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IXF 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 5229 p4p, 500 weight class) and Brandon Waldrop (ranked 24806 p4p, 647 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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225 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Waldrop!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waldrop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banner lands a nice forearm strike.
Waldrop managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Banner.
Waldrop regains half guard there - taking advantage of Banner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Banner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banner winds up and cracks Waldrop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banner is working for a kimura but Waldrop is defending it quite comfortably.
Waldrop is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banner scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldrop is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Waldrop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banner working over Waldrop with some ground and pound. Waldrop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Waldrop's temple.
Waldrop is rocked!
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Waldrop is still in real trouble! Can Banner finish him?
Banner lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Waldrop! More strikes land and this one is all over! Banner jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Colt (ranked 5382 p4p, 509 weight class) and Joe Son Pierre (ranked 7696 p4p, 597 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Colt !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Son Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre throws a poor cross that misses
and Colt counters with a series of strikes that sends Pierre to the canvas! Colt follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
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.
Pierre will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pierre is trying to keep Colt in close.
Pierre being controlled here, momentarily.
Colt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Colt preventing the sweep.
Pierre is trying to control the position but Colt postures up.
Pierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Colt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colt tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Colt tries to get to full guard but Pierre has control of the leg.
Pierre winds up and cracks Colt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre prevents Colt from improving his position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pierre has eaten all the pies!
Pierre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Colt defending well though.
Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Colt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pierre content to control rather than advance.
Colt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Colt has a hand on Pierre's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pierre takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pierre cracks Colt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Colt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pierre on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt is desperately trying to improve his position but Pierre has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pierre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Colt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pierre punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Colt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Colt is working hard here to advance position.
Pierre landing strikes from the mount and Colt is in trouble!
Pierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Colt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pierre raining down shots from the mount!
Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Colt is rocked!
Colt tries to hold on but Pierre postures up.
Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Colt taking shots to the head.
Oh Colt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierre unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Colt wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Pierre celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Son Pierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Henderson (ranked 3245 p4p, 367 weight class) and Frank Wildhauser (ranked 4332 p4p, 467 weight class). The key to victory for Mark Henderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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156 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Wildhauser!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Wildhauser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wildhauser gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wildhauser trying to mount his opponent but Henderson defends it.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Wildhauser prevents Henderson from improving his position.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wildhauser is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildhauser thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildhauser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildhauser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Henderson looking to control.
Wildhauser controlling from the top position.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wildhauser wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Wildhauser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wildhauser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wildhauser passes Henderson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henderson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wildhauser escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wildhauser!
Henderson is trying to control Wildhauser's posture but Wildhauser avoids it.
Wildhauser has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildhauser looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henderson prevents Wildhauser from taking his back.
Wildhauser controlling from the full mount.
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
Wildhauser wants to take Henderson 's back here but Henderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wildhauser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wildhauser has hold of Henderson 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Henderson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wildhauser controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Wildhauser sits in half guard.
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
Wildhauser is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Henderson !
Wildhauser sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Wildhauser has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson tries to hold on but Wildhauser pushes him away.
Wildhauser looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Wildhauser dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Wildhauser. Wildhauser maintains the clinch.
Wildhauser has hold of one of Henderson 's legs. Henderson is fighting the takedown attempt but Wildhauser gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wildhauser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Wildhauser from controlling successfully.
Frank Wildhauser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wildhauser is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wildhauser advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson sneaks back into half guard.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildhauser looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wildhauser passes to side control.
Wildhauser wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Wildhauser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wildhauser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wildhauser off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Henderson looking to break Wildhauser's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wildhauser remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Henderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Henderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wildhauser knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wildhauser for a finish.
Wildhauser preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Henderson .
Wildhauser trying to control the hands but Henderson breaks the grip.
Wildhauser showing good submission defense here.
Wildhauser trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildhauser manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henderson 's guard. Nice work there by Wildhauser.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Wildhauser from controlling successfully.
Wildhauser passes Henderson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wildhauser sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henderson trying to control but Wildhauser postures up.
Wildhauser trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildhauser is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wildhauser content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wildhauser trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Wildhauser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wildhauser tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wildhauser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wildhauser fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Henderson to the ground. Wildhauser is now in Henderson 's guard.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Wildhauser pushes his legs off easily.
Wildhauser 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildhauser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wildhauser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wildhauser wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wildhauser is one step ahead there.
Wildhauser trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wildhauser passes into side control.
Henderson tries to bench press Wildhauser off him but Wildhauser keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Henderson 's face as Wildhauser controls the position.
Wildhauser is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
Wildhauser advances nicely into full mount.
Wildhauser content just to control the position here.
Henderson wants to control but Wildhauser is having none of it.
Wildhauser looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wildhauser sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wildhauser trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Wildhauser swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Henderson is now in Wildhauser's guard. A big mistake from Wildhauser there, giving up the dominant position!
Wildhauser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to roll over but Wildhauser keeps him under control.
Wildhauser keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank Wildhauser is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wildhauser is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Henderson !
Mark Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wildhauser tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Wildhauser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wildhauser has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Wildhauser!
An out of breath Frank Wildhauser 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 Jeff Bennington (ranked 4072 p4p, 438 weight class) and Walton Neo (ranked 4032 p4p, 435 weight class). Jeff Bennington had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Bennington !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walton Neo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bennington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennington feinted with a counter takedown.
Bennington looking to score a takedown here. Neo is defending well but Bennington drives through and ends up in Neo's guard.
Bennington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bennington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bennington drops back looking for a leg! Neo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neo manages to kick Bennington off! Bennington jumps back into Neo's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bennington trying to control the position from guard on top but Neo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Neo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bennington throws an elbow that misses. Neo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bennington 's guard. Nice move by Neo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennington is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Neo frees his head nicely. Oh but Bennington has switched to an armbar! Neo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jeff Bennington !
Jeff Bennington got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alisson Becker (ranked 2072 p4p, 255 weight class) and Ernesto Carvallo (ranked 1849 p4p, 225 weight class). The key to victory for Alisson Becker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alisson Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ernesto Carvallo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Becker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Becker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Carvallo responds with a good body kick, but Becker manages to step out the way in time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carvallo misses the shot to the body.
Carvallo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carvallo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Becker to score with a decent uppercut.
Becker throws a shot from downtown. Carvallo moves away and avoids it.
Carvallo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Becker misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Carvallo misses.
Becker tries to clinch but Carvallo is having none of it.
Carvallo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alisson Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvallo takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Becker.
Carvallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Becker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Becker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Becker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Becker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Carvallo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvallo misses with a wild body shot.
Carvallo fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvallo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Becker is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker misses with an uppercut. Carvallo saw that one coming.
Becker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Becker loads up on a big right hand but Carvallo slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Becker.
Becker pushes Carvallo up against the cage in a clinch.
Carvallo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Becker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Becker lands a really nice looking cross but Carvallo seems unphased.
Carvallo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Becker just misses with a punch to the body.
Becker moves to clinch but Carvallo breaks away
and Carvallo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Becker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvallo.
A punch combination from Becker misses.
Carvallo with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvallo.
Becker moves in looking to clinch but Carvallo pushes him off.
Carvallo scores with a kick to the body.
Becker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carvallo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Becker tries to clinch up but Carvallo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvallo defending well as Becker loads up on a big left hand.
Becker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Becker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvallo moves away.
Carvallo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Becker.
Becker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carvallo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Becker.
Becker lands an overhand right.
Becker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carvallo's head backwards.
Becker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvallo.
Carvallo misses with a straight right.
Carvallo missing with a left hand there. Becker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Becker slips under a jab from Carvallo.
Carvallo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvallo throws a wild body kick that Becker sees coming a mile off.
Carvallo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Becker's head.
Becker wants to clinch up but Carvallo keeps it at a distance.
Carvallo throws out a counter right but Becker avoids it with no problem.
Becker scores with a jab to the head.
Becker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Becker scores with a body shot.
Becker blocks the body kick.
Carvallo throws a wild body kick that Becker sees coming a mile off.
Becker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carvallo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvallo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvallo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvallo. Becker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Becker throws a lazy right hand but Carvallo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid body kick from Carvallo.
Carvallo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Becker scores with a nice head shot.
Becker moves out of range as Carvallo throws a body kick.
Becker scores with a body shot.
Becker slips a straight right by Carvallo.
Carvallo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Becker.
Carvallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Becker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvallo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carvallo misses with a looping left.
Becker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Becker checks a low kick from Carvallo.
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carvallo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Becker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Becker looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvallo is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Becker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker works Carvallo's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvallo tries to land a front kick but Becker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carvallo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carvallo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Becker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Becker connects with the punch.
Carvallo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Becker takes a step back to recover.
Carvallo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carvallo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carvallo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvallo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Becker.
Carvallo moves out of range of the strikes.
Becker avoids the head kick by Carvallo.
Carvallo misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Becker, as that shot connected.
Becker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Becker scores with a hook to the body. Carvallo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvallo keeps the fight on the outside.
Carvallo walks into a stiff left hand from Becker.
Becker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carvallo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Becker misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alisson Becker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Becker misses with a looping right.
Becker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carvallo slips a straight right by Becker.
Carvallo ducks right into an uppercut from Becker.
Carvallo swinging wildly here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Becker.
A big left from Becker misses.
Becker slips under a jab from Carvallo.
Carvallo throws a right and a left that Becker avoids nicely.
Carvallo moves out of range as Becker strikes.
Carvallo moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvallo throws a hook but Becker blocks it.
Becker throwing a counter right hand but Carvallo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvallo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carvallo misses the jab.
Becker works the jab nicely.
Carvallo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvallo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carvallo looks to land a body kick but Becker moved away.
Carvallo looks to land a left hand but Becker moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Becker slips under a jab from Carvallo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carvallo throws out the jab.
Becker looks to land a combination but Carvallo avoids it well.
Carvallo throws the left hand but Becker avoids the punch easily.
Carvallo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Becker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carvallo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Becker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvallo can do to turn this around?
Becker moves out of range of the body kick from Carvallo.
Carvallo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carvallo there as he acknowledges the shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Becker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Becker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carvallo's head.
Becker throws a big shot that misses.
Carvallo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Becker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Becker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvallo.
Carvallo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Becker is out of range.
Becker loads up on a big right hand but Carvallo slips the punch.
Carvallo swats away the attempt to clinch by Becker.
Carvallo throws out a leg kick but Becker moves out of range and Carvallo only half commits.
Carvallo scores with a spinning back kick!
Carvallo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Becker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvallo.
Carvallo delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Becker tries to clinch there but Carvallo circles away.
And Carvallo responds with a good body kick, but Becker manages to step out the way in time.
Carvallo throws a big shot that misses.
Carvallo throws a body punch but Becker moves out of range.
Becker tests Carvallo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Becker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carvallo's hands.
Becker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvallo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Becker. Carvallo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvallo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carvallo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvallo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Becker throws out a powerful jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carvallo.
Becker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Carvallo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Becker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Becker moves out of range of the strikes.
Becker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Becker throws a body shot but no joy.
Becker throws a body punch but Carvallo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvallo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Carvallo finds it's target.
Carvallo misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Becker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvallo moves away from the strike by Becker.
A punch combination from Carvallo misses.
Carvallo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Becker takes a swing at Carvallo's ribcage but misses.
Becker tries to clinch there but Carvallo circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Becker.
Becker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvallo.
Carvallo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Becker lands a body shot.
Becker connects with a jab.
Becker scores with a nice strike.
Becker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carvallo under the eye.
Carvallo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Becker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carvallo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvallo. Becker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvallo throws the left hand but Becker avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker throws a body punch but Carvallo moves out of range.
Carvallo avoids the body shot from Becker.
Becker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Becker blocks the body kick.
Becker throwing a counter right hand but Carvallo manages to avoid it.
Becker throws out a loose jab but Carvallo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carvallo! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Becker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Becker tries to clinch up.
Becker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Becker lands the left hand.
Becker darts in and clinches Carvallo up against the cage.
A short right from Carvallo.
Becker is working Carvallo over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Becker as Carvallo tries to tie him up.
Carvallo blocking some punches.
Becker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carvallo tries to break the clinch but Becker is controlling the position.
Becker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alisson Becker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Becker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Becker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Becker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvallo.
Becker staying out of range there.
Becker tries to clinch there but Carvallo circles away.
Becker lands with a straight right. Carvallo didn't see that one coming.
Carvallo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Becker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Becker, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Becker coming out on top.
Carvallo misses with a body kick.
Becker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carvallo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carvallo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Becker moves away from the strike by Carvallo.
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvallo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Becker darts in trying to clinch
and Carvallo counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Becker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Becker works Carvallo's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvallo misses with a looping left.
Becker scores with a nice strike.
Carvallo throws a body kick that misses.
Carvallo connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Becker as he connects with a hook.
Becker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carvallo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvallo looks for the body kick but Becker saw that one coming.
Carvallo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Becker throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvallo.
Becker misses with an uppercut. Carvallo saw that one coming.
Becker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alisson Becker is winning the standup battle so far.
Becker blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Carvallo misses.
Becker throws a hook but Carvallo avoids it easily.
Becker jabs at Carvallo's body.
Carvallo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Becker blocks the body kick.
Becker avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Becker.
Carvallo throws the kick towards the body but Becker avoids it.
Carvallo slips under a jab.
Becker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carvallo momentarily.
Becker throws out a powerful jab.
Becker jabs Carvallo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Becker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvallo manages to avoid it.
Becker throws a hook but Carvallo avoids it easily.
Carvallo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Becker connects with a single shot there.
Ernesto Carvallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Becker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Becker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carvallo keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking cross lands there for Becker.
Carvallo throws a leg kick but Becker checks it.
Carvallo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Becker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carvallo scrambles back to his feet.
Carvallo looks for the body kick but Becker saw that one coming.
Carvallo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Becker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carvallo eats them both and turns towards Becker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker throws a shot from downtown. Carvallo moves away and avoids it.
Carvallo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Carvallo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Carvallo throws a hook but Becker blocks it.
Carvallo tries to land a front kick but Becker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Becker throws a hook but Carvallo blocks it.
Becker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Becker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvallo.
Carvallo is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carvallo.
Becker takes one on the button.
Carvallo throws a wild body kick that Becker sees coming a mile off.
Carvallo avoids the body shot from Becker.
Becker avoids a kick to the body.
Carvallo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Becker.
Becker lands a jab to the head.
Carvallo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Becker moves away.
Becker scores with a jab to the body.
Carvallo misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carvallo's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvallo looks for the body kick but Becker saw that one coming.
Becker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carvallo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Becker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvallo stuns Becker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carvallo throws a jab when Becker was well out of range.
Becker's corner calls for a 1-2. Becker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Becker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Carvallo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Becker lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Becker.
Carvallo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carvallo swats away the attempt to clinch by Becker.
Becker works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvallo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Becker moves away from the strike by Carvallo.
Alisson Becker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Becker with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alisson Becker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Becker 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alisson Becker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Tanaka (ranked 2153 p4p, 261 weight class) and Ben Seimens (ranked 1682 p4p, 208 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryo Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Seimens!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seimens.
Seimens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Seimens misses.
Jab from Seimens.
It looks like Ryo Tanaka has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Seimens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seimens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seimens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seimens. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seimens throws a looping overhand right but Tanaka ducks down to avoid it.
As Seimens tries to get set, Tanaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Seimens manages to avoid the attempt.
Tanaka drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seimens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka stopping the sweep attempt from Seimens.
Tanaka stays in close to Seimens's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seimens is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Seimens is retaining full guard.
Tanaka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Seimens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Seimens has escaped and now he's on top!
Tanaka has control of Seimens's left arm, preventing Seimens from doing any damage.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Seimens from controlling successfully.
Seimens looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka is controlling Seimens's posture.
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.
Seimens looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Seimens stands and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tanaka can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanaka holding on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.
Tanaka wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Seimens has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Tanaka's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Tanaka is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Seimens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ben Seimens!
Our winner, Ben Seimens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hwai Ja (ranked 1723 p4p, 211 weight class) and Raphael Lima (ranked 2674 p4p, 314 weight class). Hwai Ja 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hwai Ja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raphael Lima!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima misses with a takedown
and Ja counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lima fails with the takedown
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lima misses with a takedown
and Ja counters with a right hand to the body.
Ja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hwai Ja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Lima.
Lima misses with a takedown
and Ja counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lima looks winded!
Ja fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Ja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ja counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ja punishes Lima's body with a nice straight punch.
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ja counters with a nice uppercut.
Raphael Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lima is rocked!
Ja digs a good body shot into Lima's ribs.
Ja lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lima is looking to close the distance but Ja sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lima crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lima is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hwai Ja!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Smith (ranked 1885 p4p, 229 weight class) and Calvin Klein (ranked 2110 p4p, 258 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Klein!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith shoots in but Klein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Klein tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Klein tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Klein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Klein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Klein manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Klein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Klein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klein is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klein trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Klein winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Klein looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klein tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith working for a triangle but Klein defends it easily.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klein wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klein postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Klein tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klein is aware though and is defending well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Klein from controlling successfully.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klein landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klein trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Klein stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Klein!
Klein wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is trying to control Klein's posture but Klein avoids it.
Klein misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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.
Klein in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith tries to buck Klein off but Klein is having none of it.
Klein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Klein is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Smith looks calm but he's in trouble here. Klein gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Smith is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Klein lets go of the hold and Smith can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calvin Klein!
A victorious Calvin Klein 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamu Kalani (ranked 1027 p4p, 106 weight class) and Dave Abbott (ranked 1263 p4p, 132 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akamu Kalani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott takes a swing at Kalani's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Kalani tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abbott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abbott misses with a right hand
and Kalani counters with a nice uppercut.
Abbott closes the distance and clinches.
Kalani tries to throw a body punch but Abbott avoids it by throwing Kalani back against the cage.
Kalani misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abbott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abbott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abbott misses with a body punch.
Kalani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalani prevents a body shot from Abbott.
Abbott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalani's elbow.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalani misses with a left hand
and Abbott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abbott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abbott.
Dave Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbott swings for the body but Kalani moves out of range.
Kalani was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kalani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abbott.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Kalani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalani connects with a jab.
Kalani seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kalani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abbott.
Abbott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalani misses the shot to the body.
Kalani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalani lands with a good body shot.
Kalani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abbott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalani throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbott throws out a loose jab but Kalani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalani.
Abbott tries to clinch up but Kalani circles away and keeps his distance.
Abbott tries to clinch up
and Kalani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbott misses with a body shot.
Abbott clinches with his opponent.
Abbott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abbott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abbott struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalani controls his hands.
Abbott tries to throw a body punch but Kalani avoids it by throwing Abbott back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalani tries to throw a body punch but Abbott avoids it by throwing Kalani back against the cage.
Abbott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalani misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalani misses with a punch on the inside.
Abbott slows down the pace here.
Abbott pushes Kalani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abbott has a couple of punches blocked by Kalani.
A right handed body shot lands from Kalani.
Abbott looks winded!
A hook to the body from Kalani.
Kalani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalani lands a hook that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kalani.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Abbott tries to work over Kalani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Kalani.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott blocks a body shot from Kalani.
Kalani wants to get back to striking at distance but Abbott won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kalani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kalani.
Kalani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbott tries to throw a body punch but Kalani avoids it by throwing Abbott back against the cage.
Kalani misses with a body punch.
Kalani misses with a body punch.
A short left from Abbott.
Kalani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abbott.
Kalani tries to break free but Abbott pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalani as Abbott tries to tie him up.
Kalani lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbott.
Kalani lands with a light punch inside.
Kalani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akamu Kalani dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kalani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abbott is looking to clinch.
Abbott has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abbott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalani lands a head shot.
Kalani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalani 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.
Kalani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbott was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalani.
Kalani throws a shot to the body.
Kalani lands a slapping body shot.
Kalani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abbott is breathing heavily.
Abbott drops his hands momentarily and Kalani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalani lands a nice shot that snaps Abbott's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalani lands with a right hand.
Kalani cracks Abbott with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kalani has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Abbott to stand back up!
Abbott is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalani. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalani fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Abbott square on the jaw! Damn, Abbott is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamu Kalani!
Akamu Kalani retains his heavyweight title!
Akamu Kalani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Nevez (ranked 677 p4p, 89 weight class) and Gabriel Azevedo Souza (ranked 1223 p4p, 149 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruben Nevez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Azevedo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Nevez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azevedo Souza thinking.
Nevez throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Azevedo Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Nevez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Gabriel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Nevez slips the punch.
Nevez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nevez takes one to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Nevez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nevez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nevez moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses with a right hand
and Nevez counters with a left to the body.
Nevez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nevez scores with the left hand. Azevedo Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Azevedo Souza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Nevez avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza moves into the clinch.
Azevedo Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Nevez controls the action.
Azevedo Souza drags the fight down to the ground.
Nevez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nevez looking to pass the guard.
Nevez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Nevez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nevez works his way back into a safe position though.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nevez looking to sit in guard and control but Azevedo Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Azevedo Souza passes Nevez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Nevez won't allow it.
Nevez trying to hold on to Azevedo Souza's head to control him but Azevedo Souza postures up.
Azevedo Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nevez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is working for a kimura but Nevez is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevez won't allow Azevedo Souza to pass to mount.
Nevez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Azevedo Souza is working away from the top position though.
Azevedo Souza in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nevez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Azevedo Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Azevedo Souza!
Gabriel Azevedo Souza is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Gabriel Azevedo Souza 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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