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SMASH: Deertay vs Stienis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ken Yuuta (ranked 4033 p4p, 344 weight class) and Jonny Butch (ranked 4586 p4p, 367 weight class). Butch has chosen Household Name - Token as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jonny Butch enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Yuuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Butch!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuuta lands a really nice looking cross but Butch seems unphased.
Butch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Butch tries to clinch up but Yuuta circles away and keeps his distance.
Butch ducks under a wild hook from Yuuta.
Yuuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Butch counters with a left to the body.
Ken Yuuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yuuta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Butch smiles and moves away.
Butch tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Yuuta misses.
Butch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yuuta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Butch somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuuta throws a low kick but Butch avoids it.
Yuuta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yuuta misses with a few strikes there.
Butch blocks a low kick nicely.
Butch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuuta leaves Butch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yuuta connects with a jab.
Yuuta throws a hook but Butch blocks it.
Ken Yuuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butch blocks a low kick nicely.
Yuuta works Butch's body with a nice hook.
Butch has closed the distance and engaged Yuuta in a clinch.
Yuuta tries to circle away but Butch has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Butch.
Yuuta is trying to pull guard but Butch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yuuta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Butch pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Yuuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuuta misses with a wild body shot.
Yuuta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yuuta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Butch ducks under a wild hook from Yuuta.
Butch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butch shoots in for a takedown but Yuuta shows good takedown defense.
Yuuta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Butch avoids the body shot from Yuuta.
Butch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yuuta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butch circles away quickly and effectively.
Butch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yuuta defends it well.
Yuuta throws the left hand but Butch avoids the punch easily.
Butch dives in and scores a takedown into Yuuta's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yuuta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butch is one step ahead there.
Yuuta wants to get back to his feet but Butch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuuta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yuuta looking to control but Butch passes into half guard.
Butch postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Yuuta to stand up.
Yuuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butch was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuuta.
Despite the aggression on Butch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yuuta sizes up Butch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yuuta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yuuta wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Yuuta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Butch.
Butch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yuuta throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuuta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butch moves into range and clinches up with Yuuta.
Yuuta tries to pull guard but Butch won't allow it.
Butch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Butch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yuuta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Butch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuuta. Yuuta obviously looking to wear him down.
Yuuta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Butch's head backwards.
Butch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuuta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yuuta throws a body shot but no joy.
Butch dives in and grabs Yuuta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yuuta pushes down on Butch's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Yuuta misses its target.
Butch tries for a takedown but Yuuta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Yuuta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yuuta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Butch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuuta cracks Butch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yuuta connects with a crisp jab.
No luck for Butch with that takedown attempt.
Butch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yuuta but Yuuta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A left lands for Yuuta.
Yuuta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butch counters with a three punch combo that has Yuuta backing up. Yuuta nods at Butch to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuuta connects with a solid leg kick.
Butch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yuuta can pounce on him.
Butch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yuuta avoids it really well and circles away.
Ken Yuuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Butch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butch tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Butch is defended easily by Yuuta.
The crowd cheers as Yuuta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Butch doesn't seem phased though.
Yuuta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Butch tries to clinch there but Yuuta circles away.
Yuuta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butch can do to turn this around?
Butch moves out of range as Yuuta strikes.
Butch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yuuta connects with an inside leg kick.
Butch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuuta throws a shot from downtown. Butch moves away and avoids it.
Yuuta throws a sloppy head kick and Butch moves out of range easily.
Yuuta gets tackled into the cage by Butch. Butch maintains the clinch.
Butch has Yuuta pressed against the cage, preventing Yuuta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Butch fails to pull guard.
Butch goes for a takedown attempt but Yuuta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yuuta connects with a crisp jab.
Yuuta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuuta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Yuuta backs off Butch throws a huge counter combo but Yuuta manages to avoid it all.
Butch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yuuta sprawls well initially but Butch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yuuta wants to get back to full guard.
Butch winds up and cracks Yuuta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Butch in particular looking to stall.
Yuuta wants to get back to his feet.
Yuuta trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Butch slips a nice elbow through Yuuta's hands, connecting with Yuuta's forehead.
Yuuta trying to get back to full guard but Butch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Butch scoring with strikes but Yuuta is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butch controlling from mount.
Yuuta can't escape the position.
Butch content just to control the position here.
Butch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuuta wants to control but Butch is having none of it.
Butch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Butch is landing with some decent strikes but Yuuta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yuuta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Butch controlling from the full mount.
Yuuta can't escape the position.
Yuuta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Butch on the ground.
Yuuta is trying to stand.
A nice elbow there by Butch.
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 Ken Yuuta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yuuta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yuuta connects with a body shot.
Yuuta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butch.
Yuuta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yuuta swings for the body but Butch moves out of range.
Butch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yuuta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yuuta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yuuta throws the left hand but Butch avoids the punch easily.
Butch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yuuta with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuuta thows a leg kick but Butch checks it
and Butch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Butch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yuuta smiles and moves away.
Yuuta connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuuta swings for the body but Butch moves out of range.
Butch tries to clinch up.
Yuuta throws a hook but Butch blocks it.
Yuuta misses with a wild body shot.
Butch slips a jab from Yuuta.
Butch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yuuta.
Yuuta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuuta looks to land a right hand but Butch moved out of range.
Yuuta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butch blocks a jab.
Yuuta scores with a punch to the head.
Butch slips a jab from Yuuta.
Yuuta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Butch counters with a one-two to the body.
Yuuta connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuuta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Butch ducks under a wild hook from Yuuta.
Jonny Butch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yuuta misses with a looping right.
Butch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yuuta.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuuta throws a leg kick but Butch moved away.
Butch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yuuta defends it well.
Yuuta throws a leg kick that misses.
Yuuta digs a good hook to Butch's body.
Butch tries to bum rush Yuuta with a series of wild strikes but Yuuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yuuta misses with a straight right.
Yuuta misses with a looping left.
Butch slips under a jab.
Yuuta loads up on a big right hand but Butch slips the punch.
Butch with the counter takedown but Yuuta avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butch shoots in looking for a takedown. Yuuta tries to sprawl out of it but Butch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yuuta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yuuta fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Butch, right into the meat.
Yuuta looks to land a left hand but Butch moved out of range nicely.
Butch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Butch moves into the clinch.
Yuuta gets underhooks to prevent Butch's takedown attempt.
Ken Yuuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Butch.
Yuuta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Butch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yuuta walks away with a smile on his face. Butch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Butch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yuuta. That's going to slow Butch down.
Yuuta throws a lazy right hand but Butch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuuta throws a hook but Butch blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuuta throws the left hand but Butch avoids the punch easily.
Yuuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Butch moves into the clinch.
Butch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yuuta.
Yuuta is trying to drag Butch to the mat but Butch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Butch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuuta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Butch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yuuta looking to stall.
Jonny Butch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ken Yuuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuuta blocks a body shot from Butch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Yuuta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yuuta, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Yuuta!
Jonny Butch was interviewed post fight and said 'OOf '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Rader (ranked 3911 p4p, 150 weight class) and Leonardo Grabowski (ranked 3549 p4p, 135 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Rader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonardo Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rader throws a hook but Grabowski blocks it.
Grabowski tries to clinch up.
Grabowski with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rader to counter with a crisp jab.
Grabowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Leonardo Grabowski has been cut.
Rader cracks Grabowski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rader has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grabowski to stand back up!
Grabowski is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grabowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Rader finish him?
Grabowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rader counters with a right hand from hell and Grabowski is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
Our winner, Dennis Rader, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Moneymake (ranked 3079 p4p, 281 weight class) and Vladmir Golovkin (ranked 3852 p4p, 334 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Moneymake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladmir Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moneymake tries to clinch up
and Golovkin counters with a nice right hand that sends Moneymake toppling to the canvas! Moneymake scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Golovkin finish him?!
It looks like Mike Moneymake has been cut.
Moneymake closes the distance but Golovkin moves to the side
and Golovkin counters with a nice right hand that sends Moneymake toppling to the canvas! Moneymake scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Golovkin finish him?!
Moneymake is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Golovkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moneymake tries to clinch but Golovkin moves away
and Golovkin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Moneymake! Golovkin lets Moneymake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Moneymake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moneymake tries to clinch up.
Golovkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moneymake seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Golovkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moneymake is looking to clinch but Golovkin is avoiding it.
Moneymake looks to clinch
and Golovkin counters with a crisp one two that drops Moneymake! Golovkin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Moneymake to his feet! Moneymake is in big trouble!
The fight stays on the outside here - Moneymake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moneymake throws a series of punches but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Moneymake is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneymake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Moneymake tries to clinch up
and Golovkin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Moneymake! Golovkin lets Moneymake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Golovkin catches Moneymake with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Moneymake forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladmir Golovkin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuuri Sando (ranked 3866 p4p, 408 weight class) and Gerhard Smigatron (ranked 3651 p4p, 391 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuuri Sando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerhard Smigatron!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smigatron moves out of range of the body kick.
Smigatron looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sando misses with a low kick.
Smigatron feints the counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Smigatron blocks the leg kick.
Sando misses with a head kick.
Smigatron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sando closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smigatron quickly recovers to half guard.
Smigatron has hold of Sando's hands but Sando slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sando takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smigatron is trying to stand back up but Sando is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sando not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smigatron on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smigatron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sando.
Sando thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smigatron can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sando missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sando thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smigatron's head.
Sando not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smigatron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sando.
Smigatron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sando throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sando throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sando thows a huge punch but Smigatron dodges it nicely.
Sando missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sando misses with a head shot. Smigatron uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smigatron looks winded!
Sando loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sando content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sando in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sando loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sando definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sando lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sando is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smigatron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sando.
Sando makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sando throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smigatron works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sando missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smigatron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sando is looking to work some ground and pound but Smigatron has wrist control.
Sando with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sando connects with a couple of short punches.
Sando throwing strikes but missing.
Sando is looking to work some ground and pound but Smigatron has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sando keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smigatron's head.
Sando is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sando scoring with some ground and pound.
Smigatron is rocked!
Sando is in close to Smigatron's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smigatron is still in real trouble! Can Sando finish him?
Sando postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Smigatron covers up, he's hurt! Sando keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sando and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sando can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuuri Sando!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giannis Souvlakias (ranked 3628 p4p, 142 weight class) and Donald Duck (ranked 3439 p4p, 130 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giannis Souvlakias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Duck!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duck forces Souvlakias back against the cage and clinches.
Souvlakias looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Souvlakias is looking to break free of the clinch but Duck has double underhooks.
Duck has Souvlakias pressed against the cage, preventing Souvlakias from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Souvlakias is trying to stall.
Duck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Souvlakias blocks the elbow strike.
Souvlakias wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Souvlakias blocks an elbow strike.
Souvlakias takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Giannis Souvlakias has been cut.
Duck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Souvlakias avoids the elbow strike from Duck, against the cage.
Duck lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Duck.
Giannis Souvlakias's cut is getting worse.
Souvlakias blocks an elbow strike.
Duck lands an elbow just above Souvlakias 's eye.
Giannis Souvlakias's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Souvlakias takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Giannis Souvlakias's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Giannis Souvlakias's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donald Duck!
A very excited looking Donald Duck made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chael Bisping (ranked 2932 p4p, 159 weight class) and Mark Spencer (ranked 4134 p4p, 214 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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138 lbs
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135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bisping's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spencer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bisping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spencer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bisping takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bisping.
Bisping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spencer works on Bisping's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Spencer.
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Spencer.
Spencer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Spencer.
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!
Bisping has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer working aggressively here.
Bisping blocking some punches.
Bisping blocks a body shot from Spencer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spencer.
Bisping wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.
Bisping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bisping's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spencer tries a body shot but Bisping blocks it.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bisping's efforts to push away.
Spencer lands a body shot.
Spencer tries to work over Bisping's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spencer.
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
Bisping wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Spencer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spencer.
Spencer misses with the head strike.
Bisping wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Spencer.
A frustrated look appears on Bisping's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Spencer.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer lands with a light punch inside.
Spencer cracks Bisping with a nice body shot.
Bisping is trying to break free.
Spencer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spencer lands a shot to the body.
Bisping wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Spencer.
Bisping blocks an uppercut.
Spencer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bisping is trying to break the clinch but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Spencer.
Spencer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spencer throws a punch but it's blocked by Bisping.
Spencer lands an uppercut.
Bisping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bisping wants to break free but Spencer has control.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
Spencer gets through Bisping's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spencer misses with the head strike.
Spencer keeps control of Bisping as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Spencer.
Spencer lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bisping.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spencer cracks Bisping with a nice body shot.
Bisping is trying to break free.
Spencer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bisping.
Bisping has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
Spencer working aggressively here.
Bisping takes a shot to the head.
Spencer scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer 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.
Spencer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bisping, pushing him back against the cage.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Spencer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bisping has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short body shot lands from Spencer as the two fighters clinch.
Spencer lands a right hand.
Spencer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Spencer throws a punch but it's blocked by Bisping.
Spencer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bispings head.
Spencer misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
Bisping wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bisping.
A right hand to the body from Spencer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bisping tries to circle away but Spencer has him pinned against the cage.
Spencer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
Bisping is trying to break free.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spencer misses with some punches.
Spencer lands a nice uppercut.
Bisping's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bisping blocks an uppercut.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spencer misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spencer - that landed with a thud.
Spencer presses Bisping against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spencer throws a punch but it's blocked by Bisping.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Spencer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spencer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spencer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spencer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bisping is trying to break the clinch but Spencer is controlling him.
Spencer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Spencer lands with a light punch inside.
Bisping wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer working aggressively here.
Spencer lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Bisping's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bisping blocking some punches.
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
Spencer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bisping controls his hands.
Spencer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bisping controls his hands.
Spencer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
Bisping blocks an uppercut.
Bisping working hard to break the clinch.
Spencer has a couple of punches blocked by Bisping.
Spencer keeps control of Bisping as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spencer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spencer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mark Spencer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer gets through Bisping's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spencer lands with a left to the head.
Spencer pushes Bisping back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spencer pushes Bisping back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer lands a body punch.
Spencer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Bisping avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage.
Bisping is looking to break free of the clinch but Spencer has double underhooks.
A short left from Spencer.
Bisping can't break the clinch.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body.
Spencer cracks Bisping with a nice body shot.
Spencer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bisping staying out of range there.
Bisping lands a jab to Spencer's midsection.
Spencer closes the distance and pushes Bisping back into the cage.
Spencer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bisping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spencer working aggressively here.
Spencer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spencer cracks Bisping with a nice body shot.
Spencer lands with a light punch inside.
Spencer misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
Bisping has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
Bisping wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bisping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Spencer works on Bisping's body with a couple of short punches.
Spencer throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Spencer.
Spencer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bisping is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Spencer.
Oh Bisping is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Spencer.
Spencer misses with the head strike.
Spencer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bisping is trying to break the clinch but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Spencer.
Spencer misses with some punches.
Bisping looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spencer working aggressively here.
Spencer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bisping seems to have got his legs back now.
Spencer keeps control of Bisping as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bisping has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
Spencer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisping tries to break free but Spencer pushes him back against the cage.
Spencer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bisping is trying to break the clinch but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Spencer.
A body shot lands from Spencer.
Spencer throws a punch but it's blocked by Bisping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Spencer.
Spencer lands with a light punch inside.
Spencer lands a left hand.
Spencer is working Bisping over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spencer.
Spencer lands a nice uppercut.
Spencer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mark Spencer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bisping tries to break the clinch but Spencer is controlling the position.
Spencer digs a right hand into Bisping's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bisping's gas tank.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bisping can't break the clinch.
Bisping's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bisping wants to break free but Spencer has control.
Bisping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chael Bisping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bisping throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spencer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Spencer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Hamtilon (ranked 3191 p4p, 352 weight class) and Illidan Ladan (ranked 3247 p4p, 358 weight class). Illidan Ladan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
183 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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18
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Hamtilon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Illidan Ladan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladan scores with a one two! Hamtilon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hamtilon drives through and clinches with Ladan against the cage.
Hamtilon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamtilon gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladan wants to get back to his feet.
Ladan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamtilon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamtilon prevents Ladan from improving his position.
We've been hearing that Hamtilon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hamtilon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ladan is looking for a sweep. Hamtilon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamtilon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ladan!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladan trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladan wants to hold on but Hamtilon pushes him away.
Ladan tries to improve his position but instead Hamtilon has taken his back!
Ladan has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hamtilon.
Hamtilon keeps control of the position easily here as Ladan tries to buck him off.
Hamtilon is not going to allow Ladan to sit and survive in this position.
Ladan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hamtilon has good solid back control here.
Ladan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ladan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hamtilon gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladan is trying to stand back up.
Hamtilon has the hooks in. Ladan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hamtilon.
Hamtilon tightening his grip on Ladan, looking for the choke.
Ladan showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamtilon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ladan.
Ladan is really stuck here.
Hamtilon working for the choke.
Ladan trying to control but not successfully.
Hamtilon looking for the choke but no joy.
Ladan staying busy and making it hard for Hamtilon to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladan is trying to defend against the choke here but Hamtilon has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hamtilon Tightens the hold and Ladan taps out furiously! Hamtilon displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonard Hamtilon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trey DeVell (ranked 3115 p4p, 283 weight class) and Corbin Leopold (ranked 2055 p4p, 215 weight class). Trey DeVell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Corbin Leopold's chin.
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey DeVell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corbin Leopold!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopold forces DeVell back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
DeVell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeVell is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leopold.
Leopold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leopold scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Trey DeVell has been cut.
Leopold clinches up against the cage.
Leopold manages to break the clinch.
Leopold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leopold throws a good cross that connects.
Leopold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leopold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leopold misses with a hook. DeVell ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Leopold misses.
Leopold takes the fight into the clinch.
Leopold is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leopold lands a left hand.
Leopold breaks the clinch.
DeVell works the jab nicely.
DeVell tries to keep at a distance but Leopold has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leopold.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Leopold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leopold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leopold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leopold takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopold breaks from the clinch.
Leopold misses with a wild body shot.
Leopold closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Leopold.
DeVell is trying to force a seperation but Leopold has the dominant position.
Leopold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leopold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from Leopold.
Leopold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leopold works the jab nicely.
Leopold gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
Stalling in the clinch from Leopold.
Leopold works on DeVell's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leopold.
Nice body punch from Leopold - that landed with a thud.
Leopold breaks the clinch.
DeVell misses with an uppercut. Leopold saw that one coming.
DeVell takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeVell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeVell is breathing heavily.
DeVell tries to keep at a distance but Leopold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leopold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leopold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leopold works on DeVell's body with a couple of short punches.
Leopold slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeVell.
Leopold pushes DeVell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Leopold.
A nice left hand lands by Leopold.
Leopold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leopold has DeVell up against the cage in a clinch.
Leopold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Leopold.
DeVell tries to break free but Leopold pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corbin Leopold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trey DeVell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leopold darts in and clinches DeVell up against the cage.
A short right from Leopold on the inside.
DeVell looking to slow down the pace here.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike.
Leopold lands a shot to the body.
DeVell taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Leopold.
DeVell stalling in the clinch but Leopold improves position.
Leopold stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Leopold - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Leopold.
Leopold stalls.
Leopold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopold pushes DeVell up against the cage in a clinch.
Leopold lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leopold - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leopold holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leopold continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Leopold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeVell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVell tries to bum rush Leopold with a series of wild strikes but Leopold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leopold clinches.
Leopold breaks the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leopold 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.
Leopold throws a right hand that DeVell ducks under and follows up with a left that DeVell also avoids with ease.
Leopold clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on DeVell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leopold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeVell throws a lazy right hand but Leopold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leopold! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Leopold. Beautiful body shot.
DeVell slips a jab and a cross from Leopold.
It looked like DeVell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeVell throws a combination that misses
and Leopold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopold moves into the clinch successfully.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Our sources have told us that DeVell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Leopold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leopold pushes DeVell up against the cage in a clinch.
Leopold lands a nice uppercut.
Leopold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Leopold - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopold lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeVell backwards.
Leopold lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeVell misses with a punch on the inside.
Leopold scores with a shoulder strike.
Leopold digs a right hand underneath DeVell's ribcage. DeVell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leopold is leaning against DeVell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeVell misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leopold.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Leopold.
Leopold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leopold has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Leopold instigates a clinch.
DeVell is looking to control Leopold's arms but Leopold gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeVell has his back to the cage.
Leopold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopold moves into range and clinches up with DeVell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopold is working DeVell over against the cage.
Leopold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leopold scores with a hook to the body.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leopold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leopold moves into range and clinches up with DeVell.
Leopold is leaning against DeVell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leopold cracks DeVell with a nice body shot.
Leopold manages to break the clinch.
DeVell avoids the body shot from Leopold.
Corbin Leopold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leopold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corbin Leopold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trey DeVell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Leopold has closed the distance and engaged DeVell in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Leopold as the two fighters clinch.
Leopold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leopold leaning against his opponent.
Leopold digs a right hand into DeVell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeVell's gas tank.
Leopold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeVell.
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeVell or not.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Leopold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leopold pushes DeVell up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leopold - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Leopold.
Leopold is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good body shot from Leopold.
A right hook to the body lands for Leopold.
Leopold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leopold rushes DeVell and presses him up against the cage.
Leopold breaks from the clinch.
Leopold takes the fight into the clinch.
Leopold cracks DeVell with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Leopold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Leopold.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeVell or not.
A nice left hand lands by Leopold.
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!
Leopold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leopold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeVell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leopold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leopold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeVell slips a straight right by Leopold.
It looked like DeVell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leopold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopold closes the distance and pushes DeVell back into the cage.
Leopold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Leopold.
Leopold lands a body shot.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leopold lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeVell backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leopold.
Leopold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leopold lands an uppercut.
Leopold pushes DeVell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leopold prevents DeVell from breaking the clinch.
DeVell is trying to break the clinch but Leopold is controlling him.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leopold.
Leopold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leopold lands with a left to the head.
Leopold cracks DeVell with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Leopold.
Leopold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leopold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leopold stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leopold.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leopold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trey DeVell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corbin Leopold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeVell or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Leopold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leopold 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 24:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 24:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbin Leopold!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Ashby (ranked 2148 p4p, 219 weight class) and Brian Snow (ranked 2689 p4p, 256 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cory Ashby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Snow!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashby throws a combination that misses
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Cory Ashby has been cut.
Snow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ashby drops his hands momentarily. Snow doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ashby staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ashby doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Snow!
Brian Snow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Deertay (ranked 1146 p4p, 138 weight class) and Rita Stienis (ranked 3498 p4p, 311 weight class). Rita Stienis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Deertay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rita Stienis!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deertay throws a sloppy head kick and Stienis moves out of range easily.
Stienis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stienis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Deertay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stienis's guard.
Deertay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deertay works over Stienis with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deertay is pushing down on Stienis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stienis is fighting to maintain full guard but Deertay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deertay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Deertay content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deertay seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stienis for as long as he can get away with.
Deertay moves into full mount! Stienis won't be happy about that!
Deertay controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deertay dominating with strikes here.
Deertay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stienis looks a forlorn figure.
Stienis is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deertay lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Stienis! Deertay sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Stienis and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joey Deertay!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joey Deertay thanked Kato for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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