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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Coyote (ranked 22459 p4p, 619 weight class) and Cathail Murphy (ranked 4343 p4p, 443 weight class). Cathail Murphy 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Coyote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Cathail Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coyote misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coyote swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Coyote has wrist control.
Coyote is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coyote has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Coyote's legs - danger averted.
Coyote looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Coyote keeps moving.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Coyote is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Coyote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murphy stands and throws Coyote's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Coyote shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Coyote's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coyote is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Coyote sprawls well.
A left lands for Murphy.
Coyote moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coyote instigates a clinch.
Murphy wants to break free but Coyote has control.
Murphy jumps guard but Coyote turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coyote is defending well for now.
Coyote manages to break the clinch.
Murphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Coyote has one foot on Murphy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coyote throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Coyote misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Coyote on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Coyote moves out of range.
A left and a right from Murphy both land. Nice combination.
Coyote rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coyote wants a takedown but no success here.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coyote misses with a straight left.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coyote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coyote misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coyote doesn't seem bothered though.
Coyote fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Coyote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy throws a nice head kick!
Murphy throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Coyote stumbling backwards into the cage! Coyote bounces back off the cage towards Murphy, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Murphy lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Murphy celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cathail Murphy!
Cathail Murphy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Gagarin (ranked 5808 p4p, 224 weight class) and Jay Park (ranked 5826 p4p, 225 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Gagarin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Park!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park moves out of range as Gagarin strikes.
Park looking to score a takedown here. Gagarin is defending well but Park drives through and ends up in Gagarin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagarin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagarin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Park postures up.
Gagarin is pulling down on Park's head to control his posture.
Gagarin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park throws a big elbow that misses.
Park thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagarin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Park defends well.
Gagarin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gagarin tries to get out of the position.
Gagarin keeping moving, preventing Park from controlling successfully.
Gagarin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Park doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Park manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gagarin pulls Park in to control the position.
Gagarin working a defensive guard here.
Park wants to control from the top but Gagarin keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gagarin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Park escapes and throws Gagarin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gagarin is looking to regain half guard here but Park keeps moving and retains side control.
Gagarin wants to control but Park postures up.
Gagarin prevents Park from improving position.
Gagarin is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Park crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here as Park stalls from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gagarin enables Park to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gagarin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gagarin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Park dives into side control.
Gagarin wants to get back to his feet.
Park looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gagarin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagarin is holding on to half guard well.
Park thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gagarin pushes Park off looking to stand but Park dives back in and keeps control.
Gagarin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Park pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Park is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Park stops Gagarin from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Park dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Park shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Park showed some decent athleticism there.
Gagarin is looking for a sweep. Park is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gagarin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Park has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Park wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gagarin keeps working.
Gagarin wants to control but Park is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagarin is positioning himself well to prevent Park advancing to mount.
Gagarin is trying to maintain the position but Park is very close to passing his half guard.
Jay Park has got the better of the ground game so far.
Park sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park is stalling here. Gagarin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Park seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gagarin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gagarin working the ground and pound but Park is defending the strikes.
Gagarin gets to mount! Park was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gagarin misses with a head shot.
Park is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Park is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagarin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Park has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Park!
Gagarin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Park wants to control from the top but Gagarin keeps moving.
Gagarin is looking to stand up but Park isn't so interested in that idea.
Park avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagarin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Park trying to control but Gagarin is working from the bottom.
Park is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Park is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Park tries to free his leg and advance position but Gagarin is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Park trying to control but Gagarin is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gagarin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gagarin wants it to stay on the feet.
Park gets a takedown into half guard.
Park is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gagarin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Yuri Gagarin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Park shoots in for a takedown but Gagarin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Park avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Park has taken the fight to the clinch.
Park pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Park tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gagarin swivels and escapes.
Gagarin throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Park's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Park closes the distance and clinches.
Park breaks from the clinch.
Park is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gagarin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuri Gagarin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Park.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagarin gets a clinch.
Park is trying to pull guard but Gagarin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Park misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gagarin blocks the elbow strike.
Park's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gagarin finds it's way round the side to connect with Park's head.
Gagarin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Park napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gagarin wants to control but Park is keeping him busy.
Park wants to control but Gagarin postures up.
Gagarin in side control, throwing shots but Park defends.
Park tries to bench press Gagarin off him but Gagarin keeps the position.
Park is pushing Gagarin's head away, looking to escape. Gagarin manages to hold on to the position though.
Gagarin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gagarin tries to move to full mount but Park actually manages to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park wants to get back to full guard.
Gagarin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gagarin is keen to just control but Park is a slippery customer.
Gagarin wants to stand up but Park is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gagarin clinches up against the cage.
Gagarin swings wildly with an uppercut but Park uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gagarin is trying to maintain a safe position but Park gets an underhook and turns Gagarin into the cage.
Park tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gagarin manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park has managed to clinch.
Gagarin tries to land knees in the clinch but Park avoids the damage to the body.
Park pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gagarin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Park has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gagarin is trying to keep an underhook but Park manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gagarin tries to kick Park off in order to stand up. Park Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Gagarin prevents Park from improving position.
Park wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gagarin keeps working.
Gagarin is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagarin trying his best to control but Park has mounted him.
Park thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gagarin wants to control but Park is having none of it.
Park unloads with some shots from mount but Gagarin bucks and avoids them well.
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!
Park punching from mount but Gagarin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Park wants to control the pace but Gagarin is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Park.
I think Park has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Silver (ranked 3636 p4p, 176 weight class) and Sairanix Jr Lokren (ranked 7075 p4p, 257 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sairanix Jr Lokren !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silver misses with a body kick.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lokren 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.
Lokren defending well as Silver loads up on a big left hand.
Lokren is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Silver looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silver scores with a punch to the head.
Silver throws a wild body kick that Lokren sees coming a mile off.
Lokren looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Silver scores with the left hand. Lokren knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver cracks a nice hook into Lokren 's ribs.
Silver lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Silver misses.
Lokren tries to move into range but Silver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lokren .
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLokren .
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silver backing away here, and Lokren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silver throws a hook to the side of Lokren 's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren counters with a body kick.
Silver misses with the combination.
Silver missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Silver misses.
Lokren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lokren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver misses the jab.
Silver misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren throws a counter combo.
Silver misses with the combination.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Lokren .
Lokren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lokren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silver with a body shot.
Lokren moves out of range as Silver strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silver.
Lokren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Lokren defending well as Silver loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Lokren misses.
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lokren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokren blocks a low kick nicely.
Lokren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Silver throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Lokren tries a quick counter leg kick but Silver is wise to it.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Lokren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silver misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lokren ! But no joy.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Lokren raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silver misses with a low kick.
Silver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren slips under a jab from Silver.
Lokren avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lokren has time to react.
Silver darts in looking for a takedown but Lokren gets double underhooks and turns Silver into the cage.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silver fails to land with a series of punches.
John Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Lokren .
As Silver backs off Lokren throws a huge counter combo but Silver manages to avoid it all.
Lokren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silver on his heels. He'll look to pass Silver's guard now, I'm sure.
Lokren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lokren lands a couple of digs.
Lokren is looking to work some ground and pound but Silver has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Silver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silver throws a series of punches but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren avoids a punch combination nicely.
John Silver is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Lokren responds with a good body kick, but Silver manages to step out the way in time.
Silver throws a one two combo.
Silver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lokren has time to react.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Lokren slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Silver misses.
Lokren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silver plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver misses the jab.
Silver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokren can do to turn this around?
Silver tries to bum rush Lokren with a series of wild strikes but Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lokren counters with a body kick.
John Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silver lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silver.
Silver tries to bum rush Lokren with a series of wild strikes but Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silver throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.
Lokren looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Silver misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lokren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lokren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Lokren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lokren moves out of range as Silver strikes.
A lazy left from Silver finds it's target.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Lokren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silver misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Lokren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lokren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silver throws a series of punches but Lokren moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lokren circles away quickly and effectively.
Silver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lokren .
Silver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver slaps away a takedown attempt from Lokren , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silver throws a hook but Lokren blocks it.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lokren .
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silver tries to score with a low kick but Lokren moves his leg out of the way.
Lokren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Lokren flicks out a counter leg kick but Silver steps away.
Lokren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silver lands with an uppercut that bounces Lokren off the cage and back into range.
Lokren dodges the punch combination from Silver.
Lokren replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Silver blocks it well.
Donk. Silver catches Lokren right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lokren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lokren is trying to counter with his kicks.
Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver misses the jab.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Silver dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Silver finds it's way through Lokren 's defenses.
We've been told by Silver's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lokren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silver fails to land with a series of punches.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silver lands with a nice combination. Lokren backs away looking to recover.
Lokren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Silver misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Silver.
Silver misses with a takedown
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Lokren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver looks to land a combination but Lokren avoids it well.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lokren with the counter takedown but Silver avoids it easily.
Silver cracks the inside of Lokren 's front leg.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silver moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLokren .
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lokren .
Lokren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silver with a body shot.
Lokren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sairanix Jr Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver lands with a straight right. Lokren didn't see that one coming.
Lokren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Silver avoids it with no problem.
Lokren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Lokren looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Silver swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lokren shoots in looking for a takedown. Silver tries to sprawl out of it but Lokren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver connects with a right hand. Lokren shakes it off.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silver moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLokren .
Silver moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lokren slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
Lokren raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lokren slips a straight right by Silver.
Lokren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Silver looks to land a combination but Lokren avoids it well.
Lokren shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lokren with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
John Silver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head.
Silver throws a right and a left that Lokren avoids nicely.
Silver scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Lokren .
Lokren follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Silver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silver misses with a wild combination.
Lokren tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Silver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silver, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Silver!
John Silver decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Rbn (ranked 2502 p4p, 246 weight class) and George Steve Jr (ranked 3395 p4p, 311 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
157 lbs
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26
150 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rbn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Steve Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rbn throws a right hand that misses
and Steve Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve Jr scores with a hook to the body. Rbn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Rbn is just out of range.
Steve Jr works Rbn's body with a nice hook.
Steve Jr misses with a looping right.
Rbn throwing a counter right hand but Steve Jr manages to avoid it.
Steve Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Rbn counters with a three punch combo that has Steve Jr backing up. Steve Jr nods at Rbn to acknowledge the strikes.
Steve Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rbn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rbn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Rbn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr misses with a double jab
and Rbn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Rbn is just out of range.
Rbn misses with a wild combination.
Steve Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Rbn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rbn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Rbn counters with a straight right hand.
Rbn misses with a double jab
and Steve Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rbn thinking.
Steve Jr shoots in and bounces Rbn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rbn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Steve Jr tries a body shot but Rbn blocks it.
Rbn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steve Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Steve Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Rbn wants to take the fight to the mat but Steve Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rbn.
Rbn wants the takedown. Steve Jr is fighting it off but Rbn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steve Jr's guard against the cage.
Rbn landing some decent shots from guard.
Steve Jr working for a triangle but Rbn defends it easily.
Steve Jr has his foot on Rbn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rbn works his way back into a safe position though.
Steve Jr has momentary wrist control but Rbn slips an elbow through the middle.
Rbn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steve Jr pushes Rbn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Steve Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rbn.
Steve Jr clobbers Rbn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Steve Jr looks to land a left hand but Rbn moved out of range nicely.
Steve Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rbn manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve Jr. Rbn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rbn on the side of the head.
Steve Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Rbn counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Steve Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve Jr.
A big left from Steve Jr misses.
Rbn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steve Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rbn is in Steve Jr's guard.
Rbn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steve Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rbn 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.
Rbn throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steve Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rbn blocks a jab.
A jab from Steve Jr finds it's way through Rbn's defenses.
Steve Jr throws the left hand but Rbn avoids the punch easily.
Steve Jr misses with a left hand
and Rbn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
George Steve Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Rbn is just out of range.
As Steve Jr looks to move away, Rbn throws a big counter combo but Steve Jr just gets out of the way.
Rbn moves away from the strike by Steve Jr.
It looked like Rbn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rbn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steve Jr jabs Rbn right on the nose. Rbn blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rbn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steve Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Rbn avoids the body shot from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rbn moves away.
Steve Jr misses with a body shot.
Rbn misses with a right hand
and Rbn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Rbn misses
and Steve Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Steve Jr.
Rbn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rbn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Rbn throws a big shot that misses.
Steve Jr scores with a jab.
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!
Steve Jr takes a swing at Rbn's ribcage but misses.
Rbn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rbn throws a big shot that misses.
Rbn shoots and misses
and Steve Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rbn throws a combination that misses
and Steve Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve Jr takes a swing at Rbn's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rbn misses the target.
Steve Jr misses the body punch
and Steve Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rbn ducks under a wild hook from Steve Jr.
As Steve Jr backs away, Rbn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steve Jr misses with a body shot.
Steve Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Rbn seems unphased.
Rbn slips under a jab from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Rbn counters with a straight right hand.
Steve Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Rbn's shoulder, as Rbn tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rbn slips under a jab from Steve Jr.
Rbn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steve Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Rbn tests Steve Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve Jr misses with a looping left.
Rbn throwing a counter right hand but Steve Jr manages to avoid it.
Steve Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Steve Jr looks to land a left hand but Rbn moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Rbn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
George Steve Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve Jr lunges at Rbn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rbn's hand.
Steve Jr misses with a right hand
and Rbn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steve Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steve Jr jabs Rbn right on the nose. Rbn blinks but takes it well.
Steve Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rbn throws a combination that misses
and Steve Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Steve Jr misses with a body punch
and Rbn counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Steve Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr with a hook.
Rbn is rocked!
It looks like Rbn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steve Jr throws a jab when Rbn was well out of range.
Rbn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Rbn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rbn walks straight into a right hand from Steve Jr - that's dropped him! Steve Jr jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rbn from any more punishment! Rbn 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 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Steve Jr!
After winning the bout, George Steve Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Alzamora (ranked 2520 p4p, 276 weight class) and Mauricio Gracie (ranked 3452 p4p, 347 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
3 - 3 - 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Alzamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Alzamora avoids it with no problem.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Alzamora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzamora lands a jab.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Alzamora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie clobbers Alzamora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Alzamora controls the action.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alzamora misses with some punches.
Alzamora controlling the action here for a moment.
Alzamora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzamora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alzamora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Gracie misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Alzamora.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Gracie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzamora's elbow.
Gracie tries to work over Alzamora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie tries a body shot but Alzamora blocks it.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Alzamora controls the action.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Alzamora gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Alzamora working aggressively here.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mauricio Gracie.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alzamora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Alzamora's head coaches at Natty Vincere that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alzamora tries a head kick but it misses.
Alzamora looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Alzamora is out of range.
Alzamora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie 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.
Alzamora slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie cracks Alzamora with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie throws a body punch but Alzamora moves out of range.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Alzamora counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzamora.
Gracie feints a counter leg kick.
Alzamora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Alzamora walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzamora scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzamora. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzamora slips a jab from Gracie.
Alzamora tried to counter with a leg kick but Gracie avoided it.
Gracie has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Alzamora lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzamora.
Mauricio Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Alzamora takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alzamora tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mauricio Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alzamora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Gracie.
Alzamora misses the shot to the body.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Alzamora is out of range.
Alzamora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie throws a hook but Alzamora blocks it.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzamora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Alzamora saw that one coming.
Alzamora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alzamora walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie swings for the body but Alzamora moves out of range.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzamora. Alzamora obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzamora throws out the jab.
Alzamora's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzamora misses the target.
Alzamora feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alzamora finish him?!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Mauricio Gracie has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Alzamora finish him?
Alzamora blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Alzamora breaks the clinch.
Gracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alzamora momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Alzamora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzamora tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alzamora looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzamora. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzamora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Alzamora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Alzamora moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Alzamora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Alzamora is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
It looked like Alzamora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzamora.
Alzamora turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alzamora moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Alzamora moves out of range.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Alzamora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mauricio Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzamora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Gracie misses
letting Alzamora counter with a right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Alzamora circles away.
Alzamora tries to counter by clinching up but Gracie breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alzamora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alzamora catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alzamora throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Andre Alzamora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alzamoras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Alzamora ducks down to avoid it.
Alzamora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alzamora counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alzamora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Alzamora lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Alzamora - that landed with a thud.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Alzamora.
Come on Alzamora - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alzamora tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alzamora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Alzamora backwards.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Andre Alzamora will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alzamora connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alzamora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Alzamora drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzamora manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Alzamora's head but Alzamora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzamora scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alzamora, as that shot connected.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzamora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alzamora drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to work over Alzamora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alzamora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alzamora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alzamora works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Alzamora.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Alzamora can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzamora lands with a light punch inside.
Alzamora works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alzamora lands a left hand.
Gracie is looking to control Alzamora's arms but Alzamora gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
A body shot lands from Alzamora.
Alzamora lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, Alzamora has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
Alzamora scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzamora taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzamora.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Alzamora improves position.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzamora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzamora lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Alzamora.
A shot in the inside from Alzamora.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Alzamora misses with a punch to the body.
Alzamora manages to break the clinch.
Alzamora throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzamora just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alzamora.
Alzamora lands with a good body shot.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Alzamora sprawls well.
Alzamora throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzamora.
Alzamora looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a body punch but Alzamora moves out of range.
Alzamora fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alzamora gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alzamora takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alzamora tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Alzamora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Alzamora avoids it with no problem.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Alzamora counters with an outside leg kick.
Alzamora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alzamora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzamora is looking for a counter combo.
Alzamora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Gracie misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Alzamora showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alzamora 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Alzamora!
Andre Alzamora took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Kluba (ranked 1791 p4p, 227 weight class) and Nelson Quinteros (ranked 1052 p4p, 156 weight class). Sebastian Kluba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nelson Quinteros!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinteros goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba avoids the body shot from Quinteros.
Quinteros lands with a cross.
Quinteros throws a right hand that misses
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses
and Quinteros counters with a series of strikes. Kluba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kluba misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Quinteros's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Quinteros swings widly with a right hand
and Kluba 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!
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target.
Kluba throws a combination that misses
enabling Quinteros to counter with a crisp jab.
Quinteros misses with a series of wild punches.
Quinteros misses with a hook
and Quinteros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quinteros punishes Kluba's body with a nice straight punch.
Quinteros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quinteros misses with a hook to the body
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinteros misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quinteros misses with a combination
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Quinteros.
Quinteros throws a combination that misses
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kluba there.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Quinteros moved out of range.
Kluba cracks a nice hook into Quinteros's ribs.
Quinteros misses with an uppercut
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Quinteros is rocked!
Kluba lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Quinteros is looking to close the distance but Kluba sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Quinteros crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Quinteros is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sebastian Kluba!
Our winner, Sebastian Kluba, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 952 p4p, 127 weight class) and Roy Roach (ranked 1593 p4p, 204 weight class). Roach has chosen Jump Around, House of Pain as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Roach!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neuer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neuer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neuer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neuer with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Neuer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neuer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Roach.
We've been hearing reports that Neuer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roach lands with an uppercut that bounces Neuer off the cage and back into range.
Neuer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roach throws a good cross that connects.
Neuer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neuer is looking to counter the offense by Roach and move into the clinch.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Neuer is just out of range.
Neuer dives in and scores a takedown into Roach's guard.
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!
Neuer throws a strike but Roach rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roach avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neuer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neuer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer being controlled here, momentarily.
Neuer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roach wants to control from the top but Neuer keeps moving.
Neuer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roach trying to control the position from guard on top but Neuer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Neuer is looking for a triangle but Roach pushes his legs off easily.
Roach looking to pass the guard.
Neuer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roach is pushing down on Neuer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neuer is fighting to maintain full guard but Roach has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neuer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neuer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Roach passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach wants to control but Neuer is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Roach politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roach prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neuer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roach off and has taken his back!
Roach trying to control the hands but Neuer won't let him.
Neuer looking to break Roach's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Roach remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Neuer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Neuer has got his arm under Roach's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Roach has spun round into Neuer's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Neuer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roach is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neuer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roach is aware though and is defending well.
Neuer has an active guard here but Roach has managed to pass into half guard.
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Roach will probably get the nod.
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.
Neuer moves in looking to clinch but Roach pushes him off.
Roach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roach throws a big shot that misses.
Roach lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neuer's sensitive parts.
Nice body punch from Roach.
Neuer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roach lands a two punch combo.
Neuer misses with an uppercut.
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach throws a body punch but Neuer moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Roach. Neuer shrugs it off though.
Roy Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neuer. Neuer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neuer slips a straight right by Roach.
Roy Roach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roach jabs Neuer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neuer shoots in looking for a takedown but Roach manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neuer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Neuer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roach as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer shoots in for a double leg but Roach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Neuer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Roach thuds a left hand into Neuer's body.
Roach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neuer misses with a low kick as Roach jumps back.
A combination from Roach does no damage.
Roach scores with a hook.
Neuer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roach stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neuer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neuer moves away.
Neuer throws a head kick that misses.
Neuer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roach counters with a series of strikes. Neuer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Neuer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roach lands a right hook to the body.
Roach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neuer fails with a takedown attempt.
Roach checks a leg kick.
Neuer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neuer.
Neuer shoots for a double leg takedown but Roach sprawls well. He's pushed Neuer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Neuer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roach tries a head kick but it misses.
Neuer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roy Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neuer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roach catches Neuer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roach lands with a straight right. Neuer didn't see that one coming.
Roach misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Neuer does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Roach. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Neuer.
Neuer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roach.
Roach misses with a few strikes there.
Neuer tries a head kick but it misses.
Roach scores with a nice head shot.
Roach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neuer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neuer drives through and clinches with Roach against the cage.
Neuer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roach uses from the top position.
Roach tries to free his leg and advance position but Neuer is retaining full guard.
Roach trying to control the position from guard on top but Neuer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer has his foot on Roach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roach works his way back into a safe position though.
Roach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neuer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neuer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Roach stacks Neuer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Roach!
Roach trying to control the position but Neuer is working away.
Neuer tries to bench press Roach off him but Roach keeps the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Neuer tries to bench press Roach off him but Roach keeps the position.
Neuer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roach is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Roach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Roach tries to land a body kick
and Neuer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Roach's guard.
Neuer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roach looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roach looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roach!
Neuer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neuer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neuer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roach has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach wants to control but Neuer is keeping busy.
Neuer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roach defends it well.
Neuer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roach defends it well.
Neuer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Roach trying to hold on to Neuer's head to control him but Neuer postures up.
Roach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roach is looking to get back to full guard here but Neuer has managed to pass to side control instead.
Roach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neuer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roach can't do much from the bottom here.
Roach manages to work his way to half guard, despite Neuer's best efforts.
Roach trying to control here.
Neuer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neuer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach wants to get back to full guard.
Roy Roach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neuer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roach defending well though.
Roach felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Neuer seems to be looking for submissions.
Roach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neuer seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four 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.
Roach trying to hold on to Neuer's head to control him but Neuer postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Neuer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Roach tests Neuer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roach throws a low kick, looking for Neuer's leg but Neuer calmly moves out of range.
Roach misses with an uppercut. Neuer saw that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neuer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roach.
Nice body punch from Roach.
Manuel Neuer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roach throws a body punch but Neuer moves out of range.
Neuer throws an off balance right hand
letting Roach counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Roach.
I've got Roach 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Roach!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roy Roach waved his t-shirt featuring Hot Spunk's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 627 p4p, 79 weight class) and Harry McQuirre (ranked 491 p4p, 65 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think BySubtraction might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lay My Claim. 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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25
145 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry McQuirre!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BySubtraction throws a predictable looking body shot
and McQuirre counters with a three punch combo that has BySubtraction backing up. BySubtraction nods at McQuirre to acknowledge the strikes.
McQuirre connects with a single shot there.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
McQuirre keeps the fight on the outside.
McQuirre defending well as BySubtraction loads up on a big left hand.
McQuirre scores with a nice head shot.
BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McQuirre.
BySubtraction throws a jab but it's blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McQuirre misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from BySubtraction misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuirre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McQuirre moves out of range of the strikes.
McQuirre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
BySubtraction definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McQuirre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BySubtraction doesn't manage to clinch there - McQuirre circles away.
BySubtraction pushes McQuirre up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from BySubtraction as the two fighters clinch.
BySubtraction breaks the clinch.
BySubtraction throws a sloppy body shot
and McQuirre counters with a nice uppercut.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuirre with a hook.
BySubtraction misses with a hook
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BySubtraction lands with a straight right. McQuirre didn't see that one coming.
BySubtraction throws a predictable looking body shot
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up but McQuirre circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McQuirre! But no joy.
BySubtraction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BySubtraction scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction staying out of range there.
BySubtraction clinches up with McQuirre and pushes him back against the cage.
McQuirre managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McQuirre breaks from the clinch.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McQuirre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McQuirre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! BySubtraction had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
BySubtraction uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McQuirre.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on McQuirre's shoulder, as McQuirre tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McQuirre's hands.
BySubtraction connects with a crisp jab.
BySubtraction connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McQuirre.
McQuirre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
McQuirre misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
BySubtraction misses with a looping left.
McQuirre keeps the fight on the outside.
McQuirre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
BySubtraction connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
BySubtraction throws a right hand that misses
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BySubtraction has McQuirre up against the cage in a clinch.
BySubtraction lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuirre manages to break the clinch.
BySubtraction cracks McQuirre with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre misses with a two punch combination.
BySubtraction scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McQuirre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McQuirre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice uppercut lands for BySubtraction. That snapped McQuirre's head back.
BySubtraction closes the distance looking to clinch
letting McQuirre counter with a right hand.
BySubtraction throws a big shot that misses.
McQuirre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McQuirre throws an overhand right that lands on BySubtraction's shoulder, as BySubtraction tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction misses the jab.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but McQuirre moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BySubtraction tests McQuirre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BySubtraction takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 Addition BySubtraction will probably get the nod.
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.
A shot to the body from BySubtraction misses
and McQuirre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
BySubtraction connects with a right hand. McQuirre shakes it off.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McQuirre.
Addition BySubtraction is winning the standup battle so far.
BySubtraction closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McQuirre is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BySubtraction seems to be working for a kimura but McQuirre defends the submission attempt.
BySubtraction is trying to work for a kimura but McQuirre is defending well.
McQuirre is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction seems to be looking for submissions.
BySubtraction is trying to work for a kimura but McQuirre is defending well.
BySubtraction is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre is trying to stand back up but BySubtraction is controlling him
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BySubtraction is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McQuirre sees it coming and defends easily.
McQuirre pushes BySubtraction off looking to stand but BySubtraction dives back in and keeps control.
BySubtraction trying to control the action but McQuirre is working from the bottom.
McQuirre is defending against the submission attempts here by BySubtraction.
McQuirre is looking to escape.
McQuirre kicks off BySubtraction and gets to his feet.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction lands with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McQuirres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BySubtraction misses with a straight left.
BySubtraction doesn't manage to clinch there - McQuirre circles away.
A jab lands there for BySubtraction.
The fighters circling - McQuirre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BySubtraction lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. McQuirre does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for BySubtraction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from BySubtraction misses.
A jab from McQuirre misses.
BySubtraction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McQuirre.
A jab from BySubtraction misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction rushes McQuirre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
BySubtraction gets through McQuirre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
BySubtraction blocking some punches.
McQuirre is trying to break the clinch but BySubtraction has him pressed against the cage.
BySubtraction tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
BySubtraction scores with a hook to the body.
McQuirre is breathing heavily.
McQuirre avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section. McQuirre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
BySubtraction gets through McQuirre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McQuirre after a bit of a struggle.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
BySubtraction gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McQuirre has managed to free his arm - good work.
BySubtraction seems to be looking for submissions.
McQuirre has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
BySubtraction missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre tries to kick BySubtraction off but BySubtraction keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
BySubtraction wants to work for an arm triangle but McQuirre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McQuirre is staying active underneath BySubtraction, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McQuirre is defending against the submission attempts here by BySubtraction.
Addition BySubtraction overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BySubtraction wants to control but McQuirre is keeping him busy.
BySubtraction is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McQuirre is pressing down on BySubtraction's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McQuirre keeping full guard, as BySubtraction tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McQuirre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from BySubtraction.
McQuirre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from BySubtraction with a body shot.
BySubtraction misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BySubtraction connects with a good right hand that stumbles McQuirre. McQuirre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McQuirre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQuirre misses with a jab, cross combination.
BySubtraction connects with a body shot that sends McQuirre's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from BySubtraction misses the target.
McQuirre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McQuirre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McQuirre can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction scores with a sloppy right hand. McQuirre should have avoided that one.
BySubtraction cracks McQuirre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
BySubtraction missing with a left hand there. McQuirre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BySubtraction avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction jabs McQuirre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
BySubtraction connects with a right hand. McQuirre shakes it off.
McQuirre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
BySubtraction throws a jab when McQuirre was well out of range.
BySubtraction moves into range and clinches up with McQuirre.
BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BySubtraction moves to clinch but McQuirre breaks away
and McQuirre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
BySubtraction lands with a right hand.
BySubtraction throws a body punch but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands a right hook to the body.
Harry McQuirre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Addition BySubtraction is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McQuirre sprawls well initially but BySubtraction persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction prevents McQuirre from standing back up.
BySubtraction is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McQuirre has managed to free his arm - good work.
BySubtraction stops McQuirre from getting back to his feet.
McQuirre is refusing to be controlled, as BySubtraction sits in half guard.
BySubtraction is really struggling to control McQuirre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McQuirre is looking to escape.
BySubtraction is trying to control the action in half guard but McQuirre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McQuirre pushes BySubtraction off looking to stand but BySubtraction dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
BySubtraction connects with a nice looking jab.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McQuirre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands a nice shot to the body.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McQuirre manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McQuirre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McQuirre there as he acknowledges the shot.
McQuirre takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction tries to move into range but McQuirre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction scores with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction 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.
McQuirre slips a straight right by BySubtraction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre moves forwards but BySubtraction connects with a nice, crisp jab.
BySubtraction tests McQuirre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McQuirre misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from McQuirre as BySubtraction shoots in.
BySubtraction is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
BySubtraction rushes McQuirre and presses him up against the cage.
BySubtraction blocking some punches.
McQuirre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction tests McQuirre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of McQuirre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addition BySubtraction showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BySubtraction has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addition BySubtraction!
A relieved looking Addition BySubtraction thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Cole (ranked 292 p4p, 38 weight class) and Jason Stackhouse (ranked 691 p4p, 86 weight class). Stackhouse has chosen True Blood as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stackhouse !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stackhouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stackhouse 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.
Stackhouse throws a right hand that misses
and Stackhouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole slips a jab from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse 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.
Stackhouse misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a left to the body.
Stackhouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stackhouse throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Stackhouse 's shoulder, as Stackhouse tries to avoid the shot.
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stackhouse .
As Cole backs off Stackhouse throws a huge counter combo but Cole manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target.
Stackhouse scores with a sloppy right hand. Cole should have avoided that one.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stackhouse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole works the jab nicely.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stackhouse throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole misses with a hook.
Stackhouse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stackhouse throws a series of strikes that have Cole backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stackhouse . Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole lands a glancing blow to the side of Stackhouse 's head.
A combination from Stackhouse does no damage.
Cole throws a nice looking combination but Stackhouse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stackhouse misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Stackhouse throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Stackhouse misses with a two punch combination.
Cole needs to keep his hands up - Stackhouse had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses the body punch
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut.
Stackhouse lands a head shot.
Cole lands the left hand.
Stackhouse misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Cole.
Stackhouse misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Cole misses.
Stackhouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stackhouse moves away.
Cole is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stackhouse looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole moves away from the strike by Stackhouse .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stackhouse lands a lovely overhand right.
Stackhouse scores with a nice strike.
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stackhouse connects with a looping right hand.
Cole is rocked!
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Stackhouse misses.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stackhouse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Stackhouse moved out of range.
Cole walks straight into a right hand from Stackhouse - that's dropped him! Stackhouse jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cole from any more punishment! Cole 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 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Stackhouse !
Jason Stackhouse 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Steele (ranked 173 p4p, 28 weight class) and John Lawrence (ranked 379 p4p, 53 weight class). Steele's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Manowar - Heart of Steel. Lawrence is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No Surrender. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stanley Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Lawrence gets the takedown into side control.
Lawrence is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lawrence thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lawrence lands a nice forearm strike.
Lawrence trying to control the position but Steele is working away.
Lawrence throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steele's coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lawrence wants to control but Steele is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Steele has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lawrence but great work by Steele.
Steele working away.
Steele controls the position.
Lawrence is trying to get back to half guard.
Steele is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lawrence is trying to control Steele's posture but Steele avoids it.
Lawrence tries to improve position but can't.
Steele takes a little break here. Lawrence wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steele just content to control the position.
Lawrence is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steele off and has taken his back!
Lawrence working for a choke but Steele reverses nicely into Lawrence 's guard.
Steele 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.
Lawrence looking to control.
Lawrence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawrence has an active guard here but Steele has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. Steele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawrence keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steele is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lawrence gets full guard.
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steele controls the pace.
Steele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steele is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four 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.
Lawrence is trying to keep Steele in close.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawrence is trying to maintain the position but Steele is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawrence is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steele's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steele's back!
Lawrence working for the choke.
Steele holding both Lawrence 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele is having to fend off submission attempts from Lawrence, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lawrence doesn't have the hooks in though and Steele manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Steele passes Lawrence's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Lawrence will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele misses with a looping right.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
Lawrence scores with a jab. Steele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steele walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Lawrence has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steele is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steele enables Lawrence to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steele manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steele looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lawrence postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.
Lawrence is looking to pass into half guard but Steele pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steele is in guard.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
Steele's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steele defends it easily.
Steele showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steele is one step ahead there.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawrence is retaining full guard.
Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lawrence working a defensive guard here.
Steele not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Lawrence there.
Lawrence moves forwards but Steele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lawrence thuds his right hand into Steele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lawrence cracks Steele with an open hand slap.
Lawrence throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lawrence misses with a right hand
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Stanley Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Lawrence blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Lawrence scores with a four punch combination!
Steele slips under a jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawrence looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.
Lawrence moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Steele punishes Lawrence's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Lawrence lands with a cross.
Steele defending well as Lawrence loads up on a big left hand.
Lawrence takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele with a jab.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele digs a good hook to Lawrence's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Lawrence throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Lawrence bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steele's head backwards.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele has Lawrence up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele with a knee to the head.
It looks like John Lawrence has been cut.
Steele is working Lawrence over against the cage.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele scores with a knee to the head.
Steele is leaning against Lawrence and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Steele landing knees to the head.
Lawrence is rocked!
Steele lands an uppercut.
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Steele with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Lawrence drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Stanley Steele!
Our winner, Stanley Steele, 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.
The defeated John Lawrence had this to say: 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.
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