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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Madwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Kittel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kittel has chosen Bon Jovi - You Give Love A Bad Name as his entrance music. Max Madwell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Madwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Kittel!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Madwell connects with a body shot.
Madwell lands with a nice body punch.
Madwell works Kittel's body with a nice hook.
Madwell scores with a punch to the head.
Kittel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Madwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Madwell finds it's way through Kittel's defenses.
Kittel tries to move into range but Madwell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kittel.
Madwell lands a nice hook to Kittel's body. Kittel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kittel looks for a takedown but Madwell sprawls well.
Madwell connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madwell tries to keep at a distance but Kittel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Madwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kittel managing to block the knees to the body from Madwell.
Madwell lands a right hand.
Madwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kittel.
Max Madwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Kittel.
Madwell lands a body punch.
Madwell works on Kittel's body with a couple of short punches.
Madwell presses Kittel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kittel looks winded!
Madwell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kittel avoiding damage as Madwell throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madwell scores with a hook to the body.
Madwell manages to break the clinch.
Madwell with a hook.
Madwell is looking to wear down Kittel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Madwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kittel walks into a straight right hand from Madwell.
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!
Madwell cracks Kittel with a hook to the temple - Kittel is on wobbly legs here! Madwell swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kittel falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Madwell wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Madwell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miodrag Cleve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miodrag Cleve has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miodrag Cleve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Snow!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow shoots in for a takedown but Cleve shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Cleve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snow.
Snow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cleve's guard.
Cleve is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cleve looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleve, not yet.
Cleve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snow is aware though and is defending well.
Snow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cleve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleve is looking to stand up but Snow isn't so interested in that idea.
Snow with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cleve's head.
Cleve trying to keep a closed guard but Snow is proving a slippery customer.
Snow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cleve looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleve, not yet.
Cleve throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Snow shoots in and bounces Cleve off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cleve scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Cleve.
Snow tries to clinch but Cleve is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Snow as Cleve shoots in.
Snow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snow wants it to stay on the feet.
Cleve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow fails with a takedown attempt.
Snow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miodrag Cleve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Snow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snow.
Snow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cleve shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snow's guard.
Cleve looking to sit in guard and control but Snow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cleve wants to sweep here but Snow controlling him for the moment.
Snow working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snow.
Cleve might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cleve manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snow manages to get himself to full guard.
Cleve wanted to stand there but Snow had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow is trying to keep Cleve in close.
Cleve has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cleve controlling from the top position.
Cleve stands up over Snow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleve slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cleve manages to get himself to full guard.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleve is retaining full guard.
Snow wants to control from the top but Cleve keeps moving.
Snow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Snow won't allow Cleve to get back to his feet.
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 Miodrag Cleve will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Snow enables Cleve to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Snow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Snow has a closed guard, preventing Cleve from standing up.
Snow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cleve throws a big elbow that misses.
Snow throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cleve sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cleve misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleve clinches with his opponent.
Cleve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cleve looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snow is fending him off so far but Cleve persists. Nope, Snow circles away and we're back to standing.
Cleve clinches with his opponent.
Cleve has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cleve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cleve is fending him off so far but Snow persists. Nope, Cleve circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Cleve as Snow shoots in.
Cleve clinches with his opponent.
Cleve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snow misses with a few strikes there.
Cleve throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Cleve has managed to clinch.
Cleve tries for a takedown but Snow manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miodrag Cleve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleve breaks from the clinch.
Snow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cleve tries to avoid it but Snow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cleve to the ground. Cleve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cleve wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cleve defends well and Snow ends up having to push Cleve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cleve gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cleve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cleve is on top in guard.
Cleve passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Snow is trying to stand.
Snow is staying active underneath Cleve, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cleve looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cleve thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snow's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow is trying to stand.
Cleve not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Miodrag Cleve overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four 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.
Snow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Snow striking off his back but it's not causing Cleve any problems.
Snow keeping full guard, as Cleve tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cleve accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cleve tries to clinch but Snow is having none of it.
Cleve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cleve.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow gets tackled into the cage by Cleve. Cleve maintains the clinch.
Snow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miodrag Cleve dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Snow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cleve!
Cleve sneaks out the side door and pushes Snow away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cleve has Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Cleve wants a takedown but no success here.
Snow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cleve smiles and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cleve.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleve manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleve is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cleve looking for a guillotine here but Snow defends easily.
Snow scoring with some ground and pound.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Cleve blocks nicely.
Snow trying to control but Cleve is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Snow passes into half guard.
Dylan Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cleve defending well though.
Cleve tries to get to full guard but Snow has control of the leg.
Cleve looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cleve is staying active underneath Snow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleve trying to control but Snow postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cleve looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cleve.
Dylan Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleve is looking to clinch.
Cleve dives in for a single leg takedown but Snow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cleve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snow shoots in looking for a takedown. Cleve tries to sprawl out of it but Snow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cleve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cleve thows a body kick. Snow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Snow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow has managed to clinch.
Cleve wants to take the fight to the mat but Snow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miodrag Cleve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Cleve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snow walks away with a smile on his face. Cleve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cleve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snow misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cleve.
Snow tries to pull guard but Cleve won't allow it.
Miodrag Cleve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miodrag Cleve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cleve has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miodrag Cleve!
Miodrag Cleve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Dylan Snow had this to say: 'I still like to thank my fans '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson has chosen Wait and Bleed by Slipknot as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Dangle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson lands with a nice body punch.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dangle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawson.
Dangle takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Lawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dangle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dangle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lawson scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Lawson misses.
Lawson lands a big uppercut and Dangle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dangle looks OK. Lawson waves Dangle back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dangle.
Dangle wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.
Lawson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dangle's head.
Dangle tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Dangle tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dangle is rocked!
Lawson's coach down at Puter Kepala's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dangle misses with a double jab
and Lawson counters with a big right hand! Oh Dangle is in trouble here! Lawson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lawson!
Trevor Lawson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinku Intiaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Intiaani comes to the cage accompanied by Wayrapa Muspuynin . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinku Intiaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alonzo Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Intiaani looks to throw the jab but Trotter is out of range.
Trotter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Intiaani throws a good cross that connects.
Intiaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trotter throws a lazy right hand but Intiaani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trotter throws a body punch but Intiaani moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Intiaani as he connects with a hook.
Trotter misses with a hook.
Trotter scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Trotter lands.
Trotter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intiaani moves away.
Trotter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Intiaani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Intiaani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Intiaani.
Intiaani is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trotter.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Intiaani enables Trotter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Intiaani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Intiaani pulls Trotter in close to his closed guard and prevents Trotter from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intiaani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Intiaani keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Intiaani seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trotter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trotter tries to free his leg and advance position but Intiaani is retaining full guard.
Trotter postures up and lands a big shot to Intiaani's brow.
Trotter throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intiaani pulls Trotter in close to his closed guard and prevents Trotter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trotter wants to control from the top but Intiaani keeps moving.
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.
Trotter throws an elbow that misses. Intiaani uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trotter's guard. Nice move by Intiaani!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Intiaani's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trotter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Intiaani not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trotter keeping moving, preventing Intiaani from controlling successfully.
Intiaani controlling from the top position.
Intiaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Trotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intiaani is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trotter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Our spies down at at aLion's MMA inform us that Trotter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Trotter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Intiaani passes into half guard.
Trotter looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Intiaani not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four 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.
Intiaani trying to control from half guard but Trotter is working away.
Trotter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Intiaani controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trotter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intiaani moves away.
Trotter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Intiaani scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Intiaani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trotter.
Vinku Intiaani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trotter looks to score with a jab to the body but Intiaani is just out of range.
Trotter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alonzo Trotter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Intiaani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trotter.
Trotter drops his hands momentarily and Intiaani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A cross from Trotter lands.
It looks like Vinku Intiaani has been cut.
Trotter missing with a left hand there. Intiaani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trotter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Intiaani scores with a sloppy right hand. Trotter should have avoided that one.
Vinku Intiaani is winning the standup battle so far.
Intiaani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Intiaani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Intiaani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Intiaani misses with a punch on the inside.
Intiaani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trotter backwards.
Intiaani struggles to land a body shot inside as Trotter controls his hands.
Trotter misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intiaani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trotter backwards.
Intiaani blocking some punches.
Trotter lands with a light punch inside.
Intiaani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Intiaani lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trotter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Intiaani.
Intiaani misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trotter.
Trotter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Intiaani misses with a punch to the body.
Intiaani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intiaani scores with a shoulder strike.
Trotter misses with a punch on the inside.
Intiaani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Trotter fails to land.
Trotter swings wildly with an uppercut but Intiaani uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trotter.
A nice left hand lands by Intiaani.
Trotter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intiaani swings wildly with an uppercut but Trotter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intiaani presses Trotter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intiaani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trotter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Intiaani fails to land.
Intiaani tries to work over Trotter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Intiaani blocking some punches.
Intiaani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Intiaani can't find room to land a body shot as Trotter controls the action.
Intiaani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trotter backwards.
Trotter working aggressively here.
Trotter throws a head punch that misses.
Trotter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Intiaani.
Still in the clinch, Intiaani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Intiaani lands with a right to the head.
Trotter is rocked!
Intiaani throws a big uppercut that drops Trotter! More strikes from Intiaani and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Trotter lies dazed against the cage as Intiaani celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinku Intiaani!
Vinku Intiaani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ury Dikunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ury Dikunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dikunov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeSilva is fending him off so far but Dikunov persists. Nope, DeSilva circles away and we're back to standing.
DeSilva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DeSilva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dikunov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DeSilva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
DeSilva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dikunov stops DeSilva from passing to mount.
Dikunov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeSilva on the ground.
DeSilva just content to control the position.
DeSilva working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
DeSilva working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva taking a breather here.
DeSilva moves into full mount!
Dikunov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeSilva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dikunov has given up his back.
DeSilva has the hooks in. Dikunov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dikunov trying to get back to his feet but DeSilva is in full control for now.
DeSilva is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
DeSilva has managed to slip his arm under Dikunov's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dikunov is tapping out! Submission win for DeSilva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Froyo Hoyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoyo comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to the bone. Biernat has chosen Ważne jak kończysz... as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mateusz Biernat enters the cage!
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Froyo Hoyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoyo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Biernat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoyo defends it nicely.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoyo but Hoyo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Froyo Hoyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
Hoyo throws a body shot but no joy.
Biernat has his takedown stuffed
and Hoyo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biernat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoyo tries to avoid it but Biernat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoyo to the ground. Hoyo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoyo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biernat is rocked!
BOOM! Hoyo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Biernat. Biernat tries to recover but Hoyo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Biernat lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Froyo Hoyo!
Froyo Hoyo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grogory Damkratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jallu Pesonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pesonen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu. Grogory Damkratov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grogory Damkratov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damkratov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jallu Pesonen has been cut.
Pesonen needs to keep his hands up - Damkratov had a free shot at his head there.
Damkratov misses with a wild combination.
Damkratov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pesonen.
Pesonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pesonen scores with a jab. Damkratov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pesonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Damkratov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Grogory Damkratov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesonen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Damkratov eats them both and turns towards Pesonen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pesonen cracks a nice hook into Damkratov's ribs.
Damkratov misses with a straight left.
Pesonen with a nice cross.
Damkratov looks to land a right hand but Pesonen moved out of range.
Pesonen thuds his shin into the meat of Damkratov's side.
Pesonen's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pesonen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pesonen walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Pesonen.
A solid body kick from Pesonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Damkratov.
Damkratov tries to keep at a distance but Pesonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pesonen manages to break the clinch.
Pesonen lunges at Damkratov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Damkratov's hand.
Pesonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pesonen clinches up with Damkratov and pushes him back against the cage.
Pesonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Damkratov backwards.
A hook to the body from Pesonen.
Damkratov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pesonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damkratov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pesonen.
Pesonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Damkratov.
Grogory Damkratov's cut is getting worse.
Pesonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damkratov moves forwards but Pesonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Damkratov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pesonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Damkratov.
A jab from Pesonen does it's job there.
Damkratov missing with a left hand there. Pesonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Damkratov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pesonen clobbers Damkratov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Damkratov misses the jab.
Pesonen thuds his shin into the meat of Damkratov's side.
Pesonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pesonen cracks Damkratov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Damkratov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pesonen drops Damkratov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Damkratov looks back up at him and smiles so Pesonen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Damkratov is rocked!
Damkratov walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Pesonen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jallu Pesonen!
Jallu Pesonen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintus Octavian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Quintus Octavian was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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20
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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208 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Quintus Octavian!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Octavian sprawls well.
Octavian gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Octavian manages to retain guard.
Octavian controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Octavian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Octavian is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavian looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavian seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavian is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Octavian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Octavian lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Octavian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Octavian scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Octavian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Octavian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Octavian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Octavian as he avoids it easily.
Octavian feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Octavian tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Octavian to the ground. Octavian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Octavian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Octavian does it's job there.
Octavian thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Quintus Octavian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Octavian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Octavian counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Octavian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Octavian has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson pulls guard.
Octavian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Octavian has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Octavian preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octavian drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Octavian has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Octavian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Octavian looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octavian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson tries to push Octavian's head away but Octavian is holding on tight.
Octavian wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson tries to control but Octavian wriggling away.
Octavian tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Octavian is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Octavian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quintus Octavian will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Octavian fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Octavian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Octavian is looking to clinch.
Octavian leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Octavian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Octavian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crunch! Octavian slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavian lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Octavian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Octavian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Octavian has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Octavian lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Octavian.
Octavian stalling the fight.
Octavian manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Octavian swivels and escapes.
Octavian scores with a body shot.
Octavian scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Octavian defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Octavian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Octavian punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octavian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Octavian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Octavian scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Octavian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Octavian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Octavian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Octavian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Octavian.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Octavian as he jumps to the side.
Jab by Octavian.
Octavian thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Octavian lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Octavian counter with a right hand.
Octavian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quintus Octavian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Octavian. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Octavian lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Octavian scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Octavian clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Octavian.
A short body shot lands from Octavian as the two fighters clinch.
Octavian manages to break the clinch.
Octavian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Octavian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octavian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Octavian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson moves forwards but Octavian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Octavian.
Octavian lands a nice shot to the body.
Octavian lands with a good body shot.
Octavian lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Octavian jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Octavian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Octavian to keep the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Octavian scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Octavian.
Octavian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Octavian 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! This is the final round!
A jab from Octavian finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Octavian.
Octavian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Octavian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Octavian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Octavian lands a shot to the body.
Octavian lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Octavian.
Octavian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Octavian pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Octavian avoiding damage.
A short right from Octavian on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavian pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Octavian digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Octavian walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Octavian lands a lovely overhand right.
Octavian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Octavian closes the distance and clinches.
Octavian is stalling here.
Octavian is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Octavian is struggling to control the position.
Octavian stalling in the clinch.
Octavian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Octavian presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octavian gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Octavian.
Octavian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Octavian.
Come on Octavian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Octavian.
Octavian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Octavian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Octavian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Octavian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Octavian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Octavian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octavian thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Octavian scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Octavian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson sets himself, and Octavian steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Octavian lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Octavian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Octavian counters with a straight right hand.
Octavian instigates a clinch.
Octavian lands with a right to the head.
Octavian slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octavian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Octavian lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Octavian holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Octavian digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Octavian gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Octavian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Octavian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Octavian lands a body shot.
Octavian lands a right hand.
Octavian scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Octavian.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quintus Octavian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Octavian 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintus Octavian!
In his post fight interview, Quintus Octavian gave a big smile as he said 'Came with a plan, executed it. Tropical fight I had the JDS plan so I sucked, this time my camp took this fight serious, like they didn't fucking forget!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Chester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Nibali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Chester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Nibali!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chester fails with the takedown.
Nibali misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Nibali misses.
Some wild striking there from Nibali.
Chester shoots in but no luck this time.
Nibali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nibali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nibali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chester wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chester has Nibali pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nibali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Nibali.
Nibali has Chester pressed against the cage.
Chester jumps into guard, dragging Nibali to the mat.
Chester wants to sweep but no luck.
Chester throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibali stands and throws Chester's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nibali controls the position from side control.
Chester can't do much from the bottom here.
Nibali trying to control the action but Chester is working from the bottom.
Chester wants to control but Nibali postures up.
Nibali remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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.
Chester is looking to regain half guard here but Nibali keeps moving and retains side control.
Chester manages to get back to half guard.
Nibali blocks the strikes from Chester.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chester trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Nibali is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nibali is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chester moves into full guard.
Chester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nibali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nibali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nibali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chester wants to sweep here but Nibali controlling him for the moment.
Nibali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nibali looking to pass the guard.
Chester has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nibali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nibali forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Nibali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nibali tries a head kick but it misses.
Chester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chester shoots in and drives through. Nibali sprawls well.
Nibali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nibali wants it to stay on the feet.
Chester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chester feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nibali keeping moving, preventing Chester from controlling successfully.
Nibali is controlling Chester's posture.
Chester trying to control the position from guard on top but Nibali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibali has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chester should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nibali has tightened it up now! Chester should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vincenzo Nibali!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Lofmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen The Animals - House of the Rising Sun as his entrance music. Jimmy Ryan 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Lofmark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lofmark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan throws a leg kick which misses Lofmark's front leg but catches the back leg as Lofmark tries to avoid it.
Lofmark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryan can pounce on him.
Lofmark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimmy Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Lofmark checks it.
Lofmark connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Ryan misses
enabling Lofmark to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan cracks the inside of Lofmark's front leg.
Lofmark blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lofmark slips a jab from Ryan.
Lofmark throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Lofmark.
Lofmark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryan lands a big head kick that sends Lofmark tumbling to the mat! Ryan takes a step backwards and waves Lofmark back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lofmark is rocked!
It looks like Jonas Lofmark has been cut.
Ryan misses with the body kick
and Lofmark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ryan won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lofmark creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ryan is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lofmark cracks Ryan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Lofmark finish him?
Lofmark scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ryan is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lofmark can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Lofmark!
Jonas Lofmark retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Jonas Lofmark 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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