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SP-ICON Fight Night 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon DeLaurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon comes to the cage accompanied by Catch Em By Surprise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon DeLaurier!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of DeLaurier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeLaurier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been told by Brandon's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
DeLaurier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brandon's waist but Brandon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeLaurier off to one side.
DeLaurier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
DeLaurier throwing shots but Brandon is blocking nicely.
Brandon trying to control but DeLaurier postures up.
DeLaurier trying to pass the guard but Brandon defending well.
DeLaurier seems to be working for a kimura but Brandon defends the submission attempt.
DeLaurier stalling away here and it's allowed Brandon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLaurier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
DeLaurier postures up.
Brandon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeLaurier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brandon is adopting a defensive guard.
DeLaurier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brandon lands a jab to DeLaurier's midsection.
Brandon punishes DeLaurier's body with a nice straight punch.
DeLaurier fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon tries to clinch but DeLaurier is having none of it.
DeLaurier fails to land the takedown.
Kenny Brandon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon DeLaurier.
DeLaurier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brandon to the mat! Brandon manages to get full guard.
DeLaurier throws an elbow that misses. Brandon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeLaurier's guard. Nice move by Brandon!
Brandon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeLaurier is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but DeLaurier is retaining full guard.
Brandon tries to stand but DeLaurier is controlling from the bottom.
Brandon is looking to work some ground and pound but DeLaurier has wrist control.
DeLaurier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon wants to get up but he can't break DeLaurier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
DeLaurier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brandon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandon distracts DeLaurier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeLaurier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeLaurier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandon is aware though and is defending well.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandon throws an elbow that misses. DeLaurier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brandon's guard. Nice move by DeLaurier!
DeLaurier throws an elbow that misses. Brandon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeLaurier's guard. Nice move by Brandon!
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but DeLaurier is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier controls Brandon momentarily but Brandon frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DeLaurier wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon with a hook.
Brandon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandon scores with a three punch combo!
DeLaurier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandon throws a lazy right hand but DeLaurier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeLaurier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DeLaurier duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Brandon as DeLaurier shoots in.
Danga de danga de dang - DeLaurier scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot by Brandon.
Brandon tests DeLaurier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeLaurier swinging wildly here.
It looked like Brandon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeLaurier throws a nice looking combination but Brandon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Kenny Brandon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brandon throws a series of strikes that have DeLaurier backpedaling.
DeLaurier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandon.
Brandon misses with a double jab.
Brandon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeLaurier is fending him off so far but Brandon persists. Nope, DeLaurier circles away and we're back to standing.
DeLaurier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandon.
Brandon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeLaurier throws a nice looking combination but Brandon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brandon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeLaurier's head.
DeLaurier is rocked!
DeLaurier drops his hands for a split second and Brandon immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into DeLaurier face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Brandon follows up with a right hand that knocks DeLaurier into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Brandon!
A relieved looking Kenny Brandon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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219 lbs
12 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cortegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy left from Cortega finds it's target.
Cortega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cortega throws a counter combo.
Cortega lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Cortega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Cortega closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Cortega managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortega can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cortega is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Freddy Lee!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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152 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
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Mera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Julian Reis!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reis on his heels. He'll look to pass Reis's guard now, I'm sure.
Mera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing that Mera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reis is trying to keep Mera in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis wants to hit a switch here but Mera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reis there!
Reis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mera manages to capitalize on a mistake by Reis to take his back!
Reis tries to roll but Mera sticks to his back.
Mera connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Reis to escape the position.
Reis can't escape the position.
Mera lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mera.
Reis tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mera looking to break Reis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mera will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mera misses with an elbow to the head.
Mera trying to control.
Reis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mera looking for the RNC.
Reis is having to fend off submission attempts from Mera, who is looking to sink in the choke. Mera doesn't have the hooks in though and Reis manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mera drags the fight down to the ground.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mera has momentary wrist control but Reis slips an elbow through the middle.
Reis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reis throws a big elbow that misses.
Mera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reis manages to get himself to full guard.
Reis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mera advances position into side control!
Reis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mera is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Reis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reis is bucking up trying to escape but Mera cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reis is desperately trying to improve his position but Mera has a good base and remains in mount.
Mera tries to control but Reis wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Mera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reis showed some decent athleticism there.
Jose Mera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reis is working for a kimura but Mera is defending it quite comfortably.
Mera gets full guard.
Reis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reis wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Mera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reis manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mera lands a couple of elbows.
Mera won't allow Reis to sweep him here.
Mera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully.
Mera is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reis defends it nicely.
Reis with the counter takedown but Mera avoids it easily.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but Reis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mera is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis tries for a kimura but Mera is defending well.
Mera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Reis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mera is trying to control Reis's posture but Reis avoids it.
Mera is looking to regain half guard here but Reis keeps moving and retains side control.
Reis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Reis grinds an elbow into Mera's temple.
Reis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mera is avoiding damage well.
Mera wants to control but Reis postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mera manages to get back to half guard.
Reis is looking for a kimura but Mera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reis to get the leverage.
Reis is looking to pass Mera's guard but actually Mera recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Reis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Reis shoots in and gets a takedown into Mera's guard.
Mera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reis's guard.
Mera wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Reis looking for a sweep. Not yet Reis, not yet.
Mera wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Reis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mera is one step ahead there.
Reis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera wants to pass the guard but Reis is keeping the position.
Reis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mera wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Reis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Reis trying to keep a closed guard but Mera is proving a slippery customer.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mera won't allow Reis to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reis is trying to defend but Mera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mera trying to control the action but Reis is working from the bottom.
Reis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis wants to get back to full guard but Mera has passed into side control.
Mera scoring with punches from side control.
Reis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Reis is looking to get to half guard.
Mera controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis tries to hold on but Mera pushes him away.
Mera controlling from mount.
Reis tries to hold on but Mera pushes him away.
Reis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mera working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Reis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reis tries to hold on but Mera pushes him away.
Mera raining down shots from the mount!
Reis wants to control but Mera is having none of it.
Mera pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Reis is looking to improve his position but Mera isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reis taking shots to the head.
Reis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Mera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Mera!
Jose Mera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
163 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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164 lbs
15 - 11 - 4 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson misses with a low kick.
White has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johansson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWhite.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Johansson works White's body with a nice hook.
Johansson avoids the body shot from White.
Johansson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a leg kick which misses Johansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johansson tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White blocks the body kick.
Johansson thows a leg kick but White checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White lands a jab.
Johansson connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Johansson misses.
White is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Johansson thumps White with a low kick.
Freddy White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
As White tries to get set, Johansson tries to push him back and clinch up but White manages to avoid the attempt.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
White looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range.
Christian Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White throws a push kick but Johansson slaps the foot to one side.
Johansson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johansson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White jabs at Johansson's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White lands a head kick. Johansson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johansson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from White finds it's way through Johansson's defenses.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Johansson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White tries a quick counter leg kick but Johansson is wise to it.
White throws a nice head kick!
Johansson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White pounces like a tiger and cracks Johansson with a vicious hook! Johansson is down but not out! White follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Freddy White!
A relieved looking Freddy White thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hironobu Uematsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Radev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Radev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hironobu Uematsu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hironobu Uematsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikolai Radev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radev scoring well with a low kick there.
Uematsu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Radev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Radev throws a head kick that misses.
Radev dives in for a single leg takedown but Uematsu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Radev.
Some bone on bone action there as Uematsu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Radev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uematsu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Uematsu throwing a counter right hand but Radev manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Uematsu.
Nikolai Radev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uematsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick from Radev lands but Uematsu takes it in his stride.
It looks like Hironobu Uematsu has been cut.
Uematsu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Radev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uematsu counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev misses with an uppercut.
Uematsu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Radev missing with a left hand there. Uematsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uematsu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uematsu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Radev.
Uematsu lands with a cross.
Uematsu swinging wildly here.
Radev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Uematsu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uematsu misses with a body shot.
Radev tries to counter with a clinch but Uematsu shakes him off and moves away.
Radev cracks Uematsu with an open hand slap.
Uematsu tests Radev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Radev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uematsu is able to avoid easily.
Uematsu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Radev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Uematsu closes the distance and pushes Radev back into the cage.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uematsu misses with the head strike.
Radev blocking some punches.
Radev is working Uematsu over against the cage.
Uematsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radev misses with some punches.
Uematsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Radev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uematsu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Radev.
A head punch on the inside from Uematsu fails to land.
Radev breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev lunges at Uematsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uematsu's hand.
Radev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uematsu's head backwards.
Radev looks to land a left hand but Uematsu moved out of range nicely.
Radev throws a push kick but Uematsu slaps the foot to one side.
Radev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Radev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uematsu's head.
Radev misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Uematsu misses the target.
Uematsu checks a leg kick.
Uematsu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uematsu scores with a jab. Radev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Radev misses its intended target.
Uematsu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Radev throws a leg kick but Uematsu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Radev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev missing with a left hand there. Uematsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Radev throws a hook but Uematsu avoids it easily.
Radev moves out of range as Uematsu throws a body kick.
Nice body punch from Radev.
Hironobu Uematsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev tried to score with a low kick but Uematsu checks it.
Uematsu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Radev avoids it.
Uematsu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uematsu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Radev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Radev misses with a leg kick
and Uematsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Radev throws a leg kick but Uematsu moved away.
Radev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Radev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Radev misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hironobu Uematsu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Uematsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uematsu walks into a straight right hand from Radev.
Radev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Radev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Radev scores with a hook.
Uematsu throws a sloppy head kick and Radev moves out of range easily.
Radev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uematsu takes one to the chin there.
Radev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Uematsu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Radev. Uematsu shrugs it off though.
Radev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uematsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uematsu misses with a double jab.
Uematsu misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu blocks a jab.
Uematsu scores with a jab.
Radev connects with a solid leg kick.
Radev scoring well with a low kick there.
Uematsu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Radev on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Radev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nikolai Radev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uematsu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Radev's hands.
Radev lands a leg kick that knocks Uematsu off balance momentarily.
Uematsu throws a hook but Radev blocks it.
Uematsu checks a low kick from Radev.
Radev thows a leg kick but Uematsu checks it
and Uematsu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Radev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Radev showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uematsu is refusing to be controlled, as Radev sits in half guard.
Uematsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Uematsu is controlling Radev's posture.
Radev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uematsu is trying to control the position but Radev postures up.
Uematsu pulls Radev in to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Radev blocks a leg kick.
Radev misses with a hook
and Uematsu counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Uematsu is looking to land body kicks.
Radev cracks Uematsu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Uematsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uematsu throws a big counter combination but Radev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Radev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Radev scoring well with a low kick there.
Radev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Radev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Radev moves out of range as Uematsu strikes.
Good exchange - Uematsu coming out on top.
Uematsu tries to clinch but Radev moves away
and Radev counters with a good, hard body kick but Uematsu shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radev sizes up Uematsu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev blocks a jab.
Radev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uematsu doesn't seem bothered though.
Uematsu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uematsu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Radev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Uematsu staying out of range there.
Radev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uematsus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Radev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uematsu throws out the jab.
Radev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Radev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Uematsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hironobu Uematsu's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Radev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uematsu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Radev ducks under a wild hook from Uematsu.
Radev flicks out a counter leg kick but Uematsu steps away.
Uematsu moves out of range as Radev strikes.
Uematsu tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Radev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Radev.
Radev tried to score with a low kick but Uematsu checks it.
Uematsu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev misses with a punch on the inside.
Radev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uematsu misses with some punches.
Uematsu throws a head punch that misses.
Uematsu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Radev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev lands with a right to the head.
Radev blocking some punches.
Radev tries a body shot but Uematsu blocks it.
Radev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Uematsu is defending well.
Uematsu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Radev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Uematsu fails to land.
Uematsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Radev.
Radev wants a takedown.
Uematsu pushes Radev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radev misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uematsu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uematsu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uematsu.
Uematsu misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Uematsu.
Hironobu Uematsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uematsu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uematsu throws a head punch that misses.
Radev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radev manages to break the clinch.
Uematsu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uematsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uematsu working aggressively here.
Radev misses with some punches.
Radev lands with a light punch inside.
Uematsu misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uematsu.
Uematsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hironobu Uematsu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uematsu misses with the head strike.
Radev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uematsu throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu has a couple of punches blocked by Radev.
Uematsu misses with some punches.
Uematsu misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Uematsu fails to land.
Uematsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Uematsu fails to land.
Uematsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Radev wants to stall.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uematsu scores with a shot to the side of Radev's head.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Radev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uematsu misses with the head strike.
Uematsu misses with some punches.
Radev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hironobu Uematsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Radev.
Uematsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Radev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uematsu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Radev.
Radev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uematsu misses with the head strike.
Uematsu throws a head punch that misses.
Radev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikolai Radev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uematsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Radev on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radev lands a right hand.
Radev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uematsu backwards.
A body shot lands from Radev.
Uematsu misses with the head strike.
Uematsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Uematsu fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hironobu Uematsu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Radev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Radev!
After winning the bout, Nikolai Radev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gentleman. Simeon Malaya has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Luke Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaya walks into a stiff left hand from Kilpatrick.
Malaya scores with a nice head shot.
Malaya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Kilpatrick misses.
Malaya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilpatrick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kilpatrick tried to score with a low kick but Malaya checks it.
Kilpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kilpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
Malaya cracks Kilpatrick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kilpatrick digs a good body shot into Malaya's ribs.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaya.
Malaya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilpatrick scores with a hook.
A big right from Kilpatrick misses.
Kilpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilpatrick checks a leg kick.
Malaya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jungle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kilpatrick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malaya blocks a leg kick.
Malaya half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilpatrick circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Kilpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaya tries a low kick but Kilpatrick avoids it.
Kilpatrick throws a low kick but Malaya avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Malaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Malaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilpatrick throws a sloppy head kick and Malaya moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Malaya. Those never looked like landing.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the side of Malaya's head but Malaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malaya checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malaya swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick misses the jab.
Kilpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kilpatrick misses.
Malaya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kilpatrick manages to circle out of the way.
Malaya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilpatrick.
Malaya misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Kilpatrick scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilpatrick. That did some damage!
Malaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya with a nice cross.
Kilpatrick lands with a shot to the body.
Kilpatrick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilpatrick avoids a kick to the body.
Kilpatrick lands a lovely overhand right.
Malaya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilpatrick is out of range and Malaya settles back down.
Kilpatrick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malaya is able to avoid easily.
Malaya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilpatrick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Kilpatrick misses.
Malaya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kilpatrick lands with an overhand left.
Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaya moves away.
Kilpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Malaya moves away and avoids it.
Kilpatrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malaya. Malaya obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Malaya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kilpatrick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Malaya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya throws out a powerful jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kilpatrick blocks the body kick.
Kilpatrick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilpatrick there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilpatrick. Malaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Malaya.
Malaya checks a leg kick.
Malaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
The crowd cheers as Malaya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kilpatrick doesn't seem phased though.
Kilpatrick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malaya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kilpatrick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilpatrick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kilpatrick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malaya is out of range and Kilpatrick settles back down.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Malaya throws a chopping leg kick but Kilpatrick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malaya, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpatrick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malaya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilpatrick wants to clinch up but Malaya keeps it at a distance.
Malaya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick scores with a head kick. Malaya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Malaya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kilpatrick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Malaya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malaya is looking to land body kicks.
Malaya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malaya connects with a leg kick. Kilpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch but Malaya is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Malaya blocks the leg kick.
Malaya 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malaya.
Malaya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malaya lands with a kick to the temple. Kilpatrick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Malaya cracks the inside of Kilpatrick's front leg.
A big left from Kilpatrick misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Malaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilpatrick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaya swings for the body but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Kilpatrick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malaya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malaya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 Simeon Malaya will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Malaya connects with the punch.
Malaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kilpatrick swings for the body but Malaya moves out of range.
Kilpatrick has closed the distance and engaged Malaya in a clinch.
Malaya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Malaya.
An attempted straight right counter from Malaya misses the target.
Malaya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kilpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Kilpatrick defending well as Malaya loads up on a big left hand.
Kilpatrick is looking to slow Malaya down with leg kicks.
Malaya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kilpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Malaya.
A head kick from Malaya lands but Kilpatrick takes it in his stride.
Kilpatrick is rocked!
Crack! Malaya connects with the perfect overhand right and Kilpatrick falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Malaya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simeon Malaya!
After winning the bout, Simeon Malaya thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobral comes into the arena with Notorious Thugs blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Riasco's choice of entrance music: The Mexakinz ft. Xzibit - The Wake Up Show. On his way into the cage it seems that Antonio Sobral has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Antonio Sobral seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Riasco!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riasco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sobral gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riasco.
Sobral putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Riasco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sobral lands a shoulder strike.
Sobral taking a breather.
Sobral gets underhooks to prevent Riasco's takedown attempt.
Riasco avoids a wild elbow strike from Sobral.
Riasco wants a takedown but no success here.
Antonio Sobral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Riasco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riasco.
Good body shot from Sobral.
Sobral scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Sobral has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sobral pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sobral breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral misses with a looping left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Riasco has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Antonio Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral throws a solid leg kick but Riasco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sobral.
Sobral tries to clinch up.
Riasco blocks the body kick.
Sobral gets a clinch.
Sobral misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riasco.
Sobral throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riasco blocks it with crossed arms.
Sobral is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riasco is defending well for now.
Riasco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sobral prevents it.
Sobral tries a body shot but Riasco blocks it.
Riasco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sobral lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sobral stops a takedown attempt from Riasco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobral tries a head kick but it misses.
Riasco ducks under a wild hook from Sobral.
Riasco fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobral throws a quick counter head kick but Riasco was just out of range.
Sobral throws a head kick that misses
and Riasco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sobral won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riasco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riasco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Riasco is looking to take a break and control but Sobral is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobral seems a little lost for a moment, as Riasco dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riasco is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sobral looks calm but he's in trouble here. Riasco gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sobral is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Riasco lets go of the hold and Sobral can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Riasco!
An out of breath Santiago Riasco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear Stevenson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Tatlumahi moved out of range.
Tatlumahi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevenson connects with a crisp jab.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Tatlumahi.
An attempted straight right counter from Stevenson misses the target.
Stevenson throws a combination that misses
and Tatlumahi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi throws a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tatlumahi lands a head kick!
Stevenson drives through with a takedown into Tatlumahi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson won't allow Tatlumahi to sweep him here.
Stevenson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stevenson passes Tatlumahi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stevenson working the head and body with strikes.
Tatlumahi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stevenson 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.
Stevenson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatlumahi's head.
Tatlumahi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
Tatlumahi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
Stevenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tatlumahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevenson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tatlumahi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stevenson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tatlumahi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stevenson winds up and cracks Tatlumahi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatlumahi defending well though.
Tatlumahi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
Tatlumahi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
Stevenson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tatlumahi sees it coming and defends easily.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Tatlumahi is defending well.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stevenson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatlumahi defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tatlumahi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tatlumahi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
Tatlumahi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stevenson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatlumahi controls Stevenson momentarily but Stevenson frees himself.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stevenson blocks a jab.
Stevenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatlumahi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tatlumahi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stevenson can pounce on him.
Bear Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatlumahi moves out of range of the body kick.
Stevenson backing away here, and Tatlumahi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatlumahi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatlumahi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tatlumahi enables Stevenson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tatlumahi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatlumahi has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevenson preventing the sweep.
Tatlumahi has his hands on Stevenson's head, controlling the position.
Stevenson working some strikes from top position.
Stevenson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson dominated that round.
That's time! Stevenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stevenson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatlumahi. Tatlumahi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tatlumahi misses with a low kick.
Stevenson throws the left hand but Tatlumahi avoids the punch easily.
Tatlumahi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi takes one to the side of the head.
Tatlumahi leaves Stevenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatlumahi counters with a leg kick.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Tatlumahi avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Tatlumahi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatlumahi gets caught flat footed, as Stevenson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stevenson chips away with some ground and pound.
Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevenson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi trying to control the position.
Stevenson throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Tatlumahi keeps moving.
Stevenson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stevenson postures up in Tatlumahi's guard and throws a big left but Tatlumahi blocks it.
Stevenson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatlumahi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevenson working some strikes from top position.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tatlumahi looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tatlumahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatlumahi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stevenson.
Stevenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tatlumahi on his heels. He'll look to pass Tatlumahi's guard now, I'm sure.
Stevenson drops back looking for a leg! Tatlumahi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tatlumahi manages to kick Stevenson off! Stevenson jumps back into Tatlumahi's guard.
Stevenson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatlumahi has wrist control.
Stevenson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tatlumahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatlumahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson preventing the sweep.
Stevenson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevenson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatlumahi has wrist control.
Stevenson with a nice head shot there.
Tatlumahi wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevenson is in close to Tatlumahi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatlumahi can do to turn this around?
Tatlumahi controls Stevenson momentarily but Stevenson frees himself.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevenson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stevenson content to stall in guard here.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tatlumahi's head.
Tatlumahi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tatlumahi enables Stevenson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tatlumahi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tatlumahi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stevenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatlumahi is retaining full guard.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Tatlumahi.
Stevenson throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevenson working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson slips nicely into half guard.
Tatlumahi has hold of Stevenson's hands but Stevenson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to free his trapped foot but Tatlumahi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stevenson connects with a nice short shot to Tatlumahi's temple.
Stevenson throwing shots but Tatlumahi is blocking nicely.
Tatlumahi is not content to let Stevenson control the position.
Tatlumahi trying to hold on to Stevenson's head to control him but Stevenson postures up.
Tatlumahi wants to get back to full guard.
Tatlumahi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stevenson lands a nice short elbow.
Stevenson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tatlumahi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stevenson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevenson lands with a punch from half guard.
Tatlumahi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stevenson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stevenson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tatlumahi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevenson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick from Tatlumahi misses.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Stevenson swinging wildly here.
Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stevenson's corner calls for a 1-2. Stevenson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stevenson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tatlumahi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi lands a nice shot that snaps Stevenson's head back.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing.
Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatlumahi.
Stevenson blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tatlumahi blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Tatlumahi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tatlumahi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to score with a low kick but Tatlumahi moves his leg out of the way.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Tatlumahi's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatlumahi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatlumahi moves forwards but Stevenson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tatlumahi is looking to chop away at Stevenson's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tatlumahi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatlumahi ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Tatlumahi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Stevenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tatlumahi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tatlumahi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatlumahi doesn't seem phased though.
Stevenson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatlumahi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tatlumahi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stevenson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi is looking to control Stevenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tatlumahi avoid being mounted?
Tatlumahi is staying active underneath Stevenson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stevenson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stevenson drops an elbow to the side of Tatlumahi's head.
Tatlumahi is trying to maintain the position but Stevenson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevenson is working for a kimura but Tatlumahi is defending it quite comfortably.
Tatlumahi won't allow Stevenson to pass to mount.
Stevenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tatlumahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tatlumahi walks into a left hand.
Stevenson checks a leg kick nicely.
Tatlumahi takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stevenson has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi throws a head punch that misses.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tatlumahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Tatlumahi scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatlumahi misses the target.
Tatlumahi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Tatlumahi.
It looked like Stevenson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stevenson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi staying out of range there.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Stevenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tatlumahi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatlumahi avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Nice jab there from Tatlumahi.
Stevenson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tatlumahi in his tracks.
Tatlumahi throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Good work by Tatlumahi as he checks the leg kick.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Tatlumahi looks to move away, Stevenson throws a big counter combo bu Tatlumahi just gets out of the way.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevenson drops his hands momentarily and Tatlumahi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tatlumahi misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson had his way with Kilafwa Tatlumahi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stevenson moves out of range of the body kick from Tatlumahi.
Stevenson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tatlumahi to the ground. Stevenson is now in Tatlumahi's guard.
Stevenson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Tatlumahi is keeping the position.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Tatlumahi.
Stevenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatlumahi is retaining full guard.
Stevenson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatlumahi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevenson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stevenson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevenson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tatlumahi's head.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevenson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatlumahi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevenson cracks Tatlumahi with a solid left hand.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tatlumahi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tatlumahi throws a leg kick
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tatlumahi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Tatlumahi.
Stevenson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stevenson cracks Tatlumahi with a good jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatlumahi throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tatlumahi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tatlumahi keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Stevenson postures up.
Tatlumahi wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatlumahi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevenson working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevenson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stevenson throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stevenson checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Stevenson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stevenson thumps Tatlumahi with a low kick.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatlumahi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Tatlumahi moves out of range.
Tatlumahi delivers a nice body kick.
Stevenson misses with a hook
and Tatlumahi counters with a nice leg kick.
Stevenson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tatlumahi in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi digs a good body shot into Stevenson's ribs.
Bear Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Stevenson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tatlumahi on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tatlumahi ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson.
Tatlumahi lands a right hook to the body.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatlumahi.
Stevenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatlumahi's waist but Tatlumahi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevenson off to one side.
Tatlumahi checks a low kick from Stevenson.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatlumahi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stevenson tries to counter with a takedown but Tatlumahi is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bear Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevenson 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Bear Stevenson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slader comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. Loko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. marry yourdaughter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Four Loko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Slader!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Four Loko!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slader walks forward, straight into a front kick from Loko.
Slader jabs Loko right on the nose. Loko blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Slader.
Loko lands with a slapping head kick.
Slader loads up on a big right hand but Loko slips the punch.
Loko throws a series of punches but Slader avoids them all with ease.
Loko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slader.
Slader wants to slow Loko down by chopping away at his legs.
Loko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Loko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Slader catches Loko right on the button with a cross.
Loko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slader with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loko to score with a decent uppercut.
Crunch! Loko slams his shin into Slader's torso.
Slader scores with the left hand. Loko knows he should have avoided that one.
Loko digs a good body shot into Slader's ribs.
Slader throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Loko.
Loko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slader looks for the body kick but Loko saw that one coming.
Loko throws a body punch but Slader moves out of range.
Loko misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader misses with the body kick
and Loko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slader tests Loko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slader motions for Loko to come forward. Slader throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slader scoring well with a low kick there.
Loko looks to land a right hand but Slader moved out of range.
Loko throws a nice head kick!
Loko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slader will feel that in the morning.
Slader misses with a low kick.
Slader throws a body punch but Loko moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Slader there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Loko blocks the body kick.
Loko checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader misses with a wild body shot.
Loko feints a counter leg kick.
Slader throws a hook but Loko blocks it.
Loko cracks Slader with an open hand slap.
Loko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loko throws out a counter right but Slader avoids it with no problem.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loko.
Loko is looking to slow Slader down with leg kicks.
Loko pushes Slader away with a front kick.
Slader misses the shot to the body.
Loko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Slader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slader buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loko.
Slader takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Loko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loko connects with a solid leg kick.
Slader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loko was well out of range. Poor timing from Slader.
Slader throws a jab but it's blocked by Loko.
Loko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Loko scores with a nice strike.
Loko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slader throws out a loose jab but Loko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slader misses with a body shot.
Slader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slader.
No joy there for Loko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Four Loko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slader blocks a head kick by Loko.
Slader quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Slader misses with a body shot.
Loko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Slader misses
and Loko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Loko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Four Loko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slader is looking to slow Loko down with leg kicks.
Slader lands with a shot to the body.
Loko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loko misses the shot to the body.
Loko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Loko slips under a jab from Slader.
Slader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loko.
Slader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Slader. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loko swings for the body but Slader moves out of range.
Loko slips under a jab from Slader.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader lands a leg kick that knocks Loko off balance momentarily.
Slader throws a body punch but Loko moves out of range.
Loko unleashes a big counter combination but Slader bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Loko scores with a punch to the head.
Loko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loko swings for the body but Slader moves out of range.
Loko throws a nice looking combination but Slader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loko throws a body kick that misses.
Slader has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Loko.
Loko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slader.
Slader misses the shot to the body.
Slader with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loko to score with a decent uppercut.
Loko looks to throw a body kick
and Slader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slader is looking to land body kicks.
Loko tries to score with a low kick but Slader moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slader.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Slader misses with a low kick.
Slader takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Loko looks to throw the jab but Slader is out of range.
Loko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loko checks a low kick from Slader.
Slader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loko.
Loko thinks about the counter body kick.
Loko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Loko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slader misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loko, as that shot connected.
Loko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Slader was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loko.
Sloppy strikes from Loko. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Loko avoids the body shot from Slader.
A head kick misses from Loko.
Loko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slader's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loko. Slader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slader misses the shot to the body.
Loko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Loko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick there by Slader.
Loko defending well as Slader loads up on a big left hand.
Loko scoring well with a low kick there.
Slader takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loko misses with a hook.
Slader tried to counter with a leg kick but Loko avoided it.
Loko misses with a two punch combination.
Slader connects with a right hand. Loko shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loko works the jab nicely.
Slader takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slader looks to score with a jab to the body but Loko is just out of range.
Loko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slader moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slader tests Loko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loko looks to land a combination but Slader avoids it well.
Slader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slader throws the left hand but Loko avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Slader misses.
Slader moves out of range of the body kick.
Slader misses with an uppercut.
Loko misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Four Loko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slader misses with a body shot.
Loko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loko connects with the punch.
Loko scores with a hook to the body. Slader takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Slader. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slader.
Slader throws a body punch but Loko moves out of range.
Slader tries to clinch up.
Loko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slader with a body shot.
Slader connects with a jab.
Loko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Four Loko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loko throws a push kick but Slader slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko misses with a wild combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loko's elbow.
Slader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slader tries a body shot but Loko blocks it.
Slader has Loko pressed against the cage, preventing Loko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Loko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slader.
Loko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slader has him pressed against the cage.
Loko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slader.
Loko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loko is trying to force a seperation but Slader has the dominant position.
Slader can't find room to land a body shot as Loko controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loko's elbow.
Slader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Loko is looking to break free of the clinch but Slader has double underhooks.
Slader scores with a shot to the side of Loko's head.
Loko is trying to break free.
Slader swings wildly with an uppercut but Loko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slader misses with the head strike.
Slader lands a body shot.
Slader prevents Loko from breaking the clinch.
Slader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loko blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Slader.
Loko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slader looks to score with a jab to the body but Loko is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko gets tackled into the cage by Slader. Slader maintains the clinch.
Slader misses with a punch to the body.
Loko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Loko misses.
Slader tries to close the distance and clinch but Loko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loko scores with a jab.
Slader needs to keep his hands up - Loko had a free shot at his head there.
Slader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loko scores with a shot to the body.
Loko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Slader misses its intended target.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slader tries to close the distance and clinch but Loko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slader slips a jab and a cross from Loko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko throws a shot from downtown. Slader moves away and avoids it.
Slader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Loko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slader is looking to clinch but Loko is avoiding it.
Slader tried to score with a low kick but Loko checks it.
Loko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Slader misses the target.
Slader misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slader lands a right hook to the body.
Loko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Loko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slader quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Slader misses with a body shot.
Loko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slader throws a body punch but Loko moves out of range.
Crunch! Slader slams his shin into Loko's torso.
Slader scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Slader clearly takes 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Slader as he connects with a hook.
Slader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slader throws a body kick that misses.
Slader lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loko's sensitive parts.
Slader misses with a looping left.
Loko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slader tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Loko is able to avoid easily.
Slader walks forward, straight into a front kick from Loko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko looks to land a body kick but Slader moved away.
Slader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slader misses with a jab to the body
letting Loko counter with a right hand.
Slader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko lands with an overhand left.
Loko avoids a kick to the body.
Loko checks a low kick from Slader.
Slader takes a kick to the side of the head.
Slader takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slader dodges the punch combination from Loko.
Good exchange - Slader coming out on top.
Loko throws a big shot that misses.
Slader will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Slader throws a jab but it's blocked by Loko.
Loko throws an overhand right that lands on Slader's shoulder, as Slader tries to avoid the shot.
Slader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loko manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko throws a right and a left that Slader avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Slader checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Loko throws the kick towards the body but Slader avoids it.
Slader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice 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!
Slader connects with a looping right hand.
Loko tries to work over Slader's front leg with a kick but Slader checks it.
Slader lands the left hand.
Slader thumps Loko with a low kick.
Loko misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slader.
Loko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slader moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slader just misses with a punch to the body.
Loko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slader moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loko swinging wildly here.
Loko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slader lands a nice hook to Loko's body. Loko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Slader as he connects with a hook.
Slader defending well as Loko loads up on a big left hand.
Loko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slader looks to throw a body kick
and Loko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slader looks to land a left hand but Loko moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loko throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loko tries to land a front kick but Slader steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slader attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Loko throws a one two combo.
Slader gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Loko manages to break the clinch.
Slader pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loko is out of range and Slader settles back down.
Slader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Slader misses.
Loko throws a big counter head kick but Slader avoids it with no problem.
A slapping body kick lands there for Loko.
Loko digs a good body shot into Slader's ribs.
Slader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Four Loko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Loko throws a low kick but Slader moves out of range easily.
Slader wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slader lands with a good body shot.
Loko misses with a hook to the body
and Slader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loko digs a good body shot into Slader's ribs.
Slader lands with a shot to the body.
Slader scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slader was well out of range. Poor timing from Loko.
Loko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Loko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slader throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Loko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slader half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slader takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slader blocks a head kick by Loko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader is looking to slow Loko down with leg kicks.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slader.
Slader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Loko. Those never looked like landing.
Slader swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loko counters with a two punch combo.
Loko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slader moves out of range of the body kick from Loko.
Loko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slader is looking to slow Loko down with leg kicks.
Loko connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Loko.
Randy Slader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Slader does no damage.
Slader misses with a leg kick
and Loko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Slader connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slader with a body shot.
Loko moves out of range as Slader strikes.
Slader attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loko looks to land a combination. Slader sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Slader works Loko's body with a nice hook.
Slader throws a leg kick but Loko moved away.
Slader wants to clinch up but Loko keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loko, right into the meat.
Loko lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slader takes a swing at Loko's ribcage but misses.
Slader checks a low kick from Loko.
Loko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slader counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Loko misses.
Slader throws a body punch but Loko moves out of range.
Slader moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLoko.
Loko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Loko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Slader tries to clinch but Loko is having none of it.
Slader throws a front kick that sends Loko stumbling back into the cage.
Slader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slader takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slader with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slader throws a shot from downtown. Loko moves away and avoids it.
Loko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Loko throws a head kick that misses.
Loko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slader fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Loko is rocked!
Loko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Loko is still on wobbly legs! Can Slader finish him?
Donk. Slader catches Loko right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slader lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Loko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Loko throws a wild body kick that Slader sees coming a mile off.
Slader misses the shot to the body.
Loko lands with a slapping head kick.
Four Loko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slader fakes the body blow, causing Loko to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Loko goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Slader!
Randy Slader is the new welterweight champion!
Randy Slader was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Four Loko stepped up to the mic, saying 'im gonna get home sleep in my bed and get to the office tomorrow and sign on for the immediately rematch.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burley Haines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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149 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Burley Haines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nick Evans!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haines fails with a takedown attempt.
Burley Haines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haines misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Evans.
Haines looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Evans misses with a leg kick
and Haines counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haines.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haines passes Evans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Evans wants to improve his position but Haines is controlling well.
Haines is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Evans is doing well to control the position and prevent Haines from advancing to side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Haines is keen to just control but Evans is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Evans throws a head kick but Haines moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Evans lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haines will feel that in the morning.
Evans thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haines if he has to take too many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Haines.
Haines backing away here, and Evans unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Haines shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haines gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burley Haines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haines takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Haines misses with a takedown attempt
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Nick Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot by Haines.
Evans slips under a jab from Haines.
Evans lands a nice shot that snaps Haines's head back.
Evans checks a low kick from Haines.
Haines drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haines.
Evans replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Haines blocks it well.
Haines misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a nice body kick.
Haines fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haines misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Haines misses.
Evans's corner calls for a 1-2. Evans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Evans closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans is looking to land body kicks.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haines half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Evans jabs at Haines's body.
Haines keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haines avoids a kick to the body.
Haines has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haines throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haines.
Haines shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haines.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haines fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haines scores with a crisp jab that stopped Evans in his tracks.
Evans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haines misses with a body shot.
Haines shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haines misses with a double jab
and Evans counters with a nice kick to the body.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haines manages to avoid it.
Evans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Evans, right into the meat.
Haines tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burley Haines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haines will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans tries a quick counter leg kick but Haines is wise to it.
Evans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haines throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Haines half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haines misses with a wild combination.
Haines misses with a looping right.
Haines will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Haines has his takedown stuffed
and Evans counters with a big head kick but Haines shrugs it off.
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!
Haines with a poor takedown
and Evans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haines thinking.
Haines walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans thuds his right hand into Haines's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haines fails with the takedown
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haines.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haines on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evans. Evans obviously looking to wear him down.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haines.
Haines looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haines.
Evans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haines rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haines moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
Haines drops down looking for a counter takedown but Evans sprawls and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evans.
Haines takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haines.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haines takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nick Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans throws a leg kick but Haines moved away.
Haines avoids the head kick by Evans.
Haines avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haines. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Evans misses with a head kick.
A jab from Haines does it's job there.
Evans avoids the body shot from Haines.
A combination from Haines does no damage.
A good leg kick by Evans.
Good work by Haines as he checks the leg kick.
Haines misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Haines throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a series of punches but Haines avoids them all with ease.
Haines was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haines displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haines shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Haines keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans is trying to counter with his kicks.
Evans lands a nice hook to Haines's body. Haines takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Evans finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Evans cracks Haines with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evans throws a shot to the body.
Evans lands a slapping body shot.
Haines throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Burley Haines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Haines takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Evans throws a shot to the body.
Haines shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burley Haines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haines dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Haines's head and hops out.
Haines throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans lands with a right hand.
Evans throws a wild body kick that Haines sees coming a mile off.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haines attempts a counter takedown but Evans avoids it well and moves away.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans tries to land a body kick
so Haines counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Evans keeping full guard, as Haines tries to pass.
Evans controls Haines momentarily but Haines frees himself.
Haines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haines stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Haines throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Haines misses with a wild combination.
Haines is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haines feints and as Evans raises his hands in defense, Haines changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Haines throwing strikes but missing.
Haines throws an elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haines's guard. Nice move by Evans!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Evans!
A very excited looking Nick Evans 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.
The defeated Burley Haines had this to say: 'No problem. I'm confident this fight will be ruled a 'No Contest,' given my opponent's troubling habit of testing positive for drugs of abuse.'.
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