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HFC 305 Viceroy vs Malik PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Number #1 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Mulligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulligan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mulligan checks a leg kick.
Taylor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mulligan counters with a two punch combo.
Mulligan tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mulligan tries to pull guard but Taylor holds him up against the cage and eventually Mulligan drops back down to his feet.
Mulligan letting Taylor take a breather here.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulligan's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan working hard to break the clinch.
Mulligan is trying to drag Taylor to the mat but Taylor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulligan is stalling here.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor dips to his left and cracks Mulligan with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Mulligan on that attempt.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Mulligan avoids a wild elbow strike from Taylor.
Mulligan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Taylor stalling in the clinch.
Mulligan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mulligan gets control of Taylor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mulligan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mulligan is proving hard to escape from.
Mulligan is controlling Taylor's posture.
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck for Mulligan with that takedown attempt.
Mulligan shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Mulligan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Taylor swings for the body but Mulligan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor throws a head kick but Mulligan moves out of range.
Mulligan moves into the clinch.
Mulligan tries for a takedown but Taylor manages to get underhooks.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Mulligan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mulligan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mulligan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mulligan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mulligan circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor leaves Mulligan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a leg kick.
Mulligan takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mulligan avoiding damage as Taylor throws knees to the body.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mulligan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Mulligan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mulligan shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mulligan attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor throws a head kick but Mulligan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Taylor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mulligan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mulligan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mulligan darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Mulligan has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Mulligan lands a nice shot to the body.
Mulligan is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Mulligan jumps guard and drags Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mulligan is proving hard to escape from.
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Mulligan's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Mulligan. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Taylor clinches.
Mulligan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Taylor stops a takedown attempt from Mulligan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulligan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taylor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taylor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Taylor manages to end up in side control.
Taylor wants to stand but Mulligan has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Taylor tries to stand but Mulligan is controlling from the bottom.
Mulligan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mulligan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Mulligan off! Mulligan jumps back into Taylor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulligan has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mulligan's guard.
Taylor wants to stand but Mulligan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulligan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mulligan is proving hard to escape from.
Mulligan is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor wants to stand but Mulligan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor stands up and waves to Mulligan to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor connects with a solid leg kick.
Taylor pushes Mulligan up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mulligan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor avoiding damage.
Mulligan tries to pull guard but Taylor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mulligan successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mulligan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Mulligan pulls guard effortlessly.
Mulligan has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up.
Mulligan pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Mulligan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is keeping the position.
Mulligan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but instead Mulligan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Mulligan tries to pass.
Mulligan throws a big elbow that misses.
Mulligan stops Taylor from standing up.
Mulligan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taylor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mulligan has Taylor in his guard.
Mulligan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor wants to stand but Mulligan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mulligan is working an open guard so Taylor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mulligan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mulligan gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mulligan's hands.
Nice body kick from Taylor.
Taylor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor tries to stand but Mulligan is controlling from the bottom.
Taylor stands up from Mulligan's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
John Mulligan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor leaves Mulligan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulligan can't break the clinch.
Mulligan letting Taylor take a breather here.
Mulligan just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
Taylor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mulligan regains guard immediately.
Mulligan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taylor dives into side control.
Jerome Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Mulligan.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Taylor!
Jerome Taylor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saif Swaleh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saif Swaleh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Castle finds it's target.
Castle tries to keep at a distance but Swaleh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Swaleh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swaleh staying out of range there.
Castle lands a glancing blow to the side of Swaleh's head.
Swaleh slips under a jab from Castle.
Castle fails to land with a series of punches.
Swaleh drives through and clinches with Castle against the cage.
Swaleh throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Swaleh fails to land.
Swaleh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swaleh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Swaleh pushes Castle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swaleh tries to land a knee to the head but Castle blocks with his arms.
Swaleh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Swaleh.
Swaleh jumps guard but Castle stands there with Swaleh around his waist. Swaleh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Swaleh.
Swaleh is trying to pull guard but Castle has him pressed against the cage.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Swaleh.
Swaleh working aggressively here.
Swaleh swings wildly with an uppercut but Castle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Swaleh fails to land.
Swaleh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swaleh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Swaleh.
Swaleh is working for takedown but Castle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Castle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swaleh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swaleh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castle is trying to break free.
Castle blocks an uppercut.
Swaleh throws a punch but it's blocked by Castle.
Castle gets underhooks to prevent Swaleh's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swaleh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Swaleh prevents Castle from breaking the clinch.
Swaleh prevents Castle from breaking the clinch.
Castle wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swaleh.
Castle breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castle 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle drops Swaleh with a right and a left! Castle comes rushing in but Swaleh regains his composure and manages to keep Castle in guard.
It looks like Saif Swaleh has been cut.
Castle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swaleh is proving hard to escape from.
Swaleh wants to stand up but Castle is controlling him.
Swaleh looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle tries to stand but Swaleh is controlling from the bottom.
Castle stands up from Swaleh's guard - Castle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Swaleh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frank Castle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castle misses with a double jab.
Castle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Castle lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Swaleh is looking to close the distance but Castle sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Swaleh crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Swaleh is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Frank Castle!
In defeat, Saif Swaleh stepped up to the mic, saying 'This guy is crazy, he fights like a champ. I tried to knock him down but he wasn't going down, and his face was licking blood but he was still infront of my face. This guy is a champ and he needs a tittle shot!!!! Sorry to all my fans!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's entrance music is Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Hunt!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt walks straight into a right hand from Barnes - that's dropped him! Barnes jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hunt from any more punishment! Hunt complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Uriah Barnes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Al Haddad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jesus St Pierre enters the cage!
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159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
19 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Elias Al Haddad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre moves out of range as Al Haddad strikes.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Haddad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
St Pierre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Al Haddad does no damage.
St Pierre feints the counter takedown.
Al Haddad swinging wildly here.
Al Haddad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Pierre momentarily.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a front kick aimed at St Pierre's knee but St Pierre avoids it well.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Haddad's head backwards.
Al Haddad throws a shot from downtown. St Pierre moves away and avoids it.
St Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Haddad has time to react.
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!
St Pierre misses with a straight left.
St Pierre moves into the clinch.
St Pierre lands a shoulder strike.
St Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Haddad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre has Al Haddad pressed against the cage, preventing Al Haddad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre instigates a clinch.
Al Haddad lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Haddad ducks right into an uppercut from St Pierre.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Haddad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Pierre clinches up against the cage.
St Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Pierre as Al Haddad tries to tie him up.
St Pierre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Haddad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
St Pierre working aggressively here.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by St Pierre.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
St Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.
Al Haddad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad lands a shot to the body.
Al Haddad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Al Haddad swings wildly with an uppercut but St Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Haddad throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Pierre lands a left hand.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre cracks Al Haddad with a nice body shot.
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Haddad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
St Pierre blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre gets through Al Haddad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre tries to work over Al Haddad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Haddad lands with a right to the head.
Al Haddad misses with the head strike.
Al Haddad tries a body shot but St Pierre blocks it.
Al Haddad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
St Pierre tries a body shot but Al Haddad blocks it.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Haddad effectively controlling the action here.
Al Haddad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Haddad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Al Haddad coming out on top.
St Pierre misses with a hook
and Al Haddad counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from St Pierre. Those never looked like landing.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre takes a swing at Al Haddad's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a hook
and Al Haddad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by St Pierre.
Al Haddad lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Al Haddad.
St Pierre feints the counter takedown.
Good exchange - Al Haddad coming out on top.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Haddad tries to sprawl out of it but St Pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus St Pierre.
St Pierre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Al Haddad's hands, connecting with Al Haddad's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Al Haddad tries to get to full guard but St Pierre has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Haddad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Al Haddad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
St Pierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Haddad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
Elias Al Haddad is winning the standup battle so far.
St Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Haddad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Al Haddad missing with a left hand there. St Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Haddad avoids the body shot from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Haddad feints a jab promting St Pierre to slip. Al Haddad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. St Pierre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Al Haddad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad connects with a crisp jab.
St Pierre cracks Al Haddad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Haddad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Haddad lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad rushes St Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
Al Haddad stalling in the clinch but St Pierre improves position.
St Pierre managing to block the knees to the body from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elias Al Haddad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Haddad wants to stall.
Al Haddad prevents a body shot from St Pierre.
Al Haddad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elias Al Haddad.
Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Pierre.
St Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Haddad scores with the left hand. St Pierre knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Haddad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Pierre.
Al Haddad is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
St Pierre scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from St Pierre misses.
A lazy left from St Pierre finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Al Haddad. Those never looked like landing.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad slips a jab from St Pierre.
St Pierre clobbers Al Haddad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by St Pierre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St Pierre.
Al Haddad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Pierre takes a swing at Al Haddad's ribcage but misses.
Al Haddad swings for the body but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Haddad dodges the punch combination from St Pierre.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
Al Haddad ducks under a wild hook from St Pierre.
St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Haddad tries to avoid it but St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Haddad to the ground. Al Haddad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Haddad sprawls well. He's pushed St Pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad thuds a left hand into St Pierre's body.
Al Haddad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a left hand
enabling Al Haddad to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Haddad lands a really nice looking cross but St Pierre seems unphased.
Al Haddad lands with an overhand left.
Al Haddad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Al Haddad throws a combination that misses
and Al Haddad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St Pierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad connects with a crisp jab.
Al Haddad throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Al Haddad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Al Haddad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Haddad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
St Pierre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Haddad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a body shot.
St Pierre throws a combination. Al Haddad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
St Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Pierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Haddad throws out the jab.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Haddad looks to land a body kick but St Pierre moved away.
A combination from Al Haddad does no damage.
Jab by Al Haddad.
St Pierre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from St Pierre misses its intended target.
Al Haddad misses with a straight left.
St Pierre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Al Haddad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Al Haddad duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre misses with a right hand
and Al Haddad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Haddad thuds his right hand into St Pierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Haddad wants to clinch
enabling St Pierre to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elias Al Haddad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
St Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
St Pierre throws a jab when Al Haddad was well out of range.
St Pierre walks into a stiff left hand from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Pierre can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Al Haddad. That snapped St Pierre's head back.
Al Haddad misses with a low kick.
St Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Haddad circles away.
St Pierre throws a hook but Al Haddad avoids it easily.
St Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Haddad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Haddad moves forwards but St Pierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Haddad throws a lazy uppercut
and St Pierre counters with a nice body shot.
Al Haddad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Pierre momentarily.
Al Haddad lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
Al Haddad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
St Pierre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Al Haddad ducks down to avoid it.
St Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Al Haddad.
Nice defenses there by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad's jab looks to have found its range, popping St Pierre under the eye.
Al Haddad misses with a hook. St Pierre ducked under it nicely.
Al Haddad throws a lazy right hand but St Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from St Pierre.
No joy there for Al Haddad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St Pierre staying out of range there.
Al Haddad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Haddad throws the left hand but St Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Al Haddad misses with a leg kick
and St Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Haddad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Haddad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
St Pierre throws a body punch but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre lands a nice shot that snaps Al Haddad's head back.
Jesus St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad misses with the combination.
St Pierre lands a jab to the head.
St Pierre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Haddad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
St Pierre has Al Haddad up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Haddad trying to control the position but instead, St Pierre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Haddad into the cage.
Al Haddad is trying to push St Pierre away but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Elias Al Haddad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from St Pierre on the inside.
St Pierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Pierre swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad effectively controlling the action here.
Al Haddad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Pierre throws a head punch that misses.
St Pierre tries to work over Al Haddad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Pierre misses with some punches.
Al Haddad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Pierre.
Al Haddad breaks the clinch.
Al Haddad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Haddad ducks under a wild hook from St Pierre.
St Pierre blocks a jab.
St Pierre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Haddad to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre with a poor takedown
and Al Haddad counters with a right hand to the body.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Haddad defends it nicely.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus St Pierre.
St Pierre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Haddad to score with a decent uppercut.
St Pierre throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Haddad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Haddad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Al Haddad connects with a right hand. St Pierre shakes it off.
St Pierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Haddad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
St Pierre throws a combination. Al Haddad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
St Pierre misses with a hook. Al Haddad ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elias Al Haddad.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Haddad, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Al Haddad!
During a confident post fight interview, Elias Al Haddad 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Clawnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruarc Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clawnes comes into the arena with My name is MUD blaring out of the sound system. 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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35
223 lbs
22 - 20 - 0 |
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32
218 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Clawnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruarc Harris!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clawnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
It looks like Ruarc Harris has been cut.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harris has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris blocking some punches.
Clawnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clawnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris blocks a body shot from Clawnes.
Clawnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Clawnes has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Clawnes prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clawnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruarc Harris.
Clawnes throws a head punch that misses.
Harris tries a body shot but Clawnes blocks it.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clawnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris blocks a body shot from Clawnes.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clawnes's efforts to push away.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris just leaning against Clawnes, taking a breather.
Clawnes manages to break the clinch.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Clawnes lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clawnes.
Clawnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Clawnes stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Clawnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes is working Harris over against the cage.
Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clawnes prevents the takedown attempt.
Clawnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Clawnes.
Harris works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Clawnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris stands up from Clawnes's guard - Harris perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harris tries to clinch up but Clawnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clawnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat.
Clawnes tries to counter by clinching up but Harris breaks away and moves out of range.
Harris tries to clinch there but Clawnes circles away.
Clawnes throws a big counter combination but Harris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clawnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris is looking to clinch but Clawnes is avoiding it.
Harris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Harris clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Clawnes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clawnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris prevents a body shot from Clawnes.
Clawnes decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harris rushes Clawnes and presses him up against the cage.
Harris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clawnes is defending well.
Harris jumps guard.
Clawnes trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Thomas Clawnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruarc Harris's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clawnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat.
Harris wants to clinch up but Clawnes keeps it at a distance.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris moves into range and clinches up with Clawnes.
Clawnes gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Clawnes lands a body shot.
Clawnes stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Clawnes.
Clawnes has picked Harris up - he's going for a ride! Clawnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Clawnes wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clawnes thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Clawnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Clawnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clawnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clawnes winds up and cracks Harris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
Clawnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harris wants to improve his position but Clawnes is controlling well.
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
Clawnes is taking a breather. Harris 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.
Clawnes stops Harris from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clawnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clawnes 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.
Clawnes is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clawnes prevents Harris from standing back up.
Harris is doing well to control the position and prevent Clawnes from advancing to side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris tries to clinch there but Clawnes circles away.
Harris closes the distance but Clawnes moves to the side
and Clawnes counters with a nice right hand that sends Harris toppling to the canvas! Harris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Clawnes finish him?!
Harris is rocked!
Clawnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Clawnes finish him?
A shot to the liver by Clawnes. Beautiful body shot.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas Clawnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris shoots in and drives through. Clawnes sprawls well.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruarc Harris.
Clawnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris throws a series of punches but Clawnes avoids them all with ease.
Clawnes misses with a looping left.
Clawnes drops Harris with a beautiful combination! Harris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clawnes is looking for the KO!
Harris is aggressively charging in as Clawnes backs up avoiding any damage. Clawnes tosses out a jab and Harris runs right into it face first! Harris is out cold! Clawnes dropped down on all fours and is barking in Harris's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Clawnes!
Thomas Clawnes very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Ruarc Harris stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost this match because i had a injured heart you see someone ran over my dog earlier today. If it where not for that i would have kicked this guys ass.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Complete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Complete looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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36
198 lbs
18 - 16 - 1 |
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28
190 lbs
14 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Complete!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Shang is predictable there
and Complete connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Shang misses.
Shang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Complete is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shang throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shang cracks Complete with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Complete tries to improve position but can't.
Complete holds on to Shang's head and controls the position momentarily.
Complete manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shang wants to control but Complete is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shang is looking for a sweep. Complete is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang wants to get back to his feet.
Complete thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shang's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Complete scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Complete's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Complete won't allow Shang to sweep him here.
Shang has momentary wrist control but Complete slips an elbow through the middle.
Complete has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shang to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Complete is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shang pulls down on the head and he's put Complete to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hai Shang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Know Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I Know Wrestling acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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29
142 lbs
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36
130 lbs
18 - 16 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, I Know Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewitt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hewitt scores with a jab to the body.
Hewitt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wrestling's head.
Wrestling dives in and grabs Hewitt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hewitt pushes down on Wrestling's head and hops out.
Hewitt misses with a looping left.
Hewitt lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Wrestling does no damage.
Hewitt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wrestling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling with a poor takedown
and Hewitt counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like I Know Wrestling has been cut.
Hewitt dodges the punch combination from Wrestling.
It looked like Hewitt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wrestling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt takes a swing at Wrestling's ribcage but misses.
Hewitt connects with a looping right hand.
Wrestling throws a right hand that misses
and Hewitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wrestling swinging wildly here.
Wrestling misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Hewitt.
Wrestling misses with a double jab
and Hewitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wrestling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling misses with the combination.
Hewitt throws out a loose jab but Wrestling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hewitt slips a jab and a cross from Wrestling.
It looked like Hewitt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hewitt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wrestling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wrestling has his takedown stuffed
and Hewitt counters with a straight right hand.
Paul Hewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Know Wrestling.
Wrestling throws a hook to the side of Hewitt's head but Hewitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hewitt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt lands an overhand right.
Wrestling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hewitt throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrestling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wrestling throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Hewitt misses.
Wrestling looks to throw the jab but Hewitt is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hewitt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrestling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrestling.
Wrestling misses with the combination.
Hewitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling fails with the takedown
and Hewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hewitt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wrestling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Hewitt. No joy for Wrestling on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrestling fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hewitt on the side of the head.
Hewitt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Paul Hewitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hewitt jabs Wrestling to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wrestling throws a hook but Hewitt avoids it easily.
Wrestling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrestling blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hewitt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on I Know Wrestling's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hewitt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wrestling's hands.
Wrestling throws a series of strikes that have Hewitt backpedaling.
It looks like Paul Hewitt has been cut.
Wrestling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hewitt. Hewitt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
I Know Wrestling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrestling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hewitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hewitt missing with a left hand there. Wrestling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Wrestling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
I Know Wrestling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hewitt looks to throw the jab but Wrestling is out of range.
Wrestling throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hewitt looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrestling is just out of range.
Hewitt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrestling can do to turn this around?
Wrestling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hewitt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hewitt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown but Hewitt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wrestling fails to land with a series of punches.
Wrestling lands a jab to the nose.
Wrestling takes a swing at Hewitt's ribcage but misses.
Wrestling misses with a shot to the body
and Wrestling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrestling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul Hewitt is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrestling throws a series of strikes that have Hewitt backpedaling.
Wrestling looking to score a takedown here. Hewitt is defending well but Wrestling drives through and ends up in Hewitt's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Hewitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hewitt, not yet.
Wrestling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling stands up over Hewitt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wrestling lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wrestling postures up.
Wrestling won't allow Hewitt to sweep him here.
Wrestling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hewitt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hewitt wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrestling showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wrestling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wrestling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wrestling cracks Hewitt with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling prevents Hewitt from getting back to his feet.
Wrestling working some strikes from top position.
Hewitt controls Wrestling momentarily but Wrestling frees himself.
Hewitt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wrestling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wrestling working some strikes from top position.
Hewitt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wrestling is controlling him.
Wrestling chips away with some ground and pound.
Hewitt working for submissions but it's allowed Wrestling to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wrestling works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wrestling pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hewitt looks a forlorn figure.
Wrestling lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wrestling raining down shots from the mount!
Wrestling lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hewitt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hewitt tries to get out of the position.
BOOM! Wrestling connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hewitt is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wrestling punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hewitt tries to hold on but Wrestling pushes him away.
Hewitt is in a horrible position here. Wrestling smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wrestling landing punches.
Hewitt is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Know Wrestling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hewitt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wrestling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wrestling misses with a takedown attempt
and Hewitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Hewitt misses.
Hewitt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wrestling misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hewitt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hewitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hewitt looks to land a left hand but Wrestling moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hewitt.
Wrestling shoots for a takedown but Hewitt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hewitt cracks a nice hook into Wrestling's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wrestling looks to land a left hand but Hewitt moved out of range nicely.
Hewitt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hewitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrestling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Hewitt misses.
Hewitt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wrestling.
Wrestling walks into a jab.
Wrestling throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hewitt counters with a straight right hand.
Wrestling misses with an uppercut
and Hewitt counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt misses with a looping right.
And Wrestling tries to counter it with a takedown but Hewitt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hewitt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Hewitt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrestling takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrestling moves out of range as Hewitt strikes.
Hewitt throws out a loose jab but Wrestling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hewitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hewitt throws a body shot but no joy.
And Wrestling tries to counter it with a takedown but Hewitt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hewitt connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hewitt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wrestling doesn't seem phased though.
Wrestling throws a series of punches but Hewitt avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Hewitt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wrestling doesn't seem phased though.
Wrestling throws out a powerful jab.
Wrestling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hewitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paul Hewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Know Wrestling.
Wrestling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hewitt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wrestling thinking.
Wrestling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wrestling misses with a body punch
and Hewitt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hewitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hewitt counters with a straight right hand.
Hewitt lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrestling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hewitt.
Wrestling misses with a wild combination.
Hewitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hewitt misses the jab.
And Wrestling tries to counter it with a takedown but Hewitt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wrestling scores with a one two! Hewitt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Hewitt does no damage.
Hewitt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hewitt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hewitt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hewitt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Thoreson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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47
315 lbs
55 - 21 - 0 |
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302 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
55 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Oliveira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Thoreson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoreson staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oliveira. That's going to slow Thoreson down.
Oliveira lands with an overhand left.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Thoreson.
Ernesto Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Thoreson keeps it at a distance.
Thoreson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oliveira misses with a low kick.
As Oliveira backs off Thoreson throws a huge counter combo but Oliveira manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thoreson fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliveira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira moves out of range as Thoreson throws a body kick.
Thoreson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Oliveira sprawling to the canvas. Thoreson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Oliveira hang on?
Oliveira is rocked!
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
Thoreson scores with a big shot! Oliveira's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Oliveira! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Thoreson!
Mats Thoreson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Mats Thoreson took to the microphone: 'And you just remember - choose HTTPS'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ay One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
192 lbs
17 - 6 - 1 |
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200 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
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ay One!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
One jabs Artist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Artist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Artist lands the left hand.
Nice shot lands for One.
Artist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from One.
We've been hearing reports that Artist has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Artist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
One stuffs the takedown attempt from Artist. Artist gets slowly back to his feet.
One drops Artist with a huge uppercut! Artist drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. One is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ay One!
A victorious Ay One thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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40
285 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
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byron Malik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik connects with a jab.
Viceroy lands a nice looking body shot.
Malik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malik misses the jab.
Malik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Viceroy misses.
Viceroy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Viceroy slips a straight right by Malik.
Jab from Viceroy.
Viceroy looks to land a combination but Malik avoids it well.
Malik throws a hook but Viceroy blocks it.
Viceroy lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Malik sprawling to the canvas. Viceroy follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Malik hang on?
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Viceroy lands a nice short elbow.
Malik is rocked!
Viceroy throwing shots but Malik is blocking nicely.
Malik is still in real trouble! Can Viceroy finish him?
Viceroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malik defending well though.
Viceroy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malik seems to have recovered his senses.
Viceroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malik defending well though.
Viceroy is nestled in close to Malik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Viceroy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malik pushes Viceroy off looking to stand but Viceroy dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Malik wants to improve his position but Viceroy is controlling well.
Malik wants to control but Viceroy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malik tries to get to full guard but Viceroy has control of the leg.
Viceroy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malik is trying to maintain the position but Viceroy is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Viceroy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Malik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Viceroy.
Viceroy thows a huge punch but Malik dodges it nicely.
Viceroy 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.
Viceroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Viceroy with the ground and pound but Malik uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Malik is trying to control the position but Viceroy postures up.
Viceroy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Viceroy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viceroy loads up on a big left hand. Malik felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Viceroy looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Malik can't hide his disappointment, as Viceroy celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord Viceroy!
Lord Viceroy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$), into his post fight interview.
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