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GAMMA#663 McTearson v Cole PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 1140 p4p, 178 weight class) and Tito Hyde (ranked 538 p4p, 83 weight class). Stelzer comes to the cage accompanied by Business Time. Wolfram Stelzer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfram Stelzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tito Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stelzer slips a straight right by Hyde.
Hyde lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hyde lands a right hook to the body.
Hyde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stelzer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hyde lands a nice shot to the body.
Stelzer walks into a left hand.
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Tito Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyde feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stelzer's calf.
Stelzer scores with a jab to the head.
Hyde connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hyde misses with a body shot.
Hyde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Hyde.
Stelzer avoids the body shot from Hyde.
Hyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Stelzer feinted with a counter takedown.
Hyde misses with a body shot.
Stelzer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stelzer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer cracks Hyde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hyde takes a swing at Stelzer's ribcage but misses.
Hyde bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stelzer's head.
Stelzer scores with a hook to the body. Hyde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stelzer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stelzer lands a slapping body shot.
Hyde throws the left hand but Stelzer avoids the punch easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hyde's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stelzer lands a body shot.
Stelzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stelzer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hyde.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelzer has Hyde pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hyde manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stelzer avoiding damage as Hyde throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde stalling the fight.
Stelzer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hyde looking to throw knees to the head but Stelzer is blocking nicely.
Hyde blocks an uppercut.
Hyde pushes Stelzer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hyde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stelzer misses with some punches.
Hyde misses with a body punch.
Stelzer lands a hook that snaps the head of Hyde backwards.
Hyde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hyde prevents a body shot from Stelzer.
Hyde with a knee to the head.
Stelzer misses with some punches.
Stelzer stalling in the clinch but Hyde improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hyde.
Hyde leaning against his opponent.
Stelzer working aggressively here.
Stelzer avoiding damage as Hyde throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hyde.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hyde.
Stelzer takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hyde.
Hyde makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hyde tries to land knees in the clinch but Stelzer avoids the damage to the body.
Stelzer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stelzer scores with a shot to the side of Hyde's head.
Stelzer has a couple of punches blocked by Hyde.
Hyde lands with a right to the head.
Hyde leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stelzer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stelzer misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hyde.
Hyde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stelzer tries to work over Hyde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde with a knee to the head.
Hyde landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hyde pushes Stelzer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stelzer misses with a punch to the body.
Stelzer blocks a body shot from Hyde.
Stelzer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stelzer misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde misses with a knee to the head.
Hyde tries a knee to the head but Stelzer blocks it.
Stelzer lands a hook that snaps the head of Hyde backwards.
Stelzer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hyde up against the cage.
Hyde misses with a knee to the head.
Stelzer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyde tries a knee to the head but Stelzer blocks it.
Hyde tries to land knees in the clinch but Stelzer avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Hyde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hyde connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Hyde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stelzer doesn't seem phased though.
Stelzer lands with a straight right. Hyde didn't see that one coming.
Hyde is looking to clinch.
Stelzer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyde.
Hyde throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hyde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hyde staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stelzer's head.
Hyde swings for the body but Stelzer moves out of range.
Hyde lands a jab to Stelzer's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stelzer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hyde on the side of the head.
Stelzer walks into a jab.
Tito Hyde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Hyde there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hyde throws a sloppy body shot
and Stelzer counters with a left to the body.
Hyde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stelzer manages to avoid it.
Hyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stelzer tries to counter with a takedown but Hyde is quick to defend against it.
Hyde cracks Stelzer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stelzer scores with a body shot.
Hyde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hyde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Tito Hyde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stelzer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hyde.
Hyde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hyde throws a sloppy head kick and Stelzer moves out of range easily.
Hyde throws a leg kick
and Stelzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyde tries to land a front kick but Stelzer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hyde defending well as Stelzer loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stelzer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hyde's waist but Hyde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stelzer off to one side.
Hyde throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde throws a lazy body kick
and Stelzer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stelzer.
Stelzer won't allow Hyde to get back to his feet.
Stelzer trying to control but Hyde is working from the bottom.
Stelzer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hyde is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hyde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stelzer wants to control but Hyde is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stelzer.
Hyde is looking to advance position but Stelzer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Stelzer controlling from mount.
Hyde is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stelzer landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer landing strikes from the mount and Hyde is in trouble!
Hyde can't escape the position.
Stelzer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hyde's face.
Stelzer landing punches.
Hyde is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Stelzer 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.
Stelzer with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stelzer raining down shots from the mount!
Hyde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stelzer landing strikes from the mount.
Stelzer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hyde is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfram Stelzer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hyde lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hyde.
Hyde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stelzer manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Stelzer - just one landing.
Hyde is still on wobbly legs! Can Stelzer finish him?
Stelzer gets the takedown into side control.
Stelzer looks up at the clock and then as Hyde takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stelzer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hyde is looking for a sweep.
Hyde seems to have recovered his senses.
Stelzer lands some shots froms side control.
Hyde trying to remain calm as Stelzer controls from the top position.
Stelzer lands some shots froms side control.
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!
Hyde is looking for a sweep.
Hyde is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Stelzer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hyde manages to get back to half guard.
Hyde tries to kick Stelzer off but Stelzer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hyde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stelzer stopping the sweep attempt from Hyde.
Stelzer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hyde keeping moving, preventing Stelzer from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer throws an elbow that misses. Hyde uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stelzer's guard. Nice move by Hyde!
Hyde wants to control from the top but Stelzer keeps moving.
Hyde looking to sit in guard and control but Stelzer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hyde wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stelzer is now in half guard.
Hyde tries to roll over but Stelzer keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer is looking to advance position but Hyde won't allow it.
Stelzer is looking to take a break and control but Hyde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stelzer wants to free his trapped foot but Hyde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hyde works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stelzer landing with the ground and pound.
Stelzer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stelzer working some strikes from top position.
Stelzer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hyde wants to sweep but no luck.
Hyde uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hyde connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyde throws an overhand right that lands on Stelzer's shoulder, as Stelzer tries to avoid the shot.
Hyde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stelzer misses with a looping left.
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 Wolfram Stelzer.
I think Stelzer 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfram Stelzer!
Wolfram Stelzer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 1057 p4p, 120 weight class) and Bart Bunga (ranked 1343 p4p, 148 weight class). Ector comes into the arena with Monster! blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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157 lbs
33 - 27 - 2 |
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166 lbs
25 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kay Ector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bart Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bunga misses.
Ector ducks under a wild hook from Bunga.
Bunga has closed the distance and engaged Ector in a clinch.
Bunga tries to work over Ector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ector takes a shot to the head.
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Bunga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ector bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bunga's head backwards.
A slow jab from Ector misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Bunga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ector cracks Bunga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bunga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ector rushes Bunga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Ector moves into the clinch successfully.
Ector tries a body shot but Bunga blocks it.
Ector prevents a body shot from Bunga.
Ector doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector blocks an uppercut.
Bunga working aggressively here.
A short right from Bunga on the inside.
Ector lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bunga.
Bunga misses with a punch to the body.
Bunga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunga breaks the clinch.
Bunga misses with a head kick.
Bunga moves in looking to clinch but Ector pushes him off.
Ector lands a jab to Bunga's midsection.
Bunga looks to land a left hand but Ector moved out of range nicely.
Bunga tries to keep at a distance but Ector has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ector throws a head punch that misses.
Bunga blocks an uppercut.
Ector throws a head punch that misses.
Ector misses with a punch to the body.
Bunga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ector.
Nice shot lands for Ector.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunga is looking to slow Ector down with leg kicks.
Bunga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ector closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Ector fails to land.
Bunga is trying to force a seperation but Ector has the dominant position.
Ector doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunga has a couple of punches blocked by Ector.
Still in the clinch, Ector scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ector misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ector blocks a body shot from Bunga.
Ector misses with the head strike.
Ector working aggressively here.
Bunga misses with a punch to the body.
Bunga prevents a body shot from Ector.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunga.
Bunga misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunga tries a body shot but Ector blocks it.
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Ector throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ector moves into the clinch.
Ector has a couple of punches blocked by Bunga.
Bunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ector on the side of the head.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunga was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
Ector scores with a shot to the body.
Bunga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bunga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Bart Bunga has been cut.
Bunga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ector misses with the combination.
Ector needs to keep his hands up - Bunga had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga tries to clinch up but Ector circles away and keeps his distance.
Ector lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunga misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunga.
Bunga keeps the fight on the outside.
Ector slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Bunga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ector tries to clinch but Bunga moves out of range.
Ector tries to clinch but Bunga moves out of range.
Ector lands a jab to the nose.
Ector throws a series of punches but Bunga avoids them all with ease.
Bunga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ector misses with a hook. Bunga ducked under it nicely.
Bunga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Bunga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ector connects with a nice looking jab.
Bunga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ector.
Ector staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kay Ector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Bunga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bunga jabs Ector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ector scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bunga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ector with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ector paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bunga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunga defending well as Ector loads up on a big left hand.
Bunga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bunga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bunga throws a wild body kick that Ector sees coming a mile off.
Ector displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bunga throws out the jab.
Ector tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bunga manages to circle out of the way.
Ector steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bunga. That one must have hurt.
Kay Ector is winning the standup battle so far.
Ector throws a hook but Bunga blocks it.
Ector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bunga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bunga walks into a stiff left hand from Ector.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Ector.
Bunga swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Ector wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bunga throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bunga is rocked!
It looks like Ector has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bunga gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ector gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bunga is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kay Ector!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kay Ector made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Basten Sodergren (ranked 386 p4p, 59 weight class) and Champ Kind (ranked 647 p4p, 89 weight class). Kind has chosen Afternoon Delight as his entrance music. Basten Sodergren could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Champ Kind's chin.
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195 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basten Sodergren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Kind!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sodergren tries to bum rush Kind with a series of wild strikes but Kind uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kind goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kind thuds a left hand into Sodergren's body.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick.
Kind throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Kind lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kind misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Kind throws a leg kick which misses Sodergren's front leg but catches the back leg as Sodergren tries to avoid it.
Kind slips under a jab from Sodergren.
Nice defenses there by Kind.
Kind with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sodergren throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Kind misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kind looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Kind avoids the punch easily.
Kind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kind only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kind avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kind lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sodergren is looking to land body kicks.
Sodergren throws an off balance right hand
and Kind counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sodergren's knee momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Sodergren.
Kind 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.
Kind throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kind works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Sodergren finds it's target.
Kind misses with a body kick.
Kind throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kind lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Kind tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Kind tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kind fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sodergren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kind throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Kind tries to score with a low kick but Sodergren moves his leg out of the way.
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Kind sees coming a mile off.
Kind throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sodergren misses the target.
Kind throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kind thuds a left hand into Sodergren's body.
Kind just misses with a punch to the body.
Kind jabs at Sodergren's body.
Kind keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren connects with a nice looking jab.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick from Kind.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kind avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks a leg kick.
Kind scores with a push kick.
Sodergren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kind paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kind lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sodergren - that will leave a mark!
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren throws a lazy head kick
and Kind counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sodergren connects with an inside leg kick.
Sodergren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kind goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crunch! Kind slams his shin into Sodergren's torso.
Kind tries to land a front kick but Sodergren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kind throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Kind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kind looks to land a body kick but Sodergren moved away.
Sodergren misses the jab.
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Kind.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Kind.
Sodergren tries to land a front kick but Kind steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kind appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kind slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Kind blocks the body kick.
Kind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
Kind throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Kind.
Kind staying out of range there.
Kind tries a quick counter leg kick but Sodergren is wise to it.
Sodergren thumps Kind with a low kick.
Sodergren throws a low kick but Kind moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Kind dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Sodergren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sodergren misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sodergren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sodergren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kind moves out of range as Sodergren throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Sodergren.
Kind looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Champ Kind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Kind
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kind misses with a double jab
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kind slips under a jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren drives through and clinches with Kind against the cage.
Sodergren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sodergren scores with a shot to the side of Kind's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kind working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Sodergren - that landed with a thud.
Kind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kind makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sodergren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kind.
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Kind keeps the fight on the outside.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sodergren. Kind shrugs it off though.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Champ Kind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kind throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sodergren.
Kind lands with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kind.
Kind throws a wild body kick that Sodergren sees coming a mile off.
Sodergren throwing a counter right hand but Kind manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Sodergren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kind throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Kind walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kind throws a big shot that misses.
Kind is looking to land body kicks.
Sodergren throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kind avoids it.
Sodergren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sodergren connects with a combination that backs up Kind into the cage. Sodergren lands a flurry of punches that gets past Kind's guard. Kind is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Sodergren bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basten Sodergren!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 200 p4p, 23 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 480 p4p, 55 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miyata's choice of entrance music: Boa - Energetic. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
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38
153 lbs
35 - 23 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
33 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Dong Hyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong Hyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyata.
Dong Hyuk throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Miyata counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Miyata.
Dong Hyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miyata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Dong Hyuk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dong Hyuk throws a chopping leg kick but Miyata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dong Hyuk misses with a wild body shot.
Miyata throws out a counter right but Dong Hyuk avoids it with no problem.
Dong Hyuk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miyata is out of range.
Miyata looks to land a left hand but Dong Hyuk moved out of range nicely.
Miyata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miyata throws a shot from downtown. Dong Hyuk moves away and avoids it.
Dong Hyuk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've been told by Dong Hyuk's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk slips under a jab.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Dong Hyuk.
Miyata throws a body punch but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miyata scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyata lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata loads up on a big right hand but Dong Hyuk slips the punch.
Dong Hyuk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Miyata looks to land a right hand but Dong Hyuk moved out of range.
Dong Hyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dong Hyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyata throws out the jab.
Dong Hyuk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miyata just manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Miyata.
A punch lands to the side of Miyata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miyata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong Hyuk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miyata has time to react.
Miyata scores with a jab to the body.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick as Miyata jumps back.
Miyata throws an overhand right that lands on Dong Hyuk's shoulder, as Dong Hyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Dong Hyuk swings for the body but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyata throws the left hand but Dong Hyuk avoids the punch easily.
Miyata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick, looking for Miyata's leg but Miyata calmly moves out of range.
Miyata defending well as Dong Hyuk loads up on a big left hand.
Miyata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miyata connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Miyata.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but Miyata moved away.
Dong Hyuk throws out a loose jab but Miyata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyata scores with a body shot.
Miyata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dong Hyuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dong Hyuk is looking to score with low kicks.
Miyata looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong Hyuk is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong Hyuk.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miyata's sensitive parts.
Miyata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dong Hyuk.
Miyata connects with a looping right hand.
Miyata scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dong Hyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
Dong Hyuk checks the leg kick.
Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good work by Dong Hyuk as he checks the leg kick.
Dong Hyuk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Miyata misses.
Dong Hyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
Dong Hyuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyata.
Miyata misses with a body shot.
Dong Hyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
Nice defenses there by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a front kick aimed at Miyata's knee but Miyata avoids it well.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong Hyuk dodges the punch combination from Miyata.
Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range as Miyata strikes.
Miyata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong Hyuk moves away.
Dong Hyuk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miyata is out of range and Dong Hyuk settles back down.
Miyata is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dong Hyuk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dong Hyuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyata.
Miyata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Miyata blocks the low kick.
Dong Hyuk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miyata throws a body punch but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Miyata misses with a body shot.
Miyata throws the left hand but Dong Hyuk avoids the punch easily.
Dong Hyuk ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
Dong Hyuk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dong Hyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miyata misses with a hook
and Miyata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miyata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but Miyata moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miyata checks the leg kick.
Dong Hyuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyata tries a quick counter leg kick but Dong Hyuk is wise to it.
Miyata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miyata throws a chopping leg kick but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miyata lands a nice looking body shot.
Miyata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk obviously looking to wear him down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dong Hyuk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Miyata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dong Hyuk in his tracks.
Miyata looks to throw the jab but Dong Hyuk is out of range.
Miyata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Miyata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Miyata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong Hyuk slips a jab from Miyata.
Dong Hyuk misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miyata! But no joy.
Miyata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but Miyata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miyata loads up on a big right hand but Dong Hyuk slips the punch.
Dong Hyuk lands with a nice body punch.
Dong Hyuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dong Hyuk throws a poor cross that misses
and Miyata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miyata misses the body punch
and Dong Hyuk counters with an inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Miyata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miyata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dong Hyuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miyata is able to avoid easily.
Miyata lands a nice shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk works Miyata's body with a nice hook.
Dong Hyuk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miyata feints a counter leg kick.
Miyata throws a hook but Dong Hyuk blocks it.
Miyata scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miyata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miyata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dong Hyuk momentarily.
Miyata misses the shot to the body.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miyata checks it well.
Miyata thuds a left hand into Dong Hyuk's body.
Kira Miyata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyata swings for the body but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk lands with an uppercut that bounces Miyata off the cage and back into range.
Dong Hyuk misses with an uppercut.
Dong Hyuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Miyata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dong Hyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyata.
Miyata checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Miyata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong Hyuk ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
Dong Hyuk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miyata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong Hyuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miyata's calf.
Dong Hyuk takes the fight into the clinch.
Dong Hyuk lands with a short shot to the head.
Dong Hyuk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miyata's elbow.
Dong Hyuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dong Hyuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dong Hyuk as the two fighters clinch.
Dong Hyuk tries to work over Miyata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miyata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miyata staying out of range there.
Miyata lands a slapping body shot.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
Miyata blocks a leg kick.
Dong Hyuk lands with a hook. Miyata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a big shot that misses.
Dong Hyuk slips a straight right by Miyata.
Dong Hyuk throws a front kick aimed at Miyata's knee but Miyata avoids it well.
Dong Hyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range.
Dong Hyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyata manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk slips a jab from Miyata.
Dong Hyuk misses with the body kick
and Dong Hyuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata checks a leg kick.
Miyata throws a hook but Dong Hyuk blocks it.
Dong Hyuk throws a front kick aimed at Miyata's knee but Miyata avoids it well.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body punch
and Miyata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyata scores with a shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch there but Miyata circles away.
Dong Hyuk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miyata finds it's way round the side to connect with Dong Hyuk's head.
Dong Hyuk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dong Hyuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyata.
Miyata checks a low kick from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk ducks right into an uppercut from Miyata.
Miyata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dong Hyuk cracks Miyata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miyata avoids the body shot from Dong Hyuk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dong Hyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range.
Miyata connects with a right hand. Dong Hyuk shakes it off.
Dong Hyuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miyata at a distance.
Miyata blocks a leg kick.
Dong Hyuk connects with a crisp jab.
Dong Hyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyata.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick.
Dong Hyuk wants to slow Miyata down by chopping away at his legs.
Dong Hyuk slips under a jab from Miyata.
A bone on bone clash there as Miyata blocks the leg kick.
Miyata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dong Hyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
Dong Hyuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miyata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Dong Hyuk cracks the inside of Miyata's front leg.
Dong Hyuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miyata circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Miyata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong Hyuk misses the target.
Miyata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong Hyuk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miyata misses with a straight left.
Miyata throws a lazy uppercut
and Dong Hyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Miyata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong Hyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong Hyuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miyata blocks a jab.
Miyata throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dong Hyuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Miyata.
Miyata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miyata tries a low kick but Dong Hyuk avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata misses with a wild body shot.
Miyata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miyata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dong Hyuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miyata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dong Hyuk has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyata throws a hook but Dong Hyuk avoids it easily.
Dong Hyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miyata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong Hyuk.
Miyata misses with a wild body shot.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk avoids the body shot from Miyata.
Dong Hyuk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dong Hyuk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyata misses with a head kick.
Miyata scores with a punch to the head.
Dong Hyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyata.
Miyata throws a lazy right hand but Dong Hyuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata works the jab nicely.
Good work by Miyata as he checks the leg kick.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick.
Miyata scores with a decent looking hook.
Dong Hyuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Dong Hyuk takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses.
Dong Hyuk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Miyata as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miyata. Dong Hyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong Hyuk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miyata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miyata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk has closed the distance and engaged Miyata in a clinch.
Miyata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dong Hyuk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miyata misses with an uppercut.
Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong Hyuk.
Miyata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Dong Hyuk.
Miyata throws a head kick but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong Hyuk.
Miyata throws a hook but Dong Hyuk blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyata misses the target.
Dong Hyuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Miyata throws a low kick, looking for Dong Hyuk's leg but Dong Hyuk calmly moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miyata just manages to avoid it.
Miyata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dong Hyuk scores with a sloppy right hand. Miyata should have avoided that one.
Dong Hyuk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Miyata blocks the low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kira Miyata.
I think Miyata 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kira Miyata!
Our winner, Kira Miyata, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Shin Dong Hyuk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the camp. Shit... Seems like I can make any fight a close fight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swann (ranked 250 p4p, 28 weight class) and Zang Zhai (ranked 390 p4p, 47 weight class). Zhai has chosen Sampans as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Swann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Swann.
Zhai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhai tries to move into range but Swann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zhai - that will leave a mark!
Swann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swann.
Zhai throws a leg kick
and Swann counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swann counters with a thumping low kick.
Swann connects with the punch.
Swann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhai throws the left hand but Swann avoids the punch easily.
Zhai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swann misses with a left hand
and Zhai counters with a body kick that stops Swann in his tracks momentarily.
A big left from Zhai misses.
Swann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai misses with a low kick as Swann jumps back.
Swann fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zhai just manages to avoid it.
Swann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zhai walks into a jab.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body.
Swann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zhai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhai can pounce on him.
Swann throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Zhai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swann throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swann swings widly with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Swann misses the shot to the body.
Zhai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swann.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zhai throws a right hand that misses
and Swann counters with a stiff right hand.
Swann misses with a left hand
letting Zhai counter with a right hand.
Swann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhai.
Swann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhai slips a straight right by Swann.
Swann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai feints a counter leg kick.
Swann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhai throws out the jab.
Zhai moves in looking to clinch but Swann pushes him off.
Swann swings widly with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swann throwing a counter right hand but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Swann digs a good hook to Zhai's body.
Zhai looks to land a left hand but Swann moved out of range nicely.
Swann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhai stuns Swann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhai slips a straight right by Swann.
Swann throws a sloppy head kick and Zhai moves out of range easily.
Zhai throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swann plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Swann misses with an uppercut. Zhai saw that one coming.
Swann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhai throws out a counter right but Swann avoids it with no problem.
Swann throws a head kick that misses
and Zhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swann thinking.
Zhai throws an overhand right that lands on Swann's shoulder, as Swann tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai lands a nice shot that snaps Swann's head back.
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!
Swann misses with a hook
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swann misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swann moves away.
Swann throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zhai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swann.
Swann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swann misses with the head strike.
Swann blocking some punches.
Swann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swann prevents a body shot from Zhai.
Zhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhai lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Swann.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Swann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhai throws a front kick aimed at Swann's knee but Swann avoids it well.
Swann lands with a nice body punch.
Zhai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zhai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swann is out of range.
Swann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhai counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swann. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann misses with the body kick
and Zhai counters with a solid body kick.
Ross Swann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhai finds it's way round the side to connect with Swann's head.
Swann misses with a low kick.
Swann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann takes one to the side of the head.
Swann throws a poor cross that misses
and Swann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhai connects with a body shot that sends Swann's belly button to the back.
Zhai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Swann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swann throws an off balance right hand
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swann moves away from the strike by Zhai.
Swann is looking to counter punch.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swann.
Zhai misses with a two punch combination.
Zang Zhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhai's sensitive parts.
Swann lands a jab to the nose.
Swann throws a big shot that misses.
Zhai moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Zhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Swann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swann throws a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Swann.
Swann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Swann.
Zhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zhai blocks a leg kick.
Swann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zhai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai misses with a combination
and Swann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swann blocks a head kick by Zhai.
Swann missing with a left hand there. Zhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Swann.
Swann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhai throws an off balance right hand
and Swann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Swann misses the target.
Zhai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zhai moves out of range of the leg kick from Swann.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Swann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Swann tenderised Zhai's leg. Zhai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swann backing away here, and Zhai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai looks to throw the jab but Swann is out of range.
Zhai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swann misses with a body punch
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Swann misses.
Swann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zhai.
Zhai scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ross Swann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Swann throws an off balance right hand
and Zhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhai tests Swann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swann swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai counters with a body kick.
Swann misses with a left hand
and Zhai counters with a thumping low kick.
Zhai lands a head kick!
Swann slips under a jab from Zhai.
The fighters circling - Zhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhai misses with a hook to the body
and Swann counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann tries a head kick but it misses.
Swann misses with a hook
letting Zhai counter with a right hand.
That kick from Swann tenderised Zhai's leg. Zhai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swann throws an off balance right hand
and Zhai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhai.
It seemed like Zhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Swann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Swann.
Zhai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swann throws out a loose jab but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swann misses with a left hand
and Swann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zhai throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zhai with a nice cross.
Zhai checks a low kick from Swann.
Zhai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swann swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai lands a really nice looking cross but Swann seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Swann is predictable there
and Zhai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swann's knee momentarily.
Swann throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swann connects with a jab.
Swann misses with a left hand
and Zhai counters with a leg kick.
Swann will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Swann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhai.
Swann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swann.
Swann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann misses with a body kick.
Zhai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhai throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Swann to counter with a crisp jab.
Swann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhai.
Swann cracks Zhai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swann throws a hook to the side of Zhai's head but Zhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zhai.
Swann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Zhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swann misses with a straight right.
Zhai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swann swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhai.
Zhai misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swann.
Zhai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swann is able to avoid easily.
Zhai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Swann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swann throws a head kick that Zhai semi-blocks.
Zhai lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!
A relieved looking Zang Zhai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 440 p4p, 68 weight class) and Jake Theodorou (ranked 455 p4p, 70 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Theodorou!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ericsson.
Theodorou looks to land a left hand but Ericsson moved out of range nicely.
Theodorou works the jab nicely.
Theodorou throws a right hand that misses
and Ericsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've been informed that Theodorou has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice jab there from Theodorou.
Theodorou throws a hook but Ericsson avoids it easily.
Ericsson connects with a leg kick. Theodorou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Theodorou moves out of range of the body kick.
Ericsson keeps Theodorou at a distance using the push kick.
Theodorou fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ericsson checks it well.
Ericsson lands an overhand right.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown but Ericsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodorou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ericsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Theodorou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theodorou fails to land with a series of punches.
Ericsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Theodorou misses with an uppercut. Ericsson saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theodorou feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ericsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ericsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Theodorou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ericsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodorou wants to improve his position but Ericsson is controlling well.
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ericsson.
Ericsson wants to pass to mount but Theodorou is defending the position.
Theodorou trying to control but Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson controlling the action here.
Theodorou has his hands clasped together around Ericsson's back. He's all about the action.
Ericsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Theodorou's head.
Ericsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ericsson 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.
Theodorou wants to improve his position but Ericsson is controlling well.
Theodorou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Theodorou tries to get to full guard but Ericsson has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ericsson is looking to advance position but Theodorou won't allow it.
Ericsson wants to control but Theodorou is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Theodorou is looking to improve his position.
Theodorou trying to hold on to Ericsson's head to control him but Ericsson postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Theodorou misses with a body shot.
Theodorou tries for a takedown but Ericsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jake Theodorou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodorou swings widly with a right hand
and Ericsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ericsson throws a low kick but Theodorou moves out of range easily.
Ericsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Theodorou throws a shot from downtown. Ericsson moves away and avoids it.
Ericsson throws a push kick but Theodorou slaps the foot to one side.
Theodorou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ericsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theodorou somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson dominated that round.
That's time! Ericsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Theodorou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ericsson to the ground. Theodorou is now in Ericsson's guard.
Ericsson wants to sweep here but Theodorou controlling him for the moment.
Theodorou throws a big elbow that misses.
Theodorou stopping the sweep attempt from Ericsson.
Theodorou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Theodorou postures up in Ericsson's guard and throws a big left but Ericsson blocks it.
Theodorou lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ericsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Theodorou keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson with a nice head shot there.
Theodorou keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
Theodorou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ericsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Ericsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Theodorou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Theodorou chips away with some ground and pound.
Ericsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theodorou is one step ahead there.
Theodorou with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou trying to control the position from guard on top but Ericsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ericsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ericsson, not yet.
Ericsson is working hard here to advance position.
Theodorou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ericsson wants to sweep here but Theodorou controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Theodorou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ericsson defends well and Theodorou ends up having to push Ericsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ericsson.
Ericsson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
Ericsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ericsson thows a leg kick but Theodorou checks it
and Theodorou counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Theodorou.
Theodorou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Theodorou postures up.
Ericsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ericsson, not yet.
Theodorou looking to sit in guard and control but Ericsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Theodorou controlling Ericsson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ericsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ericsson scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ericsson stands up over Theodorou, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ericsson postures up in Theodorou's guard and throws a big left but Theodorou blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Theodorou is on top in guard.
Ericsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theodorou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Theodorou landing some decent shots from guard.
Theodorou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ericsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Theodorou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ericsson misses with a kick to the body.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown but Ericsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ericsson throwing a counter right hand but Theodorou manages to avoid it.
Theodorou throws a looping overhand right but Ericsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ericsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Theodorou wants to get back to full guard.
Ericsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Theodorou trying to control from the bottom.
Ericsson is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson winds up and cracks Theodorou with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Theodorou is looking for a sweep. Ericsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Theodorou controlling the position well.
Theodorou is not content to let Ericsson control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ericsson connects with a nice short shot to Theodorou's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ericsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ludvig Ericsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ericsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Theodorou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Theodorou tries to roll over but Ericsson keeps him under control.
Ericsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Theodorou's head.
Theodorou wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ericsson in particular looking to stall.
Theodorou trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ericsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Theodorou defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Theodorou fails with the takedown
and Ericsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ludvig Ericsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ericsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Theodorou will feel that in the morning.
Theodorou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ericsson lands an overhand right.
Ericsson misses with a body kick.
Theodorou avoids the body shot from Ericsson.
Theodorou walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ericsson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ericsson.
Ericsson scores with a jab. Theodorou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Theodorou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ericsson momentarily.
Theodorou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ericsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theodorou somewhat.
Ludvig Ericsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ericsson scores with a hook.
Ericsson throws a right and a left that Theodorou avoids nicely.
Ericsson moves away from the strike by Theodorou.
Ericsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theodorou.
Theodorou throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Theodorou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Theodorou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ericsson to the mat! Ericsson manages to get full guard.
Theodorou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ericsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Ericsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Ericsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ericsson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Ericsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles BatzCastelmore (ranked 428 p4p, 63 weight class) and Jack Shaw (ranked 135 p4p, 14 weight class). BatzCastelmore comes to the cage accompanied by Dogtanian France theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shaw's choice of entrance music: Family Force 5 - Chainsaw. Charles BatzCastelmore is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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214 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles BatzCastelmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shaw!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw looks to throw the jab but BatzCastelmore is out of range.
BatzCastelmore fails with an attempt to clinch.
BatzCastelmore is looking to land body kicks.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
BatzCastelmore backing away here, and Shaw unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaw moves away from the strike by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Shaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and BatzCastelmore is able to avoid easily.
Shaw misses the jab.
Shaw jabs BatzCastelmore right on the nose. BatzCastelmore blinks but takes it well.
We've been informed that Shaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
BatzCastelmore lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw lands a leg kick that knocks BatzCastelmore off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick from BatzCastelmore.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shaw lunges at BatzCastelmore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by BatzCastelmore's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but Shaw checks it.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore throws a body kick that misses.
Shaw tries a quick counter leg kick but BatzCastelmore is wise to it.
BatzCastelmore connects with the punch.
BatzCastelmore misses with a two punch combination.
BatzCastelmore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
BatzCastelmore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spar Bros in the buildup to the fight.
Shaw throws a predictable looking body shot
and BatzCastelmore moves into the clinch.
BatzCastelmore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
BatzCastelmore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BatzCastelmore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
BatzCastelmore landing knees to the body.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but BatzCastelmore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
BatzCastelmore struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
BatzCastelmore is struggling to control the position.
BatzCastelmore misses with a knee to the head.
BatzCastelmore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
BatzCastelmore missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but BatzCastelmore has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch but BatzCastelmore keeps him there for the moment.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but BatzCastelmore has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BatzCastelmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
BatzCastelmore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BatzCastelmore clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaw is stalling here.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
BatzCastelmore stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice shot that snaps Shaw's head back.
BatzCastelmore scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore misses with a double jab.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BatzCastelmore manages to avoid it.
BatzCastelmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
BatzCastelmore jabs Shaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by BatzCastelmore.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BatzCastelmore throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BatzCastelmore.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but BatzCastelmore slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BatzCastelmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - BatzCastelmore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by BatzCastelmore - just one landing.
BatzCastelmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Shaw finds it's way through BatzCastelmore's defenses.
A head kick from Shaw lands but BatzCastelmore takes it in his stride.
BatzCastelmore tries to clinch up.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BatzCastelmore throws a front kick that sends Shaw stumbling back into the cage.
BatzCastelmore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaw at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore catches Shaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
BatzCastelmore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaw's calf.
BatzCastelmore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaw. Shaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BatzCastelmore walks into a straight right hand from Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles BatzCastelmore dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
BatzCastelmore darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BatzCastelmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BatzCastelmore working Shaw over with knees to the body.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
BatzCastelmore working aggressively here.
Shaw has BatzCastelmore pushed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore working Shaw over with knees to the body.
A short left from BatzCastelmore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BatzCastelmore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
BatzCastelmore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
BatzCastelmore lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
Shaw jumps guard but BatzCastelmore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Charles BatzCastelmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but BatzCastelmore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of BatzCastelmore's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
BatzCastelmore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. BatzCastelmore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shaw jumps guard but BatzCastelmore stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
BatzCastelmore can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Charles BatzCastelmore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BatzCastelmore scoring well with a low kick there.
BatzCastelmore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shaw misses with a hook. BatzCastelmore ducked under it nicely.
BatzCastelmore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
BatzCastelmore cracks a nice hook into Shaw's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw throws a head kick but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Shaw misses.
Shaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and BatzCastelmore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
BatzCastelmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore scores with a decent looking hook.
Shaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on BatzCastelmore. That did some damage!
Shaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
Shaw throws out a leg kick but BatzCastelmore moves out of range and Shaw only half commits.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
BatzCastelmore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles BatzCastelmore is winning the standup battle so far.
BatzCastelmore closes the distance and pushes Shaw back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
BatzCastelmore can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Shaw blocking some punches.
BatzCastelmore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
BatzCastelmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaw is defending well for now.
A short right from BatzCastelmore.
Shaw is rocked!
A shot in the inside from BatzCastelmore.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can BatzCastelmore finish him?
BatzCastelmore creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shaw's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shaw drops to his knees and BatzCastelmore pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles BatzCastelmore!
A very excited looking Charles BatzCastelmore rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hennan Hoyce (ranked 413 p4p, 15 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 244 p4p, 10 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennan Hoyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steigelmann connects with a body shot.
Steigelmann scores with a hook.
Steigelmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Hoyce throws a shot from downtown. Steigelmann moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Steigelmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steigelmann misses the shot to the body.
Steigelmann tries to clinch up but Hoyce circles away and keeps his distance.
Steigelmann throws a body punch but Hoyce moves out of range.
Hoyce throws a looping overhand right but Steigelmann ducks down to avoid it.
Steigelmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steigelmann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoyce digs a good body shot into Steigelmann's ribs.
Hoyce throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steigelmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steigelmann has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoyce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoyce misses with a wild combination.
Hoyce lands with an overhand left.
Steigelmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoyce.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyce throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Hoyce.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoyce's head backwards.
Hoyce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Steigelmann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoyce ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann has Hoyce up against the cage in a clinch.
Steigelmann with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Hennan Hoyce has been cut.
Steigelmann lands a right hand.
Hoyce takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoyce.
Hoyce content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hoyce swings wildly with an uppercut but Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steigelmann looking to throw knees to the head but Hoyce is blocking nicely.
Steigelmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoyce avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steigelmann.
Hoyce misses with the head strike.
Hoyce wants to get back to striking at distance but Steigelmann won't allow it.
Hoyce slowing the pace effectively.
Hoyce looking to slow down the pace here.
Steigelmann crunches a lovely knee into Hoyce's ribcage.
Hoyce is breathing heavily.
Hoyce misses with some punches.
Hoyce misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steigelmann lands a damaging elbow.
Hoyce misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoyce goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoyce tries to stall but Steigelmann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Hoyce fails to land.
Steigelmann has a couple of punches blocked by Hoyce.
Hoyce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hoyce.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoyce takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steigelmann lands an elbow inside.
Steigelmann blocking some punches.
Hoyce is trying to push Steigelmann away but Steigelmann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoyce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoyce throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steigelmann throws an elbow but misses.
Steigelmann misses with an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steigelmann obliges.
Steigelmann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steigelmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoyce on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoyce pushes Steigelmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steigelmann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steigelmann landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoyce lands with a right to the head.
Hoyce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoyce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoyce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steigelmann connects with a single shot there.
Hoyce misses with a hook. Steigelmann ducked under it nicely.
Hoyce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoyce ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoyce misses the shot to the body.
Hoyce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steigelmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steigelmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoyces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoyce tries a head kick but it misses.
Steigelmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hoyce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoyce lunges at Steigelmann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steigelmann's hand.
Steigelmann blocks a head kick by Hoyce.
Hoyce takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoyce is looking to counter punch.
Steigelmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoyce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoyce scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steigelmann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoyce in his tracks.
Steigelmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steigelmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoyce.
Steigelmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steigelmann waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hoyce. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hoyce to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Hoyce is rocked!
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!
Hoyce wants to stand but Steigelmann is controlling the position.
Oh Hoyce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steigelmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steigelmann controlling from the top position.
Hoyce seems to have got his legs back now.
Steigelmann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann wants to control from the top but Hoyce keeps moving.
Steigelmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoyce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Steigelmann sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoyce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoyce lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steigelmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Hoyce misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steigelmann misses with a looping left.
Steigelmann loads up on a big right hand but Hoyce slips the punch.
Steigelmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoyce throws a counter high kick but Steigelmann was just alert enough to avoid it.
A jab from Hoyce misses.
Steigelmann steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoyce.
Steigelmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Hoyce wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoyce chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steigelmann can pounce on him.
Steigelmann blocks a head kick by Hoyce.
Hoyce backing away here, and Steigelmann unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Steigelmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Hoyce.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoyce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steigelmann misses with a wild body shot.
Hoyce ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann blocks a head kick by Hoyce.
Steigelmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoyce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoyce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
Steigelmann connects with a jab.
Hoyce swings for the body but Steigelmann moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Steigelmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steigelmann moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steigelmann throws out a loose jab but Hoyce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoyce seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Steigelmann does no damage.
Hoyce is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steigelmann stuns Hoyce with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoyce on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Steigelmann. Beautiful body shot.
Hoyce sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steigelmann.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hoyce. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hoyce to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steigelmann stops Hoyce from standing up.
Steigelmann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hoyce wants to stand and escape but Steigelmann is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hoyce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hoyce throws a head kick but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoyce.
The fighters circling - Steigelmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steigelmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoyce moves away.
Steigelmann is looking to land body kicks.
Steigelmann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoyce counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoyce throws an overhand right that lands on Steigelmann's shoulder, as Steigelmann tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Steigelmann.
Hoyce checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steigelmann throws an overhand right that lands on Hoyce's shoulder, as Hoyce tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Steigelmann misses its intended target.
Steigelmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoyce. That did some damage!
Hoyce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoyce throws a nice looking combination but Steigelmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoyce is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Steigelmann Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hoyce is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gunnar Steigelmann!
A relieved looking Gunnar Steigelmann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 130 p4p, 19 weight class) and Michael Cole (ranked 194 p4p, 32 weight class). Cole has chosen I Won't Back Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 21 - 4, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from McTearson misses its intended target.
McTearson sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! McTearson avoids it this time.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McTearson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cole is in McTearson's guard.
McTearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
McTearson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cole trying to control but McTearson is working from the bottom.
Cole stands up over McTearson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson looking for a sweep. Not yet McTearson, not yet.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McTearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McTearson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McTearson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McTearson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand
and Cole counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cole.
Cole is in close to McTearson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole postures up in McTearson's guard and throws a big left but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson is working hard here to advance position.
McTearson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but McTearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTearson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cole wants to control from the top but McTearson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for McTearson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McTearson can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cole drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McTearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cole trying to control but McTearson is working from the bottom.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cole working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole stands and throws McTearson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cole controlling from side mount.
McTearson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cole connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McTearson tries to bench press Cole off him but Cole keeps the position.
Cole working away.
Cole misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cole scores with a body shot.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole looks to throw a body kick
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole slips under a jab from McTearson.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. Cole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole gets a clinch.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole blocks a body shot from McTearson.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole takes a knee right on the jaw!
McTearson letting Cole take a breather here.
Cole has picked McTearson up - he's going for a ride! Cole dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson is trying to maintain the position but Cole is very close to passing his half guard.
McTearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson is trying to control but can't.
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but McTearson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McTearson trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Cole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McTearson gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Cole wants to pass the guard but McTearson is keeping the position.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole postures up.
McTearson keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
McTearson pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from McTearson misses the target.
Cole wants to counter the offense by McTearson and move into the clinch position.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
McTearson misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
McTearson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into side control. McTearson won't be happy with that.
Cole lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McTearson down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole landing a few strikes.
McTearson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cole slips a nice elbow through McTearson's hands, connecting with McTearson's forehead.
Michael Cole has got the better of the ground game so far.
McTearson trying to control from the bottom.
McTearson moves into full guard.
McTearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTearson keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole pushing down on McTearson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cole is trying to control. McTearson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McTearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
McTearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McTearson defending well though.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McTearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cole stuns McTearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McTearson blocks an elbow strike from Cole.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole leaning against his opponent.
Cole avoiding damage as McTearson throws knees to the body.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on McTearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McTearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
Cole throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cole.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole blocks a body shot from McTearson.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole pushes McTearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole lands an uppercut.
McTearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McTearson taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but McTearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McTearson trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole working McTearson over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Cole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McTearson is staying active underneath Cole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTearson is refusing to be controlled, as Cole sits in half guard.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands a jab to the head.
Cole lands a jab to McTearson's midsection.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McTearson, pushing him back against the cage.
McTearson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Cole is trying to trip McTearson. He has hold of a leg but McTearson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cole persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cole is fighting to break McTearson's control of his arms but McTearson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
McTearson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McTearson wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
McTearson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McTearson to regain full guard.
McTearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTearson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Michael Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cole 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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