah Bartlet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coach is pushing Bartlet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Coach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coach works over Bartlet's head and body with a nice combination.
Bartlet misses with a looping left.
Bartlet looks to clinch
and Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coach throws a series of punches but Bartlet avoids them all with ease.
Bartlet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartlet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coach plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Coach lands a high kick!
Bartlet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Coach sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Coach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Head Coach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bartlet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coach is out of range and Bartlet settles back down.
Bartlet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bartlet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Coach.
Coach scores with a jab.
Bartlet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coach moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Head Coach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coach 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Coach!
An intense looking Head Coach took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I needed this win, I want to claw my way back. Simon, give me a rematch mate!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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162 lbs
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28
164 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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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
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Minor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenberg throws a right hand that misses
and Minor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Minor.
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Minor pushes his legs off easily.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minor defends well.
Our spies down at at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform us that Stenberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stenberg has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.
Stenberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minor controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg pulls Minor in to control the position.
Minor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minor defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg looking for a guillotine here but Minor defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Minor controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Stenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard.
Minor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Minor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stenberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stenberg trying to control here.
Minor is stalling here. Stenberg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Minor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stenberg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Minor wants to control but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg working the head with strikes.
Minor struggling a bit here.
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minor struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minor sneaks back into half guard.
Stenberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Minor wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor gets back to full guard.
Stenberg throwing strikes from guard but Minor blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Minor is keeping the position.
Stenberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minor's head.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Minor is rocked!
Minor pulls Stenberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Stenberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Minor looking for a sweep. Not yet Minor, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Stenberg throws an elbow that misses. Minor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stenberg's guard. Nice move by Minor!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Minor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stenberg checks it well.
As Minor backs off Stenberg throws a huge counter combo but Minor manages to avoid it all.
Stenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenberg misses with a body shot.
Minor tried to score with a low kick but Stenberg checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stenberg.
A combination from Minor does no damage.
Stenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Minor. Minor obviously looking to wear him down.
Stenberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor swats away the attempt to clinch by Stenberg.
Minor throws a shot from downtown. Stenberg moves away and avoids it.
Stenberg misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stenberg counters with a left to the body.
Stenberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stenberg tries to clinch but Minor is having none of it.
Minor closes the distance and clinches up with Stenberg, looking for a takedown. Minor pushes Stenberg against the cage but Stenberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minor throws the left hand but Stenberg avoids the punch easily.
Stenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenberg scores with a jab to the head.
Stenberg motions for Minor to come forward. Stenberg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Minor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stenberg misses with a low kick.
Minor throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minor misses with a two punch combination.
Stenberg instigates a clinch.
Minor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stenberg lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenberg pulls guard effortlessly.
Minor wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Stenberg has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.
Stenberg working for submissions but it's allowed Minor to get to half guard.
Stenberg is not content to let Minor control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Minor slows the pace down in half guard.
Minor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Minor trying to control from Stenberg's half guard. Stenberg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Minor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stenberg's head.
Stenberg has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.
Minor cracks Stenberg with a solid left hand.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Stenberg looking for a guillotine here but Minor defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenberg is looking for a triangle here but Minor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Minor slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Minor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stenberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Minor.
Minor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stenberg misses with a right hand
and Minor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Minor lands with a shot to the body.
Minor gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Minor.
Stenberg manages to pull guard.
Fredrik Stenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Minor pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg controls Minor momentarily but Minor frees himself.
Stenberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Minor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Minor with a nice head shot there.
Minor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stenberg working for a triangle but Minor defends it easily.
Minor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Minor stands up over Stenberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stenberg pulls Minor in close to prevent any damage.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Minor is proving a slippery customer.
Minor preventing the sweep.
Stenberg has control of Minor's left arm, preventing Minor from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Stenberg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenberg holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minor fails to land with a series of punches.
Stenberg slips a jab from Minor.
Stenberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stenberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Minor counters with a left to the body.
Stenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away.
Stenberg avoids the body shot from Minor.
Minor looks to land a left hand but Stenberg moved out of range nicely.
Stenberg swings for the body but Minor moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenberg.
Minor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Minor throws a shot from downtown. Stenberg moves away and avoids it.
Stenberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Minor is looking to score with low kicks.
Minor throws a low kick but Stenberg moves out of range easily.
As Minor backs off Stenberg throws a huge counter combo but Minor manages to avoid it all.
Gerald Minor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minor tries to clinch but Stenberg moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minor circles away.
Jab by Stenberg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Minor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stenberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Fredrik Stenberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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