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StrikeForce Union #59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brent Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squidward Squarepants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Banger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Squidward Squarepants!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squarepants dives in for a single leg takedown but Banger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Banger misses with a few strikes there.
Banger misses with a takedown attempt
and Squarepants counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banger shoots and misses
and Squarepants counters with a right hand to the body.
Squarepants rushes Banger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banger wants to break free but Squarepants has control.
Banger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Squarepants is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banger throws a right and a left that Squarepants avoids nicely.
Squarepants fails with a takedown attempt.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Squarepants fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banger avoids it really well and circles away.
As Squarepants looks to move away, Banger throws a big counter combo but Squarepants just gets out of the way.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Banger manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Squarepants keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banger or not.
Squarepants tries to pull guard but Banger holds him up against the cage and eventually Squarepants drops back down to his feet.
Squarepants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Squarepants both land. Nice combination.
Banger gets tackled into the cage by Squarepants. Squarepants maintains the clinch.
Banger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Squarepants successfully pulls guard.
Banger prevents Squarepants from getting back to his feet.
Squarepants looking for a sweep. Not yet Squarepants, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banger gets to his feet. Squarepants looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Banger fails to land with a series of punches.
Squarepants drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banger defends it well.
Squarepants forces Banger back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Squarepants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Squarepants closes the distance and clinches.
Squarepants tries to pull guard but Banger won't allow it.
Squarepants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banger tries to bum rush Squarepants with a series of wild strikes but Squarepants uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Squarepants looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banger is fending him off so far but Squarepants persists. Nope, Banger circles away and we're back to standing.
Squarepants wants to clinch up but Banger keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Banger.
Banger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Squarepants holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Squarepants keeps control of Banger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Squarepants works on Banger's body with a couple of short punches.
Squarepants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Squarepants connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banger. Banger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banger misses with a series of wild punches.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banger as he avoids it easily.
Squarepants avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brent Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banger misses with a double jab.
Squarepants rushes Banger and presses him up against the cage.
Banger working hard to break the clinch.
Squarepants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Banger as Squarepants shoots in.
Banger shoots in but no luck this time.
Squarepants goes for a double leg but Banger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banger continues to drive forward.
No joy there for Squarepants, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banger gets tackled into the cage by Squarepants. Squarepants maintains the clinch.
Squarepants tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banger just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banger prevents the takedown attempt.
Banger gets underhooks to prevent Squarepants's takedown attempt.
Squarepants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banger tries to bum rush Squarepants with a series of wild strikes but Squarepants uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Squarepants steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Squarepants throws a head kick that misses.
Banger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Squarepants bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Squarepants gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Squarepants changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Squarepants misses with a wild body shot.
Banger fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Banger misses.
Squarepants shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Squidward Squarepants will probably get the nod.
That's time! Banger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Banger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Squarepants closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banger circles away.
Squarepants closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banger to the mat! Banger manages to get full guard.
Banger is wriggling around but Squarepants manages to pass to half guard.
Squarepants decides to return to a standing position.
Squarepants avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Banger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Banger. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Banger. Those never looked like landing.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown but Banger shows good takedown defense.
Banger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Squarepants counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Squarepants.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Squarepants but Squarepants pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Squarepants bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brent Banger is winning the standup battle so far.
Squarepants shoots in but Banger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brent Banger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banger swinging wildly here.
Banger misses with the combination.
Squarepants changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banger tries to avoid it but Squarepants manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banger to the ground. Banger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banger misses with a two punch combination.
Squarepants bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Squarepants trying to control the position but Banger is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banger being controlled for a moment.
Squidward Squarepants has got the better of the ground game so far.
Squarepants is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banger keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Squarepants stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Squarepants closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Banger's guard.
Squarepants controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Squarepants lands a couple of digs.
Squarepants tries to free his leg and advance position but Banger is retaining full guard.
Squarepants slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Squarepants 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Squidward Squarepants will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Banger stuffs the takedown attempt from Squarepants. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet.
Squarepants gets a double leg takedown into Banger's guard.
Squarepants working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Squarepants wants to control from the top but Banger keeps moving.
Squarepants trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants passes Banger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Squarepants with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Squarepants working over Banger with some ground and pound. Banger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Banger is in a horrible position here. Squarepants smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Banger is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Squarepants.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants looking to control but Banger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Squarepants forces the positional change into back control.
Squarepants tightening his grip on Banger, looking for the choke.
Banger wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants working for a choke but Banger is defending well.
Squarepants is looking to control Banger but Banger is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Squarepants scores with strikes from the back.
Banger covering up well and avoiding damage.
Squarepants biding his time, controlling Banger.
Banger defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Squarepants's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Squidward Squarepants comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Squarepants 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squidward Squarepants!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Cambridge (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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290 lbs
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270 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reed Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Cambridge!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambridge sends Taylor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cambridge is motioning to the referee to let Taylor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Reed Taylor has been cut.
Cambridge drops Taylor with a huge uppercut! Taylor drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cambridge is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Cambridge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebron Kenda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Unknown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lebron Kenda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Unknown!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown gets a clinch.
Kenda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Unknown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Unknown.
Unknown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Unknown slowing the pace effectively.
Unknown working Kenda over with knees to the body.
Unknown taking a breather.
Unknown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Unknown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown lands with a light punch inside.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Kenda blocks with his arms.
Unknown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Unknown leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kenda has had enough of the clinch but Unknown keeps him there for the moment.
Kenda is trying to maintain a safe position but Unknown gets an underhook and turns Kenda into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Unknown.
Unknown lands a right hand.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kenda trying to control the position but instead, Unknown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenda into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Unknown as Kenda tries to tie him up.
Kenda can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Unknown lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Unknown throws an elbow but misses.
Unknown landing knees to the body.
Kenda is trying to pull guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Kenda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unknown.
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Unknown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Unknown connects with a crisp jab.
Kenda is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenda clinches.
Kenda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Unknown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kenda.
Unknown stalling against the cage.
Unknown scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown slowing the pace effectively.
Unknown lands with a left to the head.
Kenda blocks an elbow strike from Unknown.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Unknown has Kenda pushed against the cage.
Unknown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kenda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenda is trying to break the clinch but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Unknown.
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike.
Unknown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kendas head.
Oh Kenda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Unknown smiles and moves away.
Kenda seems to have got his legs back now.
Unknown keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown has managed to clinch.
Unknown slowing the pace effectively.
Unknown scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenda wants a takedown but no success here.
Kenda letting Unknown take a breather here.
Unknown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Unknown throws an elbow but it misses.
Unknown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kenda is trying to pull guard but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown tries to land knees in the clinch but Kenda avoids the damage to the body.
Kenda is looking for a takedown.
Kenda is trying to pull guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Unknown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kenda gets tackled into the cage by Unknown. Unknown maintains the clinch.
Unknown'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.
Unknown stalling the fight.
Unknown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unknown works on Kenda's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Unknown.
Kenda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Unknown lands a left hand.
Unknown lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Unknown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Unknown.
Unknown blocks a body shot from Kenda.
A short right from Unknown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kenda avoids it.
Unknown lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenda backwards.
Unknown lands with a light punch inside.
Kenda managing to block the knees to the body from Unknown.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Unknown in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Unknown slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Unknown missing with knees to the body.
Unknown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kenda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Unknown lands an uppercut.
Kenda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Unknown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Unknown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Kenda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenda misses with a takedown
and Unknown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike.
Unknown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown works on Kenda's body with a couple of short punches.
Unknown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Unknown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unknown is leaning against Kenda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Unknown.
Unknown stalling against the cage.
Unknown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kenda with a big uppercut! Kenda tries to clinch up but Unknown pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kenda to the mat! Kenda covers up and Unknown unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kid Unknown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Lainey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Winkle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Lainey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lainey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lainey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winkle walks into a jab.
Winkle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lainey explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Winkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lainey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winkle shoots for a takedown but Lainey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lainey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Eddie Lainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winkle moves forwards but Lainey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winkle misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lainey counter with a right hand.
Eddie Lainey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Winkle.
Winkle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winkle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lainey.
Lainey lands a glancing blow to the side of Winkle's head.
Winkle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lainey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lainey doesn't manage to clinch there - Winkle circles away.
Lainey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lainey lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle gets the takedown into side control.
Lainey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Winkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lainey keeps working.
Winkle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winkle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winkle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lainey!
Lainey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkle is working for a guillotine from mount but Lainey frees his head quite easily.
Lainey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Winkle wants to control but instead Lainey manages to regain half guard.
Lainey is trying to stand.
Lainey is staying active underneath Winkle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winkle moves into full mount! Lainey won't be happy about that!
You get the feeling that Lainey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winkle wants to finish this one by submission but Lainey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Winkle.
Lainey wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkle wants to finish this one by submission but Lainey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Winkle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lainey tries to buck Winkle off but he can't manage it.
Winkle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lainey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Winkle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lainey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lainey shrugs it off.
Lainey is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lainey trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lainey is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Lainey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Winkle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lainey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lainey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Winkle controlling from the full mount.
Lainey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Winkle wants to take his opponent's back but Lainey doesn't allow it.
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 Eddie Lainey will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lainey doesn't manage to clinch there - Winkle circles away.
Lainey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winkle.
Eddie Lainey is winning the standup battle so far.
Lainey cracks Winkle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lainey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winkle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winkle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lainey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Winkle is controlling him well.
Winkle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lainey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lainey is trying to get back to his feet.
Winkle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lainey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Winkle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winkle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winkle prevents Lainey from escaping the position.
Winkle tries for a kimura but Lainey is defending well.
Winkle is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lainey looks calm but he's in trouble here. Winkle gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lainey is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Winkle lets go of the hold and Lainey can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Winkle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Steve Lucas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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22
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Schultz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lucas fails with the takedown
and Schultz counters by clinching up.
Schultz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lucas has had enough of the clinch but Schultz keeps him there for the moment.
Schultz stalls.
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas tries to clinch up
and Schultz counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt
and Schultz counters with a left and a right that stings Lucas.
Lucas gets a clinch.
Schultz breaks the clinch.
Lucas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucas tries to keep at a distance but Schultz has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schultz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas shoots and misses
and Schultz counters with a two punch combo.
Dave Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Lucas looks to clinch
and Schultz counters with a crisp one two that drops Lucas! Schultz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lucas to his feet! Lucas is in big trouble!
Lucas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucas get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Lucas stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Schultz runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Schultz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Storm Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm Cloud's entrance music is Cherokee War Dance. A fine choice. Clayton Atkinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Storm Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Storm Cloud tries to counter by clinching up but Atkinson breaks away and moves out of range.
Atkinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Storm Cloud closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atkinson circles away.
Storm Cloud shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson shows good takedown defense.
Atkinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Storm Cloud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atkinson can pounce on him.
Storm Cloud has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Atkinson.
Atkinson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Atkinson misses with a body kick.
Atkinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm Cloud is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Atkinson.
Atkinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm Cloud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atkinson.
Atkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Storm Cloud moves out of range easily.
Storm Cloud is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atkinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Storm Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm Cloud checks a leg kick.
Storm Cloud drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atkinson sprawls and moves away.
Atkinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Atkinson looks to land a left hand but Storm Cloud moved out of range nicely.
Storm Cloud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atkinson works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm Cloud has a takedown stuffed.
Atkinson lands with a nice body punch.
Atkinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm Cloud tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Atkinson manages to circle out of the way.
Atkinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atkinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm Cloud checks it well.
Storm Cloud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
A jab from Atkinson misses.
Storm Cloud wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atkinson connects with a solid leg kick.
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Storm Cloud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Storm Cloud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atkinson. Atkinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Atkinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Storm Cloud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm Cloud shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atkinson sprawls well. Atkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Storm Cloud gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkinson motions for Storm Cloud to come forward. Atkinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm Cloud attempts a counter takedown but Atkinson avoids it well and moves away.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Storm Cloud tries to counter by clinching up but Atkinson breaks away and moves out of range.
Storm Cloud avoids the head kick by Atkinson.
Storm Cloud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm Cloud attempts a counter takedown but Atkinson avoids it well and moves away.
Storm Cloud has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Atkinson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Storm Cloud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Atkinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Atkinson.
Atkinson throws a leg kick which misses Storm Cloud's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm Cloud tries to avoid it.
Storm Cloud tries for a takedown but Atkinson circles away easily
and Atkinson counters with a series of strikes. Storm Cloud will be more careful next time no doubt.
Storm Cloud is rocked!
Atkinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm Cloud fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Storm Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson connects with a high kick.
Storm Cloud checks a leg kick.
Storm Cloud changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Storm Cloud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm Cloud closes the distance and clinches up with Atkinson, looking for a takedown. Storm Cloud pushes Atkinson against the cage but Atkinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clayton Atkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkinson throws a low kick but Storm Cloud moves out of range easily.
Storm Cloud blocks a head kick by Atkinson.
Clayton Atkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atkinson lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson throws a wild body kick that Storm Cloud sees coming a mile off.
Atkinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Atkinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Storm Cloud or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson, which made it look bad.
Atkinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atkinson scores with the left hand. Storm Cloud knows he should have avoided that one.
Atkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkinson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkinson throws a sloppy head kick
and Storm Cloud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Storm Cloud.
Atkinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm Cloud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm Cloud is looking for a takedown.
Storm Cloud can't get the takedown.
Storm Cloud drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atkinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Atkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm Cloud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atkinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm Cloud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm Cloud takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Atkinson.
Storm Cloud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Storm Cloud dodges the punch combination from Atkinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm Cloud half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Storm Cloud dives in for a single leg takedown but Atkinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Atkinson.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Storm Cloud has his takedown stuffed
and Atkinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm Cloud fails with the takedown
and Atkinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Atkinson 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! This is the final round!
Storm Cloud takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Atkinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clayton Atkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Storm Cloud.
Storm Cloud with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atkinson. That's going to slow Storm Cloud down.
Good leg kick by Atkinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atkinson lands a left and a right that send Storm Cloud crashing to the mat, dazed. Atkinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Storm Cloud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm Cloud tries to counter by clinching up but Atkinson breaks away and moves out of range.
Storm Cloud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm Cloud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atkinson counters with a nice right hand that sends Storm Cloud toppling to the canvas! Storm Cloud scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Atkinson finish him?!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Storm Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm Cloud is holding his hands too far apart here. Atkinson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Storm Cloud is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clayton Atkinson!
Clayton Atkinson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Radson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanuel Radson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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20
188 lbs
0 - 6 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emanuel Radson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins shoots in but Radson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robbins shoots in and drives through. Radson sprawls well.
Robbins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robbins lands in his opponent's guard.
Robbins postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbins trying to control but Radson is working from the bottom.
Robbins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Radson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radson is adopting a defensive guard.
Radson trying to keep a closed guard but Robbins is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Radson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robbins is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Radson darts in and clinches Robbins up against the cage.
Radson stops a takedown attempt from Robbins.
Emanuel Radson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Robbins.
Robbins is pushing Radson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Radson tightens his grip and picks Robbins up, before dumping him to the ground. Robbins manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robbins is looking to stand up but Radson isn't so interested in that idea.
Robbins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Robbins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Radson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Radson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Radson from controlling successfully.
Radson drops back looking for a leg! Robbins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robbins manages to kick Radson off! Radson jumps back into Robbins's guard.
Radson tries to free his leg and advance position but Robbins is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Radson.
That's four 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.
Radson tries to clinch but Robbins is having none of it.
Cal Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Radson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robbins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Radson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robbins tries for a takedown but Radson circles away easily
and Radson counters with a two punch combo.
Radson tries to clinch up but Robbins circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Radson tries to bum rush Robbins with a series of wild strikes but Robbins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Radson!
Radson slaps away a takedown attempt from Robbins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Radson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Radson blocks the body kick.
Radson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robbins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Radson lands a left and a right that send Robbins crashing to the mat, dazed. Radson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Robbins is rocked!
Robbins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Radson as he jumps to the side.
Radson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robbins is still on wobbly legs! Can Radson finish him?
Robbins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Radson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Robbins out cold! What a finish! Radson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emanuel Radson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RJ MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Mandanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacReady comes to the cage accompanied by Superstition. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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203 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, RJ MacReady!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Mandanda!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacReady gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that MacReady has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mandanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacReady lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacReady is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
MacReady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mandanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mandanda lands with a right hand.
Mandanda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like RJ MacReady has been cut.
Mandanda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mandanda misses with a two punch combination.
MacReady ducks under a wild hook from Mandanda.
Mandanda tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacReady sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mandanda somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandanda throws a looping overhand right but MacReady ducks down to avoid it.
MacReady throws an off balance right hand
and Mandanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacReady uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandanda.
Mandanda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mandanda lands a jab to the nose.
Mandanda throws a nice looking combination but MacReady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacReady gets a clinch.
Mandanda wants to break free but MacReady has control.
MacReady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandanda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacReady displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mandanda up against the cage.
Mandanda wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacReady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandanda tries to pull guard but MacReady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacReady creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandanda can't break the clinch.
Mandanda blocks a body shot from MacReady.
MacReady lands an uppercut.
Mandanda is pushing MacReady up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
MacReady working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacReady lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacReady throws a head punch that misses.
MacReady is leaning against Mandanda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandanda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacReady walks away with a smile on his face. Mandanda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
RJ MacReady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Mandanda.
Mandanda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacReady.
Mandanda throws a jab but it's blocked by MacReady.
MacReady is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacReady shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacReady moves out of range of the strikes.
MacReady walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MacReady misses with a hook
and Mandanda counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandanda tries to move into range but MacReady moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mandanda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacReady fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mandanda, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
MacReady dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
MacReady misses with a body punch.
Mandanda prevents a body shot from MacReady.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from MacReady.
MacReady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacReady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacReady.
Mandanda blocks an uppercut.
Mandanda blocking some punches.
Mandanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacReady using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mandanda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacReady letting Mandanda take a breather here.
Mandanda blocks a body shot from MacReady.
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 RJ MacReady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on RJ MacReady's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mandanda misses with a straight left.
Arthur Mandanda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Mandanda.
A jab lands there for MacReady.
MacReady slips under a jab from Mandanda.
MacReady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandanda misses with a double jab
enabling MacReady to counter with a crisp jab.
MacReady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacReady gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacReady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls for MacReady to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacReady avoiding damage.
MacReady misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandanda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacReady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mandanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacReady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from MacReady as the two fighters clinch.
MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacReady lands with a left to the head.
MacReady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacReady has a couple of punches blocked by Mandanda.
RJ MacReady has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mandanda is looking to control MacReady's arms but MacReady gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mandanda has his back to the cage.
MacReady has a couple of punches blocked by Mandanda.
MacReady misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mandanda prevents it.
Mandanda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandanda blocking some punches.
Mandanda tries to circle away but MacReady has him pinned against the cage.
MacReady swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandanda uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacReady.
MacReady tries to throw a body punch but Mandanda avoids it by throwing MacReady back against the cage.
Mandanda is trying to force a seperation but MacReady has the dominant position.
MacReady stalling in the clinch.
MacReady lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady has a couple of punches blocked by Mandanda.
MacReady lands a shoulder strike.
Mandanda is trying to drag MacReady to the mat but MacReady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from MacReady.
MacReady is trying to drag Mandanda to the mat but Mandanda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mandanda letting MacReady take a breather here.
MacReady has a couple of punches blocked by Mandanda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady scores with a shot to the side of Mandanda's head.
MacReady lands with a short shot to the head.
MacReady lands with a short shot to the head.
MacReady lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacReady has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mandanda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ MacReady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from MacReady - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by MacReady.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacReady takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacReady gets through Mandanda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacReady lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ MacReady dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on RJ MacReady's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot by Mandanda.
Mandanda shoots in for a takedown but MacReady shows good takedown defense.
MacReady leaves Mandanda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacReady throwing a counter right hand but Mandanda manages to avoid it.
MacReady is looking to chop away at Mandanda's legs.
Mandanda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mandanda fails with the takedown.
RJ MacReady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Mandanda.
MacReady throws out a powerful jab.
Mandanda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacReady throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Despite the aggression on Mandanda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacReady throws an overhand right that drops Mandanda like a sack of potatoes! MacReady dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RJ MacReady!
RJ MacReady is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, RJ MacReady stared into the camera and said 'Who wants some!! I'm ready to take on this damn division. Flamethrower in hand if I have to.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tapio Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincy McBonebrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tapio Sammalkorpi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quincy McBonebrook!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammalkorpi fails with the takedown.
McBonebrook wants to clinch up but Sammalkorpi keeps it at a distance.
McBonebrook connects with a solid leg kick.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBonebrook as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.
McBonebrook is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sammalkorpi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Sammalkorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sammalkorpi or perhaps it was just good defense by McBonebrook, which made it look bad.
McBonebrook moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi gets the takedown into side control.
McBonebrook is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi controlling the action here.
Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi working the head and body with strikes.
McBonebrook tries to get to full guard but Sammalkorpi has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sammalkorpi slips a nice elbow through McBonebrook's hands, connecting with McBonebrook's forehead.
Sammalkorpi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sammalkorpi prevents McBonebrook from standing back up.
Sammalkorpi 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.
Sammalkorpi stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook trying to control here.
Sammalkorpi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McBonebrook is not content to let Sammalkorpi control the position.
McBonebrook throws a strike from the bottom but Sammalkorpi passes into side control!
Sammalkorpi landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McBonebrook takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sammalkorpi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McBonebrook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sammalkorpi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sammalkorpi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McBonebrook is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McBonebrook wants to control but Sammalkorpi postures up.
Sammalkorpi cracks McBonebrook with a big right hand but McBonebrook just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position but McBonebrook is working away.
Sammalkorpi in side control lands a decent elbow.
McBonebrook taking a bit of punishment here - Sammalkorpi scoring with strikes.
Sammalkorpi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Sammalkorpi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McBonebrook is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the action but McBonebrook is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBonebrook takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sammalkorpi works to advance to full mount. McBonebrook defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sammalkorpi lands a big elbow.
Sammalkorpi looking to control but McBonebrook is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McBonebrook can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Sammalkorpi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sammalkorpi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McBonebrook cracks the inside of Sammalkorpi's front leg.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McBonebrook counters with a nice leg kick.
McBonebrook throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sammalkorpi's head.
Tapio Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBonebrook misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McBonebrook.
Nice sprawl there from McBonebrook as Sammalkorpi shoots in.
McBonebrook raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McBonebrook scores with a head kick. Sammalkorpi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Quincy McBonebrook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBonebrook closes the distance and pushes Sammalkorpi back into the cage.
McBonebrook lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sammalkorpi has McBonebrook pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McBonebrook manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Sammalkorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammalkorpi letting McBonebrook take a breather here.
Sammalkorpi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McBonebrook gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McBonebrook will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sammalkorpi up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBonebrook scores with a shot to the side of Sammalkorpi's head.
Sammalkorpi tries to score a body lock takedown but McBonebrook shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sammalkorpi goes for a takedown attempt but McBonebrook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sammalkorpi or perhaps it was just good defense by McBonebrook, which made it look bad.
Sammalkorpi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sammalkorpi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sammalkorpi with a poor takedown
and McBonebrook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sammalkorpi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McBonebrook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McBonebrook wants it to stay on the feet.
McBonebrook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McBonebrook.
McBonebrook lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammalkorpi shoots in and drives through. McBonebrook sprawls well.
McBonebrook is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sammalkorpi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McBonebrook defends well and Sammalkorpi ends up having to push McBonebrook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McBonebrook is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McBonebrook closes the distance and clinches.
Sammalkorpi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sammalkorpi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McBonebrook smiles and moves away.
Sammalkorpi goes for a double leg but McBonebrook avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBonebrook continues to drive forward.
Sammalkorpi with a lazy takedown attempt
and McBonebrook holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McBonebrook.
McBonebrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sammalkorpi closes the distance and clinches up with McBonebrook, looking for a takedown. Sammalkorpi pushes McBonebrook against the cage but McBonebrook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McBonebrook tries to counter by closing the distance.
A solid body kick from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook scores with a shoulder strike.
Sammalkorpi wants a takedown.
McBonebrook has Sammalkorpi pressed against the cage.
McBonebrook pushes Sammalkorpi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McBonebrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McBonebrook lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sammalkorpi goes for a takedown in the clinch but McBonebrook prevents it.
Sammalkorpi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBonebrook just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBonebrook breaks the clinch.
McBonebrook stuffs the takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi. Sammalkorpi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi sets himself, and McBonebrook steps forward looking for the clinch! Sammalkorpi avoids it this time.
McBonebrook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBonebrook lands a leg kick that knocks Sammalkorpi off balance momentarily.
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown
and McBonebrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook closes the distance and clinches.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown. No joy.
McBonebrook scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammalkorpi is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by McBonebrook.
McBonebrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sammalkorpi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from McBonebrook.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBonebrook has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McBonebrook forces Sammalkorpi back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for McBonebrook.
McBonebrook scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sammalkorpi goes for a takedown in the clinch but McBonebrook prevents it.
Sammalkorpi fails to pull guard.
McBonebrook stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy McBonebrook 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McBonebrook lands a right hook to the body.
McBonebrook tries to clinch there but Sammalkorpi circles away.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but McBonebrook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McBonebrook forces Sammalkorpi back against the cage and clinches.
Sammalkorpi takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from McBonebrook - that landed with a thud.
McBonebrook lands with a light punch inside.
Sammalkorpi looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for McBonebrook.
McBonebrook presses Sammalkorpi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sammalkorpi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Sammalkorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammalkorpi takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBonebrook effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, McBonebrook scores with a nice short uppercut.
McBonebrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from McBonebrook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McBonebrook sprawls well initially but Sammalkorpi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sammalkorpi 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.
McBonebrook is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sammalkorpi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McBonebrook to regain full guard.
Tapio Sammalkorpi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McBonebrook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but McBonebrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sammalkorpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBonebrook is keeping the position for now.
Sammalkorpi content to stall in guard here.
McBonebrook can't keep his opponent in guard - Sammalkorpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook is trying to maintain the position but Sammalkorpi is very close to passing his half guard.
McBonebrook is refusing to be controlled, as Sammalkorpi sits in half guard.
Sammalkorpi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McBonebrook is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sammalkorpi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McBonebrook is staying active underneath Sammalkorpi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sammalkorpi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McBonebrook!
McBonebrook slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Sammalkorpi there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi working over McBonebrook with some ground and pound. McBonebrook looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sammalkorpi passes to side control.
Sammalkorpi advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McBonebrook can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sammalkorpi controlling from mount.
Sammalkorpi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McBonebrook?
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sammalkorpi with good strikes from the mount here!
Sammalkorpi trying to control but McBonebrook is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tapio Sammalkorpi.
I think Sammalkorpi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Quincy McBonebrook!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zus Bielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zus Bielski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bielski lands an overhand right.
Bielski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bielski connects with a looping right hand.
Bielski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
Bielski connects with a body shot that sends Souza's belly button to the back.
Bielski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bielski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bielski works Souza's body with a nice hook.
Nice cross by Bielski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bielski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Souza is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bielski 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.
Bielski cracks Souza with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Souza falls to his knees and Bielski doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zus Bielski!
Zus Bielski made sure to mention his sponsor, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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