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GDL 47: Tragedy vs Stead PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 22752 p4p, 24194 weight class) and Zakrie Reem (ranked 719 p4p, 738 weight class). MacArthur Ii comes into the arena with Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum blaring out of the sound system. Angus MacArthur Ii 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zakrie Reem!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Ii.
Reem looks to land a combination but MacArthur Ii avoids it well.
MacArthur Ii instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii pushes Reem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacArthur Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacArthur Ii lands an uppercut.
Reem is looking to break free of the clinch but MacArthur Ii has double underhooks.
MacArthur Ii lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii lands a body shot.
MacArthur Ii presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reem looks winded!
MacArthur Ii lands a shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii slowing the pace effectively.
MacArthur Ii is working Reem over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
MacArthur Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii gets through Reem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii lands a body shot.
A short left from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reem or not.
MacArthur Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacArthur Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 Reem is rocked!
 It looks like Zakrie Reem has been cut.
MacArthur Ii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. That's going to slow Reem down.
Reem is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Ii finish him?
MacArthur Ii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reem on the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii pounces like a tiger and cracks Reem with a vicious hook! Reem is down but not out! MacArthur Ii follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Clothing Co. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Galvarino (ranked 6308 p4p, 4272 weight class) and D Man Sitsongrit (ranked 544 p4p, 465 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rollo Galvarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D Man Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvarino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galvarino is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Galvarino tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galvarino instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galvarino.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sitsongrit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galvarino.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Galvarino is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Galvarino tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvarino moves away.
Galvarino misses the shot to the body.
Galvarino pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stall.
Galvarino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to circle away but Galvarino has him pinned against the cage.
Galvarino lands with a left to the head.
Galvarino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Galvarino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galvarino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit can't break the clinch.
Galvarino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Sitsongrit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galvarino has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvarino lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Galvarino.
Galvarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit is stalling here.
Sitsongrit wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galvarino.
Sitsongrit wants to break free but Galvarino has control.
Galvarino misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galvarino.
Galvarino prevents Sitsongrit from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galvarino backwards.
Sitsongrit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sitsongrit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvarino keeps control of Sitsongrit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Galvarino lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galvarino misses with a body punch.
A short left from Galvarino.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Galvarino.
Galvarino tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Galvarino back against the cage.
Sitsongrit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Rollo Galvarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galvarino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galvarino doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galvarino throws a series of strikes that have Sitsongrit backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvarino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Galvarino tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galvarino drops Sitsongrit with a big left hand! Sitsongrit is injured, injured bad! Galvarino jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rollo Galvarino!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odin Ironheid (ranked 2326 p4p, 5644 weight class) and Brock Lesser (ranked 111 p4p, 196 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Ironheid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesser!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironheid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lesser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ironheid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lesser looks winded!
Ironheid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ironheid moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Brock Lesser has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ironheid - that will leave a mark!
Ironheid lands a left and a right that send Lesser crashing to the mat, dazed. Ironheid thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lesser is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironheid bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lesser is still on wobbly legs! Can Ironheid finish him?
Ironheid scores with a spinning back kick!
Ironheid dances in with a quick combination. Lesser is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Ironheid snaps Lesser's head back. Lesser stumbles backwards against the cage. Ironheid steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Lesser's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Lesser just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Odin Ironheid!
After winning the bout, Odin Ironheid 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 Hans Cosmo (ranked 3703 p4p, 5884 weight class) and Nicky Papas (ranked 419 p4p, 531 weight class). Nicky Papas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Decent wrestler
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Cosmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Papas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosmo stuffs the takedown attempt from Papas. Papas gets slowly back to his feet.
Papas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Papas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cosmo.
Papas goes for a double leg but Cosmo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cosmo continues to drive forward.
Hans Cosmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Papas.
Cosmo with a hook.
Papas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cosmo throws a good cross that connects.
Papas is rocked!
Papas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cosmo.
Papas is still on wobbly legs! Can Cosmo finish him?
Cosmo misses with a head kick.
Papas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Papas seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosmo misses with a looping left.
Hans Cosmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooh!!! Cosmo has knocked Papas down with a huge combo! Cosmo steps away and waves a wobbly Papas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Papas shoots in for a takedown but Cosmo shows good takedown defense.
Cosmo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosmo throws a head kick but Papas moves out of range.
Papas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cosmo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cosmo lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Papas can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Cosmo and Papas drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Cosmo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Cosmo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Smart (ranked 5956 p4p, 2087 weight class) and Patrick Bateman (ranked 607 p4p, 281 weight class). Bateman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: King of New York, Fun luvin Criminals . 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman misses with a body shot.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bateman. That did some damage!
Bateman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smart misses with a low kick.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Smart slips the punch.
Smart lands a jab to the head.
Smart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bateman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart lands a glancing blow to the side of Bateman's head.
Smart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart jabs at Bateman's body.
Bateman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smart can pounce on him.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smart clinches.
Bateman misses with the head strike.
Smart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bateman throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
Smart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batemans head.
Smart pushes Bateman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart is working Bateman over against the cage.
Smart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Smart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batemans head.
Bateman is rocked!
Bateman throws an elbow that misses.
Bateman is still on wobbly legs! Can Smart finish him?
Bateman is trying to pull guard but Smart has him pressed against the cage.
Bateman seems to have recovered his senses.
Smart lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Smart.
Bateman is working for takedown but Smart is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peter Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Bateman.
Smart lands with a left to the head.
Smart scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Smart has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smart pushes Bateman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bateman is trying to pull guard but Smart turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bateman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Smart.
A short uppercut from Smart.
Smart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smart is leaning against Bateman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bateman looks winded!
Smart creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bateman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bateman drops to his knees and Smart pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
A very excited looking Peter Smart made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archie Clay (ranked 2894 p4p, 1783 weight class) and Beam Scotty (ranked 379 p4p, 239 weight class). 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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beam Scotty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scotty lands a nice uppercut.
Scotty misses with a punch on the inside.
Scotty tries to throw a body punch but Clay avoids it by throwing Scotty back against the cage.
Clay tries to work over Scotty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clay can't get the takedown.
Clay pulls Scotty into guard.
Scotty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scotty wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Scotty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay 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.
Clay working for submissions but it's allowed Scotty to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay is controlling Scotty's trapped leg to prevent Scotty from advancing to side control.
Clay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scotty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scotty is taking a breather. Clay says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Scotty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clay trying to control from the bottom.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Scotty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Clay is looking to control Scotty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clay avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scotty throws an off balance right hand
and Clay counters with an outside leg kick.
Scotty forces Clay back against the cage and clinches.
Scotty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Clay takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Archie Clay has been cut.
Scotty misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Clay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scotty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clay is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scotty lands an uppercut.
Clay is trying to drag Scotty to the mat but Scotty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scotty smiles and moves away.
Beam Scotty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scotty moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clay.
Scotty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scotty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scotty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scotty misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clay goes for a takedown attempt but Scotty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scotty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scotty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clay throws a hook but Scotty avoids it easily.
Scotty lands a left and a right that send Clay crashing to the mat, dazed. Scotty thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Clay is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Scotty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oh Clay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scotty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clay seems to have got his legs back now.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clay ducks into an uppercut from Scotty and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beam Scotty!
An out of breath Beam Scotty thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim O Neil (ranked 2346 p4p, 3379 weight class) and Conor Aldo (ranked 248 p4p, 339 weight class). Aldo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Foggy Dew. Jim O Neil has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws the kick towards the body but O Neil avoids it.
O Neil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Neil moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
O Neil staying out of range there.
O Neil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Neil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from O Neil. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo swings for the body but O Neil moves out of range.
O Neil seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
O Neil fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Neil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
O Neil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aldo is trying to force a seperation but O Neil has the dominant position.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil looking to stall.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
O Neil scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to O Neil's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
O Neil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Neil takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
O Neil stalling in the clinch.
Aldo breaks the clinch.
O Neil is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Aldo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from O Neil. Those never looked like landing.
Aldo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil rushes Aldo and presses him up against the cage.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Neil has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike.
Aldo can't find room to land a body shot as O Neil controls the action.
O Neil misses with some punches.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Aldo tries to circle away but O Neil has him pinned against the cage.
O Neil lands a left hand.
O Neil has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
O Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Aldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Neil or not.
O Neil trying to stall but Aldo improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Neil.
O Neil holding his opponent close, against the cage.
O Neil misses with a body punch.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
O Neil misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Aldo - that landed with a thud.
Aldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Neil or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Neil.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
O Neil tries to stall but Aldo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
O Neil stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Neil effectively controlling the action here.
Aldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Neil's elbow.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Aldo.
Aldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
O Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Aldo breaks the clinch.
O Neil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Neil with a body shot.
O Neil throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Neil doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
O Neil tries to clinch up.
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 Jim O Neil will probably get the nod.
That's time! O Neil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
O Neil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Neil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jim O Neil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Neil tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from O Neil does no damage.
O Neil has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Neil lands an uppercut.
O Neil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aldo lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Neil's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo tries to circle away but O Neil has him pinned against the cage.
O Neil stalling.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo breaks the clinch.
O Neil looks to clinch
and Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
O Neil tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
O Neil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aldo throws out the jab.
O Neil takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from O Neil on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Aldo.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Neil - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Neil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil working aggressively here.
Aldo trying to stall but O Neil improves his position.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
O Neil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Aldo tries to circle away but O Neil has him pinned against the cage.
O Neil lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Neil.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Neil drives through and clinches with Aldo against the cage.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
O Neil lands a nice uppercut.
Aldo tries to throw a body punch but O Neil avoids it by throwing Aldo back against the cage.
Aldo scores with a shoulder strike.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Jim O Neil has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil has Aldo pressed against the cage.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
O Neil working aggressively here.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by O Neil.
Aldo is working O Neil over against the cage.
O Neil trying to stall but Aldo improves his position.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but O Neil has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but O Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo prevents a body shot from O Neil.
Aldo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Aldo.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Aldo.
Stalling in the clinch from O Neil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo misses with some punches.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but O Neil has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo blocking some punches.
O Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Neil gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aldo is stalling here.
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aldo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
O Neil lands a left hand.
O Neil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from O Neil.
O Neil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Neil dips a shoulder and cracks Aldo with a mighty uppercut! Aldo falls back against the cage and O Neil unloads with a barrage of strikes! Aldo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - O Neil screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim O Neil!
In defeat, Conor Aldo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I stormed in and put it all on the line. I took a shot and missed.
I will never apologize for taking a shot.
Shit happens.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fan Boi (ranked 1518 p4p, 2439 weight class) and Ludwig Von Mises (ranked 215 p4p, 343 weight class). Fan Boi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ludwig Von Mises's chin.
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4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fan Boi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Von Mises!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Boi.
Boi connects with the punch.
Von Mises throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Von Mises. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Mises.
Boi misses with a straight left.
Von Mises is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boi with a body shot.
Von Mises tries to score with a low kick but Boi moves his leg out of the way.
Von Mises throws a hook to the side of Boi's head but Boi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Mises looks to throw the jab but Boi is out of range.
We've been informed that Von Mises has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Von Mises fails to land with a series of punches.
Boi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Von Mises misses.
Von Mises avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boi misses with a straight right.
Boi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Mises.
Von Mises flicks out a counter leg kick but Boi steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Mises throws a nice head kick!
Von Mises lands with an uppercut that bounces Boi off the cage and back into range.
Boi is rocked!
Boi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boi lands a jab to the nose.
Boi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Mises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boi.
Boi throws a right hand that Von Mises ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Mises also avoids with ease.
Boi misses with the combination.
Von Mises throws a big counter head kick but Boi avoids it with no problem.
Boi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fan Boi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boi misses with a double jab
and Von Mises counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boi swings for the body but Von Mises moves out of range.
Boi moves out of range as Von Mises throws a body kick.
Von Mises connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boi. Boi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boi misses with a shot to the body
and Von Mises counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Boi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Mises cracks Boi with a hook to the temple - Boi is on wobbly legs here! Von Mises swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Boi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Von Mises wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ludwig Von Mises!
Ludwig Von Mises took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reima Poika (ranked 986 p4p, 2436 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 128 p4p, 292 weight class). The key to victory for Reima Poika has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Poika!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Poika.
Nice shot by Poika.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
Poika decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Poika throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
Poika trying to control the pace.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Poika.
Poika not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Poika postures up and lands a big shot to Parker's brow.
Parker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Poika looking for a sweep. Not yet Poika, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Parker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker forces his way into half guard.
Poika gets full guard.
Parker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poika has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parker has managed to get both his arms back between Poika's legs - danger averted.
Poika wants to improve his position but instead Parker has moved into half guard.
My spies in Gym inform me that Parker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poika has managed to free his arm - good work.
Parker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poika sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Parker trying to control the action but Poika is working from the bottom.
Poika on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Poika tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
Poika is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Parker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Parker's back!
Parker wants to control his opponent's hands but Poika gets his hands free.
Poika seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker breaks Poika's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Poika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parker won't allow Poika to sweep him here.
Poika utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Poika wants to improve his position but instead Parker has moved into half guard.
Poika is looking to improve his position.
Poika is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Parker is looking to advance position but Poika won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Parker seems content to control.
Parker prevents Poika from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker controlling the action here.
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 Reima Poika will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parker blocks a head kick by Poika.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy.
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika throws the kick towards the body but Parker avoids it.
Poika explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Parker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poika manages to get back to half guard.
Parker trying to control from half guard but Poika is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika gets back to full guard.
Parker trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom.
Parker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker advances position into side control!
Poika manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parker's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poika manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Parker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poika working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
Parker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Poika looking for a sweep. Not yet Poika, not yet.
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poika throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poika uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Poika appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Poika connects with a solid leg kick.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Poika slips the punch.
Reima Poika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
Poika bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poika fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Poika backs off Parker throws a huge counter combo but Poika manages to avoid it all.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Poika enables Parker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Poika manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Parker wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Poika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poika keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Poika's guard.
Parker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poika tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Poika is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poika avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika manages to get to full guard.
Parker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker 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.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poika moves away.
Poika scoring well with a low kick there.
Poika lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Parker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poika on the side of the head.
Poika throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good work by Parker as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Parker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Poika lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker lunges at Poika with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poika's hand.
Poika tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poika tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parker taking a breather here.
Parker wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poika manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Parker trying to pass the guard but Poika defending well.
Still in half guard, Parker seems content to control.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Poika is defending well.
Parker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poika is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is landing with some decent strikes but Poika is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poika is working to get back to half guard.
Parker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Parker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poika is looking to improve his position but Parker isn't that keen on the idea.
Parker trying to control but Poika is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Parker landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poika is looking to improve his position but Parker isn't that keen on the idea.
Parker working for a guillotine from mount but Poika is in no mood to give up.
Parker prevents Poika from getting the reversal.
Parker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poika is looking to escape.
Parker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker avoids the attempt from Poika to control.
Peter Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poika is bucking up trying to escape but Parker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Parker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poika is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poika is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Parker wants to control the pace but Poika is squirming around nicely.
Parker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Poika is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poika was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Poika throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Poika takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poika throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poika drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parker sprawls and moves away.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poika throws a head kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Poika.
Parker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poika off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poika tries to roll but Parker sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poika is keeping busy.
Parker is hanging on to Poika's back as he tries to escape.
Parker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Poika prevents Parker from getting a body triangle.
Poika trying to control the hands but Parker won't let him.
Parker is punishing Poika with strikes - can he finish him?!
Parker lands with a hammerfist to the side of Poika's head.
Parker is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Poika has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Parker has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Poika taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Parker doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Parker!
Peter Parker is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trage Tragedy (ranked 1041 p4p, 1822 weight class) and Shane Stead (ranked 147 p4p, 245 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trage Tragedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Stead!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tragedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tragedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tragedy misses with a straight right.
Stead feints the counter takedown.
Stead throws an off balance right hand
and Tragedy counters with a thumping low kick.
Stead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Shane Stead has been cut.
Stead connects with a looping right hand.
Tragedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Stead is just out of range.
Tragedy slips under a jab.
Tragedy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Tragedy misses with a hook
and Stead counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stead missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Tragedy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tragedy is holding on to half guard well.
Tragedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tragedy is staying active underneath Stead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tragedy trying to control but Stead postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stead is trying to control the action in half guard but Tragedy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stead is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tragedy reverses the position - he's now on top in Stead's guard.
Tragedy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stead's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stead controls Tragedy momentarily but Tragedy frees himself.
Tragedy is stalling in the full guard.
Stead is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tragedy.
Stead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tragedy 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stead throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tragedy content to stall in guard here.
Tragedy wants to control from the top but Stead keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tragedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tragedy scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stead as he connects with a hook.
Tragedy throws a lazy right hand but Stead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stead looks to land a left hand but Tragedy moved out of range nicely.
Tragedy throws a hook but Stead blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stead clobbers Tragedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tragedy scores with a jab.
Tragedy misses with a looping left.
Stead takes a swing at Tragedy's ribcage but misses.
Tragedy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stead has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Tragedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stead scores with a nice right hand.
Stead with a hook.
Tragedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tragedy misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Stead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stead keeps the fight on the outside.
Tragedy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stead trying to control the position but instead, Tragedy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stead into the cage.
Tragedy just leaning against Stead, taking a breather.
Stead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stead stalling in the clinch but Tragedy improves position.
Stead blocks a body shot from Tragedy.
Tragedy looking to stall.
Stead misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tragedy can't fight it off and eventually Stead manages to take the fight to the floor. Tragedy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tragedy pushes Stead off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy misses with a shot to the body
and Stead counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tragedy won't be happy with that.
Stead wants to control but Tragedy is keeping him busy.
Tragedy taking a bit of punishment here - Stead scoring with strikes.
Stead working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stead lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tragedy down.
Tragedy is trying to improve his position.
Tragedy wants to control but Stead postures up.
Stead misses with the ground and pound.
Tragedy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stead.
Sloppy strikes there by Stead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stead lands a few punches from side control.
Tragedy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tragedy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tragedy.
Stead advances position into side control!
Stead throws a strike aimed at the side of Tragedy's head but Tragedy avoids it well.
Stead tries to score with some ground and pound. Tragedy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tragedy is looking to regain half guard here but Stead keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stead throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stead postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stead working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shane Stead has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tragedy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stead.
Tragedy can't do much from the bottom here.
Stead postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tragedy tries to bench press Stead off him but Stead keeps the position.
Stead working the head with strikes.
Stead in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tragedy tries to improve position but can't.
Stead throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tragedy is looking to regain half guard here but Stead keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy is working hard here to advance position.
Stead wants to control for a moment but Tragedy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tragedy is looking to control Stead's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tragedy avoid being mounted?
Tragedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stead wants to control from the top but Tragedy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Stead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stead lands a jab.
Tragedy is looking to land body kicks.
Shane Stead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tragedy defending well as Stead loads up on a big left hand.
Shane Stead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stead takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stead cracks Tragedy with an open hand slap.
Tragedy cracks Stead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stead counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tragedy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stead.
Tragedy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stead throws an elbow that misses. Tragedy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stead's guard. Nice move by Tragedy!
Stead is trying to keep Tragedy in close.
Stead lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Trage Tragedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tragedy 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.
Tragedy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tragedy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tragedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stead landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stead is looking to work some ground and pound but Tragedy has wrist control.
Stead must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stead landing some decent shots from guard.
Stead throwing strikes from guard but Tragedy blocks nicely.
Tragedy pulls Stead in to control the position.
Shane Stead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stead tries to free his leg and advance position but Tragedy is retaining full guard.
Stead looking to sit in guard and control but Tragedy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stead controlling the position.
Tragedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Stead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stead pulls Tragedy in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tragedy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tragedy is one step ahead there.
Tragedy drops back looking for a leg! Stead is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stead manages to kick Tragedy off! Tragedy jumps back into Stead's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tragedy throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane Stead.
I've got Stead 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Stead!
A very excited looking Shane Stead made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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