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DFN#24 Haack vs Fogomayu PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob The President (ranked 5116 p4p, 545 weight class) and Warley Alvez (ranked 4393 p4p, 493 weight class). Alvez has chosen POP as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob The President!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Warley Alvez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alvez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alvez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The President.
The President walks into a left hand.
The President drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The President wants to control from the top but Alvez keeps moving.
Alvez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The President is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvez wants to stand and escape but The President is having none of it.
The President preventing the sweep.
The President stops Alvez from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The President trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvez scores with a jab to the body.
The President is breathing heavily.
Alvez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The President did well to prevent Alvez getting side control.
Alvez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The President trying to control here.
Alvez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The President wants to improve his position but Alvez is controlling well.
The President looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alvez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows The President to get to his feet.
Alvez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alvez showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The President is looking for a sweep. Alvez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alvez working over The President with some ground and pound. The President looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alvez slows the pace down in half guard.
The President is trying to maintain the position but Alvez is very close to passing his half guard.
The President trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvez controlling from the full mount.
The President is trying to reverse the position but instead Alvez has taken his back - oops!
The President wants to control his opponent's hands but Alvez gets his hands free.
The President is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Alvez.
It looks like Alvez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
I really don't envy The President right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure The President doesn't escape.
The President tries to escape the position.
Alvez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Alvez not allowing The President to control his hands.
I would not like to be The President right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warley Alvez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alvez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jacob The President is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The President shoots in for a double leg but Alvez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alvez catches The President with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and The President forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Warley Alvez!
Warley Alvez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Przemyslaw Wierzbowski (ranked 3917 p4p, 447 weight class) and Manny Zelaya (ranked 4804 p4p, 524 weight class). Wierzbowski comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - 40:1. Zelaya is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can't hold us. Przemyslaw Wierzbowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Przemyslaw Wierzbowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manny Zelaya!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wierzbowski drives through with a takedown into Zelaya's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wierzbowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wierzbowski stopping the sweep attempt from Zelaya.
Zelaya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wierzbowski controls the pace.
Wierzbowski slips nicely into half guard.
Wierzbowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wierzbowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wierzbowski moves into full mount! Zelaya won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wierzbowski wants to control the pace but Zelaya is squirming around nicely.
Zelaya is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wierzbowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Wierzbowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wierzbowski controlling his opponent.
Zelaya wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Wierzbowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Wierzbowski manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wierzbowski is cranking Zelaya's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Zelaya! He's tightened the choke and Zelaya is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Przemyslaw Wierzbowski!
A very excited looking Przemyslaw Wierzbowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Manny Zelaya had this to say: 'He put on a nice performance but I will see you again'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Hinton (ranked 2525 p4p, 348 weight class) and Hector Stefan (ranked 3722 p4p, 480 weight class). Stefan has chosen Onward to Victory as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
10 - 4 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marvin Hinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hector Stefan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinton just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hinton.
Hinton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hinton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hinton.
Hinton wants to control from the top but Stefan keeps moving.
Stefan controlling Hinton's posture.
Hinton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinton throws a big elbow that misses.
Stefan keeping full guard, as Hinton tries to pass.
Hinton wants to control from the top but Stefan keeps moving.
Stefan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hinton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton postures up in Stefan's guard and throws a big left but Stefan blocks it.
Stefan keeping moving, preventing Hinton from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hinton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stefan wants to stand up but Hinton is controlling him.
Stefan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stefan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hinton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hinton is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefan has wrist control.
Hinton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hinton wants to control from the top but Stefan keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hinton cracks Stefan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hinton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stefan! But no joy.
Stefan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hinton.
Stefan lands a leg kick that knocks Hinton off balance momentarily.
Stefan connects with a solid leg kick.
Hinton misses with a lunging right hand
and Stefan counters with a thumping low kick.
Stefan tries to bum rush Hinton with a series of wild strikes but Hinton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hinton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hinton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefan.
Stefan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hinton closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefan.
Hinton pulls guard.
Hinton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stefan is aware though and is defending well.
Hinton keeping moving, preventing Stefan from controlling successfully.
Stefan is looking to stand up but Hinton won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hinton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stefan has managed to get both his arms back between Hinton's legs - danger averted.
Stefan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stefan wants to get up but he can't break Hinton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stefan wants to control from the top but Hinton keeps moving.
Hinton looking for subs off his back but Stefan has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinton gets back to full guard.
Hinton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stefan tries to stand but Hinton is controlling from the bottom.
Stefan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stefan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stefan 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Hinton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stefan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stefan duly obliges.
Stefan tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hinton.
Hinton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hinton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hinton tries to score with a low kick but Stefan moves his leg out of the way.
Stefan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hinton misses with a looping right.
Stefan circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stefans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stefan stuffs the takedown.
Stefan flicks out a counter leg kick but Hinton steps away.
Hinton takes a swing at Stefan's ribcage but misses.
Hector Stefan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hinton tries for a takedown but Stefan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hinton connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefan moves away.
Hinton throws out a leg kick but Stefan moves out of range and Hinton only half commits.
Hinton lands with a nice body kick.
Hinton misses with a low kick.
Stefan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hinton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefan connects with a body shot.
Stefan misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stefan.
Stefan throws a hook but Hinton blocks it.
Hinton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Hinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stefan throws a front kick aimed at Hinton's knee but Hinton avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hinton throws an overhand right that lands on Stefan's shoulder, as Stefan tries to avoid the shot.
Stefan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hinton is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinton misses with a lunging right hand
and Stefan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stefan with a jab.
Stefan clinches.
The referee calls for Stefan to work.
A short uppercut from Stefan.
Stefan stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hinton.
Stefan pushes Hinton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stefan.
Stefan lands a hook that snaps the head of Hinton backwards.
Stefan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Stefan blocks the low kick.
Stefan wants to counter with a clinch but Hinton pushes him away.
A punch combination from Stefan misses.
A leg kick checked by Hinton.
Stefan stuffs the takedown.
Stefan blocks a low kick nicely.
Stefan moves out of range of the leg kick from Hinton.
A bone on bone clash there as Stefan blocks the leg kick.
Hinton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stefan finds it's way round the side to connect with Hinton's head.
Hinton is looking to clinch.
Stefan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hinton is looking to counter punch.
Stefan ducks under a wild hook from Hinton.
Hinton avoids the head kick by Stefan.
Hinton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hinton throws a leg kick but Stefan moved away.
Stefan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hinton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefan scores with a head kick.
Stefan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefan throws a head kick but Hinton moves out of range.
Stefan pushes Hinton up against the cage in a clinch.
Hinton is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefan has double underhooks.
Stefan is trying to break the clinch but Hinton is controlling him.
Stefan tries to break free but Hinton pushes him back against the cage.
Stefan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hinton up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stefan smiles and moves away.
Stefan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefan cracks Hinton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Stefan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stefan throws a head kick that half lands.
Stefan connects with a jab.
Stefan throws a hook to the side of Hinton's head but Hinton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Hinton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stefan.
A shot to the liver by Hinton. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Stefan.
Hinton shoots in for a takedown but Stefan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stefan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hinton motions for Stefan to come forward. Hinton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hinton avoids the body shot from Stefan.
Hector Stefan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hinton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan misses with a series of wild punches.
Hinton tries to counter with a takedown but Stefan is quick to defend against it.
Hinton has his takedown stuffed
and Stefan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Marvin Hinton has been cut.
Stefan swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stefan looks to land a combination but Hinton avoids it well.
Hinton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stefan.
Hinton swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefan.
Stefan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hinton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stefan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hinton throws a shot to the body.
Hinton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stefan in his tracks.
Stefan misses the jab.
Stefan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hinton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stefan tried to score with a low kick but Hinton checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Stefan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinton throws the kick towards the body but Stefan avoids it.
Hinton throws the left hand but Stefan avoids the punch easily.
Stefan looks to land a combination but Hinton avoids it well.
Hinton drives through with a takedown into Stefan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hinton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hinton postures up in Stefan's guard and throws a big left but Stefan blocks it.
Hinton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hinton with a nice head shot there.
Hinton trying to control but Stefan is working from the bottom.
Hinton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stefan dives on top into guard.
Stefan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hinton's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stefan wants to stand but Hinton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hinton is adopting a defensive guard.
Hinton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stefan defends it easily.
Hinton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stefan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Stefan wants to control from the top but Hinton keeps moving.
Hinton is looking for a triangle but Stefan pushes his legs off easily.
Hinton looking to control.
Hinton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hinton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hinton, not yet.
Stefan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stefan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Stefan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stefan 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Stefan!
Hector Stefan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Howard McCormick (ranked 4263 p4p, 384 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 4168 p4p, 381 weight class). Escobar has chosen Gunz For Hire - Plata O Plomo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Howard McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar lands a head shot.
McCormick gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Escobar breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
McCormick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCormick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Escobar counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCormick is rocked!
McCormick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh McCormick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCormick shoots for a double leg takedown but Escobar sprawls well. He's pushed McCormick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCormick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCormick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCormick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Escobar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escobar wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCormick walks straight into a right hand from Escobar - that's dropped him! Escobar jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McCormick from any more punishment! McCormick complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Escobar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Donavon (ranked 2625 p4p, 360 weight class) and Enok Solomon (ranked 4714 p4p, 580 weight class). Solomon has chosen Throwdown - Americana as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Enok Solomon enters the cage!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Donavon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enok Solomon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Donavon.
Donavon forces Solomon back against the cage and clinches.
Donavon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donavon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solomon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Solomon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donavon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donavon is looking to clinch.
Donavon scores with a nice head shot.
Solomon misses with a straight right.
Solomon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Donavon on the side of the head.
Donavon rushes Solomon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Solomon.
I was talking to Donavon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donavon takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Solomon on the inside.
It looks like Chris Donavon has been cut.
Donavon leaning against his opponent.
Solomon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donavon throws a head punch that misses.
Solomon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donavon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donavon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donavon misses with a body punch.
Solomon misses with a body punch.
Donavon throws a punch but it's blocked by Solomon.
Donavon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donavon working aggressively here.
Solomon tries to throw a body punch but Donavon avoids it by throwing Solomon back against the cage.
Solomon can't find room to land a body shot as Donavon controls the action.
Donavon misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Solomon.
A nice left hand lands by Donavon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solomon.
Donavon letting Solomon take a breather here.
Donavon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Solomon scores with a shot to the side of Donavon's head.
Solomon misses with a body punch.
Solomon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donavon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Solomon.
Solomon misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Donavon.
Donavon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Solomon swings wildly with an uppercut but Donavon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solomon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Solomon misses with a punch to the body.
Solomon misses with an elbow strike.
Solomon has a couple of punches blocked by Donavon.
Donavon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solomon looking to stall.
Solomon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Solomon as the two fighters clinch.
Solomon struggles to land a body shot inside as Donavon controls his hands.
Donavon misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donavon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donavon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donavon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donavon rushes Solomon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Solomon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donavon misses with a punch on the inside.
Solomon misses with a punch to the body.
Donavon digs a right hand underneath Solomon's ribcage. Solomon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Solomon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donavon.
A head punch on the inside from Donavon fails to land.
Solomon misses with a punch to the body.
Donavon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Still in the clinch, Donavon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donavon blocks a body shot from Solomon.
A shot in the inside from Solomon.
Donavon misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donavon misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donavon throws a punch but it's blocked by Solomon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donavon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donavon.
Donavon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solomon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Solomon misses with the head strike.
Donavon can't find room to land a body shot as Solomon controls the action.
Donavon misses with the head strike.
Donavon blocks an uppercut.
Solomon struggles to land a body shot inside as Donavon controls his hands.
Donavon working aggressively here.
Solomon misses with a body punch.
Donavon prevents a body shot from Solomon.
Solomon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donavon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Solomon just leaning against Donavon, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Donavon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Donavon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Solomon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donavon lands a nice uppercut.
Solomon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donavon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solomon blocks a body shot from Donavon.
Solomon lands a hook that snaps the head of Donavon backwards.
Donavon swings wildly with an uppercut but Solomon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donavon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Solomon misses with a punch to the body.
Donavon misses with the head strike.
Solomon blocks a body shot from Donavon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Solomon fails to land.
Donavon can't break the clinch.
Donavon lands a shoulder strike.
Solomon tries to throw a body punch but Donavon avoids it by throwing Solomon back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donavon.
Donavon tries to break the clinch but Solomon is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donavon is trying to maintain a safe position but Solomon gets an underhook and turns Donavon into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donavon.
Donavon lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Solomon.
Solomon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donavon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Donavon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Donavon.
A nice left hand lands by Donavon.
Solomon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donavon managing to block the knees to the body from Solomon.
Solomon has a couple of punches blocked by Donavon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donavon.
Donavon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Donavon lands a right hand.
Solomon blocking some punches.
Solomon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Donavon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Solomon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Donavon.
Solomon misses with a punch on the inside.
Solomon lands an uppercut.
Donavon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donavon pushes Solomon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donavon.
Donavon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Solomon missing with knees to the body.
Solomon tries to work over Donavon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Solomon tries to work over Donavon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donavon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solomon misses with a straight left.
Solomon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donavon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Solomon manages to circle out of the way.
Donavon wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donavon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Solomon misses the shot to the body.
Donavon rushes Solomon and presses him up against the cage.
Solomon can't find room to land a body shot as Donavon controls the action.
Donavon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donavon lands with a light punch inside.
Donavon lands a hook that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Donavon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Solomon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donavon is defending well for now.
Solomon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donavon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solomon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Solomon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donavon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donavon prevents a body shot from Solomon.
A nice left hand lands by Solomon.
Solomon throws a punch but it's blocked by Donavon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donavon lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donavon.
Donavon misses with some punches.
Donavon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donavon misses with a body punch.
Donavon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donavon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Solomon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Solomon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donavon blocks a body shot from Solomon.
A short body shot lands from Donavon as the two fighters clinch.
Donavon prevents a body shot from Solomon.
Solomon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donavon's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Donavon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Donavon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Solomon throws a push kick but Donavon slaps the foot to one side.
Solomon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Solomon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Solomon with a hook.
Donavon catches Solomon napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Solomon to the canvas!
Solomon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donavon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solomon is still in real trouble! Can Donavon finish him?
Donavon gets to his feet. Solomon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Donavon cracks Solomon with a left hook right on the temple and Solomon goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Donavon lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Solomon is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Donavon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chris Donavon made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horrace Holgar (ranked 2891 p4p, 323 weight class) and Jose Mitchell (ranked 2152 p4p, 253 weight class). Jose Mitchell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horrace Holgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgar misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
A jab from Holgar finds it's way through Mitchell's defenses.
It looks like Jose Mitchell has been cut.
Holgar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holgar.
Holgar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
As Mitchell tries to get set, Holgar tries to push him back and clinch up but Mitchell manages to avoid the attempt.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holgar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mitchell.
Horrace Holgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mitchell.
Holgar just misses with a punch to the body.
Holgar dips to his left and cracks Mitchell with an uppercut!
Holgar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holgar gets caught napping as Mitchell dives in and scores a takedown. Holgar manages to retain guard.
Mitchell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holgar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holgar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holgar!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell seems a little lost for a moment, as Holgar dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mitchell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mitchell bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Holgar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holgar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holgar moves into the clinch.
Mitchell wants to break free but Holgar has control.
Holgar misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is working for takedown but Holgar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holgar.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holgar clinches.
Holgar misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Holgar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holgar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitchell's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Holgar.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Holgar has the dominant position.
Mitchell goes for a takedown attempt but Holgar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mitchell shoots in and gets a takedown into Holgar's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holgar has momentary wrist control but Mitchell slips an elbow through the middle.
Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchell postures up in Holgar's guard and throws a big left but Holgar blocks it.
Mitchell is in close to Holgar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holgar controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holgar is rocked!
Holgar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holgar tries to get out of the position.
Mitchell arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Holgar's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Mitchell!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Mitchell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Vale (ranked 1561 p4p, 183 weight class) and Brody Battle (ranked 1257 p4p, 144 weight class). Vale comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead-Iron Fist . Battle has chosen Pantera - Shedding Skin as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brody Battle!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Vale is just out of range.
Battle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Battle throws a solid leg kick but Vale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Battle.
Vale throws a good cross that connects.
Vale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Battle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vale dips to his left and cracks Battle with an uppercut!
Simon Vale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale catches Battle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Battle moves forwards but Vale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Battle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vale somewhat.
Battle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Battle scrambles back to his feet.
Battle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle lands an uppercut.
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale controls his hands.
Vale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battle.
Vale lands a hook that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Battle managing to block the knees to the body from Vale.
Battle's coach down at Archon Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Battle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice elbow from Vale.
It looks like Brody Battle has been cut.
Vale blocking some punches.
A short left from Vale.
Vale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale lands a left hand.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale's elbow.
Vale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vale is defending well for now.
Battle slowing the pace effectively.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Vale controls the action.
Vale connects with a knee to the head.
Vale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vale backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale gets through Battle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle working aggressively here.
Battle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vale is defending well for now.
A short left from Battle.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Vale on the inside.
Vale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Battle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vale is keeping busy.
Vale misses with a punch to the body.
Battle blocking some punches.
Vale lands a body shot.
Vale lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vale.
Battle tries to work over Vale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Battle regains guard immediately.
Battle looks winded!
Vale stands and throws Battle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vale in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vale working the body and head with strikes.
Vale lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vale taking a breather here.
Vale scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Battle to see if he's OK.
Vale cracks Battle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Battle tries to bench press Vale off him but Vale keeps the position.
Battle is trying to escape the position but Vale is controlling the position.
Vale trying to control the position but Battle is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Battle is being controlled here.
Battle is looking to regain half guard here but Vale keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale grinds an elbow into Battle's temple.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Battle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Battle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vale off and has taken his back!
Vale is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Battle keeps control of the position as Vale tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Vale dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Battle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Battle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vale staying out of range there.
Battle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Battle scores with a hook to the body. Vale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Battle takes a swing at Vale's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Vale misses.
A little jabbing left from Battle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Battle throws a right hand that misses
and Vale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Battle sneaks back into half guard.
Vale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Battle is trying to get back to full guard.
Vale working Battle over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vale trying to control from half guard but Battle is working away.
Vale performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vale is nestled in close to Battle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Battle has hold of Vale's hands but Vale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Battle manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vale scoring with some ground and pound.
Vale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vale chips away with some ground and pound.
Vale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simon Vale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vale trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vale landing with the ground and pound.
Vale trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vale is really struggling to control Battle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale passes into half guard.
Vale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Battle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Battle wants to get back to full guard.
Battle is controlling Vale's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vale lands a nice short elbow.
Battle is trying to maintain the position but Vale is very close to passing his half guard.
Battle is controlling Vale's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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.
Vale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Battle tries to get to full guard but Vale has control of the leg.
Vale 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Battle tries to get to full guard but Vale has control of the leg.
Battle manages to get to full guard.
Vale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That has opened up Brody Battle's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brody Battle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brody Battle's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Simon Vale!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Simon Vale made sure he mentioned Amped Performance ($200/160q), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Brody Battle was interviewed post fight and said 'Remember the Alamo!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Persecutioned (ranked 1106 p4p, 159 weight class) and Malik Al-Khaldi (ranked 971 p4p, 134 weight class). Al-Khaldi has chosen Terror - Shot Of Reality as his entrance music. Malik Al-Khaldi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
191 lbs
23 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Granite chin |
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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
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Persecutioned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Malik Al-Khaldi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persecutioned lands with a cross.
Persecutioned throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al-Khaldi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice looking combination but Persecutioned bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Persecutioned takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al-Khaldi lands a big head kick that sends Persecutioned tumbling to the mat! Al-Khaldi takes a step backwards and waves Persecutioned back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Johny Persecutioned has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Persecutioned was well out of range.
Persecutioned connects with a looping right hand.
Persecutioned connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Persecutioned moves forwards but Al-Khaldi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Persecutioned changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al-Khaldi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Al-Khaldi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Persecutioned clinches up with Al-Khaldi and pushes him back against the cage.
Al-Khaldi blocks a body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persecutioned shoots in and gets a takedown into Al-Khaldi's guard.
Persecutioned gets to his feet - Al-Khaldi follows without any prompting.
Persecutioned clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Al-Khaldi as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
A short right from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Persecutioned lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the cage.
Persecutioned comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Persecutioned wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Persecutioned's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Persecutioned blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Persecutioned.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al-Khaldi.
We've been hearing reports that Persecutioned has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Persecutioned is trying to break the clinch but Al-Khaldi is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Persecutioned.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Al-Khaldi dodges an elbow strike from Persecutioned.
Still in the clinch, Persecutioned scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned scores with a shot to the side of Al-Khaldi's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned is looking to break free of the clinch but Al-Khaldi has double underhooks.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Persecutioned.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
Al-Khaldi manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Persecutioned finds it's way through Al-Khaldi's defenses.
Persecutioned shoots in looking for a takedown. Al-Khaldi tries to sprawl out of it but Persecutioned keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al-Khaldi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al-Khaldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Persecutioned, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Persecutioned, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al-Khaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Persecutioned has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up
enabling Al-Khaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Al-Khaldi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
Persecutioned throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Persecutioned stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Persecutioned rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al-Khaldi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Persecutioned.
Malik Al-Khaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut. Persecutioned saw that one coming.
Persecutioned missing with a left hand there. Al-Khaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi wants to slow Persecutioned down by chopping away at his legs.
Al-Khaldi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Al-Khaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Persecutioned drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Al-Khaldi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malik Al-Khaldi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johny Persecutioned's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Al-Khaldi fakes the leg kick and cracks Persecutioned in the body.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up
and Al-Khaldi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Persecutioned misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Al-Khaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al-Khaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Persecutioned fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Persecutioned misses.
Persecutioned looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Persecutioned is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Persecutioned throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al-Khaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Persecutioned is rocked!
Persecutioned throws the left hand but Al-Khaldi avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi dances in with a quick combination. Persecutioned is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Al-Khaldi snaps Persecutioned's head back. Persecutioned stumbles backwards against the cage. Al-Khaldi steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Persecutioned's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Persecutioned just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Malik Al-Khaldi!
An out of breath Malik Al-Khaldi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rama Arjuna (ranked 1393 p4p, 204 weight class) and Osama Akharraz (ranked 1873 p4p, 271 weight class). Arjuna comes to the cage accompanied by Om. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Osama Akharraz enters the cage!
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208 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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215 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osama Akharraz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akharraz scores with a three punch combo!
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akharraz ducks under a wild hook from Arjuna.
It seemed like Akharraz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arjuna.
Arjuna throws out a loose jab but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arjuna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arjuna cracks Akharraz with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Arjuna misses.
Good shot there by Akharraz.
Akharraz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Akharraz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akharraz is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arjuna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz tries to clinch there but Arjuna circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arjuna, right into the meat.
Arjuna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akharraz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arjuna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight.
Akharraz throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arjuna.
Akharraz misses the shot to the body.
Arjuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Arjuna.
Arjuna scores with a push kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akharraz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arjuna - the referee stops the clock and Akharraz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arjuna. Akharraz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz slips a jab and a cross from Arjuna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akharraz staying out of range there.
Akharraz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arjuna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arjuna lands with a nice body kick.
Arjuna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akharraz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akharraz takes one on the button.
Arjuna throws a hook to the side of Akharraz's head but Akharraz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arjuna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akharraz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arjuna scrambles back to his feet.
Arjuna scores with a jab.
Akharraz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Arjuna misses.
Despite the aggression on Akharraz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akharraz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arjuna misses with a two punch combination.
Arjuna connects with a single shot there.
Akharraz defending well as Arjuna loads up on a big left hand.
Arjuna cracks Akharraz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akharraz takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses.
Arjuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arjuna scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akharraz is rocked!
Arjuna fakes the body blow, causing Akharraz to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Akharraz goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna!
Rama Arjuna thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Haack (ranked 581 p4p, 85 weight class) and Kwiwan Fogomayu (ranked 312 p4p, 50 weight class). Fogomayu has chosen Kyamadu as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Andre Haack has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andre Haack seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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31
183 lbs
23 - 9 - 1 |
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185 lbs
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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
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Kwiwan Fogomayu!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haack misses the shot to the body.
Fogomayu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haack misses with a leg kick.
Fogomayu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fogomayu.
Haack throws a front kick that sends Fogomayu stumbling back into the cage.
Fogomayu lands with an overhand left.
Fogomayu throws a good cross that connects.
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Fogomayu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu jabs Haack right on the nose. Haack blinks but takes it well.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
Fogomayu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fogomayu is looking to slow Haack down with leg kicks.
Fogomayu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack lands with a nice body punch.
Fogomayu staying out of range there.
Fogomayu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Fogomayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Fogomayu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fogomayu tries a quick counter leg kick but Haack is wise to it.
Fogomayu throws a head kick that half lands.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fogomayu 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.
Haack misses with a lunging right hand
and Fogomayu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fogomayu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fogomayu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fogomayu at a distance.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fogomayu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haack's knee momentarily.
Fogomayu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fogomayu throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haack.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haack throws a push kick but Fogomayu slaps the foot to one side.
Fogomayu throws a low kick but Haack moves out of range easily.
Fogomayu moves out of range as Haack strikes.
Fogomayu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fogomayu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fogomayu tried to score with a low kick but Haack checks it.
Fogomayu misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Haack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fogomayu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fogomayu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haack misses with a leg kick
and Haack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fogomayu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Fogomayu throws out a powerful jab.
Fogomayu avoids the head kick by Haack.
Fogomayu closes the distance and clinches.
Haack lands a right hand.
Haack scores with a shoulder strike.
Haack misses with the head strike.
Fogomayu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fogomayu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fogomayu misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Fogomayu.
Haack misses with a punch to the body.
Haack tries a body shot but Fogomayu blocks it.
Haack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haack working aggressively here.
Haack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haack.
I was talking to Haack's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fogomayu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Fogomayu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fogomayu tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fogomayus head.
Haack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haack blocking some punches.
Haack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haack throws a wild body kick that Fogomayu sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fogomayu cracks a nice hook into Haack's ribs.
Fogomayu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haack on the side of the head.
Fogomayu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haack on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fogomayu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kwiwan Fogomayu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fogomayu moves out of range of the body kick.
Haack misses with a right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fogomayu's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Fogomayu scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fogomayu.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
Fogomayu dodges the punch combination from Haack.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fogomayu's head backwards.
Fogomayu staying out of range there.
Haack throws a leg kick which misses Fogomayu's front leg but catches the back leg as Fogomayu tries to avoid it.
Haack gets tackled into the cage by Fogomayu. Fogomayu maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fogomayu missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fogomayu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haack lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fogomayu.
Haack tries to work over Fogomayu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haack blocks an uppercut.
Fogomayu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fogomayu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haack working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Haack fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haack.
Fogomayu tries to throw a body punch but Haack avoids it by throwing Fogomayu back against the cage.
Fogomayu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fogomayu stalling.
Haack lands a hook that snaps the head of Fogomayu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haack.
Fogomayu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fogomayu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack blocks an uppercut.
Fogomayu lands with a right to the head.
Haack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fogomayu swings wildly with an uppercut but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fogomayu lands a hook that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Haack scores with a shoulder strike.
Fogomayu misses with a punch to the body.
Haack has a couple of punches blocked by Fogomayu.
Haack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haack struggles to land a body shot inside as Fogomayu controls his hands.
Haack can't find room to land a body shot as Fogomayu controls the action.
Fogomayu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Fogomayu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fogomayu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kwiwan Fogomayu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fogomayu with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu misses with a straight right.
Fogomayu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haack.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Haack.
Haack moves out of range as Fogomayu strikes.
Fogomayu blocks a leg kick.
Haack slips a jab and a cross from Fogomayu.
Haack throws a leg kick but Fogomayu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fogomayu cracks the inside of Haack's front leg.
Fogomayu misses the shot to the body.
Fogomayu misses the jab.
Haack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fogomayu just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Haack
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Fogomayu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fogomayu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu slips under a jab from Haack.
Haack misses the shot to the body.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Fogomayu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fogomayu blocks a leg kick.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fogomayu lands with a shot to the body.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Fogomayu tries to counter it with a takedown but Haack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fogomayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Fogomayu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fogomayu scoring well with a low kick there.
Fogomayu swings widly with a right hand
and Haack counters with an inside leg kick.
Fogomayu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fogomayu misses with a low kick.
Haack looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fogomayu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fogomayu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwiwan Fogomayu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Fogomayu. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Haack misses the target.
Fogomayu misses with a right hand
and Haack counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Fogomayu thuds a left hand into Haack's body.
A left lands for Fogomayu.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Fogomayu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haack takes a swing at Fogomayu's ribcage but misses.
Haack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack missing with a left hand there. Fogomayu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fogomayu misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Fogomayu blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fogomayu. That's going to slow Haack down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haack misses with a hook.
Fogomayu misses with a wild body shot.
Fogomayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Fogomayu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu throws a good cross that connects.
Haack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fogomayu was well out of range. Poor timing from Haack.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Fogomayu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fogomayu.
Fogomayu looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming.
Fogomayu throws a front kick aimed at Haack's knee but Haack avoids it well.
Fogomayu misses with a head kick.
Fogomayu slips under a jab from Haack.
Haack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fogomayu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Haack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haack is able to avoid easily.
Haack throws a head kick that misses
and Fogomayu counters with a stiff right hand.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fogomayu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fogomayu.
Haack walks into a stiff left hand from Fogomayu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Fogomayu misses with a jab to the body
and Fogomayu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Fogomayu does it's job there.
Haack throws a lazy body kick
and Fogomayu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fogomayu looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming.
Haack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fogomayu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fogomayu scores with a leg kick.
Fogomayu cracks the inside of Haack's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu with a jab.
Haack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fogomayu slips a straight right by Haack.
Fogomayu checks a low kick from Haack.
Haack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fogomayu feints and then cracks Haack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haack down.
Fogomayu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fogomayu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fogomayu. That's going to slow Haack down.
Haack throws a leg kick but Fogomayu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haack takes a swing at Fogomayu's ribcage but misses.
Fogomayu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fogomayu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Haack missing with a left hand there. Fogomayu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haack is looking to chop away at Fogomayu's legs.
Fogomayu flicks out a counter leg kick but Haack steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haack takes one to the side of the head.
Fogomayu misses the shot to the body.
Fogomayu connects with a solid leg kick.
Haack looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fogomayu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Fogomayu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fogomayu.
Decent striking displayed by Haack there.
Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good exchange - Fogomayu coming out on top.
Fogomayu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Fogomayu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Haack blocks a head kick by Fogomayu.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fogomayu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fogomayu jabs Haack right on the nose. Haack blinks but takes it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haack crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fogomayu - the referee stops the clock and Haack gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fogomayu. Haack manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwiwan Fogomayu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fogomayu 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwiwan Fogomayu!
A relieved looking Kwiwan Fogomayu 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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