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SPFT 220 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Diggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggins comes to the cage accompanied by Bonfire. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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193 lbs
11 - 19 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Diggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diggins doesn't seem bothered though.
Diggins fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredriksson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson tries to score with a low kick but Diggins moves his leg out of the way.
Diggins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson defends it nicely.
Roland Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggins fails to land the takedown.
Fredriksson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Diggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggins moves forwards but Fredriksson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diggins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fredriksson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses with a low kick.
Diggins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diggins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fredriksson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diggins shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fredriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diggins.
Diggins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diggins backing away here, and Fredriksson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fredriksson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diggins.
Fredriksson misses with a low kick.
Fredriksson throws a front kick aimed at Diggins's knee but Diggins avoids it well.
Diggins throws a counter high kick but Fredriksson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fredriksson lands a slapping body shot.
Fredriksson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That kick from Fredriksson tenderised Diggins's leg. Diggins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggins controlling the position.
Diggins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggins trying to control the action but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Diggins decides to stand back up. Diggins steps back and let's Fredriksson get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diggins.
Diggins slips a straight right by Fredriksson.
Diggins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fredriksson.
Diggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fredriksson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fredriksson wants it to stay on the feet.
Fredriksson is looking to chop away at Diggins's legs.
As Fredriksson tries to get set, Diggins tries to push him back and clinch up but Fredriksson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab by Fredriksson.
A jab from Fredriksson misses.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick but Diggins moved away.
Diggins shoots in and drives through. Fredriksson sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggins gets a takedown into half guard.
Diggins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diggins slows the pace down in half guard.
Further stalling from Diggins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Fredriksson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggins moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
Diggins tries to counter by clinching up but Fredriksson breaks away and moves out of range.
Diggins dives in for a single leg takedown but Fredriksson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fredriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fredriksson is fending him off so far but Diggins persists. Nope, Fredriksson circles away and we're back to standing.
Diggins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fredriksson sprawls well. Fredriksson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diggins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Diggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggins shoots in but no luck this time.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggins appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson connects with a leg kick. Diggins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.
Fredriksson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fredriksson wants it to stay on the feet.
Fredriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Roland Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An inside leg kick lands from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands the left hand.
Diggins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fredriksson defends well and Diggins ends up having to push Fredriksson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Diggins fails to land the takedown.
Good leg kick by Fredriksson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Diggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredriksson throws a chopping leg kick but Diggins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fredriksson throws a front kick aimed at Diggins's knee but Diggins avoids it well.
Diggins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggins slips under a jab.
Diggins misses with a takedown attempt - Fredriksson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fredriksson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fredriksson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson misses with a looping left.
Diggins has a takedown stuffed.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Diggins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fredriksson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fredriksson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fredriksson throws a hook but Diggins blocks it.
Diggins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggins shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diggins shoots for a double leg takedown but Fredriksson sprawls well. He's pushed Diggins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diggins shoots in for a double leg but Fredriksson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fredriksson lands a slapping body shot.
Roland Fredriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diggins dives in for a single leg takedown but Fredriksson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diggins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fredriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggins was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson connects with the punch.
Fredriksson misses the jab.
Fredriksson slaps away a takedown attempt from Diggins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredriksson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggins tries for a takedown but Fredriksson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Diggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Diggins looks for a takedown but Fredriksson sprawls well.
Diggins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diggins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fredriksson's waist but Fredriksson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diggins off to one side.
A leg kick checked by Diggins.
Diggins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diggins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Good leg kick by Fredriksson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diggins dives in and grabs Fredriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes down on Diggins's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson motions for Diggins to come forward. Fredriksson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson connects with a leg kick. Diggins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diggins fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggins fails with the takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Diggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fredriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fredriksson finds it's way round the side to connect with Diggins's head.
Fredriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diggins.
Diggins backing away here, and Fredriksson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fredriksson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diggins's hands.
Fredriksson tests Diggins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diggins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson defends it nicely.
Fredriksson works Diggins's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggins shoots for a takedown but Fredriksson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diggins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fredriksson throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Fredriksson.
No luck for Diggins with that takedown attempt.
Fredriksson misses with a straight right.
Diggins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fredriksson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diggins doesn't seem bothered though.
Fredriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Diggins's ribcage but misses.
Diggins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fredriksson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diggins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diggins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diggins shoots in looking for a takedown. Fredriksson tries to sprawl out of it but Diggins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fredriksson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Fredriksson. No joy for Diggins on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fredriksson.
Diggins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diggins darts in looking for a takedown but Fredriksson gets double underhooks and turns Diggins into the cage.
Diggins checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Fredriksson misses.
Diggins throws a quick counter head kick but Fredriksson was just out of range.
Franklin Diggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Fredriksson tenderised Diggins's leg. Diggins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fredriksson stuffs the takedown.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggins checks a low kick from Fredriksson.
Diggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggins fails to land the takedown.
Fredriksson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roland Fredriksson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick that knocks Diggins off balance momentarily.
Diggins walks into a stiff left hand from Fredriksson.
Good leg kick by Fredriksson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diggins is defended easily by Fredriksson.
Good leg kick by Fredriksson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fredriksson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Fredriksson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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142 lbs
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25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Lankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner lands a head kick. Lankari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oooooh!!! Banner has knocked Lankari down with a huge combo! Banner steps away and waves a wobbly Lankari back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lankari is rocked!
Banner misses with a straight right.
Oh Lankari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lankari shoots in looking for a takedown but Banner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lankari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lankari counters with a takedown into side control.
Lankari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lankari seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner tries to bench press Lankari off him but Lankari keeps the position.
Lankari decides to stand up, so the ref orders Banner to his feet.
Lankari slips under a jab.
Lankari avoids the head kick by Banner.
Banner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Lankari slips a straight right by Banner.
Banner lands a big head kick that sends Lankari tumbling to the mat! Banner takes a step backwards and waves Lankari back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Hans Lankari has been cut.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Lankari fires out a quick counter leg kick but Banner just manages to avoid it.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankari gets a clinch.
Banner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lankari's elbow.
Lankari has Banner pushed against the cage.
Banner is trying to stall.
Lankari gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to control but Lankari passes into half guard.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Lankari has control of the leg.
Lankari is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banner defends it well.
Lankari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Lankari works his foot free and advances to mount.
Banner tries to buck Lankari off but Lankari takes his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banner rolls, trying to escape but Lankari keeps control of the position.
Banner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Banner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lankari's guard. Nice work there by Banner.
Lankari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard.
Lankari postures up and lands a big shot to Banner's brow.
Banner looking to control.
Lankari lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lankari gets to his feet - Banner follows without any prompting.
Lankari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lankari counters with a three punch combo that has Banner backing up. Banner nods at Lankari to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lankari closes the distance and pushes Banner back into the cage.
Lankari is trying to pull guard but Banner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lankari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lankari has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banner after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lankari breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Banner lands but Lankari takes it in his stride.
Banner lands a left and a right that send Lankari crashing to the mat, dazed. Banner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lankari throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Banner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lankari is in Banner's guard.
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankari postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lankari pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lankari lands with a punch from half guard.
Lankari prevents Banner from improving his position.
Lankari stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Lankari's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Banner.
Lankari fails with the takedown.
Banner is looking to land body kicks.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lankari shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Lankari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banner tries to bum rush Lankari with a series of wild strikes but Lankari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lankari appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lankari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Lankari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lankari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Lankari with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Lankari wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bruce Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lankari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lankari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lankari lands strikes from half guard.
Lankari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner is looking for a triangle but Lankari pushes his legs off easily.
Lankari keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banner's head.
Banner wants to sweep here but Lankari controlling him for the moment.
Lankari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Lankari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banner, up you get!
Banner misses with the combination.
Banner throws a head kick that Lankari semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lankari slips a jab and a cross from Banner.
Hans Lankari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner throws a series of punches but Lankari moves out of range.
Lankari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Lankari ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Lankari moved out of range.
Lankari connects with a body shot.
Lankari closes the distance and clinches.
Banner manages to break the clinch.
Lankari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Lankari wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Lankari wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Lankari moves out of range easily.
Lankari is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.
Lankari tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Lankari dives in for a single leg takedown but Banner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Banner. No joy for Lankari on that attempt.
A head kick from Lankari lands but Banner takes it in his stride.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner throws a right and a left that Lankari avoids nicely.
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLankari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lankari tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Lankari tries to counter by clinching up but Banner breaks away and moves out of range.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banner but Banner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankari fails with the takedown.
Lankari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankari scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lankari. That one must have hurt.
Banner throws a series of punches but Lankari avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hans Lankari's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lankari closes the distance and clinches.
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Lankari moved out of range.
Lankari dodges the punch combination from Banner.
A little feinted left hand from Lankari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Banner.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lankari closes the distance and clinches up with Banner, looking for a takedown. Lankari pushes Banner against the cage but Banner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lankari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Banner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws a body punch but Lankari moves out of range.
Lankari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner throws a head kick but Lankari moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner gets caught flat footed, as Lankari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Banner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banner trying to control the position.
Lankari wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner wants to sweep here but Lankari controlling him for the moment.
Lankari scoring with some ground and pound.
Lankari preventing the sweep.
Lankari passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lankari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lankari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lankari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari with a couple of short strikes.
Lankari lands with some strikes.
Banner wants to control but Lankari is having none of it.
Lankari lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lankari prevents Banner from improving his position.
Lankari is looking for a kimura but Banner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lankari to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari drops back looking for a leg! Banner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banner manages to kick Lankari off! Lankari jumps back into Banner's guard.
Lankari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lankari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banner moves into full mount!
Banner fails to move to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Banner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lankari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lankari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lankari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bruce Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lankari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lankari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lankari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hans Lankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner trying to get back to full guard but Lankari takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankari lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Lankari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!
Bruce Banner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that V-Mask Clothing (10%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abiodun Havilah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Bordado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abiodun Havilah !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaquin Bordado!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bordado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bordado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No luck for Havilah with that takedown attempt.
Havilah wants to clinch up but Bordado keeps it at a distance.
Havilah closes the distance but Bordado moves to the side
and Bordado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Havilah thinking.
Havilah tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Bordado. No joy for Havilah on that attempt.
Havilah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Havilah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havilah is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bordado misses the target.
Havilah moves into range and clinches up with Bordado.
A knee to the head by Havilah .
It looks like Joaquin Bordado has been cut.
Havilah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bordado is defending well for now.
Bordado scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havilah stalling the fight.
Bordado scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Bordado.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bordado pushes Havilah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bordado lands with a left to the head.
Havilah trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Bordado.
Havilah misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Havilah throws an elbow but misses.
Bordado tries a body shot but Havilah blocks it.
Havilah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bordado lands with a left to the head.
Bordado can't find room to land a body shot as Havilah controls the action.
Havilah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Havilah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bordado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bordado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Havilah backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havilah is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abiodun Havilah . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bordado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Havilah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bordado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havilah 's elbow.
Havilah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bordado blocks it with crossed arms.
Bordado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bordado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bordado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Havilah is breathing heavily.
Bordado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Havilah backwards.
Havilah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Havilah breaks from the clinch.
Havilah dodges the punch combination from Bordado.
Havilah seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bordado slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Bordado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joaquin Bordado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bordado cracks Havilah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Abiodun Havilah has been cut.
Havilah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havilah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bordado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Havilah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bordado lands a body shot.
Havilah lands with a hook. Bordado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bordado thows a body kick. Havilah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bordado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Havilah rather than just go for the knockout.
Havilah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bordado counters with a right hand to the body.
Havilah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havilah defending well as Bordado loads up on a big left hand.
Havilah looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Havilah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havilah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bordado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bordado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Havilah counters by clinching up.
Havilah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bordado is defending well for now.
Bordado lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havilah has had enough of the clinch but Bordado keeps him there for the moment.
Bordado cracks Havilah with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bordado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Bordado.
Havilah wants to break free but Bordado has control.
Havilah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bordado to keep the fight standing.
Bordado scores with a hook to the body.
Bordado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bordado misses with a punch to the body.
Havilah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Havilah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bordado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Havilah .
Havilah tries to clinch up.
Abiodun Havilah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havilah wants to clinch up but Bordado keeps it at a distance.
Havilah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Havilah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bordado avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Bordado dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Havilah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bordado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Bordado misses its intended target.
Havilah wants to clinch up but Bordado keeps it at a distance.
Havilah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bordado counters with a stiff right hand.
Abiodun Havilah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Havilah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bordado to score with a decent uppercut.
Bordado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Havilah .
Bordado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Havilah 's calf.
Bordado misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordado lands a nice looking body kick.
Bordado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Havilah .
Bordado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bordado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havilah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bordado counters with a right hand to the body.
Havilah has managed to clinch.
Havilah tries to pull guard but Bordado won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abiodun Havilah . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bordado avoiding damage as Havilah throws knees to the body.
Bordado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Havilah backwards.
Havilah stalling in the clinch but Bordado improves position.
Bordado tries a body shot but Havilah blocks it.
Bordado misses with a punch to the body.
Bordado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Havilah throws a punch but it's blocked by Bordado.
Joaquin Bordado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bordado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Havilah backwards.
Havilah breaks from the clinch.
Havilah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Havilah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Havilah tries to clinch there but Bordado circles away.
Bordado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havilah wants to clinch.
Bordado scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Havilah .
Havilah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bordado will feel that in the morning.
Havilah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bordado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Havilah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bordado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bordado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Havilah wants to clinch
and Bordado counters with a two punch combo.
Havilah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bordado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bordado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bordado lands a really nice looking cross but Havilah seems unphased.
Havilah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Havilah staying out of range there.
Havilah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bordado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Havilah backwards.
Havilah looking to slow down the pace here.
Havilah is trying to pull guard but Bordado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havilah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bordado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Havilah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bordado to keep the fight standing.
Bordado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havilah trying to stall but Bordado improves his position.
Havilah controlling the action here for a moment.
Bordado lands with a light punch inside.
Bordado is leaning against Havilah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bordado is struggling to control the position.
Bordado pushes Havilah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Bordado.
Bordado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bordado lands with a right to the head.
Bordado works on Havilah 's body with a couple of short punches.
Bordado scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Bordado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bordado scores with a nice right hand.
Havilah shoots in for a double leg but Bordado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bordado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bordado digs a good body shot into Havilah 's ribs.
Bordado scores with a hook.
Havilah tries to clinch up
and Bordado counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Bordado looks at the referee who does nothing so Bordado lands a crushing right that sends Havilah to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquin Bordado!
Our winner, Joaquin Bordado, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deanthony Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puna Wai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puna Wai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Deanthony Wagner's chin.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deanthony Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Puna Wai!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner misses with a double jab
and Wai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wagner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wai stops Wagner from standing up.
Wagner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Wai is having none of it.
Wai has gone for a leg lock! Wagner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wai's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai working a defensive guard here.
Wai told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wagner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner gets to his feet - Wai follows without any prompting.
Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.
Wagner connects with a jab.
Wagner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wagner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wagner pushes Wai off looking to stand but Wai dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wagner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wai trying to mount his opponent but Wagner defends it.
Wai stands up and beckons Wagner to join him on the feet.
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deanthony Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wai throws a counter combo.
Wai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner is trying to buck Wai off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai is trying to get an arm triangle but Wagner is defending well.
Wagner is pushing Wai's head away, looking to escape. Wai manages to hold on to the position though.
Wai is putting a hurting on Wagner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wagner tries to improve position but can't.
Wai wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Wai.
Wagner is not content to let Wai control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is trying to buck Wai off.
Wai throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wagner is pushing Wai's head away, looking to escape. Wai manages to hold on to the position though.
Wagner can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wai trying to control the position but Wagner is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wagner tries to escape but Wai is in control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puna Wai 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.
Nice body punch from Wagner.
Wagner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deanthony Wagner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagner misses with a double jab.
Wai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wai shoots in and drives through. Wagner sprawls well.
Wagner misses with a combination
so Wai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wai trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Wai from controlling successfully.
Wai is stalling in the full guard.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Wai from controlling successfully.
Wai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Wai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wagner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
No luck for Wai with that takedown attempt.
Wagner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wagner pinned against the cage. Wagner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Deanthony Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puna Wai.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wagner.
Wai feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Wagner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wagner.
Wagner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wai to the ground. Wagner is now in Wai's guard.
Wai working for a triangle but Wagner defends it easily.
Wagner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wagner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wai is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wagner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wagner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wagner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Wagner scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wai avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Wai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deanthony Wagner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wagner misses with a two punch combination.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wagner throws a shot to the body.
Wai avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Wai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
Wai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wagner lands with a good body shot.
Wagner throws a nice looking combination but Wai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wai back to the cage. Wagner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai fails with the takedown.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Wagner.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wai can do to turn this around?
Wai shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deanthony Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puna Wai.
Wai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wagner is looking to wear down Wai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wagner misses with a wild body shot.
Wai feints the counter takedown.
Wagner misses with a wild combination.
Wai misses with a takedown attempt - Wagner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wagner but Wagner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
Wagner looks to land a combination. Wai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wagner to the ground. Wai is now in Wagner's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wagner wants to get back to his feet but Wai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wagner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner wants to sweep but no luck.
Wai tries to free his leg and advance position but Wagner is retaining full guard.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Wai from controlling successfully.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Wai is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Wai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Wagner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wagner misses with a wild combination.
Wagner throws a nice looking combination but Wai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wagner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wagner throws a combination. Wai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wai manages to avoid it.
Wagner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deanthony Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wagner 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deanthony Wagner!
Deanthony Wagner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MMA nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Aleksewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
140 lbs
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135 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Aleksewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Burns!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns gets the takedown into side control.
Burns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aleksewicz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aleksewicz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aleksewicz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aleksewicz has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aleksewicz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burns goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aleksewicz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burns but great work by Aleksewicz.
Aleksewicz stands up.
Burns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksewicz can't do much from the bottom here.
Aleksewicz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aleksewicz tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Aleksewicz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aleksewicz is just riding it out for now. Burns eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aleksewicz trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Burns 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.
Burns feints and as Aleksewicz raises his hands in defense, Burns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andy Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aleksewicz dives on top into guard.
Aleksewicz wants to get up but he can't break Burns's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksewicz wants to stand and escape but instead Burns has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns postures up.
Aleksewicz is pulling down on Burns's head. It's preventing any offense from Burns, at least for the moment.
Burns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aleksewicz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aleksewicz has escaped and now he's on top!
Burns is looking for a triangle here but Aleksewicz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksewicz tries to stand but Burns is controlling his head.
Aleksewicz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksewicz is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Burns looks to land a combination. Aleksewicz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aleksewicz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Aleksewicz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns is looking for a kimura but Aleksewicz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burns to get the leverage.
Burns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aleksewicz wants to control but Burns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aleksewicz is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Aleksewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aleksewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aleksewicz to the ground. Burns is now in Aleksewicz's guard.
Aleksewicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aleksewicz wants to stand up but Burns has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aleksewicz pulls his head out easily.
Aleksewicz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aleksewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns scores with a jab. Aleksewicz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burns throws a right and a left that Aleksewicz avoids nicely.
As Burns looks to move away, Aleksewicz throws a big counter combo bu Burns just gets out of the way.
Burns looks to land a combination but Aleksewicz avoids it well.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Aleksewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aleksewicz or perhaps it was just good defense by Burns, which made it look bad.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Aleksewicz backs off Burns throws a huge counter combo but Aleksewicz manages to avoid it all.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch but Burns moves away
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aleksewicz moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aleksewicz trying to stall but Burns improves his position.
Burns ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Burns no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Burns has a closed guard, preventing Aleksewicz from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aleksewicz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burns, up you get!
Burns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burns is working for a kimura but Aleksewicz is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aleksewicz wants to control but Burns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burns winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Burns!
Andy Burns was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pale Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo comes to the cage accompanied by On The Floor. Monster is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Therapy . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
153 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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29
160 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pale Monster!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Polo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Polo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Polo.
Polo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Polo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Polo throws a wild body kick that Monster sees coming a mile off.
Monster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polo manages to avoid it.
Monster tries for a takedown but Polo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polo looking to score a takedown here. Monster is defending well but Polo drives through and ends up in Monster's guard.
Polo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polo wants to stand but Monster is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monster is looking for a triangle but Polo pushes his legs off easily.
Polo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polo has managed to get both his arms back between Monster's legs - danger averted.
Polo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Monster has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Polo is looking to defend but Monster has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Polo! Monster pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Polo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pale Monster!
Our winner, Pale Monster, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Travis Riley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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38
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuilagi checks the leg kick.
Riley loads up on a big right hand but Tuilagi slips the punch.
Riley misses with a leg kick.
Riley tries to bum rush Tuilagi with a series of wild strikes but Tuilagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tuilagi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tuilagi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tuilagi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riley moves into the clinch successfully.
Tuilagi wants a takedown.
Riley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tuilagi can't get the takedown.
Travis Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Tuilagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tuilagi's efforts to push away.
Tuilagi is trying to push Riley away but Riley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tuilagi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tuilagi jumps guard but Riley stands there with Tuilagi around his waist. Tuilagi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Tuilagi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuilagi lands a body punch.
Riley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tuilagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riley.
Tuilagi ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Riley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuilagi feints the counter takedown.
Travis Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Riley.
Riley cracks Tuilagi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Riley connects with a nice looking jab.
Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi fails to land the takedown.
Riley misses with a low kick.
Tuilagi with the counter takedown but Riley avoids it easily.
Riley thows a body kick. Tuilagi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Riley cracks Tuilagi with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuilagi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tuilagi is rocked!
Tuilagi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riley throws a jab when Tuilagi was well out of range.
Tuilagi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tuilagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Riley finish him?
Riley misses the jab.
Tuilagi moves away from the strike by Riley.
Tuilagi seems to have recovered his senses.
Riley leaves Tuilagi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tuilagi - that will leave a mark!
Riley misses with an uppercut.
And Tuilagi tries to counter it with a takedown but Riley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tuilagi tries a low kick but Riley avoids it.
Tuilagi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuilagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Tuilagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riley misses with an uppercut. Tuilagi saw that one coming.
Riley lands a body shot.
Riley tries to work over Tuilagi's front leg with a kick but Tuilagi checks it.
Tuilagi with the counter takedown but Riley avoids it easily.
Tuilagi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tuilagi looks to land a strike but Riley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuilagi looking to pass the guard.
Riley 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.
Tuilagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Tuilagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tuilagi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tuilagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Riley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Riley swings widly with a right hand
and Tuilagi counters with a shoot takedown. Riley fights it but they end up in guard.
Tuilagi throwing strikes but missing.
Riley pulls Tuilagi in to control the position.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Riley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuilagi can do to turn this around?
Riley is trying to control the position but Tuilagi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi advances to half guard.
Tuilagi wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
Tuilagi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuilagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tuilagi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tuilagi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Tuilagi seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tuilagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuilagi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riley defends it well.
Riley lands a lovely overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Tuilagi blocks the low kick.
Tuilagi with the counter takedown but Riley avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riley did well to prevent Tuilagi getting side control.
Tuilagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riley gets full guard.
Riley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tuilagi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tuilagi looking to pass the guard.
Tuilagi controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuilagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tuilagi landing with the ground and pound.
Tuilagi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riley dives on top into guard.
Tuilagi keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tuilagi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Riley stacks Tuilagi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Riley!
Tuilagi is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Riley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Tuilagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tuilagi needs to keep his hands up - Riley had a free shot at his head there.
Riley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Riley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tuilagi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Travis Riley is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuilagi misses with a low kick.
Riley is looking to counter punch.
Riley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tuilagi. Tuilagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tuilagi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riley did well to prevent Tuilagi getting side control.
Tuilagi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tuilagi throwing shots but Riley is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley wants to control but Tuilagi is keeping busy.
Tuilagi is looking for a kimura here.
Tuilagi wants to take a breather but Riley is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tuilagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tuilagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
Tuilagi tries for a takedown but Riley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riley misses with a body punch
and Tuilagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tuilagi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tuilagi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riley to the mat! Riley manages to get full guard.
Tuilagi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riley keeping full guard, as Tuilagi tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuilagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Tuilagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tuilagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riley misses with an uppercut. Tuilagi saw that one coming.
Riley looks to land a left hand but Tuilagi moved out of range nicely.
Tuilagi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuilagi misses the target.
Tuilagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Tuilagi tries to counter it with a takedown but Riley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tuilagi dives in and grabs Riley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes down on Tuilagi's head and hops out.
Tuilagi moves away from the strike by Riley.
Tuilagi with the counter takedown but Riley avoids it easily.
Riley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tuilagi counters with a shoot takedown. Riley fights it but they end up in guard.
Tuilagi throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuilagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuilagi cracks Riley with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Tuilagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tuilagi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Tuilagi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Manu Tuilagi thanked HERITAGE Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Black Belt Jones Theme Song, you Jive Turkey!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Blackwood!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Blackwood is predictable there
and Blackwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackwood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kelly at a distance.
Alistair Blackwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Blackwood misses.
Blackwood scores with a kick to the body.
Kelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blackwood can pounce on him.
Blackwood lands a head kick. Kelly smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Jim Kelly has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blackwood has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blackwood throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Blackwood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kelly backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackwood lands a leg kick that knocks Kelly off balance momentarily.
Kelly throws a low kick but Blackwood moves out of range easily.
Kelly feints and then cracks Blackwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blackwood down.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Blackwood.
Blackwood blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Kelly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blackwood scores with a shot to the body.
Blackwood connects with a high kick.
Blackwood lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kelly walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Blackwood.
No joy there for Blackwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackwood misses with a body shot
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackwood throws a wild body kick that Kelly sees coming a mile off.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackwood is just out of range.
Kelly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly lands a big right hand that sends Blackwood crashing to the mat! Kelly stays standing though and waves Blackwood back to his feet!
Blackwood is rocked!
Blackwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly throwing a counter right hand but Blackwood manages to avoid it.
Blackwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
Kelly lands with a nice body punch.
Blackwood looks winded!
Kelly fakes the leg kick and cracks Blackwood in the body.
Blackwood seems to have recovered his senses.
Kelly fakes the leg kick and cracks Blackwood in the body.
Kelly Throws a clean left jab. Kelly Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Blackwood's chin! Blackwood crumbles to the ground and Kelly follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Kelly!
After the fight, Jim Kelly was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phantom Troupe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kekoa Konani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konani is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hawaii '78. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phantom Troupe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kekoa Konani!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konani fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Konani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Troupe moves into range and clinches up with Konani.
Troupe successfully pulls guard.
Troupe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Konani is one step ahead there.
Konani trying to control the position from guard on top but Troupe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troupe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konani is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troupe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Troupe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Konani can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Konani trying to control the position from guard on top but Troupe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troupe wants to control but Konani passes easily into half guard.
Konani prevents Troupe from improving his position.
Konani looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Konani is looking to take a break and control but Troupe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Troupe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Konani is looking to pass into half guard but Troupe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Troupe is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Troupe controls the pace.
Troupe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konani is keeping the position for now.
Troupe trying to control the position from guard on top but Konani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konani looks winded!
Troupe preventing the sweep.
Konani wants to improve his position but instead Troupe has moved into half guard.
Troupe is trying for a kimura here. Konani looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Troupe wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phantom Troupe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Conteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Conteh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Viacheslav Datsik's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Conteh!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conteh cracks a nice hook into Datsik's ribs.
Conteh ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
A countering left hand to the body from Conteh misses.
Conteh keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been informed that Conteh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik misses with a body punch
and Datsik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Datsik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Conteh takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Datsik just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Conteh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Datsik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conteh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conteh misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Datsik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conteh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Datsik wants to clinch.
It seemed like Conteh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik tries to clinch up but Conteh circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Datsik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Conteh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Datsik's corner calls for a 1-2. Datsik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Datsik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Conteh's sensitive parts.
Datsik lands a front kick.
Datsik is looking to clinch but Conteh is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Datsik. Those never looked like landing.
Datsik misses with a leg kick
and Conteh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Datsik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conteh.
Datsik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Datsik throws out a powerful jab.
Viacheslav Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik swings widly with a right hand
and Conteh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Conteh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik misses with some punches.
Conteh throws a head punch that misses.
Conteh blocks the elbow strike.
Datsik lands an elbow inside.
Conteh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Datsik lands an elbow inside that Conteh shrugs off.
It looks like John Conteh has been cut.
Conteh lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conteh.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Datsik throws an elbow but misses.
Datsik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conteh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik misses with some punches.
Datsik lands an elbow just above Conteh 's eye.
Conteh lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh blocks an uppercut.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Conteh.
Conteh presses Datsik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Conteh avoids the elbow strike from Datsik, against the cage.
Conteh blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Conteh.
Datsik misses with an elbow over the top.
Datsik blocking some punches.
Conteh misses with the head strike.
Conteh misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conteh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conteh swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conteh scores with a hook to the body.
Conteh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conteh lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Conteh misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Datsik.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conteh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Conteh is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Conteh fails to land.
Datsik throws an elbow that misses.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
Datsik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conteh.
Conteh lands a shot to the body.
Datsik is breathing heavily.
Conteh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conteh lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Conteh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conteh blocking some punches.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
Conteh blocks an elbow strike.
Conteh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
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 Viacheslav Datsik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Conteh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Conteh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsik at a distance.
Datsik misses with an uppercut.
Conteh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conteh avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Viacheslav Datsik is winning the standup battle so far.
Conteh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Datsik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conteh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Conteh.
Datsik closes the distance and pushes Conteh back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik blocking some punches.
Datsik blocking some punches.
Conteh has a couple of punches blocked by Datsik.
Datsik blocking some punches.
Datsik throws an elbow that misses.
Conteh misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conteh lands a left hand.
Conteh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Datsik throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Conteh.
Datsik is rocked!
Datsik prevents a body shot from Conteh.
Conteh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conteh lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Datsik to his knees! Conteh keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Conteh!
John Conteh is the new light heavyweight champion!
John Conteh decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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