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CMMA 44 Barnes vs Salvador PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Hess (ranked 6452 p4p, 4602 weight class) and Jamie Hudson (ranked 526 p4p, 458 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wolfgang Hess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolfgang Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hess cracks Hudson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hudson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hess finish him?
 It looks like Jamie Hudson has been cut.
Hess throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hudson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Hess comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Hudson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Hudson was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Hess!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 24431 p4p, 4627 weight class) and Ralph Smith (ranked 608 p4p, 512 weight class). Ralph Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winchester lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Winchester sprawls well.
Winchester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winchester has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winchester misses with a series of wild punches.
Winchester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Winchester lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Winchester as Smith shoots in.
Dean Winchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Smith.
Winchester moves into the clinch.
Winchester blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winchester has him pressed against the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winchester lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith looks winded!
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winchester presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winchester.
Winchester scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
The referee calls for Winchester to work.
Winchester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Winchester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winchester lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Winchester.
Winchester lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Winchester on the inside.
Winchester lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winchester.
 Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winchester.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Winchester finish him?
Winchester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Winchester misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Winchester fails to land.
Winchester works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Winchester swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winchester misses with a punch on the inside.
Winchester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
Winchester misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winchester.
Winchester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Winchester lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smith to his knees! Winchester keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Winchester!
In his post fight interview, Dean Winchester started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mcmuffin (ranked 4626 p4p, 6475 weight class) and Royler Gracie (ranked 539 p4p, 617 weight class). Royler Gracie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Mcmuffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royler Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmuffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcmuffin lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcmuffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcmuffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcmuffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcmuffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has his foot on Mcmuffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcmuffin works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mcmuffin frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Mcmuffin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Royler Gracie!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Harrison (ranked 5773 p4p, 2849 weight class) and Sergei Ivanov (ranked 150 p4p, 109 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison throws a lazy head kick
and Ivanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harrison misses with a body kick.
Ivanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ivanov lands with a cross.
 It looks like Sean Harrison has been cut.
Harrison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harrison misses with a body shot.
Ivanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been informed that Ivanov 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.
Harrison checks a low kick from Ivanov.
Harrison is looking for a counter combo.
Harrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Ivanov unleashes a big counter combination but Harrison bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrison.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrison misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Harrison throws a hook to the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harrison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ivanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivanov with a hook.
Ivanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harrison's head backwards.
Ivanov connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Harrison to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ivanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergei Ivanov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lucas Iv (ranked 2949 p4p, 6502 weight class) and Jeff Hecker Jr (ranked 306 p4p, 457 weight class). Frank Lucas Iv 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Lucas Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Hecker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hecker Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas Iv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Hecker Jr looks to move away, Lucas Iv throws a big counter combo but Hecker Jr just gets out of the way.
Lucas Iv shoots in and drives through. Hecker Jr sprawls well.
Hecker Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hecker Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Lucas Iv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hecker Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hecker Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Lucas Iv counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hecker Jr won't be happy with that.
Lucas Iv tries to advance to mount but Hecker Jr denies him.
Hecker Jr is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker Jr is trying to escape the position but Lucas Iv is controlling the position.
Lucas Iv lands a nice forearm strike.
Lucas Iv goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hecker Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lucas Iv but great work by Hecker Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hecker Jr throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lucas Iv works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker Jr trying to control from half guard but Lucas Iv is working away.
Lucas Iv is trying to get back to full guard.
Hecker Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucas Iv's head.
Lucas Iv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hecker Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucas Iv is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lucas Iv is looking to improve his position.
Hecker Jr wants to take a breather but Lucas Iv is having none of it.
Lucas Iv wants to improve his position but Hecker Jr is controlling well.
Hecker Jr throwing shots but Lucas Iv is blocking nicely.
Lucas Iv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucas Iv on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lucas Iv tries to get out of the position.
Lucas Iv is working hard here to advance position.
Lucas Iv holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hecker Jr trying to control the action but Lucas Iv is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucas Iv pinned against the cage. Lucas Iv gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hecker Jr has Lucas Iv up against the cage in a clinch.
Lucas Iv has hold of one of Hecker Jr's legs. Hecker Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Lucas Iv gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lucas Iv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hecker Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lucas Iv controlling from the top position.
Lucas Iv lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lucas Iv landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Lucas Iv'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.
Hecker Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas Iv cracks Hecker Jr with a solid left hand.
Hecker Jr is trying to control the position but Lucas Iv postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Iv is in close to Hecker Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lucas Iv 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.
Frank Lucas Iv dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hecker Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Lucas Iv was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hecker Jr.
Hecker Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Hecker Jr jumps into guard, dragging Lucas Iv to the mat.
Hecker Jr controls Lucas Iv momentarily but Lucas Iv frees himself.
Hecker Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Lucas Iv lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Lucas Iv postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv scoring with some ground and pound.
Lucas Iv seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hecker Jr controls Lucas Iv momentarily but Lucas Iv frees himself.
Hecker Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lucas Iv passes into side control.
Lucas Iv lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr being controlled for a moment.
Hecker Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lucas Iv decides to stand back up. Lucas Iv steps back and let's Hecker Jr get back to his feet.
Lucas Iv bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Hecker Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hecker Jr trying to control but Lucas Iv postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lucas Iv working Hecker Jr over with strikes.
Frank Lucas Iv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hecker Jr trying to hold on to Lucas Iv's head to control him but Lucas Iv postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lucas Iv lands a nice short elbow.
Lucas Iv controlling the action here.
Lucas Iv is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hecker Jr can do to turn this around?
Hecker Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lucas Iv looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lucas Iv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lucas Iv controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hecker Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucas Iv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hecker Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas Iv dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lucas Iv shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lucas Iv controlling the action here.
Hecker Jr tries to roll over but Lucas Iv keeps him under control.
Lucas Iv is nestled in close to Hecker Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Lucas Iv seems content to control.
Lucas Iv has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hecker Jr works to full guard.
Lucas Iv looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hecker Jr wants to stand and escape but Lucas Iv is having none of it.
Lucas Iv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hecker Jr wants to get back to his feet but Lucas Iv is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lucas Iv with a nice head shot there.
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.
Hecker Jr is trying to keep Lucas Iv in close.
Hecker Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucas Iv slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucas Iv dodges the punch combination from Hecker Jr.
Hecker Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucas Iv counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hecker Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lucas Iv avoids it really well and circles away.
Lucas Iv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr has closed the distance and engaged Lucas Iv in a clinch.
Lucas Iv decides to pull guard.
Lucas Iv tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucas Iv keeping moving, preventing Hecker Jr from controlling successfully.
Lucas Iv is pulling down on Hecker Jr's head to control his posture.
Lucas Iv looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lucas Iv keeping moving, preventing Hecker Jr from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frank Lucas Iv is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hecker Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Hecker Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Lucas Iv blocks with his arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hecker Jr tries to stall but Lucas Iv uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jeff Hecker Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Iv stalls.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lucas Iv showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lucas Iv, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lucas Iv!
Frank Lucas Iv thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Barrett (ranked 3653 p4p, 24108 weight class) and Yama Oka (ranked 418 p4p, 574 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yama Oka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett scores with a nice strike.
Barrett connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Yama Oka has been cut.
Barrett cracks Oka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Oka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barrett finish him?
Oka is rocked!
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!
Barrett closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Oka out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Barrett!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luis Quintero (ranked 3928 p4p, 4229 weight class) and Julian Tremblay (ranked 474 p4p, 491 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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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Quintero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julian Tremblay!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremblay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quintero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Quintero lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Julian Tremblay has been cut.
Tremblay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quintero lands a hook that snaps the head of Tremblay backwards.
Tremblay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quintero misses with a punch to the body.
Quintero stalling.
Quintero presses Tremblay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tremblay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Quintero scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Quintero.
Quintero lands a left hand.
Tremblay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tremblay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tremblay wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quintero is pushing Tremblay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Quintero.
Quintero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tremblay working hard to break the clinch.
Quintero presses Tremblay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tremblay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tremblay is trying to pull guard but Quintero has him pressed against the cage.
Tremblay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quintero lands with a left to the head.
Quintero lands a body punch.
Tremblay looks winded!
Quintero is working Tremblay over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay takes a shot to the head.
Quintero leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Quintero.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quintero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quintero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tremblay.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quintero.
Tremblay is rocked!
Quintero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tremblay is still on wobbly legs! Can Quintero finish him?
Quintero lands a nice shot to the body.
Quintero scores with a hook to the body.
Quintero lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tremblay to his knees! Quintero keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Quintero!
Luis Quintero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Punch McDermott (ranked 2793 p4p, 4040 weight class) and Frank Seeble (ranked 389 p4p, 502 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McDermott might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drunk In Love. Punch McDermott 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punch McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Seeble!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seeble throws a series of punches but McDermott avoids them all with ease.
McDermott rushes Seeble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seeble digs a right hand underneath McDermott's ribcage. McDermott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDermott scores with a shot to the side of Seeble's head.
Seeble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seeble misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDermott trying to control the position but instead, Seeble has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDermott into the cage.
Seeble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDermott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDermott stalling against the cage.
McDermott seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Seeble.
Seeble blocks a body shot from McDermott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seeble.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDermott holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, McDermott scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDermott pushes Seeble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seeble misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Seeble has a couple of punches blocked by McDermott.
Seeble gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a punch on the inside.
Seeble misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by McDermott.
McDermott is working for takedown but Seeble is calmly controlling the position for now.
A bit of stalling here from Seeble.
Seeble misses with a punch on the inside.
Seeble tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seeble misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seeble.
Seeble misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDermott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Seeble swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seeble blocks an uppercut.
Seeble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDermott lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Seeble scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seeble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Seeble tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seeble trying to control the position but instead, McDermott has worked for underhooks and has pushed Seeble into the cage.
Seeble blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is pushing Seeble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McDermott for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Seeble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seeble misses with a punch to the body.
McDermott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seeble misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDermott misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDermott lands a nice shot to the body.
McDermott is trying to stall.
McDermott lands with a light punch inside.
McDermott can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from McDermott - that landed with a thud.
Seeble is looking to control McDermott's arms but McDermott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Seeble has his back to the cage.
McDermott trying to control the position but instead, Seeble has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDermott into the cage.
McDermott blocks a body shot from Seeble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott tries a body shot but Seeble blocks it.
McDermott just leaning against Seeble, taking a breather.
McDermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDermott stalling against the cage.
Seeble swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seeble misses with a punch on the inside.
McDermott lands a nice shot to the body.
McDermott just leaning against Seeble, taking a breather.
McDermott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDermott prevents a body shot from Seeble.
A right handed body shot lands from McDermott.
McDermott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seeble avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seeble misses with some punches.
McDermott misses with some punches.
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 Punch McDermott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDermott drives through and clinches with Seeble against the cage.
McDermott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDermott lands a hook that snaps the head of Seeble backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Seeble misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDermott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDermott can't find room to land a body shot as Seeble controls the action.
Nice body punch from McDermott - that landed with a thud.
Seeble avoiding damage.
McDermott is looking to control Seeble's arms but Seeble gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDermott has his back to the cage.
Seeble has a couple of punches blocked by McDermott.
McDermott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seeble backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seeble misses with the head strike.
McDermott effectively controlling the action here.
Seeble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seeble misses with a punch to the body.
McDermott misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDermott.
McDermott tries to score a body lock takedown but Seeble shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Seeble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDermott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDermott wants to stall.
Seeble lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDermott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDermott throws a head punch that misses.
Seeble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on McDermott - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Seeble trying to control the position but instead, McDermott has worked for underhooks and has pushed Seeble into the cage.
McDermott trying to stall but Seeble improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Punch McDermott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seeble taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDermott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seebles head.
The referee calls for McDermott to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seeble.
A right hook to the body lands for McDermott.
Seeble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seeble stalling in the clinch but McDermott improves position.
Seeble content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDermott holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Seeble - that landed with a thud.
McDermott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott looking to stall.
McDermott swings wildly with an uppercut but Seeble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seeble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott blocks a body shot from Seeble.
Seeble lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Seeble misses with a body punch.
McDermott is stalling here.
Seeble prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seeble.
McDermott can't find room to land a body shot as Seeble controls the action.
Seeble has McDermott pushed against the cage.
McDermott misses with the head strike.
Seeble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seeble blocks an uppercut.
McDermott lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for McDermott.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Seeble lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDermott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McDermott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Seeble tries to throw a body punch but McDermott avoids it by throwing Seeble back against the cage.
McDermott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDermott is looking to control Seeble's arms but Seeble gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDermott has his back to the cage.
A short right from McDermott on the inside.
Seeble is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDermott is looking to control Seeble's arms but Seeble gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDermott has his back to the cage.
McDermott stalling the fight.
Seeble can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action.
Seeble misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDermott scores with a shot to the side of Seeble's head.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDermott.
Seeble tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seeble lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 Punch McDermott will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Seeble throws a poor cross that misses
and McDermott counters with a straight right hand.
McDermott closes the distance and pushes Seeble back into the cage.
Seeble lands a body shot.
McDermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on McDermott - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Seeble is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McDermott has Seeble pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seeble.
McDermott effectively controlling the action here.
Seeble blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDermott can't find room to land a body shot as Seeble controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seeble lands a nice shot to the body.
Seeble is stalling here.
McDermott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seeble backwards.
Good body shot from Seeble.
Seeble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seeble tries a body shot but McDermott blocks it.
McDermott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDermott looking to stall.
Seeble swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seeble lands a right hand.
McDermott slows down the pace here.
Seeble trying to stall but McDermott improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seeble.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Seeble has a couple of punches blocked by McDermott.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDermott misses with a body punch.
Seeble trying to stall but McDermott improves his position.
McDermott tries a body shot but Seeble blocks it.
McDermott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seeble misses with a punch on the inside.
Seeble struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermott controls his hands.
Seeble struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermott controls his hands.
McDermott tries a body shot but Seeble blocks it.
McDermott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seebles head.
Seeble scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seeble lands a shot to the body.
Frank Seeble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seeble.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McDermott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seeble tries to throw a body punch but McDermott avoids it by throwing Seeble back against the cage.
Seeble misses with a punch on the inside.
Seeble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
Seeble misses with a punch to the body.
McDermott misses with some punches.
Seeble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seeble can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action.
McDermott trying to control the position but instead, Seeble has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDermott into the cage.
McDermott manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Seeble slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seeble is pressed up against the cage. McDermott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seeble down to the mat. Seeble avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McDermott gets a clinch.
McDermott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seeble blocks an uppercut.
McDermott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seeble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seeble lands a body punch.
Punch McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seeble softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seeble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seeble misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Seeble scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seeble.
Seeble struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermott controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Seeble.
Well McDermott 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel King (ranked 3091 p4p, 2457 weight class) and Chris Stevens (ranked 362 p4p, 295 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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King works the jab nicely.
Stevens misses with a double jab
and Stevens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stevens walks into a straight right hand from King.
Stevens cracks King with an open hand slap.
Stevens throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King scores with a jab. Stevens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stevens jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevens defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
Jab from Stevens.
A jab from Stevens misses.
Stevens misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a left to the body.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stevens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King misses the body punch
and Stevens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King misses with a hook.
Stevens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens lands with a cross.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King throws a shot from downtown. Stevens moves away and avoids it.
Stevens misses with a left hand
and King counters with a straight right hand.
A left and a right from Stevens both land. Nice combination.
Stevens swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Stevens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevens throws a right hand that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Stevens throws a sloppy body shot
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevens throws a body shot but no joy.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
It looks like King has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Nice jab there from King.
King connects with a right hand. Stevens shakes it off.
King throws a hook but Stevens blocks it.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King slips a jab from Stevens.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stevens.
King slips under a jab.
Stevens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stevens's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stevens loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King is looking to counter punch.
Stevens lands the left hand.
A jab from Stevens misses.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stevens.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stevens looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Stevens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King scores with a jab. Stevens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stevens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stevens cracks King with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Stevens 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.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Stevens's shoulder, as Stevens tries to avoid the shot.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Stevens lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stevens.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether King might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stevens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chris Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Stevens to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chris Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Stevens lands a jab.
Stevens cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens misses with an uppercut
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King slips a straight right by Stevens.
Stevens misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Stevens throws out a powerful jab.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Stevens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stevens staying out of range there.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King staying out of range there.
A big left from King misses.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
King moves out of range as Stevens strikes.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevens.
A little jabbing left from Stevens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting King counter with a right hand.
Stevens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Stevens lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Stevens misses with a right hand
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
King jabs Stevens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stevens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses with an uppercut. Stevens saw that one coming.
Stevens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stevens slips under a jab.
Stevens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Stevens throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King swings widly with a right hand
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stevens throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Stevens misses with a body punch
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
King connects with a body shot that sends Stevens's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stevens lands a head shot.
Stevens misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Stevens throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Stevens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King takes one to the side of the head.
Stevens slips under a jab.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stevens digs a good hook to King's body.
Stevens throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stevens lands a jab to King's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Stevens finds it's way through King's defenses.
Stevens blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Stevens finds it's target.
Stevens connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
A big right from King misses.
Stevens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stevens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stevens cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stevens misses with a left hand
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
King throwing a counter right hand but Stevens manages to avoid it.
Stevens misses with a body punch
letting King counter with a right hand.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King misses with a looping left.
Stevens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King throws out a loose jab but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands a jab.
Stevens is rocked!
King cracks a nice hook into Stevens's ribs.
Stevens takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King throws a looping overhand right but Stevens ducks down to avoid it.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Stevens lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chris Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
A big left from Stevens misses.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Stevens.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Stevens missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stevens's head backwards.
Stevens's corner calls for a 1-2. Stevens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevens lands with a cross.
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!
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Stevens does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Stevens.
Stevens throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Daniel King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King slips under a jab from Stevens.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Stevens!
After the fight, Chris Stevens was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Barnes (ranked 2558 p4p, 2412 weight class) and Bibiano Salvador (ranked 365 p4p, 348 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bibiano Salvador was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Barnes!
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, Bibiano Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Salvador looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes has Salvador up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvador is pressed up against the cage. Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salvador down to the mat. Salvador avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Salvador throws a body kick that misses.
Salvador looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salvador ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Salvador throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Salvador throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvador misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Salvador.
Salvador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Salvador's knee but Salvador avoids it well.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Salvador avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Salvador moved out of range nicely.
Barnes scores with a decent looking hook.
Salvador misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salvador looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Barnes with a hook.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Salvador breaks away and moves out of range.
A big left from Barnes misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvador tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Salvador moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnes has picked Salvador up - he's going for a ride! Barnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barnes wants to control but Salvador is keeping him busy.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador controlling the position for now.
Barnes is thwarting Salvador's attempts to control the position.
Salvador blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Salvador looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvador tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Salvador is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvador is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes breaks Salvador's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Salvador pulls Barnes in to control the position.
Salvador looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvador, not yet.
Salvador is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador looking to control.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Salvador is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes is in close to Salvador's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes works over Salvador with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes is in close to Salvador's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes works over Salvador with some ground and pound from guard.
Salvador is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Salvador has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salvador is rocked!
Salvador had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes works over Salvador with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Barnes 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.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Salvador sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salvador swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Salvador manages to circle out of the way.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salvador paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Salvador is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Salvador takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salvador was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Salvador changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Salvador is avoiding it.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Salvador clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salvador stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salvador is defending well for now.
Salvador is pressed against the cage. Barnes pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Salvador! Two more big strikes from Barnes and Salvador crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eric Barnes!
Eric Barnes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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