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SPFT 55: Sklyar vs. Loaf PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Piolo Pascual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piolo Pascual!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pascual tries to clinch but Hermansson is having none of it.
Pascual tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hermansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pascual tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hermansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pascual wants to clinch up but Hermansson keeps it at a distance.
Hermansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pascual wants to clinch up but Hermansson keeps it at a distance.
Hermansson throws out a loose jab but Pascual uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pascual closes the distance and clinches.
Hermansson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hermansson is trying to drag Pascual to the mat but Pascual just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pascual with a knee to the head.
Hermansson tries to pull guard but Pascual holds him up against the cage and eventually Hermansson drops back down to his feet.
Piolo Pascual has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Olov Hermansson.
Hermansson drags the fight down to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pascual is sitting in close to Hermansson's body. Hermansson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pascual is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pascual is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hermansson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jan Olov Hermansson!
A relieved looking Jan Olov Hermansson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kendrick Stagliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miller's choice of entrance music: Power. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kendrick Stagliano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Miller!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller drives through with a takedown into Stagliano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
Miller seems to be looking for submissions.
Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stagliano defends it well.
Miller seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stagliano is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brandon Miller!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brandon Miller waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 93%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bang McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brick Fist!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
McGee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fist misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fist.
It looks like Bang McGee has been cut.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
Fist has McGee up against the cage in a clinch.
McGee tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fist fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee looking to throw knees to the head but Fist is blocking nicely.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
McGee lands a right hand.
Fist is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGee to keep the fight standing.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fist ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fist no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGee passes Fist's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fist is trying to stand back up but McGee is controlling him
McGee passes to side control.
Fist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McGee controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist is not content to let McGee control the position.
Fist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fist is trying to buck McGee off.
McGee controlling from side mount.
McGee wants to control but Fist is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGee trying to control the position but Fist is working away.
A control attempt from Fist but he's now mounted!
Fist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist is desperately trying to improve his position but McGee has a good base and remains in mount.
Fist wants to control but McGee is having none of it.
McGee lands a big elbow.
McGee wants to control the pace but Fist is squirming around nicely.
McGee prevents Fist from getting the reversal.
Fist wants to hold on but McGee pushes him away.
Fist is trying to escape the mount.
McGee scoring with strikes but Fist is staying in there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fist is trying to escape the mount.
McGee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fist is looking to escape.
Fist is trying desperately to improve position.
Fist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fist is squirming around, avoiding McGee's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGee is landing with some decent strikes but Fist is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGee content just to control the position here.
Fist is desperately trying to improve his position but McGee has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Fist that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Brick Fist has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee trying to control but Fist is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Fist really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fist tries to lock up and control but McGee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fist is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGee controlling the position easily from mount.
McGee lands a big shot there that rocks Fist but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGee scoring with strikes but Fist is staying in there.
Fist bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist tries to free his leg and advance position but McGee is retaining full guard.
McGee wants to stand and escape but Fist is having none of it.
Fist trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
McGee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fist wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGee trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bang McGee just wasn't active enough.
Fist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGee tries to avoid it but Fist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGee to the ground. McGee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bang McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Fist.
Fist misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from McGee.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Fist. Those never looked like landing.
Fist scores with a one two! McGee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bang McGee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
McGee slips a jab from Fist.
Fist takes one to the chin there.
That has opened up Brick Fist's cut even more.
Fist looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
McGee connects with a high kick.
McGee slips under a jab from Fist.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGee scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fist has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGee uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist working for submissions but it's allowed McGee to get to half guard.
Fist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGee lands with a punch from half guard.
Fist trying to get back to full guard but McGee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fist is trying to escape the mount.
Fist sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist tries to get to full guard but McGee has control of the leg.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Fist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGee is working away from the top position though.
McGee is trying to control the action in half guard but Fist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGee passes into side control, despite Fist's attempt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fist wants to control but McGee postures up.
McGee lands a decent elbow from side control.
McGee wants to control but Fist is keeping him busy.
McGee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Fist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist is trying to control McGee's posture but McGee avoids it.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Fist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGee in the domination position with Fist hanging on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bang McGee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fist moves forwards but McGee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fist moves out of range as McGee strikes.
Fist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Fist misses.
McGee feints and then cracks Fist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fist down.
McGee misses with a straight left.
Brick Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGee scoring well with a low kick there.
Fist thows a body shot but no joy.
Brick Fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fist is breathing heavily.
McGee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and McGee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGee.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A short right from McGee on the inside.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee lands a body shot.
McGee digs a right hand into Fist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fist's gas tank.
McGee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fist blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The cut above Brick Fist's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Fist.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fist's face.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bang McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brick Fist's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short uppercut from McGee.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Fist avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
McGee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fist blocks it with crossed arms.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fist's efforts to push away.
Fist takes a shot to the head.
Fist takes a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bang McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Bang McGee!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Bang McGee!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Bang McGee!
Bang McGee wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trajan Argyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayo comes to the cage accompanied by Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever. Argyle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go to Sleep kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chris Mayo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trajan Argyle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Argyle shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayo sprawls well. He's pushed Argyle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mayo staying out of range there.
Argyle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mayo can't do much from the bottom here.
Argyle is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mayo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mayo is not content to let Argyle control the position.
Mayo is looking for a sweep.
Argyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mayo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Argyle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Argyle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mayo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Argyle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mayo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Argyle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mayo with the ground and pound but Argyle uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Argyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayo won't allow Argyle to sweep him here.
Mayo is looking to work some ground and pound but Argyle has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Argyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mayo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mayo wants to pass the guard but Argyle is keeping the position.
Argyle keeping moving, preventing Mayo from controlling successfully.
Mayo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Argyle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayo has managed to get both his arms back between Argyle's legs - danger averted.
Mayo throws an elbow that misses. Argyle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayo's guard. Nice move by Argyle!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayo keeping full guard, as Argyle tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Argyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Argyle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Argyle postures up.
Argyle stops Mayo from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Mayo just wasn't active enough.
Mayo dives in and scores a takedown into Argyle's guard.
Mayo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayo slips nicely into half guard.
Mayo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayo works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Argyle keeps working.
Check out the look on Mayo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Argyle regains half guard, as Mayo was trying to land strikes.
Mayo misses with a head shot. Argyle uses the momentum to regain guard.
Argyle is trying to control the position but Mayo postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Argyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayo lands a couple of elbows.
Mayois looking to pass into half guard but Argyle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Argyle is in guard.
Mayo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Argyle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Argyle trying to control but Mayo is working from the bottom.
Argyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayo is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Argyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argyle pushing down on Mayo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mayo trying to hold on to Argyle's head to control him but Argyle postures up.
Mayo wants to improve his position but Argyle is controlling well.
Argyle is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayo trying to control from the bottom.
Mayo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mayo trying to hold on to Argyle's head to control him but Argyle postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chris Mayo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mayo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Mayo.
Mayo misses the shot to the body.
Argyle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mayo is trying to maintain the position but Argyle is very close to passing his half guard.
Mayo is looking for a sweep. Argyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mayo is staying active underneath Argyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mayo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayo, not yet.
Argyle prevents Mayo from getting back to his feet.
Argyle advances position into side control!
Mayo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Argyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mayo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Argyle is refusing to be controlled, as Mayo sits in half guard.
Argyle actively working from the bottom here.
Mayo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Argyle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Argyle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mayo prevents Argyle from improving his position.
Mayo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Argyle's thigh. Argyle counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mayo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Argyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Argyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Argyle keeping moving, preventing Mayo from controlling successfully.
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 Chris Mayo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mayo misses with a straight right.
Argyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayo.
Mayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Mayo.
Mayo slaps away a takedown attempt from Argyle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Argyle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayo.
Mayo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Argyle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayo lands a body shot.
Mayo moves into range and clinches up with Argyle.
Argyle lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mayo throws an elbow but misses.
Argyle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argyle manages to break the clinch.
Mayo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Argyle's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mayo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mayo stalling away here and it's allowed Argyle to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mayo trying to move into half guard but instead Argyle has managed to sweep!
Mayo being controlled here, momentarily.
Argyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayo is retaining full guard.
Argyle forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo tries to get to full guard but Argyle has control of the leg.
Mayo wants to get back to his feet.
Argyle seems to be looking for submissions.
Mayo is looking for a sweep. Argyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Argyle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Argyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mayo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Argyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mayo is looking to escape.
Argyle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mayo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chris Mayo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argyle wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Argyle prevents Mayo from getting the reversal.
Argyle looking to control but Mayo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Argyle moves to the back.
Mayo trying to control the position but Argyle manages to sink in the hooks.
Well, with Argyle on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mayo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Argyle looking for the RNC.
Argyle is working for a rear naked choke. Mayo is not defending it well and Argyle has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mayo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mayo's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trajan Argyle!
Trajan Argyle 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said . Sato has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hiroshi Sato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alves shoots for a double leg takedown but Sato sprawls well. He's pushed Alves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves tries to keep at a distance but Sato has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alves tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Alves lands a nice uppercut.
Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
Alves is leaning against Sato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Alves as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Sato.
Sato missing with knees to the body.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Good body shot from Alves.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Sato blocking some punches.
Sato lands a left hand.
Alves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Alves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato blocks a body shot from Alves.
Alves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alves fails to land.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alves.
Sato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alves throws a head punch that misses.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato lands a right hand.
Sato is working for takedown but Alves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves lands with a short shot to the head.
Alves blocks the elbow strike.
Alves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alves blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alves misses with the head strike.
Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
A head punch on the inside from Alves fails to land.
Alves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satos head.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Alves gets underhooks to prevent Sato's takedown attempt.
Salvador Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Sato.
A left hand lands to the body for Alves.
Sato looks gassed!
Alves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves.
Sato is working for takedown but Alves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Sato has hold of one of Alves's legs. Alves is fighting the takedown attempt but Sato gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sato looking to sit in guard and control but Alves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sato has momentary wrist control but Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to control the position but Alves says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alves trying to control the action but Sato is working from the bottom.
Alves working Sato over with strikes.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves trying to mount his opponent but Sato defends it.
Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sato trying to control here.
Alves trying to control from half guard but Sato is working away.
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alves thows a huge punch but Sato dodges it nicely.
Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sato is looking to get back to is feet but Alves passes into side control.
Alves misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Alves are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alves looks up at the clock and then as Sato takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sato struggling a bit here.
Sato takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sato regains half guard, as Alves was trying to land strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sato is refusing to be controlled, as Alves sits in half guard.
Alves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sato is staying active underneath Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sato is looking to improve his position.
Sato trying to hold on to Alves's head to control him but Alves postures up.
Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to control but Alves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sato is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alves trying to control the action but Sato is working from the bottom.
Sato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alves.
Sato is in trouble now - Alves has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.
Sato is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sato is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alves working Sato over with strikes here.
Alves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sato's face.
Alves unloading with bombs!
Alves throwing strikes here but Sato is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alves with shots to the head and body - Sato looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sato is looking to get to half guard.
Alves is landing with some decent strikes but Sato is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Sato is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.
Sato blocking the ground and pound.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands with some strikes.
Sato is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alves unloading with bombs!
Sato is trying desperately to improve position.
Alves lands with some strikes.
Alves lands with some strikes.
Alves tries to control but Sato wriggling away.
Alves lands a heavy elbow.
Alves in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Alves avoids the attempt from Sato to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sato is trying desperately to improve position.
Sato is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alves working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sato wants to control but Alves is having none of it.
Alves with the ground and pound from mount.
Alves putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sato?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato wants to control but Alves is having none of it.
Alves lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Alves 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. This is the final round!
Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Sato moves into the clinch.
Sato has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alves clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Alves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sato looks to land a strike but Alves avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alves has his foot on Sato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sato works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Sato defends easily.
Sato throws a big elbow that misses.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Sato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sato can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sato won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Sato gets to his feet. Alves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sato misses with a wild body shot.
Sato throws the kick towards the body but Alves avoids it.
Sato swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Sato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands the left hand.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Sato misses with a straight left.
Alves clinches.
Alves lands with a light punch inside.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Salvador Alves has been cut.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato lands with a short shot to the head.
Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sato wants a takedown but no success here.
Alves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alves prevents the takedown attempt.
Sato is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Sato.
Alves tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Sato.
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato prevents a body shot from Alves.
Sato is trying to drag Alves to the mat but Alves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salvador Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Sato.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Alves managing to block the knees to the body from Sato.
Alves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Alves.
A right handed body shot lands from Alves.
A nice left hand lands by Alves.
Sato blocks an elbow strike.
Alves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sato or not.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Alves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Alves.
A short uppercut from Alves.
Alves lands a left hand.
Alves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alves lands a nice uppercut.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves managing to block the knees to the body from Sato.
Alves lands a shoulder strike.
Sato working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Alves.
Alves scores with a shot to the side of Sato's head.
Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sato.
Alves lands a hook that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Alves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Alves - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Alves.
Alves misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Alves missing with knees to the body.
Alves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Alves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satos head.
Sato blocking some punches.
Alves pushes Sato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sato trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alves misses with some punches.
Alves lands a hook that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Alves scores with a hook to the body.
Alves lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves.
Alves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato blocking some punches.
Alves working aggressively here.
Alves avoiding damage as Sato throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Alves.
Salvador Alves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hiroshi Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands with a left to the head.
Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Alves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alves tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Alves back against the cage.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alves's elbow.
Sato wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Alves.
Alves blocks an elbow strike.
Alves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Alves scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satos head.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Alves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alves missing with knees to the body.
Alves is leaning against Sato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alves throws an elbow but misses.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Sato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alves tries to work over Sato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves digs a right hand into Sato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sato's gas tank.
Good body shot from Alves.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alves.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Alves gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sato is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alves is defending well.
Alves scores with a hook to the body.
Alves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Alves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alves works on Sato's body with a couple of short punches.
Alves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Alves lands a hook that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Alves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satos head.
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Sato prevents a body shot from Alves.
Sato turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves regains half guard.
Sato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alves defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvador Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Salvador Alves!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Salvador Alves!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Salvador Alves!
Salvador Alves wins by unanimous decision!
Salvador Alves really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crash by 12 Stones. Johnny Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Mifsud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Davis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mifsud napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Davis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mifsud is trying to get back to half guard.
Davis working the ground and pound.
Davis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mifsud will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Davis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mifsud manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davis's best efforts.
Davis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mifsud looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifsud is trying to control but can't.
Mifsud tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Mifsud is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis thows a huge punch but Mifsud dodges it nicely.
Davis tries to pass to full mount but Mifsud defends it.
Mifsud blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the action but Mifsud is working from the bottom.
Davis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mifsud avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Mifsud is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mifsud is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mifsud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mifsud trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mifsud escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mifsud keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis wants to control from the top but Mifsud keeps moving.
Mifsud is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mifsud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud trying to control the position.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mifsud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnny Davis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Davis with a jab.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mifsud is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Mifsud circles away and we're back to standing.
Mifsud leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mifsud misses with a low kick.
Mifsud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mifsud misses with a low kick.
Mifsud misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Mifsud tries to work over Davis's front leg with a kick but Davis checks it.
A cross from Davis lands.
Davis moves out of range of the leg kick from Mifsud.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud misses with a low kick as Davis jumps back.
Mifsud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davis scores with a body shot.
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Davis checks a low kick from Mifsud.
Mifsud misses with a low kick.
Mifsud moves out of range of the strikes.
Mifsud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mifsud looks for the body kick but Davis saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Davis.
Davis clobbers Mifsud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mifsud connects with an inside leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis swings for the body but Mifsud moves out of range.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Mifsud's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Davis.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Michael Mifsud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Mifsud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mifsud throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mifsud.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mifsud's head.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mifsud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mifsud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mifsud is rocked!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Davis gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mifsud is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Davis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tirawit Kokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukkis Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karvakorva has chosen DIABLO - Icaros as his entrance music. Tirawit Kokin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tirawit Kokin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jukkis Karvakorva!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karvakorva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokin is able to avoid easily.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown but Kokin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kokin jabs Karvakorva right on the nose. Karvakorva blinks but takes it well.
Kokin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kokin throws a chopping leg kick but Karvakorva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kokin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kokin swats away the attempt to clinch by Karvakorva.
A head kick misses from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kokin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown but Kokin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tirawit Kokin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukkis Karvakorva.
Kokin moves away from the strike by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kokin holds on, trying desperately to control.
Karvakorva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kokin is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva thowing shots but they're missing.
Kokin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karvakorva on the ground.
Kokin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kokin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kokin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Karvakorva looking to finish with strikes here!
Karvakorva unloads with some shots from mount but Kokin bucks and avoids them well.
Kokin blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin taking shots to the head.
Karvakorva tries to control but Kokin wriggling away.
Kokin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva punching from mount but Kokin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Karvakorva lands with some strikes.
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!
Karvakorva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Karvakorva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karvakorva lands a big elbow - Kokin is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kokin is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jukkis Karvakorva!
Jukkis Karvakorva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Jaeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Virgil Cid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Jaeson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaeson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaeson.
Jaeson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cid. Cid obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaeson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaeson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cid scrambles back to his feet.
Jaeson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cid moves away.
Cid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cid looks to throw the jab but Jaeson is out of range.
Jaeson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jaeson throws a hook but Cid blocks it.
Cid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaeson under the eye.
Jaeson checks a low kick from Cid.
Cid throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jaeson throws a body punch but Cid moves out of range.
Jaeson throws out a loose jab but Cid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaeson checks the leg kick.
Jaeson checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid lands a head shot.
Jaeson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jaeson scores with punches from side control.
Jaeson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cid is looking to regain half guard here but Jaeson keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaeson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jaeson lands a nice forearm strike.
Cid is looking to regain half guard here but Jaeson keeps moving and retains side control.
Cid stops Jaeson from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaeson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cid works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jaeson thows a huge punch but Cid dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cid is trying to maintain the position but Jaeson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaeson looks to land a strike but Cid avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jaeson trying to control but Cid is working from the bottom.
Jaeson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cid is retaining full guard.
Cid managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaeson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cid holds on and takes a little breather.
Jaeson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cid manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jaeson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Virgil Cid wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jaeson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cid circles away.
Jaeson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jaeson showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jaeson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jaeson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaeson working over Cid with some ground and pound. Cid looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jaeson 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.
Cid is refusing to be controlled, as Jaeson sits in half guard.
Cid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaeson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jaeson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaeson passes to side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jaeson working away.
Jaeson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jaeson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jaeson cracks Cid with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cid is looking to regain half guard here but Jaeson keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Cid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jaeson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jaeson on the ground.
Cid defending against the ground and pound.
Jaeson misses with the ground and pound.
Jaeson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jaeson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jaeson misses with the ground and pound.
Jaeson trying to control the action but Cid is working from the bottom.
Cid is looking to regain half guard here but Jaeson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jaeson tries to score with some ground and pound. Cid controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cid is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jaeson off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaeson tries to escape but Cid has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cid trying to control momentarily.
Jaeson is really stuck here.
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.
Cid really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jaeson.
Jaeson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jaeson tries to break free.
I would not like to be Jaeson right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cid's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cid gets his hands free as Jaeson looks to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Virgil Cid has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jaeson throws a body punch but Cid moves out of range.
Jaeson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jaeson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jaeson looking to pass the guard.
Jaeson wants to control from the top but Cid keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cid trying to control the position.
Jaeson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Jaeson 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. This is the final round!
Jaeson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaeson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cid rather than just go for the knockout.
Cid throws a wild body kick that Jaeson sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cid.
Jaeson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cid throws a low kick but Jaeson avoids it.
Virgil Cid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaeson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cid sprawls well. He's pushed Jaeson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jaeson.
Virgil Cid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Jaeson.
Cid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaeson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaeson.
Jaeson throws an overhand right that lands on Cid's shoulder, as Cid tries to avoid the shot.
Cid wants to slow Jaeson down by chopping away at his legs.
Cid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jaeson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaeson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Cid.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cid. That's going to slow Jaeson down.
A head kick from Cid lands but Jaeson takes it in his stride.
A big right from Cid misses.
Jaeson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cid sprawls well. He's pushed Jaeson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaeson is breathing heavily.
Cid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cid keeps Jaeson at a distance using the push kick.
Cid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaeson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cid lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cid misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cid.
Cid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jaeson.
Jaeson dodges the punch combination from Cid.
Cid cracks the inside of Jaeson's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jaeson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cid looking for a sweep. Not yet Cid, not yet.
Cid looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jaeson trying to move into half guard but instead Cid has managed to sweep!
Jaeson is trying to control the position but Cid postures up.
Virgil Cid has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaeson connects with a crisp jab.
Cid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaeson throws a right and a left that Cid avoids nicely.
Cid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaeson swings for the body but Cid moves out of range.
Cid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaeson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cid.
Cid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Jaeson misses.
Jaeson throws a looping overhand right but Cid ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Cid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaeson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cid as he jumps to the side.
Cid throws a leg kick which misses Jaeson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaeson tries to avoid it.
Virgil Cid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cid lands a leg kick that knocks Jaeson off balance momentarily.
Cid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaeson checks a leg kick.
Jaeson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jaeson checks a leg kick nicely.
Virgil Cid is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaeson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cid moves away.
Cid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cid throws a low kick, looking for Jaeson's leg but Jaeson calmly moves out of range.
Jaeson checks a low kick from Cid.
Cid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jaeson.
Cid lands a jab to Jaeson's midsection.
Cid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaeson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cid was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaeson.
Cid throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jaeson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cid is looking to slow Jaeson down with leg kicks.
Jaeson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaeson avoids the body shot from Cid.
Cid lands with a kick to the temple. Jaeson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jaeson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cid manages to avoid it.
Cid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaeson avoids the body shot from Cid.
Jaeson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaeson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jaeson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jaeson connects with a body shot.
Cid throws a sloppy head kick and Jaeson moves out of range easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jaeson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaeson scrambles back to his feet.
Jaeson swings for the body but Cid moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cid misses the target.
Cid misses with a kick to the body.
Jaeson lands a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaeson.
Cid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jaeson is out of range.
A jab from Jaeson misses.
Cid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaeson. That did some damage!
Jaeson throws a shot from downtown. Cid moves away and avoids it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaeson.
Cid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaeson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Cid.
Cid lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jaeson takes a step back to recover.
Cid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cid throws a body punch but Jaeson moves out of range.
Jaeson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaeson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cid.
Cid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cid motions for Jaeson to come forward. Cid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cid misses the shot to the body.
Jaeson throws a lazy right hand but Cid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cid slips under a jab.
Jaeson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cid.
Jaeson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaeson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cid.
Good work by Jaeson as he checks the leg kick.
Cid throws a leg kick but Jaeson moved away.
Cid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaeson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cid tests Jaeson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaeson moves out of range as Cid strikes.
Jaeson misses with a wild body shot.
Cid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaeson.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jaeson misses with a right hand
enabling Cid to counter with a crisp jab.
Cid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaeson moves out of range of the leg kick from Cid.
Horrible takedown by Jaeson or perhaps it was just good defense by Cid which made him look bad.
Cid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaeson. That did some damage!
Jaeson checks the leg kick.
Jaeson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Justin Jaeson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cid walks into a left hand.
Cid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cid wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaeson.
Cid throws a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Cid.
Jaeson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cid manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Cid showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Virgil Cid!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Virgil Cid!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Virgil Cid!
Virgil Cid wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Virgil Cid 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Moottoripaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Jay-ar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moottoripaa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock Out!. 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 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Moottoripaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gab Jay-ar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moottoripaa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moottoripaa showed some decent athleticism there.
Jay-ar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jay-ar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moottoripaa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jay-ar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moottoripaa wants to stand but Jay-ar has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jay-ar tries to get to full guard but Moottoripaa has control of the leg.
Jay-ar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jay-ar actively working from the bottom here.
Moottoripaa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jay-ar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay-ar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moottoripaa pulls his head out easily.
Moottoripaa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jay-ar actively working from the bottom here.
Moottoripaa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jay-ar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moottoripaa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jay-ar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jay-ar looking for subs from the bottom but Moottoripaa mounts him!
Moottoripaa controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay-ar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moottoripaa pushes Jay-ar off and gets back to his feet.
Jay-ar fails with the takedown
and Moottoripaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay-ar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moottoripaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moottoripaa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay-ar actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jay-ar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moottoripaa pulls his head out easily.
Moottoripaa tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay-ar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moottoripaa pulls his head out easily.
Moottoripaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jay-ar on the ground.
Moottoripaa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jay-ar actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Moottoripaa is going to stand back up.
Jay-ar actively working from the bottom here.
Jay-ar is pressing down on Moottoripaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jay-ar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moottoripaa defends well.
Jay-ar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moottoripaa defends well.
Moottoripaa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay-ar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moottoripaa defends it easily.
Jay-ar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moottoripaa defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay-ar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jay-ar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moottoripaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moottoripaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moottoripaa wants to get up but he can't break Jay-ar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jay-ar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moottoripaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moottoripaa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jay-ar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Moottoripaa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jay-ar pulls down on the head and he's put Moottoripaa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gab Jay-ar!
Gab Jay-ar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ultimate Fighting Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sklyar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Scarface - No Tears. Loaf comes into a darkened arena with his song building. War is my destiny kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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24
145 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergiy Sklyar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Meat Loaf!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklyar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sklyar throws a right hand that Loaf ducks under and follows up with a left that Loaf also avoids with ease.
Sklyar misses with a looping left.
Sklyar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loaf.
Loaf gets caught flat footed, as Sklyar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Loaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loaf lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sklyar!
Loaf postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sklyar looks a forlorn figure.
Loaf is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sklyar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sklyar!
Sklyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Loaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loaf wants to sweep here but Sklyar controlling him for the moment.
Sklyar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loaf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sklyar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sklyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Loaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loaf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Loaf keeps moving.
Sklyar looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf controls Sklyar momentarily but Sklyar frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Sklyar misses the target.
Loaf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loaf misses with a low kick.
Loaf walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sklyar.
Loaf misses with a takedown attempt - Sklyar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sklyar shoots in and drives through. Loaf sprawls well.
Loaf closes the distance and clinches up with Sklyar, looking for a takedown. Loaf pushes Sklyar against the cage but Sklyar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Loaf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklyar tests Loaf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sergiy Sklyar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loaf tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Loaf misses
and Sklyar counters with a body kick.
Loaf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sklyar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Loaf misses with the combination.
Sklyar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklyar.
Loaf looks for the body kick but Sklyar saw that one coming.
Loaf with a jab.
Sklyar gets a double leg takedown into Loaf's guard.
Sklyar stopping the sweep attempt from Loaf.
Sklyar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Loaf is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sklyar is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Sklyar looking to finish Loaf with some ground and pound. This is bad for Loaf!
Loaf takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sklyar avoids the attempt from Loaf to control.
Sklyar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Loaf wants to hold on but Sklyar pushes him away.
Loaf manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sklyar trying to control the action but Loaf is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Loaf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Loaf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loaf trying to keep a closed guard but Sklyar is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loaf controls Sklyar momentarily but Sklyar frees himself.
Sklyar trying to control but Loaf is working from the bottom.
Loaf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sklyar throws an elbow that misses. Loaf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sklyar's guard. Nice move by Loaf!
Loaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Sklyar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loaf tries to free his leg and advance position but Sklyar is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar trying to control the position here.
Loaf won't allow Sklyar to sweep him here.
Sklyar pulls Loaf in close to his closed guard and prevents Loaf from doing any damage or advancing position.
Loaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sklyar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Meat Loaf was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sklyar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loaf is out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Loaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklyar is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sklyar.
Loaf shoots in for a double leg but Sklyar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sergiy Sklyar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meat Loaf.
Sklyar swats away the attempt to clinch by Loaf.
Sklyar throws a hook but Loaf avoids it easily.
Sklyar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loaf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loaf tries a low kick but Sklyar avoids it.
Loaf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sklyar scores with a takedown into Loaf's guard.
Sklyar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sklyar landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loaf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Loaf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Loaf keeps moving.
Sklyar postures up and lands a big shot to Loaf's brow.
Loaf working a defensive guard but Sklyar passes into half guard.
Loaf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sklyar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Loaf wants to control but Sklyar is keeping busy.
Sklyar drops an elbow to the side of Loaf's head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Loaf pushes Sklyar off looking to stand but Sklyar dives back in and keeps control.
Loaf kicks off Sklyar and gets to his feet.
Loaf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sklyar quickly recovers to half guard.
Loaf trying to pass the guard but Sklyar defending well.
Loaf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loaf is thwarting Sklyar's attempts to control the position.
Sklyar tries to get to full guard but Loaf has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loaf wants to take a breather but Sklyar is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar 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.
Loaf takes one to the side of the head.
Loaf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sklyar can pounce on him.
Loaf cracks a nice hook into Sklyar's ribs.
Loaf tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sklyar throws a wild body kick that Loaf sees coming a mile off.
Sklyar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loaf tries to avoid it but Sklyar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loaf to the ground. Loaf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sklyar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loaf counters by moving into the clinch.
Sklyar is trying to drag Loaf to the mat but Loaf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Loaf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loaf tries to throw a body punch but Sklyar avoids it by throwing Loaf back against the cage.
Sklyar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklyar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loaf cracks Sklyar with a nice body shot.
Loaf has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sklyar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sergiy Sklyar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loaf really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sklyar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Loaf's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Loaf is landing with strikes. Sklyar can't take much more of this.
Sklyar fending off the submission attempt from Loaf.
Sklyar tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Loaf doesn't have the hooks in and Sklyar manages to turn into his guard.
Sklyar cracks Loaf with a solid left hand.
Loaf being controlled here, momentarily.
Loaf looking for a sweep. Not yet Loaf, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Loaf keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sklyar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loaf 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.
Sklyar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sklyar distracts Loaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loaf trying to control the position.
Loaf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Loaf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Meat Loaf.
Loaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sklyar missing with a left hand there. Loaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Sklyar is looking to slow Loaf down with leg kicks.
Sklyar scores with a nice right hand.
Sergiy Sklyar is winning the standup battle so far.
Loaf avoids the head kick by Sklyar.
Sklyar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Loaf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by Loaf.
Sklyar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Loaf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loaf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Loaf jabs Sklyar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Loaf throws a big shot that misses.
Loaf leaves Sklyar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Sklyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loaf shoots in for a double leg but Sklyar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar takes a swing at Loaf's ribcage but misses.
Sklyar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Loaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sklyar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Loaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loaf is breathing heavily.
Loaf is trying to keep Sklyar in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loaf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loaf wants to sweep here but Sklyar controlling him for the moment.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Loaf keeps moving.
Sklyar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Loaf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sklyar lands a nice shot to the body.
Loaf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Loaf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklyar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sklyar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loaf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loaf gets caught napping as Sklyar dives in and scores a takedown. Loaf manages to retain guard.
Sklyar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sklyar wants to pass the guard but Loaf is keeping the position.
Sklyar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sklyar throwing strikes from guard but Loaf blocks nicely.
Loaf managing to control the position.
Sklyar slips nicely into half guard.
Sklyar drops an elbow to the side of Loaf's head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Loaf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sklyar trying to control from half guard but Loaf is working away.
Loaf trying to control but Sklyar postures up.
Loaf is refusing to be controlled, as Sklyar sits in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sklyar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sklyar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Loaf!
Sklyar lands a nice shot to the head.
Sklyar landing strikes from the mount and Loaf is in trouble!
Loaf tries to lock up and control but Sklyar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Loaf is desperately trying to improve his position but Sklyar has a good base and remains in mount.
Loaf is in a horrible position here. Sklyar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sklyar landing shots from mount.
Loaf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sklyar lands a big shot there that rocks Loaf but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Loaf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sklyar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Loaf's face.
Sklyar looking to control but Loaf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loaf is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sklyar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sklyar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loaf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sklyar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loaf scores with a takedown into Sklyar's guard.
Sklyar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loaf wants to get up but he can't break Sklyar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sklyar 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar working a defensive guard but Loaf passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loaf lands a nice short elbow.
Loaf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sklyar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Loaf with the ground and pound but Sklyar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Loaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sklyar is keeping the position for now.
Loaf stands and throws Sklyar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Loaf is looking to take a break and control but Sklyar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loaf throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Loaf is looking to take a break and control but Sklyar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Loaf goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sklyar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loaf but great work by Sklyar.
Loaf managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sklyar.
Sklyar working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loaf gets back to half guard.
Loaf actively working from the bottom here.
Loaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sklyar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sklyar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Loaf's head.
Loaf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sklyar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sklyar's back!
Sklyar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sklyar prevents Loaf from getting a body triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Loaf throwing strikes but Sklyar recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Loaf tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sklyar.
Sklyar is looking for a sweep. Loaf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Loaf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sklyar keeps working.
Loaf working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sklyar's thigh. Sklyar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Loaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sklyar is keeping the position for now.
Sklyar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sklyar working a defensive guard but Loaf passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sklyar is controlling Loaf's posture.
Loaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sklyar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loaf wants to get up but he can't break Sklyar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Loaf looking to sit in guard and control but Sklyar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sklyar throwing strikes from guard but Loaf blocks nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Loaf working a defensive guard here.
Loaf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loaf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loaf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sklyar is aware though and is defending well.
Loaf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sklyar's guard.
Sklyar wants to sweep here but Loaf controlling him for the moment.
Loaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Sklyar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sklyar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Loaf looking to pass the guard.
Sklyar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sklyar keeping moving, preventing Loaf from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Meat Loaf hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Loaf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sklyar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Loaf there.
Loaf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sklyar.
Loaf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sklyar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meat Loaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sklyar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Sergiy Sklyar!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Sergiy Sklyar!
Sergiy Sklyar wins by majority decision!
Sergiy Sklyar retains his bantamweight title!
Sergiy Sklyar gave a mention to XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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