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UPF 31: Blade Vs Bum PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Lhant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Fagaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lhant comes to the cage accompanied by IQ - From the Outside In. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pascal Lhant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Fagaro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Lhant. Those never looked like landing.
Lhant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pascal Lhant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fagaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lhant tries to sprawl but Fagaro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fagaro is trying for a kimura here. Lhant looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fagaro wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Fagaro!
Don Fagaro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Pascal Lhant stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was my own vanity that bested me! ... Or not. Guessing my graduation from white belt to blue belt 5 minutes ago didn't matter as much as I'd hoped!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curt Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wooten comes to the cage accompanied by Hall Of Fame. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Curt Wooten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Kim!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wooten shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kim defends it nicely.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wooten somewhat.
Kim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wooten under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kim lands a two punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Wooten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kim throws a hook but Wooten avoids it easily.
Kim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands a glancing blow to the side of Wooten's head.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooten shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kim pinned against the cage. Kim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Wooten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooten avoids the body shot from Kim.
Wooten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kim.
Kim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooten is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim lands with a good body shot.
Wooten ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Wooten is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim works Wooten's body with a nice hook.
Kim misses the body punch
and Wooten counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooten is trying for a kimura here. Kim looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wooten wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curt Wooten!
Curt Wooten decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goban Declan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goban Declan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goban Declan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Acosta!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Declan missing with a left hand there. Acosta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acosta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Acosta cracks Declan with an open hand slap.
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan misses the jab.
Declan dodges the punch combination from Acosta.
Declan lands a nice looking body shot.
Declan drives through and clinches with Acosta against the cage.
Acosta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Acosta tries to circle away but Declan has him pinned against the cage.
Acosta wants to get back to striking at distance but Declan won't allow it.
Declan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan stalls.
Declan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Acosta's elbow.
Declan misses with a body punch.
Declan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Declan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Declan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan has Acosta pressed against the cage, preventing Acosta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Declan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Acosta up against the cage.
Declan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Declan lands a nice uppercut.
Acosta breaks the clinch.
Acosta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Acosta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Declan.
Declan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acosta.
Declan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Acosta is rocked!
It looks like Thiago Acosta has been cut.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Acosta is just out of range.
Declan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Acosta moves out of range of the body kick.
Acosta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Acosta throws a lazy uppercut
and Declan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice uppercut there from Acosta.
Declan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Goban Declan has been cut.
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!
Acosta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
Declan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Acosta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Acosta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Declan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Acosta is still on wobbly legs! Can Declan finish him?
Declan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Acosta seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooh!!! Acosta has knocked Declan down with a huge combo! Acosta steps away and waves a wobbly Declan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Declan is rocked!
Acosta throws a combination that misses
and Declan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Acosta throws a hook but Declan avoids it easily.
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Declan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Declan.
Acosta lands with an overhand left.
Acosta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Declan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Acosta takes a step back to recover.
Acosta blocks a head kick by Declan.
A punch combination from Acosta misses.
Declan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Acosta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Declan throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Acosta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Declan - the referee stops the clock and Acosta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Declan. Acosta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Acosta misses with a few strikes there.
Acosta takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Declan closes the distance and clinches.
Declan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan is working Acosta over against the cage.
Acosta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Declan stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acosta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Declan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Declan pushes Acosta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Declan pushes Acosta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Acosta looks winded!
Declan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acosta blocks a body shot from Declan.
A short left from Declan.
Declan lands a left hand.
Declan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acosta working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Declan.
Declan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Declan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Declan pressing his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Declan.
Acosta misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Declan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goban Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Declan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Declan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Acosta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goban Declan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Acosta misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Declan.
Declan lands a shoulder strike.
Declan lands a right hand.
Acosta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acosta.
Declan misses with the head strike.
Acosta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Declan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acosta breaks from the clinch.
Acosta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Declan. That one must have hurt.
Declan misses with an uppercut. Acosta saw that one coming.
Declan scores with a shot to the body.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Acosta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Declan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Acosta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Declan circles away quickly and effectively.
Acosta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acosta throws a nice looking combination but Declan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Declan lands with a nice body punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Acosta is breathing heavily.
Acosta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Declan drops Acosta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Acosta looks back up at him and smiles so Declan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Declan lands with a nice body kick.
Declan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Acosta right on the button. Acosta goes down! Declan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Declan gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goban Declan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tane Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cario Angelus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cario Angelus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tane Huia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cario Angelus!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huia slips a straight right by Angelus.
Angelus misses with a lunging right hand
and Huia counters with a series of strikes. Angelus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Angelus throws an off balance right hand
and Huia counters with a left to the body.
Angelus throws an overhand right that lands on Huia's shoulder, as Huia tries to avoid the shot.
Angelus lands with an overhand left.
Angelus misses with a straight left.
Huia drives through and clinches with Angelus against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Huia as the two fighters clinch.
Angelus wants to get back to striking at distance but Huia won't allow it.
Huia lands with a light punch inside.
Huia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Still in the clinch, Huia scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huia gets through Angelus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Angelus backwards.
Huia lands a shoulder strike.
Huia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Angelus is trying to break the clinch but Huia has him pressed against the cage.
Angelus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Angelus misses with a hook.
Huia is looking for a counter combo.
Huia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Angelus.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Angelus.
Huia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Angelus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Angelus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huia's head.
Huia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Angelus.
Angelus looks to land a right hand but Huia moved out of range.
Angelus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Angelus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Huia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Angelus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Angelus.
It looks like Tane Huia has been cut.
Huia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Angelus throws a combination that misses
and Huia counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angelus lands a really nice looking cross but Huia seems unphased.
Huia is rocked!
Angelus feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Huia crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cario Angelus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Ellis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis drives through with a takedown into Fuller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fuller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ellis scoring with some ground and pound.
Fuller working a defensive guard here.
Fuller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ellis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller has momentary wrist control but Ellis slips an elbow through the middle.
Ellis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ellis with a nice head shot there.
Ellis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis works over Fuller with some ground and pound from guard.
Ellis landing some decent shots from guard.
Ellis working some strikes from top position.
Ellis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ellis cracks Fuller with a solid left hand.
Ellis with a nice head shot there.
Ellis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ellis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fuller has momentary wrist control but Ellis slips an elbow through the middle.
Ellis pushes down on Fuller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fuller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ellis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ellis working Fuller over with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fuller is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ellis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fuller is rocked!
Ellis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fuller is still in real trouble! Can Ellis finish him?
Ellis working over Fuller with some ground and pound. Fuller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ellis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fuller seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis trying to mount his opponent but Fuller defends it.
Ellis working Fuller over with strikes.
Ellis is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fuller is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ellis fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fuller from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ellis! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Ellis!
Ash Fuller spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you everyone. And congratulations to my very worthy opponent. Hey hey hey hey....smoke weed everyday. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Everaldo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ladies and Gentlemen . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everaldo Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior scores with a one two! Morgan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Junior needs to keep his hands up - Morgan had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Everaldo Junior has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Junior.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan scores with a push kick.
Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Junior's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Junior coming out on top.
Morgan connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Junior landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morgan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Morgan! Junior is out on his feet! Morgan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Junior is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Junior is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Morgan!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Morgan 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sum Ting Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pitt Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitt Steel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sum Ting Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pitt Steel!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wong throws a lazy body kick
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wong moves into the clinch successfully.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Steel won't want to take too many of those.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wong with a knee to the head.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Wong.
Wong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Wong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wong lands a nice knee to the body.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sum Ting Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pitt Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel avoids the damage to the body.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Steel being controlled against the cage.
Wong landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong working Steel over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Wong.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Steel blocks with his arms.
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Wong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Steel tries for a takedown but Wong manages to get underhooks.
Wong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wong landing knees to the head.
It looks like Pitt Steel has been cut.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steel looks winded!
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Steel's ribcage.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steel being controlled against the cage.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to pull guard but Wong holds him up against the cage and eventually Steel drops back down to his feet.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong missing with knees to the body.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel's face.
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sum Ting Wong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pitt Steel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wong tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.
Wong wants to clinch.
Wong has managed to clinch.
Steel letting Wong take a breather here.
A knee to the head by Wong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Sum Ting Wong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
Wong is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong trying to land knees to the body.
Wong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wong wanted to stand there but Steel had control of the position.
Wong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wong stands and steps away. Steel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong wants to clinch
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Wong checks a low kick from Steel.
Sum Ting Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel.
Wong lands a nice knee to the body.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Steel won't want to take too many of those.
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Steel won't want to take too many of those.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Wong to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wong trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wong landing knees to the head.
Wong stalls.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sum Ting Wong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pitt Steel's cut.
That's time! Wong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Steel.
Wong tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Wong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel shoots in for a double leg but Wong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wong tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Wong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Wong wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Wong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Steel won't want to take too many of those.
Steel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wong landing knees to the head.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wong landing knees to the head.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Wong has him pressed against the cage.
Sum Ting Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pitt Steel.
Wong tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel avoids the damage to the body.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wong to keep the fight standing.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Wong has him pressed against the cage.
Steel is trying to drag Wong to the mat but Wong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wong scores a nice knee to the body.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Steel is blocking nicely.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Wong with a knee to the head.
Wong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sum Ting Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Wong has him pressed against the cage.
Wong working Steel over with knees to the body.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wong.
Steel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Pitt Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wong tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sum Ting Wong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sum Ting Wong!
Sum Ting Wong 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bung Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Tono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popper comes to the cage accompanied by Runnin with the Devil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bung Popper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Tono!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tono fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popper avoids it really well and circles away.
Tono throws a sloppy head kick and Popper moves out of range easily.
Popper feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Tono. Those never looked like landing.
Popper attempts a counter takedown but Tono avoids it well and moves away.
Tono shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Popper manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tono throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Popper. No joy for Tono on that attempt.
Tono swinging wildly here.
Takeshi Tono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tono fails with a takedown attempt.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Tono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tono.
Tono throws a lazy head kick
and Popper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Popper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Popper pushes down on Tono's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tono wants to control but Popper is keeping busy.
Popper drops an elbow to the side of Tono's head.
Popper is taking a breather. Tono says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tono controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Popper connects with a nice short shot to Tono's temple.
Tono is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Popper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tono gets full guard.
Tono has an active guard here but Popper has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tono blocking the ground and pound attempt from Popper.
Tono is trying to stand.
Popper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Popper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Popper uses his free foot to push down on Tono's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tono.
Popper with good strikes from the mount here!
Tono is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tono tries to hold on but Popper pushes him away.
Popper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tono tries to reverse the position but Popper maintains control.
Popper lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Popper landing punches.
Tono working to try and regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper lands a couple of good shots and Tono has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popper controlling the position well here. Tono rolled but Popper kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Popper has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tono has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Popper is riding his opponent, not letting Tono buck him off.
Popper struggling to land strikes to the head as Tono covers up.
Tono looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Popper slaps away a takedown attempt from Tono, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tono swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper is looking to counter the offense by Tono and move into the clinch.
Tono fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tono shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Tono.
Tono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tono misses with a looping left.
Popper is looking to counter the offense by Tono and move into the clinch.
Takeshi Tono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tono lands a nice leg kick that just misses Popper's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tono throws a lazy head kick
and Popper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Popper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popper scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tono has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Popper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Popper can't find room to land a body shot as Tono controls the action.
Popper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Popper.
Popper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tono can do to turn this around?
Tono breaks from the clinch.
Tono looks for the body kick but Popper saw that one coming.
Popper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tono lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popper circles away quickly and effectively.
Popper tries to counter by clinching up but Tono breaks away and moves out of range.
Tono throws the kick towards the body but Popper avoids it.
Popper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tono manages to circle out of the way.
Popper moves forwards but Tono connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Popper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tono.
Popper is looking to counter the offense by Tono and move into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Popper. No joy for Tono on that attempt.
Popper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tono misses with a lunging right hand
and Popper counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tono!
Popper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tono's legs.
Popper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper working away.
Popper staying calm.
Popper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tono sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tono can't do much from the bottom here.
Popper grinds an elbow into Tono's temple.
Popper is looking to take a break and control but Tono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Popper is putting a hurting on Tono here, landing some big shots from side control.
Popper misses with the ground and pound.
Popper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Popper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Popper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Popper misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popper tries for a kimura but Tono is defending well.
Popper grinds an elbow into Tono's temple.
Popper working the head with strikes.
Popper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tono knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tono is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tono throws a poor cross that misses
and Popper counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tono!
Tono keeps Popper under control for a moment.
Bung Popper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popper lands some shots froms side control.
Popper swings around for an armbar but Tono sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Popper's guard.
Tono preventing the sweep.
Popper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tono doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tono manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Popper is trying to keep Tono in close.
Tono wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper has momentary wrist control but Tono slips an elbow through the middle.
Tono is fighting to break Popper's control of his arms but Popper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tono working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Popper has Tono pulled in close to control his posture.
Popper looking for a sweep. Not yet Popper, not yet.
Tono trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tono controlling from the top position.
Bung Popper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tono stopping the sweep attempt from Popper.
Popper is pulling down on Tono's head to control his posture.
Tono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Popper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tono's guard.
Tono wants to stand and escape but Popper is having none of it.
Popper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tono working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tono looks to land a body kick but Popper moved away.
Popper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tono sprawls and moves away.
Tono looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Popper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tono shoots in looking for a takedown. Popper tries to sprawl out of it but Tono keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Popper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tono or perhaps it was just good defense by Popper, which made it look bad.
Tono looks to throw a body kick
and Popper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Popper struggles to land a body shot inside as Tono controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tono tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Popper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeshi Tono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tono is trying to drag Popper to the mat but Popper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Tono.
Tono throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bung Popper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Popper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bung Popper!
Bung Popper 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Korek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korek comes to the cage accompanied by Touch me - Samantha Fox. Cooper Lawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Korek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cooper Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson throws an off balance right hand
and Korek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Lawson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Korek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lawson.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Korek misses the target.
Lawson moves out of range as Korek strikes.
Lawson misses with a body shot.
Lawson throws an off balance right hand
letting Korek counter with a right hand.
Korek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawson.
We've been told by Korek's head coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawson misses with an uppercut
letting Korek counter with a right hand.
Lawson avoids the body shot from Korek.
Lawson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korek.
Lawson misses with a double jab
and Korek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawson throws a sloppy head kick and Korek moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawson needs to keep his hands up - Korek had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Lawson misses.
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korek.
Lawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooper Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Korek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawson tries to keep at a distance but Korek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Korek blocking some punches.
Korek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Korek lands with a right to the head.
Korek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawson scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Korek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawson misses with a straight right.
Lawson moves out of range as Korek strikes.
Korek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
Lawson throws a low kick but Korek moves out of range easily.
Korek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korek circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Korek uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Korek.
Korek is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lawson misses with a leg kick
and Korek counters with a straight right hand.
Lawson is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Korek.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Korek finish him?
Lawson lands a leg kick that knocks Korek off balance momentarily.
Lawson misses with a low kick.
Korek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawson scores with a jab to the head.
Korek is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korek cracks Lawson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lawson falls backwards against the cage. Korek follows up with more strikes that drop Lawson to his knees. Korek keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lawson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Korek!
Michal Korek retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Michal Korek 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beach Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Blade has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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212 lbs
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212 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beach Bum!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade tests Bum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blade seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bum thuds a left hand into Blade's body.
Bum feints and as Blade raises his hands in defense, Bum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bum trying to control but Blade is working from the bottom.
Blade is looking to stand up but Bum isn't so interested in that idea.
Bum tries to free his leg and advance position but Blade is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bum prevents Blade from getting back to his feet.
Bum trying to control but Blade is working from the bottom.
Bum drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bum as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Blade screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bum! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Beach Bum!
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