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MMMA Fight Night 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuya Yasumi (ranked 2500 p4p, 255 weight class) and Colin Turnbull (ranked 2005 p4p, 218 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Katsuya Yasumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Colin Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull with a jab.
It looks like Katsuya Yasumi has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Yasumi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turnbull.
Yasumi avoids the head kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yasumi's hands.
Yasumi 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.
Turnbull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turnbull throws the kick towards the body but Yasumi avoids it.
Yasumi tried to counter with a leg kick but Turnbull avoided it.
Yasumi throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Yasumi misses the body punch
and Yasumi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turnbull tests Yasumi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yasumi needs to keep his hands up - Turnbull had a free shot at his head there.
Yasumi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull throws a leg kick which misses Yasumi's front leg but catches the back leg as Yasumi tries to avoid it.
Turnbull is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasumi looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Yasumi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Yasumi.
Turnbull 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.
Turnbull scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Yasumi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yasumi throws a head kick that misses.
Yasumi seems to have got his legs back now.
Turnbull cracks the inside of Yasumi's front leg.
Yasumi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnbull finds it's way round the side to connect with Yasumi's head.
Colin Turnbull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yasumi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Turnbull keeping full guard, as Yasumi tries to pass.
Yasumi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turnbull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turnbull has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yasumi won't allow Turnbull to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yasumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Turnbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yasumi throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Turnbull misses.
Yasumi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yasumi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yasumi.
It looks like Colin Turnbull has been cut.
Yasumi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yasumi misses with a straight left.
Turnbull throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yasumi is breathing heavily.
Turnbull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turnbull lands with a kick to the ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turnbull.
Colin Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turnbull jabs Yasumi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull lands a big right hand that sends Yasumi crashing to the mat! Turnbull stays standing though and waves Yasumi back to his feet!
Turnbull throws an overhand right that drops Yasumi like a sack of potatoes! Turnbull dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Turnbull!
A victorious Colin Turnbull thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Atunes (ranked 2052 p4p, 250 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 2332 p4p, 268 weight class). Saibot has chosen New York as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
41 - 20 - 1 |
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World class MT
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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
16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes swinging wildly here.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
It looked like Atunes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Atunes 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.
Atunes tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Saibot's defenses.
Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saibot on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes lands a jab.
Leonardo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saibot will feel that in the morning.
Saibot throws a push kick but Atunes slaps the foot to one side.
Saibot scores with a nice strike.
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!
Atunes lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
Saibot cracks Atunes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Atunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atunes cracks Saibot with an open hand slap.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Atunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Atunes lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
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!
Atunes throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Atunes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saibot looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes throws a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes clinches up with Saibot and pushes him back against the cage.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atunes.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Saibot is trying to break free.
Atunes just leaning against Saibot, taking a breather.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands a left hand.
Saibot can't break the clinch.
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saibot.
Saibot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Atunes scores with a jab. Saibot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saibot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saibot tries to land a front kick but Atunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes connects with a solid leg kick.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
Atunes slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Atunes there.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes backing away here, and Saibot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atunes.
Atunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Atunes throws a right and a left that Saibot avoids nicely.
And Saibot responds with a good body kick, but Atunes manages to step out the way in time.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
Saibot throws a big counter head kick but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Atunes lands the left hand.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes connects with a jab.
Saibot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Atunes.
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!
Atunes stuffs the takedown.
Saibot misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Saibot moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Saibot blocks the body kick.
Saibot thinks about the counter body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Saibot wants to clinch up but Atunes keeps it at a distance.
Atunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonardo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Saibot clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Atunes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Atunes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.
Atunes feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut there from Atunes.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Atunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Atunes swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atunes thuds his right hand into Saibot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
Saibot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot moves out of range as Atunes throws a body kick.
Atunes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonardo Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Atunes.
A solid body kick from Saibot.
Atunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saibot throws a leg kick that is checked
and Atunes counters with a left and a right that stings Saibot.
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Atunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atunes throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.
Saibot swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saibot duly obliges.
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!
Atunes throws a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atunes punishes Saibot's body with a nice straight punch.
Atunes darts in and clinches Saibot up against the cage.
Saibot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saibot is trying to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling him.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saibot throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Atunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Atunes scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Atunes.
Saibot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saibot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes lands a jab to the head.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saibot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Saibot doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saibot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saibot moves into the clinch.
Atunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Saibot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Saibot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot throws a counter combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Atunes - that will leave a mark!
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Saibot lands a front kick.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atunes swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Atunes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot counters by moving into the clinch.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes misses the jab.
Atunes throws a hook but Saibot blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Atunes throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
Atunes takes the fight into the clinch.
Saibot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes trying to control the position but instead, Saibot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atunes into the cage.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Atunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Atunes cracks Saibot with a nice body shot.
Saibot is trying to force a seperation but Atunes has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Atunes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Atunes prevents Saibot from breaking the clinch.
Atunes breaks from the clinch.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Saibot tries to bum rush Atunes with a series of wild strikes but Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atunes wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot tries to bum rush Atunes with a series of wild strikes but Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A cross from Atunes lands.
A jab lands there for Atunes.
Atunes lands a jab to Saibot's midsection.
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!
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saibot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes gets tackled into the cage by Saibot. Saibot maintains the clinch.
Saibot is trying to push Atunes away but Atunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Atunes lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Atunes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saibot on the side of the head.
Noob Saibot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes clinches.
Leonardo Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atunes wants to stall.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atunes walks into a straight right hand from Saibot.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Saibot misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Saibot darts in trying to clinch
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Atunes's defenses.
Saibot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Atunes on his heels. He'll look to pass Atunes's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saibot is looking to stand up but Atunes won't let him.
Atunes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atunes keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot postures up in Atunes's guard and throws a big left but Atunes blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atunes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Atunes!
In his post fight interview, Leonardo Atunes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baltasar Halko (ranked 2788 p4p, 109 weight class) and Ijsa Mohammed (ranked 2624 p4p, 101 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Halko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Lumberjack by Jackyl. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baltasar Halko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ijsa Mohammed!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halko misses with a few strikes there.
Mohammed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mohammed connects with a right hand. Halko shakes it off.
Mohammed throws a right and a left that Halko avoids nicely.
Halko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mohammed.
As Mohammed looks to move away, Halko throws a big counter combo but Mohammed just gets out of the way.
Mohammed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halko.
Mohammed stuns Halko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Halko. Those never looked like landing.
As Halko backs off Mohammed throws a huge counter combo but Halko manages to avoid it all.
Mohammed misses with the combination.
Halko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mohammed is fending him off so far but Halko persists. Nope, Mohammed circles away and we're back to standing.
Halko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mohammed.
Halko slips a jab and a cross from Mohammed.
Mohammed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mohammed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halko is looking for a counter combo.
Halko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mohammed circles away quickly and effectively.
Mohammed tries to bum rush Halko with a series of wild strikes but Halko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed misses the jab.
Halko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohammed.
Halko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohammed.
A head kick misses from Mohammed.
Halko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mohammed back to the cage. Halko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mohammed's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mohammed duly obliges.
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Halko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mohammed to the mat! Mohammed manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halko is standing up over Mohammed. Mohammed looks to escape but Halko dives into side control.
Mohammed is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Halko is controlling him well.
Halko tries for a kimura but Mohammed is defending well.
Mohammed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halko's best efforts.
Mohammed tries to roll over but Halko keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halko moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mohammed.
Halko advances to full mount.
Halko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mohammed is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mohammed is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Halko has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Halko throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mohammed!
Mohammed is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed is covering up but some of the strikes from Halko are getting through and doing damage.
Halko looking for the RNC.
Mohammed is trying to stand back up.
Halko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet but Halko has full control of the position and if anything, Mohammed has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mohammed is in bad spot here.
Halko connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Mohammed to escape the position.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.
Halko controlling well, preventing Mohammed from escaping the position.
Mohammed defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Halko throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mohammed!
Mohammed is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halko off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Halko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mohammed is defending well though. Halko let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed trying to get back to his feet but Halko is in full control for now.
Mohammed is trying to defend against the choke here but Halko has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Halko Tightens the hold and Mohammed taps out furiously! Halko displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baltasar Halko!
A very excited looking Baltasar Halko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wolf (ranked 1245 p4p, 134 weight class) and Giovanni Nicodemo (ranked 1847 p4p, 195 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Giovanni Nicodemo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicodemo lands with a straight right. Wolf didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nicodemo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been hearing reports that Wolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nicodemo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nicodemo scores with a hook.
Wolf 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.
Nicodemo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wolf has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicodemo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wolf is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nicodemo to the mat. Nicodemo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Nicodemo has wrist control.
Wolf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nicodemo wants to get back to his feet but Wolf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wolf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nicodemo wants to stand and escape but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wolf won't allow Nicodemo to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo has his feet on Wolf's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nicodemo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Nicodemo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wolf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nicodemo swivels and escapes.
Nicodemo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wolf takes one to the side of the head.
Wolf fails with the takedown
and Nicodemo counters with a straight right hand.
Nicodemo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Nicodemo finds it's way through Wolf's defenses.
Wolf takes one to the side of the head.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicodemo pinned against the cage. Nicodemo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo lands a head shot.
Wolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nicodemo stuffs the takedown.
Wolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nicodemo works the jab nicely.
Nicodemo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolf drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nicodemo sprawls and moves away.
Wolf forces Nicodemo back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo wants to get back to striking at distance but Wolf won't allow it.
Nicodemo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Nicodemo works on Wolf's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicodemo lands a body punch.
Nicodemo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Nicodemo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicodemo misses with some punches.
Wolf jumps guard.
Nicodemo is looking to stand up but Wolf won't let him.
Wolf is working an open guard so Nicodemo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nicodemo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nicodemo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wolf in his tracks.
Nicodemo scores with a decent looking hook.
Nicodemo connects with a body shot that sends Wolf's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Nicodemo finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Nicodemo.
Donk. Nicodemo catches Wolf right on the button with a cross.
Nicodemo lands a nice shot that snaps Wolf's head back.
Wolf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nicodemo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicodemo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nicodemo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicodemo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicodemo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicodemo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wolf lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Nicodemo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab, jab by Nicodemo - just one landing.
Wolf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicodemo pinned against the cage. Nicodemo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolf drops his hands momentarily and Nicodemo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nicodemo scoring well with a low kick there.
Wolf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Nicodemo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicodemo, as that shot connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Nicodemo shows good takedown defense.
Nicodemo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nicodemo cracks Wolf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wolf ducks right into an uppercut from Nicodemo.
Wolf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nicodemo lands a nice shot that snaps Wolf's head back.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Nicodemo shows good takedown defense.
Nicodemo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wolf is rocked!
Nicodemo is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Wolf hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Giovanni Nicodemo!
A relieved looking Giovanni Nicodemo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Owen (ranked 2363 p4p, 332 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 1361 p4p, 206 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Laiho's choice of entrance music: Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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30
211 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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225 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Owen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laiho sprawls and moves away.
Harry Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laiho lands a head shot.
Laiho throws a series of strikes that have Owen backpedaling.
Owen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owen throws a body shot but no joy.
Owen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Owen lands with a right hand.
Owen lands with a good body shot.
Owen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Owen throws a right and a left that Laiho avoids nicely.
Owen misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Laiho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laiho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Owen's half guard.
Laiho is looking to take a break and control but Owen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Owen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Owen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laiho.
Laiho is trying to control. Owen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laiho is looking to advance position but Owen won't allow it.
Owen wants to improve his position but Laiho is controlling well.
Laiho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Owen is defending against the submission attempts here by Laiho.
Owen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laiho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owen is staying active underneath Laiho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Laiho there.
Laiho wants to control but Owen is keeping him busy.
Owen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laiho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laiho drops an elbow to the side of Owen's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Owen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laiho pulls his head out easily.
Laiho is trying to control. Owen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laiho wants to control but Owen is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Laiho.
Laiho wants to take a breather but Owen is having none of it.
Owen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laiho.
Laiho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Owen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laiho pulls his head out easily.
Laiho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Owen defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laiho 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.
Laiho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen is in trouble now - Laiho has advanced to mount!
Laiho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Owen?
Laiho with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Laiho connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Laiho content just to control the position here.
Laiho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Owen hang on?
Owen is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Owen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Laiho gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Owen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexi Laiho!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexi Laiho thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 712 p4p, 26 weight class) and Lu Hao (ranked 826 p4p, 37 weight class). Quentin DeBramalo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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147 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lu Hao!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao throws a head kick that misses.
Hao scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Hao misses.
DeBramalo walks into a straight right hand from Hao.
DeBramalo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DeBramalo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeBramalo.
Hao dips to his left and cracks DeBramalo with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by DeBramalo.
Hao throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hao scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hao lands a high kick!
Hao walks into a straight right hand from DeBramalo.
Hao darts in trying to clinch
and DeBramalo counters with a straight right hand.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo cracks Hao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Hao is predictable there
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeBramalo moves out of range as Hao strikes.
Hao misses with a hook to the body
and DeBramalo counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Hao finds it's target.
Hao loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
Hao throws a lazy uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hao scores with the left hand. DeBramalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Hao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeBramalo throws out the jab.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo motions for Hao to come forward. DeBramalo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hao misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Hao.
DeBramalo is looking to counter punch.
Hao shoots for a takedown but DeBramalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeBramalo cracks Hao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeBramalo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A lazy left from DeBramalo finds it's target.
Hao misses with an uppercut
and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hao misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for DeBramalo.
Hao fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from DeBramalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hao slips under a jab.
Hao misses with a looping left.
DeBramalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hao misses.
Hao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeBramalo. That one must have hurt.
Hao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeBramalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DeBramalo thuds his right hand into Hao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeBramalo connects with a body shot that sends Hao's belly button to the back.
DeBramalo scores with a jab.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Hao blocks it.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick that knocks Hao off balance momentarily.
DeBramalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hao throws an off balance right hand
and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeBramalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo tries to land a front kick but Hao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeBramalo scores with a hook.
Hao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeBramalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hao has time to react.
Hao takes one on the button.
Hao with a poor takedown
and Hao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Hao.
DeBramalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao.
DeBramalo connects with a nice looking jab.
DeBramalo missing with a left hand there. Hao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Hao.
Hao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeBramalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hao counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao misses with a takedown
and DeBramalo counters with a right hand to the body.
DeBramalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Hao misses its intended target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hao might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, DeBramalo has got the better of the exchanges.
Hao lands with a straight right. DeBramalo didn't see that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hao.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
Hao throws a head kick but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hao drops his hands momentarily and DeBramalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeBramalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeBramalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hao on the side of the head.
Hao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeBramalo. That did some damage!
Hao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeBramalo connects with a body shot that sends Hao's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeBramalo. That's going to slow Hao down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeBramalo defends well and Hao ends up having to push DeBramalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeBramalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao can do to turn this around?
Hao misses with an uppercut
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo lands a jab to the head.
Hao is looking to clinch.
DeBramalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hao misses with a hook
and DeBramalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hao ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
Hao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Hao.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Hao.
DeBramalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hao.
Hao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeBramalo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hao is in DeBramalo's guard.
Hao trying to control but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.
Hao tries to free his leg and advance position but DeBramalo is retaining full guard.
DeBramalo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeBramalo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeBramalo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao postures up.
Hao pushing down on DeBramalo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
DeBramalo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hao.
DeBramalo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeBramalo is on top in guard.
Hao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeBramalo defends well.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but Hao keeps moving.
DeBramalo postures up.
Hao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeBramalo slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo not doing much here.
Hao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeBramalo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBramalo trying to control the action but Hao is working from the bottom.
Hao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeBramalo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeBramalo thuds a left hand into Hao's body.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
Quentin DeBramalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hao cracks DeBramalo with an open hand slap.
DeBramalo slips a jab and a cross from Hao.
DeBramalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Hao misses.
Hao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeBramalo defends well and Hao ends up having to push DeBramalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeBramalo loads up on a big right hand but Hao slips the punch.
Hao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeBramalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hao scrambles back to his feet.
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!
DeBramalo catches Hao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hao.
Hao throws an off balance right hand
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hao.
DeBramalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hao scores with a leg kick.
DeBramalo lands a body shot.
Hao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeBramalo digs a good body shot into Hao's ribs.
Hao throws a good cross that connects.
Hao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeBramalo.
Hao checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from DeBramalo misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao throws a right hand that misses
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
Hao misses with an uppercut.
DeBramalo tried to counter with a leg kick but Hao avoided it.
Hao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeBramalo lands a really nice looking cross but Hao seems unphased.
DeBramalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hao's hands.
DeBramalo scores with a body shot.
DeBramalo blocks a head kick by Hao.
Nice jab there from DeBramalo.
Hao blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by DeBramalo as he connects with a hook.
DeBramalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from DeBramalo misses.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
Nice defenses there by Hao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
Hao with the counter takedown but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
DeBramalo defending well as Hao loads up on a big left hand.
Hao lands a jab to the head.
DeBramalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Hao.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hao has time to react.
The fighters circling - Hao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeBramalo's corner calls for a 1-2. DeBramalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao.
Hao throws a poor cross that misses
and Hao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but Hao moves out of range easily.
DeBramalo throws a lazy right hand but Hao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeBramalo lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo blocks the body kick.
It looked like DeBramalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
DeBramalo avoids the head kick by Hao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao swings widly with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a nice uppercut.
DeBramalo throws a shot from downtown. Hao moves away and avoids it.
DeBramalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as DeBramalo blocks the leg kick.
DeBramalo scores with the left hand. Hao knows he should have avoided that one.
Hao ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hao.
DeBramalo lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeBramalo as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
DeBramalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeBramalo lands with a good body shot.
Hao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeBramalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hao misses with a body punch
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo cracks Hao with an open hand slap.
DeBramalo lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hao misses with an uppercut
and DeBramalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeBramalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Hao is fighting to break DeBramalo's control of his arms but DeBramalo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeBramalo tries to pass to full mount but Hao defends it.
Hao tries to get to full guard but DeBramalo has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lu Hao has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeBramalo moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hao keeps working.
Hao looking for a sweep but DeBramalo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
DeBramalo is trying to take his opponent's back.
DeBramalo tries to control but Hao wriggling away.
Hao tries to hold on but DeBramalo postures up.
DeBramalo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hao 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.
Hao looking for submissions off his back.
Hao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hao is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
DeBramalo is looking to take a break and control but Hao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hao regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeBramalo content to stall in guard here.
Hao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hao is keeping the position for now.
Hao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeBramalo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeBramalo advances position into side control!
Hao struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo had his way with Lu Hao in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hao tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeBramalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hao somewhat.
Good exchange - DeBramalo coming out on top.
Hao shoots in for a takedown but DeBramalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeBramalo is trying to defend but Hao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
DeBramalo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hao's back!
Hao is in bad spot here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao trying to control the hands but DeBramalo won't let him.
Hao is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
DeBramalo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hao for a finish.
Hao breaks DeBramalo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
DeBramalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hao wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
DeBramalo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao is aware though and is defending well.
Hao throwing strikes from guard but DeBramalo blocks nicely.
Hao wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeBramalo, not yet.
Hao landing some decent shots from guard.
DeBramalo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeBramalo, not yet.
Hao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DeBramalo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hao, into his guard.
Hao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeBramalo passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hao, who protects the arm well.
DeBramalo trying to control the action but Hao is working from the bottom.
Lu Hao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DeBramalo off and has taken his back!
Hao tries to get the hooks in deep but DeBramalo pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hao is persistently looking for the submission but DeBramalo is defending it well.
Quentin DeBramalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeBramalo trying to control the hands but Hao breaks the grip.
Hao seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under DeBramalo's chin but DeBramalo turns very nicely into Hao's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but Hao keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeBramalo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quentin DeBramalo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeBramalo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
A relieved looking Quentin DeBramalo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 1214 p4p, 157 weight class) and Anakoni Kai (ranked 1129 p4p, 149 weight class). Kai has chosen Firestarter as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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187 lbs
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186 lbs
30 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kai misses with an elbow strike.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hardy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kai lands a head shot.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kai throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Kai misses with the body kick
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Kai misses
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai misses with a body shot
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Kai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kai blocks a jab.
Kai scores with a jab to the head.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Kai throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Kai blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai presses Hardy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Kai blocking some punches.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Hardy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kai or not.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Kai lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Kai lands an uppercut.
Kai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kai.
Hardy pushes Kai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai lands a right hand.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai misses with some punches.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Nice body punch from Kai - that landed with a thud.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Kai prevents a body shot from Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anakoni Kai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kai jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai tries to clinch
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Hardy.
Kai moves into the clinch.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Kai digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Kai.
Kai gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kai blocks a body shot from Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kai blocking some punches.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Kai.
Kai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anakoni Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kai misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Hardy takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Kai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Kai throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Kai misses with a jab to the body
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy scores with a hook.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
Kai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Kai tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Kai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hardy is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy switches off momentarily and Kai cracks him with a monster right hand! Hardy topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kai dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anakoni Kai!
In his post fight interview, Anakoni Kai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soul Jah (ranked 1210 p4p, 183 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1876 p4p, 284 weight class). Jah's entrance music is Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Teló's choice of entrance music: Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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220 lbs
29 - 9 - 0 |
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209 lbs
30 - 17 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soul Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Teló cracks Jah with a good jab.
Teló throws a half hearted mid kick.
Teló pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Teló swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jah jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teló. Teló obviously looking to wear him down.
Teló clinches up with Jah and pushes him back against the cage.
Jah looking to throw knees to the head but Teló is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teló avoids it.
Teló is trying to break the clinch but Jah is controlling him.
Teló works on Jah's body with a couple of short punches.
Jah lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jah obliges.
Teló is trying to break free.
Jah lands with a short shot to the head.
Teló tries to score a body lock takedown but Jah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jah manages to break the clinch.
Teló throws a sloppy head kick and Jah moves out of range easily.
Jah tries to keep at a distance but Teló has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Teló.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teló crunches a lovely knee into Jah's ribcage.
Teló managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló can't break the clinch.
Teló is looking to break free of the clinch but Jah has double underhooks.
Teló is trying to break free.
Jah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Teló is defending well for now.
Jah manages to break the clinch.
Jah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teló darts in trying to clinch
and Jah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teló gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Teló breaks the clinch.
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!
A shot to the liver by Teló. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teló looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Jah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teló throws out the jab.
Jah half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jah avoids the body shot from Teló.
A jab lands there for Teló.
Teló moves into the clinch.
Jah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jah has one foot on Teló's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teló tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teló rushes Jah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Teló escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teló tries to clinch up but Jah circles away and keeps his distance.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch but Jah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Teló moves in looking to clinch but Jah pushes him off.
Jah tries to keep at a distance but Teló has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teló tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Teló wants to clinch
and Jah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Teló ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jah blocks a head kick by Teló.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Teló just manages to avoid it.
Teló stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló fakes the leg kick and cracks Jah in the body.
Soul Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch but Jah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jah feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Teló throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló lands with a straight right. Jah didn't see that one coming.
Teló has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teló missing with a left hand there. Jah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jah quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Teló lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Teló closes the distance and pushes Jah back into the cage.
Teló goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teló fails to pull guard.
Michel Teló seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teló lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teló lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jah backs up against the cage.
Teló misses with a head kick.
Teló throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teló moves into the clinch.
Jah landing knees to the head.
Jah connects with a knee to the head.
Teló with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jah blocks an uppercut.
Teló with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jah avoiding damage as Teló throws knees to the body.
Teló's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Teló dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jah lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Teló wants to clinch.
Jah avoids the body shot from Teló.
Jah looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Teló throws a hook to the side of Jah's head but Jah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Teló looks to move away, Jah throws a big counter combo but Teló just gets out of the way.
Teló throws a body kick that misses.
Teló tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jah throwing a counter right hand but Teló manages to avoid it.
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.
Teló lands a head kick. Jah smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Teló doesn't manage to clinch there - Jah circles away.
Teló gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teló misses with a takedown attempt - Jah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Teló misses.
Jah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jah circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Jah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jah avoids the body shot from Teló.
As Teló looks to move away, Jah throws a big counter combo but Teló just gets out of the way.
Teló wants to clinch
and Jah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
Jah avoids the head kick by Teló.
Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Teló misses with a straight left.
Teló just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJah.
Danga de danga de dang - Teló scores with a four punch combination!
Jah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jah tries to keep at a distance but Teló has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teló.
Jah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Teló fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló fails with a takedown attempt.
Teló just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJah.
Soul Jah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Teló.
Jah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teló.
Teló takes a swing at Jah's ribcage but misses.
Jah looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Teló is looking to clinch.
Teló tries to bum rush Jah with a series of wild strikes but Jah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soul Jah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teló misses the shot to the body.
Jah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Teló throws a sloppy head kick and Jah moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Teló.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló has Jah up against the cage in a clinch.
Teló is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soul Jah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teló avoids it.
Teló is looking to break free of the clinch but Jah has double underhooks.
Teló misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teló has clasped his hands together around Jah's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jah is trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jah is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Teló has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Teló's best efforts.
Jah keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló prevents Jah from standing back up.
Jah tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
Jah wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Teló tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jah is pressing down on Teló's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Teló trying to control but Jah is working from the bottom.
Teló is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four 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.
Jah wants to sweep but no luck.
Jah trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
Teló trying to control but Jah is working from the bottom.
Jah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teló is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teló throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teló doesn't manage to clinch there - Jah circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Teló comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Teló 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Teló!
In defeat, Soul Jah stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude tried to bite my dick off! Unreal man!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Patton (ranked 1431 p4p, 54 weight class) and Milktoast Diddlybottom (ranked 1546 p4p, 58 weight class). Patton's entrance music is Keep your hands to yourself- Georgia Satellites. A fine choice. Diddlybottom has chosen Milquetoast as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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284 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milktoast Diddlybottom!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diddlybottom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diddlybottom works the jab nicely.
Patton swinging wildly here.
Diddlybottom scores with a jab. Patton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Patton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diddlybottom can pounce on him.
Patton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diddlybottom.
Patton misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Diddlybottom coming out on top.
It looks like George Patton has been cut.
We've been told by Patton's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diddlybottom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Patton missing with a left hand there. Diddlybottom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diddlybottom punishes Patton's body with a nice straight punch.
George Patton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patton connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diddlybottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Patton both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Diddlybottom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diddlybottom throws a good cross that connects.
Diddlybottom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Patton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diddlybottom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diddlybottom rushes Patton and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diddlybottom.
A nice left hand lands by Diddlybottom.
Patton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diddlybottom fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Diddlybottom with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton misses with the combination.
Patton misses with a wild combination.
Diddlybottom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some wild striking there from Patton.
Diddlybottom flicks out a counter leg kick but Patton steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton missing with a left hand there. Diddlybottom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Diddlybottom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Patton throws a series of punches but Diddlybottom moves out of range.
Patton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diddlybottom circles away quickly and effectively.
Patton checks a low kick from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom moves into the clinch successfully.
Diddlybottom misses with the head strike.
Diddlybottom slowing the pace effectively.
Patton breaks the clinch.
Patton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diddlybottom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diddlybottom jumps guard but Patton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diddlybottom scores with a head kick. Patton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
Patton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diddlybottom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Patton lunges at Diddlybottom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diddlybottom's hand.
Diddlybottom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Patton.
Patton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diddlybottom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diddlybottom motions for Patton to come forward. Diddlybottom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Patton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diddlybottom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diddlybottom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diddlybottom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diddlybottom throws a leg kick but Patton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Patton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
George Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diddlybottom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diddlybottom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diddlybottom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diddlybottom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diddlybottom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Patton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton just misses with a punch to the body.
Diddlybottom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Patton stuns Diddlybottom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diddlybottom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diddlybottom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patton's hands.
Patton misses with a wild combination.
Patton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Diddlybottom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diddlybottom closes the distance and pushes Patton back into the cage.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patton prevents a body shot from Diddlybottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milktoast Diddlybottom dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diddlybottom ducks under a wild hook from Patton.
Patton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patton stalks Diddlybottom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diddlybottom's face. Diddlybottom staggers backwards, shaken.
Diddlybottom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Patton's calf.
Diddlybottom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diddlybottom throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patton. Diddlybottom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom goes for a double leg but Patton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patton continues to drive forward.
Diddlybottom looks for the body kick but Patton saw that one coming.
Diddlybottom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diddlybottom, as that shot connected.
Patton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diddlybottom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diddlybottom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diddlybottom tries to clinch but Patton moves out of range.
Diddlybottom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Patton has time to react.
Patton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Patton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diddlybottom. Patton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Patton blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Patton misses the target.
Patton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diddlybottom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diddlybottom, as that shot connected.
Patton misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom slips a jab from Patton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patton. Diddlybottom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diddlybottom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Patton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Patton throws a body punch but Diddlybottom moves out of range.
A lazy left from Patton finds it's target.
Patton misses with a two punch combination.
Patton just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diddlybottom! But no joy.
Diddlybottom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Diddlybottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diddlybottom misses with a takedown attempt - Patton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diddlybottom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Patton.
Patton throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patton. Diddlybottom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Diddlybottom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice cross by Patton.
Diddlybottom throws a solid leg kick but Patton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diddlybottom.
Patton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Patton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diddlybottom moves away from the strike by Patton.
Patton moves out of range of the strikes.
Diddlybottom shoots in looking for a takedown. Patton tries to sprawl out of it but Diddlybottom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Patton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
George Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milktoast Diddlybottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Patton.
Patton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diddlybottom manages to avoid it.
Diddlybottom avoids the body shot from Patton.
Diddlybottom moves forwards but Patton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Patton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Patton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A solid body kick from Diddlybottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diddlybottom cracks Patton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diddlybottom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diddlybottom darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Patton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diddlybottom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Patton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom is looking to take a break and control but Patton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diddlybottom in particular looking to stall.
Diddlybottom trying to control from half guard but Patton is working away.
Diddlybottom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diddlybottom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Patton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that George Patton will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Diddlybottom slips a jab from Patton.
Patton blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Diddlybottom.
Patton misses with a series of wild punches.
Diddlybottom jabs Patton right on the nose. Patton blinks but takes it well.
Diddlybottom thuds his right hand into Patton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Patton misses with a head kick.
Diddlybottom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Patton checks a low kick from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton breaks from the clinch.
Patton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diddlybottom in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patton.
Patton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diddlybottom throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom misses with a kick to the body.
Patton 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.
Diddlybottom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patton throws a big counter combination but Diddlybottom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diddlybottom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Patton.
Diddlybottom connects with a looping right hand.
Diddlybottom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Patton avoids the body shot from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom misses with a head kick.
Patton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diddlybottom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Patton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patton throws a sloppy body shot
and Diddlybottom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diddlybottom.
Patton's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diddlybottom prevents Patton from getting back to his feet.
Patton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton wants to stand but Diddlybottom is controlling the position.
Diddlybottom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diddlybottom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Patton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddlybottom trying to control but Patton is working from the bottom.
Patton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diddlybottom on the ground.
Diddlybottom is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diddlybottom wants to control from the top but Patton keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Patton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diddlybottom.
Patton tries to bum rush Diddlybottom with a series of wild strikes but Diddlybottom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diddlybottom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diddlybottom connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom lands a really nice looking cross but Patton seems unphased.
George Patton's cut is getting worse.
Patton lands a nice looking body shot.
Patton misses with an uppercut. Diddlybottom saw that one coming.
Patton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diddlybottom slips a jab and a cross from Patton.
Patton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diddlybottom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Patton won't be happy with that.
Patton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Diddlybottom is trying to get an arm triangle but Patton is defending well.
Diddlybottom looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Patton is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddlybottom has hold of Patton's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Patton seems comfortable defending it but Diddlybottom has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Patton is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Patton is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Diddlybottom couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milktoast Diddlybottom!
Milktoast Diddlybottom decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated George Patton had this to say: 'I'd like to thank my opponent, and apologize to the fans.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grimson (ranked 605 p4p, 24 weight class) and Jimi Powell (ranked 764 p4p, 30 weight class). Grimson comes to the cage accompanied by Omerta - Lamb of God. The crowd seem to be enjoying Powell's choice of entrance music: 8 Mile. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Grimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jimi Powell!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell scores with a nice right hand.
Grimson slips a jab and a cross from Powell.
A little feinted left hand from Grimson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Powell finds it's target.
Grimson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grimson cracks a nice hook into Powell's ribs.
Powell shoots and misses
and Grimson counters with an inside leg kick.
Grimson connects with a crisp jab.
Powell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
Grimson working the clinch nicely. Powell is working for position but Grimson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Powell crumples up against the cage and Grimson lands two more shots before the ref can save Powell! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Stu Grimson!
A very excited looking Stu Grimson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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