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SP-ICON 233 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowe comes to the cage accompanied by millon dollar driver. Boyd Lowe looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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245 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boyd Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Lowe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lowe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lowe avoids the head kick by Smith.
Lowe is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith wants a takedown.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Lowe pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lowe can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Lowe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lowe is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown but Lowe manages to get underhooks.
Boyd Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith tries to pull guard but Lowe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith tries for a takedown but Lowe manages to get underhooks.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lowe takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lowe stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lowe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lowe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith stands up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lowe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Boyd Lowe has been cut.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith gets control of Lowe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Lowe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Our sources have told us that Lowe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith'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.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Lowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lowe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but Lowe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lowe is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position.
Lowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lowe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lowe has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Lowe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lowe working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Lowe dodges it nicely.
Smith not doing much here.
Lowe tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lowes head.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lowe letting Smith take a breather here.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boyd Lowe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lowe to keep the fight standing.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lowe is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith lands an elbow just above Lowe 's eye.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow just above Lowe 's eye.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith has Lowe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lowe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lowe's efforts to push away.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Lowe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boyd Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Lowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lowe has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lowe's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith trying to control but Lowe is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Lowe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lowe manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Lowe's guard.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith darts in and clinches Lowe up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Lowe shrugs off.
Lowe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith lands an elbow just above Lowe 's eye.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Aaron Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Smith lands but Lowe takes it in his stride.
Smith lands a head kick. Lowe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boyd Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Smith!
Boyd Lowe was interviewed post fight and said 'i let u all down tonight'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Mageramsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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242 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Mageramsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy shoots in and bounces Mageramsky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mageramsky looking for a guillotine here but Daddy defends easily.
Daddy content to stall in guard here.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Mageramsky keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Daddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mageramsky.
Daddy misses with a few strikes there.
Mageramsky gets caught flat footed, as Daddy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mageramsky keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Daddy looking to sit in guard and control but Mageramsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mageramsky trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Daddy controlling Mageramsky's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky postures up in Daddy's guard and throws a big left but Daddy blocks it.
Mageramsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daddy is keeping the position for now.
Daddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mageramsky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daddy is looking to stand up but Mageramsky isn't so interested in that idea.
Mageramsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Mageramsky from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy can't keep his opponent in guard - Mageramsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mageramsky thows a huge punch but Daddy dodges it nicely.
Mageramsky wants to take a breather but Daddy is having none of it.
Daddy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mageramsky.
Mageramsky working over Daddy with some ground and pound. Daddy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Daddy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mageramsky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mageramsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Mageramsky.
Mageramsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daddy has his hands clasped together around Mageramsky's back. He's all about the action.
Mageramsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mageramsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daddy defending well though.
Daddy manages to get to full guard.
Mageramsky lands a couple of elbows.
Daddy wants to sweep here but Mageramsky controlling him for the moment.
Daddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mageramsky scoring with some ground and pound.
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 Joseph Mageramsky will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mageramsky misses with a two punch combination.
Mageramsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daddy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mageramsky sprawls well initially but Daddy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Daddy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mageramsky is trying to maintain the position but Daddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Mageramsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mageramsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mageramsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daddy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mageramsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mageramsky was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daddy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daddy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mageramsky to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky throws a series of punches but Daddy avoids them all with ease.
Daddy scores with a three punch combo!
Mageramsky lands a jab.
Daddy connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mageramsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daddy sprawls well initially but Mageramsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mageramsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mageramsky 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.
Mageramsky prevents Daddy from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mageramsky is trying to control. Daddy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mageramsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mageramsky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Daddy is trying to stand back up but Mageramsky is controlling him
Daddy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mageramsky is working away from the top position though.
Daddy wants to improve his position but Mageramsky is controlling well.
Mageramsky throwing shots but Daddy is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daddy is looking to escape.
Mageramsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mageramsky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daddy is trying to stand up here but Mageramsky is controlling him well.
Mageramsky tries to pass to full mount but Daddy defends it.
Mageramsky is thwarting Daddy's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mageramsky gets a double leg takedown into Daddy's guard.
Mageramsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mageramsky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mageramsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joseph Mageramsky will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Daddy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daddy lands in his opponent's guard.
Daddy won't allow Mageramsky to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mageramsky holds on and takes a little breather.
Daddy stands up and waves to Mageramsky to follow him.
Mageramsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy misses with a few strikes there.
Mageramsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daddy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mageramsky gets caught napping as Daddy dives in and scores a takedown. Mageramsky manages to retain guard.
Daddy is posturing up here but Mageramsky has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Daddy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Daddy has to tap! Slick submission there by Mageramsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Mageramsky!
A relieved looking Joseph Mageramsky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rangi Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Goodlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Goodlon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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266 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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214 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Good kicks
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rangi Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Goodlon!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Goodlon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodlon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Goodlon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goodlon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodlon throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goodlon's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Williams is looking to stand up but Goodlon won't let him.
Goodlon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Williams is looking to stand up but Goodlon won't let him.
Williams could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Goodlon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodlon has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up.
Williams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodlon wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goodlon is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goodlon, up you get!
Goodlon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Williams is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Robbie Goodlon has been cut.
Williams tries to bum rush Goodlon with a series of wild strikes but Goodlon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goodlon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodlon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodlon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Goodlon.
Williams tries to kick Goodlon off but Goodlon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goodlon drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodlon is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goodlon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodlon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goodlon on the ground.
Goodlon prevents Williams from standing back up.
Goodlon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Williams defend it? Goodlon steps over the head and cranks it - Williams is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Goodlon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Goodlon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Cocainich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Pavil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cocainich's entrance music is Будущее 9эт . A fine choice. Marcos Pavil will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bariga Cocainich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Marcos Pavil!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocainich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavil.
Cocainich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cocainich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cocainich fails with a takedown attempt.
Cocainich staying out of range there.
Pavil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pavil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cocainich feinted with a counter takedown.
Cocainich throws a right hand that misses
and Pavil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cocainich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pavil swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavil lands with a right hand.
Pavil is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pavil misses with an uppercut
and Cocainich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pavil!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavil is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pavil is looking to regain half guard here but Cocainich keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocainich trying to control the position but Pavil is working away.
Pavil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cocainich has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cocainich tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pavil's legs.
Cocainich scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pavil dodges the ground and pound from Cocainich.
Pavil on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pavil is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pavil trying to remain calm as Cocainich controls from the top position.
Pavil dodges the ground and pound from Cocainich.
Pavil parries the strikes from Cocainich easily there. Cocainich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pavil to escape.
Cocainich tries to move to mount but Pavil blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich is looking to take a break and control but Pavil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavil is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cocainich is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavil being controlled for a moment.
Cocainich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pavil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cocainich tries to move to full mount but Pavil actually manages to regain half guard.
Cocainich wants to pass to mount but Pavil is defending the position.
Cocainich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavil is looking for a sweep. Cocainich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cocainich wants to free his trapped foot but Pavil is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cocainich is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cocainich stops Pavil from getting back to his feet.
Cocainich passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cocainich controlling the pace for now.
Pavil is looking to get to half guard.
Cocainich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pavil prevents any damage by holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich landing shots from mount.
Cocainich trying to control but Pavil is having none of it.
Cocainich scoring with strikes but Pavil is staying in there.
Cocainich landing strikes from the mount and Pavil is in trouble!
Pavil is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cocainich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pavil's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cocainich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cocainich tries to control but Pavil wriggling away.
Pavil tries to hold on but Cocainich pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Cocainich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pavil lands with a cross.
Pavil looks to land a left hand but Cocainich moved out of range nicely.
Pavil slips under a jab from Cocainich.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pavil! But no joy.
Pavil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pavil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pavil throws a body shot but no joy.
Cocainich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cocainich attempts a counter takedown but Pavil avoids it well and moves away.
Cocainich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavil manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cocainich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pavil.
Pavil swings for the body but Cocainich moves out of range.
Cocainich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Cocainich with that takedown attempt.
Marcos Pavil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocainich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cocainich ducks under a wild hook from Pavil.
Pavil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pavil misses with the combination.
Cocainich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cocainich here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pavil just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cocainich.
Pavil missing with a left hand there. Cocainich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cocainich tries to counter with a takedown but Pavil is quick to defend against it.
Pavil scores with the left hand. Cocainich knows he should have avoided that one.
Pavil misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich misses with a wild body shot.
Pavil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pavil misses with a hook. Cocainich ducked under it nicely.
Cocainich attempts a counter takedown but Pavil avoids it well and moves away.
Pavil misses the shot to the body.
Cocainich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pavil tries to bum rush Cocainich with a series of wild strikes but Cocainich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cocainich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pavil sprawls and moves away.
Pavil scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cocainich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pavil sprawls and moves away.
Pavil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pavil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cocainich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pavil misses with a hook.
Cocainich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marcos Pavil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavil scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich slips a jab and a cross from Pavil.
Pavil throws a jab when Cocainich was well out of range.
Cocainich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cocainich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cocainich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pavil throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cocainich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cocainich trying to mount his opponent but Pavil defends it.
Cocainich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cocainich lands with a punch from half guard.
Cocainich trying to pass the guard but Pavil defending well.
Cocainich is working hard here to advance position.
Cocainich moves into full mount! Pavil won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cocainich landing punches.
Pavil tries to improve his position but Cocainich has taken his back! Cocainich has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pavil tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cocainich pushes Pavil away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bariga Cocainich!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao comes to the cage accompanied by Orgasmatron. Downtime has chosen Bring It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mathias Falcao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nycky Downtime's chin.
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158 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathias Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Nycky Downtime!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Downtime. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Downtime keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Downtime on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Falcao misses with a combination
and Downtime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Falcao misses.
Downtime avoids a punch combination nicely.
Downtime steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Falcao.
Falcao throws a right hand that misses
and Downtime counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Falcao is controlling Downtime's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
Downtime is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao trying to control but Downtime postures up.
Downtime lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Downtime has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Falcao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Downtime is working away from the top position though.
Downtime is looking to take a break and control but Falcao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falcao is trying to control but can't.
Downtime wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcao keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Downtime trying to control the pace.
Downtime missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Falcao is trying to maintain the position but Downtime is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Falcao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Downtime on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Downtime clobbers Falcao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falcao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Falcao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Downtime is rocked!
Downtime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Downtime is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcao finish him?
Downtime wants to land a leg kick but Falcao is out of range.
Falcao sizes up Downtime with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Falcao moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Downtime! Falcao continues to tee off on Downtime, landing with a left and a right! Falcao connects with a right hand that leaves Downtime sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Falcao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mathias Falcao!
During a confident post fight interview, Mathias Falcao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabryel Catchmaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think White might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Guerilla Radio by Rage Against the Machine. Albert White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabryel Catchmaer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by White.
White blocks a jab.
Catchmaer slips a jab from White.
Catchmaer instigates a clinch.
Catchmaer slowing the pace effectively.
Catchmaer lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
Catchmaer lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
White letting Catchmaer take a breather here.
Catchmaer is pushing White up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchmaer working aggressively here.
Catchmaer breaks from the clinch.
White throws a nice looking combination but Catchmaer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White checks the leg kick.
Catchmaer throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White lands an overhand right.
Catchmaer clinches up against the cage.
White wants to stall.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
Catchmaer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White stalling in the clinch but Catchmaer improves position.
Still in the clinch, Catchmaer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Catchmaer lands a nice uppercut.
Catchmaer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer lands a nice uppercut.
White is looking to control Catchmaer's arms but Catchmaer gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
Catchmaer prevents White from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Catchmaer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Catchmaer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catchmaer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White wants to stall.
Catchmaer scores with a shoulder strike.
Catchmaer breaks from the clinch.
Catchmaer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Catchmaer throws a big shot that misses.
Catchmaer blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Catchmaer does it's job there.
Catchmaer looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White scores with a jab.
Catchmaer throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Catchmaer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Catchmaer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Catchmaer lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Albert White has been cut.
Catchmaer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
White is breathing heavily.
Catchmaer lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Catchmaer.
I was talking to White's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
A short right from Catchmaer on the inside.
Catchmaer lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Catchmaer lands an elbow that stopped White in his tracks for a moment.
Catchmaer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Catchmaer lands with a left to the head.
Catchmaer gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Catchmaer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Catchmaer lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabryel Catchmaer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert White'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.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catchmaer throws out the jab.
White throwing a counter right hand but Catchmaer manages to avoid it.
Catchmaer misses with a looping left.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White moves away from the strike by Catchmaer.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
Catchmaer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Catchmaer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Catchmaer has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Catchmaer manages to break the clinch.
Catchmaer scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White moves out of range as Catchmaer strikes.
Catchmaer loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White misses the jab.
Catchmaer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Catchmaer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catchmaer throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses the jab.
White takes one to the chin there.
Gabryel Catchmaer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catchmaer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by White.
Catchmaer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Catchmaer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Catchmaer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White gets tackled into the cage by Catchmaer. Catchmaer maintains the clinch.
Catchmaer has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Catchmaer has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Catchmaer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt White or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Catchmaer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
Catchmaer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Catchmaer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Catchmaer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Catchmaer throws an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Catchmaer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
White stalls.
Catchmaer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Catchmaer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Catchmaer pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer throws an elbow that misses.
Catchmaer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer breaks the clinch.
Catchmaer instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer breaks from the clinch.
Catchmaer looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White jabs Catchmaer right on the nose. Catchmaer blinks but takes it well.
Catchmaer misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from White.
Catchmaer throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catchmaer closes the distance and clinches.
Catchmaer keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Catchmaer on the inside.
White is trying to stall.
Catchmaer'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.
Catchmaer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Catchmaer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Catchmaer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabryel Catchmaer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert White's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Catchmaer clobbers White with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Catchmaer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Catchmaer scrambles back to his feet.
Catchmaer avoids the body shot from White.
Catchmaer misses with a series of wild punches.
White staying out of range there.
Good work by White as he checks the leg kick.
Catchmaer lands an overhand right.
White is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Catchmaer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catchmaer. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Catchmaer as he connects with a hook.
Catchmaer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Catchmaer just misses with a punch to the body.
White misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catchmaer throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
White wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
White tries to keep at a distance but Catchmaer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Catchmaer throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Catchmaer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Catchmaer stalling in the clinch.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Catchmaer has double underhooks.
Catchmaer is struggling to control the position.
Catchmaer throws an elbow but it misses.
Catchmaer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Catchmaer lands a nice uppercut.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White dodges an elbow strike from Catchmaer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Catchmaer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Catchmaer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White loads up on a big right hand but Catchmaer slips the punch.
Catchmaer takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White gets tackled into the cage by Catchmaer. Catchmaer maintains the clinch.
Catchmaer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Catchmaer lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catchmaer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Catchmaer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Catchmaer lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Catchmaer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White throws a hook to the side of Catchmaer's head but Catchmaer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabryel Catchmaer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Catchmaer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Catchmaer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Catchmaer takes the fight into the clinch.
Catchmaer misses with an elbow over the top.
Catchmaer has White pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White blocks an elbow strike.
Catchmaer lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Catchmaer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gabryel Catchmaer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Catchmaer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White blocks the elbow strike.
Catchmaer just leaning against White, taking a breather.
Catchmaer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White's efforts to push away.
Albert White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Catchmaer keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabryel Catchmaer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Catchmaer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabryel Catchmaer!
A relieved looking Gabryel Catchmaer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Artest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zephyrus Belenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artest's entrance music is Champion- Ron Artest Feat T-Pain. A fine choice. Zephyrus Belenus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Artest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zephyrus Belenus!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artest wants to clinch up but Belenus keeps it at a distance.
Belenus throws a hook to the side of Artest's head but Artest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Artest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Belenus misses.
Artest is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Artest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belenus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belenus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Artest tries to clinch up.
Artest ducks under a wild hook from Belenus.
Belenus lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Belenus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Artest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belenus throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belenus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Artest tries to clinch up but Belenus circles away and keeps his distance.
Belenus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Artest is looking to land body kicks.
Artest looks to clinch
and Artest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belenus swats away the attempt to clinch by Artest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artest lands with a kick to the ribs.
Belenus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Artest is fending him off so far but Belenus persists. Nope, Artest circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Artest as Belenus shoots in.
Belenus connects with a jab.
Artest wants to clinch up but Belenus keeps it at a distance.
Belenus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Artest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belenus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belenus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Artest on his heels. He'll look to pass Artest's guard now, I'm sure.
Belenus won't allow Artest to sweep him here.
Belenus tries to free his leg and advance position but Artest is retaining full guard.
Artest avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belenus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Artest is keeping the position for now.
Artest knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belenus on the ground.
Belenus drops back looking for a leg! Artest is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Artest manages to kick Belenus off! Belenus jumps back into Artest's guard.
Artest controlling Belenus's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belenus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Belenus is looking to take a break and control but Artest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belenus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Artest, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artest is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artest prevents Belenus from improving position.
Belenus trying to control the action but Artest is working from the bottom.
Belenus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belenus trying to control the position but Artest is working away.
Belenus working away.
Artest is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belenus works to advance to full mount. Artest defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Belenus trying to control but Artest is having none of it.
Artest can't escape the position.
Belenus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Belenus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Artest because Belenus loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belenus wants to control the pace but Artest is squirming around nicely.
Belenus quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Belenus but it's paid off an Artest is forced to tap! Nice work by Belenus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zephyrus Belenus!
A very excited looking Zephyrus Belenus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pichushkin has chosen Sacred Reich - Rest in Peace as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Berzins staying out of range there.
Pichushkin gets tackled into the cage by Berzins. Berzins maintains the clinch.
Berzins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pichushkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pichushkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Pichushkin as Berzins shoots in.
Berzins dives in for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Berzins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berzins misses with a takedown attempt
and Pichushkin counters with a crisp one two that drops Berzins! Pichushkin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Berzins to his feet! Berzins is in big trouble!
Berzins is rocked!
Berzins throws a body kick that misses
and Pichushkin counters with a right hand from hell and Berzins is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boros Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Monet has chosen Downstait - Open Your Eyes as his entrance music. Boros Monet has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Miller's chin.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boros Monet!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Monet blocks the low kick.
Miller instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monet.
Monet looking to slow down the pace here.
Monet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
A short uppercut from Monet.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Monet tries a head kick but it misses.
Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Monet then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Monet throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Monet throws a series of strikes that have Miller backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monet tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Miller lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Miller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Miller lands with a kick to the temple. Monet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Miller's head coaches at Sun Tzu's Art of War that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monet's calf.
Monet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monet doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Monet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller clinches up with Monet and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoiding damage.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Monet being controlled against the cage.
Monet is trying to stall.
Miller'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.
Monet misses with a punch to the body.
Monet trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Monet being controlled against the cage.
Miller avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Miller for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet blocks an uppercut.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monet blocks a low kick nicely.
Monet doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller throws a head kick but Monet moves out of range.
A head kick from Miller lands but Monet takes it in his stride.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Monet moves out of range easily.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monet blocks the body kick.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miller gets a clinch.
Miller stalls.
Miller stalling against the cage.
Monet pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monet trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Monet taking a breather.
Monet looking to slow down the pace here.
Monet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Monet controls the action.
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 James Miller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monet swinging wildly here.
Miller lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Monet connects with a body shot.
Monet tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Monet thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Monet throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Monet misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet misses with a two punch combination.
Miller throws a quick counter kick to the body but Monet avoids it.
A head kick by Miller misses
and Monet counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Monet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Monet moved away.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Monet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Monet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monet.
Monet throws a head kick that misses.
Monet tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Monet wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monet throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Monet misses with a double jab.
Miller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monet.
Miller scores with a head kick.
James Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Monet tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Monet throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Monet unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick from Miller lands but Monet takes it in his stride.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller throws a nice head kick!
Monet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet tries a head kick but it misses.
Boros Monet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miller can pounce on him.
Miller lands a front kick.
Monet moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
James Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monet is looking to clinch.
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Monet is out of range.
Monet is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Miller jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monet doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Monet off balance momentarily.
Monet moves to clinch but Miller breaks away
and Miller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monet's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monet, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
Monet prevents a body shot from Miller.
Monet is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Monet into the cage.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monet trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monet into the cage.
Monet has Miller pressed against the cage.
Monet is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monet has his back to the cage.
Miller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Monet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monet misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Miller dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Monet taking a breather.
Monet avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller has Monet pressed against the cage.
Monet misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Monet avoids the damage to the body.
Monet is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Monet misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is stalling here.
Monet avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Monet stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Monet controls the action.
Miller leaning his opponent against the cage.
Monet trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monet into the cage.
Miller is pushing Monet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Monet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monet is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Monet into the cage.
Monet looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boros Monet.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Monet.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Monet unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Monet looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Monet throws a head kick that misses
and Miller counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miller throws a front kick that sends Monet stumbling back into the cage.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Monet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miller - the referee stops the clock and Monet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miller. Monet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Monet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Monet misses the shot to the body.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Monet tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monet can do to turn this around?
Monet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Monet tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Miller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Monet unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller is looking to chop away at Monet's legs.
Miller is looking to slow Monet down with leg kicks.
Monet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller looks to throw a body kick
and Monet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monet moves out of range of the body kick.
Miller thows a leg kick but Monet checks it
and Monet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monet throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Miller clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Monet scores with a jab to the body.
Monet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller looks to throw a body kick
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Monet.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monet lands a nice shot to the body.
Monet misses with a body shot.
Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller scores with a push kick.
Monet misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Monet blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller throws a leg kick but Monet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monet tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monet has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Miller.
Monet checks a leg kick nicely.
Miller moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMonet.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Miller.
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monet throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick
and Monet counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids the head kick by Monet.
Miller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miller looks for the body kick but Monet saw that one coming.
Monet tries to clinch up.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Monet is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monet has his back to the cage.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Monet has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Monet.
Miller has Monet pressed against the cage.
Monet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Monet taking a breather.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Monet throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Monet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monet misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Miller stalling.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Monet presses Miller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Monet avoids the damage to the body.
Monet is trying to stall.
James Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller has Monet pressed against the cage.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Monet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Miller had his way with Boros Monet in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Monet is out of range.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Monet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Monet does no damage.
Monet avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Monet moved away.
Monet blocks a leg kick.
As Miller backs off Monet throws a huge counter combo but Miller manages to avoid it all.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller feints and then cracks Monet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monet down.
A head kick from Monet lands but Miller takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller blocks a body shot from Monet.
Monet is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Monet into the cage.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Miller tenderised Monet's leg. Monet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monet misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Monet checks it.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Monet is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monet tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Monet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller throws a lazy head kick
and Monet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller thuds his shin into the meat of Monet's side.
Monet tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Monet is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Monet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller 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.
Monet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Monet.
Sloppy strikes from Monet. Those never looked like landing.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Miller wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Monet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monet throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller is looking to counter the offense by Monet and move into the clinch.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Miller 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.
Monet is looking to clinch.
Monet misses with a right hand
and Miller counters by clinching up.
Monet stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Monet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boros Monet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Miller!
James Miller is the new lightweight champion!
James Miller 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shed Seven - Bully Boy. Loko has chosen marry yourdaughter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Four Loko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Glenn Benton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Benton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Four Loko!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Loko.
Benton scores with a body shot.
Loko swinging wildly here.
Loko throws a hook but Benton avoids it easily.
Benton lands a glancing blow to the side of Loko's head.
Loko avoids the head kick by Benton.
Benton throws the left hand but Loko avoids the punch easily.
Benton ducks right into an uppercut from Loko.
Loko scores with a decent looking hook.
A leg kick checked by Loko.
Loko scores with a jab to the head.
Loko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Glenn Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loko moves away.
Benton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Loko throws a sloppy head kick and Benton moves out of range easily.
Benton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loko.
We've been told by Benton's head coaches at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton fails to land with a series of punches.
Benton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loko is out of range.
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benton.
Benton misses with a head kick.
Loko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Benton blocks it well.
Benton throws a body punch but Loko moves out of range.
Loko avoids the head kick by Benton.
Loko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benton misses with a two punch combination.
Benton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loko scores with a shot to the body.
Benton misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Benton. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loko cracks a nice hook into Benton's ribs.
Loko scores with a punch to the head.
Loko connects with a body shot.
Loko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benton is breathing heavily.
Loko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Loko lands with a slapping head kick.
Benton is rocked!
Benton ducks right into an uppercut from Loko.
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benton ducks right into an uppercut from Loko.
Loko lands a big right hook! Benton looks hurt but is still standing! Loko lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Benton falls down and Loko dives in with a huge hammer fist! Benton's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Loko runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Four Loko!
Four Loko is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Four Loko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors AnonymouS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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