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RRFC 40: Weeks vs Diaz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Van Bromer (ranked 4126 p4p, 405 weight class) and Roland Allen (ranked 5338 p4p, 470 weight class). Van Bromer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Go To War - Nothing More. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Matt Van Bromer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roland Allen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Bromer misses with a double jab.
Van Bromer misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Bromer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by Van Bromer's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Bromer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Bromer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Bromer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Allen tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Bromer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van Bromer scores with a one two! Allen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Bromer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.
Allen with the counter takedown but Van Bromer avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Bromer lands a head kick. Allen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Bromer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Allen feints the counter takedown.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Bromer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Van Bromer throws a sloppy head kick
and Allen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Allen.
Van Bromer working a defensive guard here.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to Van Bromer's brow.
Van Bromer pulls Allen in close to his closed guard and prevents Allen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Allen drops back looking for a leg! Van Bromer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Bromer manages to kick Allen off! Allen jumps back into Van Bromer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Bromer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Allen chips away with some ground and pound.
Allen is fighting to break Van Bromer's control of his arms but Van Bromer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Van Bromer wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Van Bromer keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Bromer keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Bromer pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Allen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Allen is trying to break free.
Allen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Bromer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Allen drags the fight down to the ground.
Van Bromer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Bromer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Bromer looking to pass the guard.
Van Bromer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Bromer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Allen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Bromer has managed to get both his arms back between Allen's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Bromer trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Van Bromer is posturing up here but Allen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Van Bromer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Van Bromer has to tap! Slick submission there by Allen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland Allen!
The defeated Matt Van Bromer had this to say: 'That's not good'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Averescu (ranked 5730 p4p, 592 weight class) and John Diaz (ranked 7574 p4p, 684 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Averescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Averescu slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Averescu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Averescu continues to drive forward.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz cracks Averescu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averescu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Averescu away but Averescu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu taking a breather.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz jumps guard but Averescu stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Averescu.
Averescu lands with a left to the head.
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu is struggling to control the position.
Averescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Averescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Averescu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Averescu is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Averescu to work.
Averescu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Averescu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Averescu.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Averescu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Averescu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu.
Averescu scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz jumps guard but Averescu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Averescu holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Averescu scores with a nice right hand.
Averescu misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Averescu won't allow it.
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Averescu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Averescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Averescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Averescu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dan Averescu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Averescu to work.
Averescu slowing the pace effectively.
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Averescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Averescu lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Averescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diaz jumps guard but Averescu stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Averescu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Averescu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Averescu.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Averescu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Averescu.
Dan Averescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Averescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Averescu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Averescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Averescu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Averescu is stalling here.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Averescu after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Averescu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu is stalling here.
Averescu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Averescu won't allow it.
Averescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Averescu gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Averescu gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
John Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu.
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Averescu throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Averescu's waist but Averescu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Averescu throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu stalling against the cage.
Averescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Averescu for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
John Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averescu is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Averescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Averescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Averescu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willem Korsemann (ranked 2155 p4p, 285 weight class) and Charlie Hall (ranked 1775 p4p, 234 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willem Korsemann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Hall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall blocks a head kick by Korsemann.
Hall throws a leg kick but Korsemann checks it.
Korsemann misses with a head kick.
Hall misses with a leg kick
and Korsemann counters with a solid body kick.
Korsemann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Korsemann counters with a left to the body.
Korsemann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hall ducks right into an uppercut from Korsemann.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Korsemann counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Korsemann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall throws a head kick but Korsemann moves out of range.
Korsemann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Korsemann scores with a body shot.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korsemann slips a straight right by Hall.
Korsemann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korsemann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hall misses with a hook. Korsemann ducked under it nicely.
Korsemann lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into range.
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Korsemann doesn't seem bothered though.
Korsemann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Korsemann moved out of range nicely.
Hall scores with a jab.
Korsemann misses with a body kick.
Korsemann misses with a wild body shot.
Korsemann throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Korsemann avoids the head kick by Hall.
Korsemann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Korsemann throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Korsemann.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korsemann.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korsemann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall misses with a hook to the body
and Korsemann counters with a body kick that stops Hall in his tracks momentarily.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Korsemann to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall checks a leg kick nicely.
Korsemann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Hall blocks the body kick.
Hall tries a quick counter leg kick but Korsemann is wise to it.
Korsemann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korsemann swinging wildly here.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hall scores with a nice strike.
Korsemann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Korsemann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Korsemann can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Korsemann.
Korsemann tries to counter by clinching up but Hall breaks away and moves out of range.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Korsemann counters with a body kick.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korsemann throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Korsemann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Korsemann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korsemann manages to avoid it.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korsemann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Willem Korsemann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Korsemann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Korsemann gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korsemann misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korsemann throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korsemann.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korsemann.
Hall avoids the head kick by Korsemann.
Korsemann scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Korsemann ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Korsemann tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korsemann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hall.
It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall looks to land a combination but Korsemann avoids it well.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Korsemann tries to counter by clinching up but Hall breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korsemann throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Korsemann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Korsemann is looking to clinch.
Korsemann misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willem Korsemann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Korsemann sizes up Hall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Korsemann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Korsemann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korsemann throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Korsemann's head but Korsemann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Willem Korsemann is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall throws a body punch but Korsemann moves out of range.
Korsemann moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Korsemann tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall digs a good body shot into Korsemann's ribs.
Korsemann moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Korsemann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korsemann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Korsemann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hall cracks Korsemann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Korsemann ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Korsemann walks into a left hand.
Hall checks a low kick from Korsemann.
Korsemann scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Korsemann throws a quick counter head kick but Hall was just out of range.
Korsemann ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Korsemann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Korsemann plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Korsemann moved out of range.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hall cracks Korsemann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Korsemann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Korsemann lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Korsemann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Korsemann counters with a nice body shot.
Korsemann throws a head kick that misses.
Korsemann tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Korsemann wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Korsemann is looking to improve his position.
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Korsemann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korsemann sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korsemann is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Korsemann is trying to control but Hall manages to pass to mount!
Hall lands a couple of good shots and Korsemann has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Korsemann trying to control the hands but Hall breaks the grip.
Hall looking for the RNC.
Hall working for a choke but Korsemann is defending well.
Korsemann wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Korsemann has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hall has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Korsemann taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hall doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charlie Hall!
An out of breath Charlie Hall 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Martens (ranked 2116 p4p, 239 weight class) and Axel Stefano (ranked 2961 p4p, 324 weight class). Martens comes to the cage accompanied by The XX - Intro. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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22
166 lbs
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156 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Martens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axel Stefano!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stefano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefano looks to land a right hand but Martens moved out of range.
Stefano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martens.
Stefano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stefano throws a right hand that misses
and Martens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stefano if he has to take too many more of those.
Stefano walks into a stiff left hand from Martens.
Martens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stefano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefano lands with a shot to the body.
Stefano lands a nice looking body shot.
Martens misses with a wild body shot.
Alex Martens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefano checks a low kick from Martens.
Stefano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stefano misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Stefano.
Stefano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stefano tries to keep at a distance but Martens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stefano.
We've been informed that Stefano 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.
Stefano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stefano.
Stefano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stefano gets through Martens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martens has him pressed against the cage.
Martens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefano avoids it.
Martens working Stefano over with knees to the body.
Martens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stefano is defending well for now.
Martens landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Stefano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefano lands a hook that snaps the head of Martens backwards.
Stefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martens with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stefano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stefano avoiding damage as Martens throws knees to the body.
Martens tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefano avoids the damage to the body.
Stefano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martens scores with a head kick.
Martens moves into the clinch successfully.
Martens lands a knee to the head.
Stefano is rocked!
Stefano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martens throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stefano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stefano lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefano.
Martens has Stefano pressed against the cage, preventing Stefano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stefano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefano misses with a wild combination.
Stefano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martens throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martens appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martens slips a jab from Stefano.
Martens takes one on the button.
Martens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stefano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stefano throws a jab when Martens was well out of range.
Martens closes the distance and clinches.
Stefano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martens is looking to score with low kicks.
Stefano misses with a looping right.
Martens misses with a wild body shot.
Stefano misses with a straight right.
Martens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stefano misses with an uppercut. Martens saw that one coming.
Stefano checks a low kick from Martens.
Stefano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martens.
Martens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefano throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefano defending well as Martens loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Stefano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martens misses with a double jab.
Stefano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martens throws a sloppy head kick and Stefano moves out of range easily.
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!
Stefano throws a hook but Martens blocks it.
Martens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stefano just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Stefano.
Martens tried to score with a low kick but Stefano checks it.
Martens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stefano looks to score with a jab to the body but Martens is just out of range.
Martens slips under a jab from Stefano.
Martens staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martens with the inside leg kick.
Martens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Stefano misses the target.
Stefano just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Martens will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martens misses with a body kick.
Stefano looks to land a left hand but Martens moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Stefano misses its intended target.
Martens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefano.
Stefano lands with a cross.
Martens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefano.
Stefano lands a jab to Martens's midsection.
Stefano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martens moves out of range of the strikes.
Martens throws out a leg kick but Stefano moves out of range and Martens only half commits.
Martens scores with a nice strike.
Stefano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martens tries to clinch there but Stefano circles away.
Martens darts in trying to clinch
and Martens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stefano looks to land a left hand but Martens moved out of range nicely.
Martens misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stefano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martens appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stefano 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.
Axel Stefano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefano thuds his right hand into Martens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stefano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Martens slips under a jab from Stefano.
Martens pushes Stefano up against the cage in a clinch.
Martens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martens tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefano avoids the damage to the body.
Stefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martens crunches a lovely knee into Stefano's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martens obliges.
Martens tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefano avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Stefano.
Stefano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martens throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stefano has had enough of the clinch but Martens keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martens trying to land knees to the body.
Martens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martens tries a knee to the head but Stefano blocks it.
Martens misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Stefano.
Stefano presses Martens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stefano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martens blocks a body shot from Stefano.
Martens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stefano blocks it with crossed arms.
Martens tries a knee to the head but Stefano blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefano.
Stefano lands a nice uppercut.
Stefano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martens throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Stefano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stefano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stefano throws a series of punches but Martens moves out of range.
Stefano throws the left hand but Martens avoids the punch easily.
Stefano misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefano catches Martens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefano.
Stefano digs a good hook to Martens's body.
Stefano misses with a right hand
enabling Martens to counter with a crisp jab.
Stefano throws a jab but it's blocked by Martens.
Martens jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stefano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martens was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefano.
Martens half committed to a counter leg kick.
It looks like Martens has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Martens throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stefano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stefano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefano looks to land a right hand but Martens moved out of range.
Stefano keeps the fight on the outside.
Stefano throws out a loose jab but Martens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stefano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Stefano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martens doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefano blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Stefano.
Martens scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stefano in his tracks.
Martens defending well as Stefano loads up on a big left hand.
Stefano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martens on the side of the head.
A jab from Martens misses.
A nice leg kick from Martens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martens misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Stefano.
Martens throws a looping overhand right but Stefano ducks down to avoid it.
Stefano lands with a nice body punch.
Stefano looks to land a right hand but Martens moved out of range.
Stefano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stefano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Stefano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stefano misses with a straight right.
Stefano lands a two punch combo.
Martens rushes Stefano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martens blocks a body shot from Stefano.
Martens blocks a body shot from Stefano.
Martens trying to land knees to the body.
Stefano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martens misses with a knee to the head.
Stefano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stefano lands a shot to the body.
Stefano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stefano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stefano working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martens tries to land a knee to the head but Stefano blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Stefano.
Martens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stefano lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefano scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stefano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stefano blocks it with crossed arms.
Stefano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martens connects with a knee to the head.
Stefano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martens misses with a knee to the head.
Stefano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Stefano.
Stefano connects with a crisp jab.
Stefano throws out a loose jab but Martens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martens slips under a jab.
Martens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Stefano lands.
Martens needs to keep his hands up - Stefano had a free shot at his head there.
Stefano looks to throw the jab but Martens is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefano misses with a hook. Martens ducked under it nicely.
Martens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stefano's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefano blocks a head kick by Martens.
Stefano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stefano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefano walks into a left hand.
Martens connects with a leg kick.
Stefano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martens takes one on the button.
Stefano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martens misses with a leg kick
and Stefano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martens.
Stefano misses with a straight left.
Martens throws an off balance right hand
and Stefano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefano throws a lazy right hand but Martens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stefano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martens manages to avoid it.
Martens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stefano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefano scores with a hook.
Stefano lands a nice looking body shot.
Martens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martens.
Stefano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martens doesn't seem bothered though.
Martens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stefano misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martens.
Stefano loads up on a big right hand but Martens slips the punch.
Martens misses with a kick to the body
and Stefano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martens connects with a solid leg kick.
Martens tries to move into range but Stefano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martens throws a leg kick but Stefano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martens throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martens.
Martens feints and then cracks Stefano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stefano down.
Stefano throws a big shot that misses.
Martens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefano.
Martens scores with a sloppy right hand. Stefano should have avoided that one.
Stefano throws a big shot that misses.
Martens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Martens.
Martens blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Martens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Martens throws the left hand but Stefano avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stefano misses with a looping right.
Martens tries to clinch but Stefano moves out of range.
Martens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Stefano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stefano 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Stefano!
In his post fight interview, Axel Stefano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Basil Borcea (ranked 1834 p4p, 228 weight class) and Macho Man Savage (ranked 1889 p4p, 234 weight class). Macho Man Savage told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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202 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Basil Borcea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Man Savage!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage missing with a left hand there. Borcea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borcea clinches.
Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Borcea.
Borcea lands with a right to the head.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Borcea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Borcea slips the punch.
Borcea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Borcea slips under a jab from Savage.
Borcea is looking for a counter combo.
Borcea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borcea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borcea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borcea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Savage clinches with his opponent.
Borcea blocks an uppercut.
Borcea wants to stall.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Borcea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borcea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Borcea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borcea.
Savage misses with some punches.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Borcea.
Borcea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savages head.
Savage misses with some punches.
Borcea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savage working aggressively here.
Borcea blocking some punches.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Borcea as the two fighters clinch.
Savage blocks an uppercut.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Borcea.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borcea has a couple of punches blocked by Savage.
A short uppercut from Borcea.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Borcea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borcea drops Savage onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Savage is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Savage is rocked!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Borcea finish him?
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borcea.
Borcea working aggressively here.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Borcea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borcea working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borcea.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Savage seems to have recovered his senses.
Borcea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borcea blocking some punches.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borcea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Borcea misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Borcea will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Savage up against the cage.
Borcea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage gets through Borcea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borcea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage misses with some punches.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borcea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Borcea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borcea taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Borcea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borcea taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Borcea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage has Borcea up against the cage in a clinch.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
Borcea blocks an uppercut.
Savage working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Macho Man Savage will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Savage has closed the distance and engaged Borcea in a clinch.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Borcea.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Borcea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Borcea breaks the clinch.
Macho Man Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Savage scores with a hook.
It looks like Basil Borcea has been cut.
Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borcea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Savage.
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Borcea counters with a single leg into guard. Savage didn't expect that.
Borcea wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Borcea forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borcea prevents Savage from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is trying to escape back to his feet but Borcea uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Savage is not content to let Borcea control the position.
Borcea is really struggling to control Savage but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Savage tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Savage prevents Borcea from getting a body triangle.
Savage is trying to stand back up.
Savage felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Borcea is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Savage is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Savage is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Borcea off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borcea controls the action.
Savage is trying to stand back up.
Savage is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage misses with a double jab.
Borcea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but Borcea ducks down to avoid it.
Savage misses with a hook
and Borcea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Borcea moves out of range easily.
Basil Borcea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borcea lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Borcea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borcea drops Savage with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Savage! Borcea dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basil Borcea!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Vidal (ranked 1251 p4p, 182 weight class) and Hax Molloway (ranked 1123 p4p, 165 weight class). Vidal's entrance music is Scarface OST - The world is yours. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hax Molloway enters the cage!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Vidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hax Molloway!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molloway darts in and clinches Vidal up against the cage.
Vidal has had enough of the clinch but Molloway keeps him there for the moment.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vidal prevents the takedown attempt.
Vidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Molloway backwards.
Vidal is trying to push Molloway away but Molloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Molloway looking to throw knees to the head but Vidal is blocking nicely.
Molloway prevents Vidal from breaking the clinch.
Molloway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vidal's efforts to push away.
Vidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Molloway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Molloway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vidal breaks from the clinch.
Vidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Molloway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vidal throws a nice looking combination but Molloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway moves into the clinch.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vidal avoids it.
Molloway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Molloway looking to throw knees to the head but Vidal is blocking nicely.
Vidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Molloway.
Molloway tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Vidal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Molloway throws a sloppy head kick and Vidal moves out of range easily.
Molloway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vidal moves out of range of the strikes.
Vidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Molloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Molloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molloway wants to clinch up but Vidal keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Molloway's head.
Vidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Molloway counters by clinching up.
Vidal tries to break the clinch but Molloway is controlling the position.
Molloway crunches a lovely knee into Vidal's ribcage.
Vidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Molloway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Molloway misses.
Molloway is looking to clinch.
Molloway drives through and clinches with Vidal against the cage.
Molloway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vidal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Molloway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Vidal misses with a looping right.
Molloway is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Molloway lands a nice looking body shot.
Molloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molloway tries to clinch but Vidal is having none of it.
Vidal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vidal misses with a few strikes there.
Molloway wants to clinch up but Vidal keeps it at a distance.
Vidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molloway.
Vidal throws a jab when Molloway was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Vidal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molloway tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Vidal counter with a right hand.
Molloway misses with a hook.
Molloway tries to clinch up.
Vidal looks to throw the jab but Molloway is out of range.
Vidal tries to keep at a distance but Molloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vidal avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
Molloway has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vidal after a bit of a struggle.
Jorge Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hax Molloway.
Vidal avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vidal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Molloway misses with a knee strike.
Molloway takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hax Molloway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Molloway throws a lazy body kick
and Vidal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vidal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jorge Vidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Vidal misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Molloway.
Molloway tries to clinch there but Vidal circles away.
Molloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molloway circles away quickly and effectively.
Molloway clinches up with Vidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Vidal has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Molloway connects with a knee to the head.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but Vidal blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molloway.
Molloway looking to throw knees to the head but Vidal is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molloway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Molloway misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Vidal fails to land.
Molloway tries to score a body lock takedown but Vidal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Molloway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Molloway is breathing heavily.
Vidal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Molloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Molloway putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vidal tries to circle away but Molloway has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Molloway.
Molloway is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vidal managing to block the knees to the body from Molloway.
Hax Molloway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vidal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Vidal.
Molloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Vidal controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Molloway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Molloway connects with a knee to the head.
Vidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Molloway.
Molloway lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidal won't want to take too many of those.
Molloway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vidal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Molloway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vidal blocks it with crossed arms.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but Molloway blocks it.
Vidal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Molloway backwards.
Vidal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jorge Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hax Molloway.
Molloway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Molloway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Molloway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Molloway being controlled against the cage.
Vidal has had enough of the clinch but Molloway keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molloway landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vidal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vidal can't find room to land a body shot as Molloway controls the action.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vidal has had enough of the clinch but Molloway keeps him there for the moment.
Molloway missing with knees to the body.
Molloway gets through Vidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Molloway misses with a knee strike.
Vidal is pressed up against the cage. Molloway has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vidal down to the mat. Vidal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Molloway throws a hook but Vidal blocks it.
Molloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vidal.
Molloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molloway clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Molloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Molloway.
Molloway lands a knee to the body.
Molloway misses with a body punch.
Molloway is trying to drag Vidal to the mat but Vidal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Molloway is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vidal avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molloway misses with a knee strike.
Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vidal is defending well for now.
Molloway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vidal.
Vidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vidal blocks a body shot from Molloway.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vidal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hax Molloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vidal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Molloway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vidal defends well and Molloway ends up having to push Vidal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vidal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vidal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vidal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Molloway staying out of range there.
Molloway moves in looking to clinch but Vidal pushes him off.
Vidal throws a big counter combination but Molloway scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molloway wants to clinch up but Vidal keeps it at a distance.
Vidal throws a big counter combination but Molloway scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molloway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vidal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Vidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molloway tries to counter by closing the distance.
Molloway wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Molloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Vidal throwing a counter right hand but Molloway manages to avoid it.
Molloway misses with a body shot.
Molloway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Molloway misses the body punch
and Vidal counters with a straight right hand.
Vidal throws a right and a left that Molloway avoids nicely.
Hax Molloway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molloway forces Vidal back against the cage and clinches.
Vidal is trying to break the clinch but Molloway is controlling him.
Molloway trying to land knees to the body.
Molloway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vidal.
Vidal can't break the clinch.
Vidal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molloway.
A knee to the head by Molloway.
Vidal working hard to break the clinch.
Vidal throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Molloway fails to land.
Vidal avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
Vidal tries to circle away but Molloway has him pinned against the cage.
Vidal can't break the clinch.
Vidal manages to break the clinch.
Vidal scores with a jab. Molloway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jorge Vidal is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Molloway misses
and Vidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Molloway is rocked!
Molloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Molloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Vidal finish him?
Vidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Molloway seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molloway ducks under a wild hook from Vidal.
Molloway tries to clinch but Vidal moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vidal misses the target.
Vidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Molloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vidal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vidal avoids the body shot from Molloway.
Molloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vidal moves away.
Molloway scores with a three punch combo!
Molloway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molloway rushes Vidal and presses him up against the cage.
Jorge Vidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Vidal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Molloway 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Vidal!
Jorge Vidal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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#R1#
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
Ford staying out of range there.
Ford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O'Neil's head backwards.
Ford 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.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O'Neil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.
Ford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O'Neil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O'Neil slips under a jab.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ford misses.
Ford throws a half hearted mid kick.
O'Neil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O'Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford throws a counter high kick but O'Neil was just alert enough to avoid it.
O'Neil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
Ford is looking to chop away at O'Neil's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ford.
A punch lands to the side of Ford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ford misses with a body kick.
O'Neil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O'Neil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ford can pounce on him.
O'Neil misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
O'Neil walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ford.
Ford throws a low kick but O'Neil avoids it.
O'Neil misses with a straight right.
Ford missing with a left hand there. O'Neil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ford. That's going to slow O'Neil down.
Ford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
O'Neil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ford.
O'Neil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O'Neil checks a low kick from Ford.
Ford throws a quick inside leg kick.
O'Neil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Ford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Ford.
O'Neil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ford throws a hook but O'Neil avoids it easily.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Neil.
Ford throws a leg kick that misses.
O'Neil missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford throws out a leg kick but O'Neil moves out of range and Ford only half commits.
O'Neil has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
O'Neil takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#KD#
Ford sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks O'Neil to the ground! Ford dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
O'Neil is rocked!
O'Neil wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ford.
O'Neil is still in real trouble! Can Ford finish him?
O'Neil avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ford.
O'Neil is wriggling around trying to escape.
O'Neil seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Ford throws some wild stikes that O'Neil manages to avoid easily.
Ford landing strikes from the mount and O'Neil is in trouble!
Ford landing shots from mount.
O'Neil working to try and regain half guard.
Ford thowing shots but they're missing.
Ford looking to ground and pound but O'Neil is blocking nicely.
Ford misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
O'Neil avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ford.
O'Neil blocking the ground and pound.
Ford throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ford thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Ford misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
O'Neil taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ford lands a couple of good shots and O'Neil has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ford throwing sloppy strikes.
O'Neil tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ford throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
O'Neil is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O'Neil is in a horrible position here. Ford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford prevents O'Neil from getting the reversal.
Ford misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Ford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
O'Neil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ford. Ford obviously looking to wear him down.
Ford throws a leg kick but O'Neil moved away.
Ford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Ford.
A head kick misses from Ford.
O'Neil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ford throws a series of punches but O'Neil avoids them all with ease.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford lands a leg kick that knocks O'Neil off balance momentarily.
O'Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O'Neil misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheers as O'Neil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ford doesn't seem phased though.
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!
O'Neil thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ford if he has to take too many more of those.
O'Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Ford slips under a jab from O'Neil.
O'Neil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O'Neil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Ford lands a really nice looking cross but O'Neil seems unphased.
Ford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O'Neil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Ford motions for O'Neil to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Landon Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. O'Neil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
O'Neil raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
O'Neil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O'Neil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O'Neil misses with a looping left.
Ford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
O'Neil staying out of range there.
O'Neil keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
O'Neil looks for the body kick but Ford saw that one coming.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
O'Neil lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
O'Neil misses with a body shot.
O'Neil thumps Ford with a low kick.
Ford misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Ford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Ford misses.
O'Neil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ford under the eye.
Ford lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O'Neil can do to turn this around?
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick.
O'Neil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.#T3##CL2#
O'Neil drives through and clinches with Ford against the cage.
#BC#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O'Neil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ford is out of range and O'Neil settles back down.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
A right-left combo lands from Ford.
Ford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O'Neil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from O'Neil.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
O'Neil wants to clinch.
Ford throws a wild body kick that O'Neil sees coming a mile off.
Ford missing with a left hand there. O'Neil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O'Neil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ford looks for the body kick but O'Neil saw that one coming.
O'Neil checks the leg kick.#T4#
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Ford slams his shin into O'Neil's torso.
O'Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford is looking to counter with a body kick.
O'Neil dips to his left and cracks Ford with an uppercut!
O'Neil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O'Neil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ford misses with a low kick.
O'Neil feints a counter leg kick.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O'Neil moves away.
Ford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O'Neil is able to avoid easily.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
O'Neil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ford's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O'Neil blocks a head kick by Ford.
O'Neil wants to counter with a clinch but Ford pushes him away.
Ford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O'Neil avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ford - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from O'Neil. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
O'Neil has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ford.
Ford misses with the body kick
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ford misses with a hook.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Neil tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from O'Neil lands.#ROC2#
Ford is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Ford. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O'Neil throws a leg kick but Ford checks it.
O'Neil plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Ford swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Ford face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mickey O'Neil!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey O'Neil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Tomcic (ranked 846 p4p, 108 weight class) and Myles Brady (ranked 807 p4p, 105 weight class). Brady has chosen Aaron Lewis - Country Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vladimir Tomcic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Tomcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myles Brady!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady scores with a one two! Tomcic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Vladimir Tomcic has been cut.
Brady takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brady needs to keep his hands up - Tomcic had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brady scores with a punch to the head.
Tomcic connects with a body shot that sends Brady's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Tomcic.
Tomcic lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomcic manages to avoid it.
Brady avoids the head kick by Tomcic.
Brady is looking for the big counter here.
Tomcic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brady on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brady looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tomcic!
Brady wants to control but Tomcic is keeping him busy.
Tomcic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brady in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tomcic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tomcic tries to improve position but can't.
Tomcic struggling a bit here.
Brady scoring with punches and elbows.
Brady trying to control the position but Tomcic is working away.
Tomcic tries to buck Brady off but Brady is having none of it.
Brady is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tomcic's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
You can see the frustration on Tomcic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tomcic is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brady tries to move to mount but Tomcic blocks the move with his legs.
Brady cracks Tomcic with a big elbow.
Brady trying to control the position but Tomcic is working away.
Brady is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here.
Brady creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tomcic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brady scores with punches from side control.
Tomcic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tomcic tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomcic is trying to work for a sweep but Brady has mounted him!
Brady looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tomcic working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brady is controlling the pace.
Tomcic has a hand on Brady's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brady takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tomcic tries to hold on but Brady postures up.
Brady wants to control the pace but Tomcic is squirming around nicely.
Brady avoids the attempt from Tomcic to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Myles Brady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Tomcic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brady looks to throw the jab but Tomcic is out of range.
Brady lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No joy there for Brady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomcic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tomcic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vladimir Tomcic is winning the standup battle so far.
Brady throws a series of punches but Tomcic moves out of range.
Tomcic blocks a jab.
Tomcic connects with an inside leg kick.
Tomcic scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomcic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brady takes a swing at Tomcic's ribcage but misses.
Tomcic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Brady moves away from the strike by Tomcic.
Brady lands a nice shot to the body.
Brady shoots in for a takedown but Tomcic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tomcic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tomcic lands with an uppercut that bounces Brady off the cage and back into range.
Brady is rocked!
Brady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brady is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomcic finish him?
Tomcic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tomcic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brady seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomcic can't find room to land a body shot as Brady controls the action.
Tomcic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomcic.
Brady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomcic misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Tomcic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tomcic misses with a body punch.
Brady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tomcic.
Tomcic misses with some punches.
Tomcic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomcic misses with a punch to the body.
Tomcic lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Tomcic.
Tomcic stops a takedown attempt from Brady.
Vladimir Tomcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Brady.
Brady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic misses with a punch to the body.
Brady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomcic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brady blocking some punches.
Brady is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tomcic can't fight it off and eventually Brady manages to take the fight to the floor. Tomcic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tomcic looking for subs off his back but Brady has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tomcic tries to get to full guard but Brady has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic is trying to maintain the position but Brady is very close to passing his half guard.
Tomcic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brady pulls his head out easily.
Brady sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tomcic is looking for a sweep. Brady is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomcic has one foot on Brady's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brady avoids the head kick by Tomcic.
Brady throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic scoring well with a low kick there.
Brady shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tomcic pinned against the cage. Tomcic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brady fails to land with a series of punches.
Brady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomcic circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladimir Tomcic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomcic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brady.
Tomcic moves away from the strike by Brady.
Good shot there by Tomcic.
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!
Tomcic takes a swing at Brady's ribcage but misses.
Brady cracks Tomcic with a good jab.
Tomcic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brady bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tomcic's head.
Tomcic stuffs the takedown.
Brady is breathing heavily.
Tomcic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brady takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brady's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tomcic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brady moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Brady on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tomcic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Tomcic'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. This is the final round!
Brady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tomcic explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Myles Brady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brady.
Tomcic tried to counter with a leg kick but Brady avoided it.
Brady ducks right into an uppercut from Tomcic.
BOOM! Tomcic lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brady. Brady tries to recover but Tomcic is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brady lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Tomcic!
Vladimir Tomcic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Webb (ranked 1232 p4p, 157 weight class) and John Amery (ranked 1564 p4p, 181 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Amery!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amery moves into the clinch successfully.
Amery can't get the takedown.
Webb goes for a takedown attempt but Amery pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Amery stuffs the takedown.
Webb swings for the body but Amery moves out of range.
Webb fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amery has Webb up against the cage in a clinch.
Webb wants a takedown but no success here.
Webb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Webb looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amery is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Webb can't fight it off and eventually Amery manages to take the fight to the floor. Webb looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amery distracts Webb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amery drops back looking for a leg! Webb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Webb manages to kick Amery off! Amery jumps back into Webb's guard.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Amery from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amery makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Webb is on top in guard.
Webb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Webb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Webb lands a couple of digs.
Webb wants to pass the guard but Amery is keeping the position.
Amery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amery pushes a forearm under Webb's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Webb is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Amery!
After winning the bout, John Amery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Weeks (ranked 627 p4p, 78 weight class) and Mario Diaz (ranked 802 p4p, 102 weight class). Diaz has chosen Troublesome '96 - 2pac as his entrance music. Mario Diaz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darren Weeks's chin.
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
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Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Weeks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Weeks.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz tries to bum rush Weeks with a series of wild strikes but Weeks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz tries to move into range but Weeks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weeks throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Weeks throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Weeks.
Weeks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Weeks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz is rocked!
It looks like Mario Diaz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weeks throws an overhand right that has Diaz reeling! Weeks follows up with more punches and Diaz is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Darren Weeks 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.
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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