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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Zonta (ranked 5907 p4p, 466 weight class) and Anselm Plantinga (ranked 7422 p4p, 516 weight class). Peter Zonta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anselm Plantinga!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zonta forces Plantinga back against the cage and clinches.
Plantinga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Plantinga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plantinga wants to get back to striking at distance but Zonta won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zonta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Plantinga is trying to break free.
Zonta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plantinga prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plantinga after a bit of a struggle.
Zonta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plantinga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plantinga is trying to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling him.
Zonta prevents Plantinga from breaking the clinch.
Plantinga can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta tries to score a body lock takedown but Plantinga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Plantinga manages to get underhooks.
Plantinga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plantinga misses the shot to the body.
Zonta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Plantinga manages to circle out of the way.
Plantinga throws a body shot but no joy.
Zonta instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Plantinga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plantinga can't break the clinch.
Plantinga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Zonta as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plantinga prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Plantinga is trying to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling him.
Zonta prevents Plantinga from breaking the clinch.
Zonta stalling against the cage.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plantinga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zonta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plantinga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Plantinga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Plantinga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zonta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plantinga defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body.
Plantinga scores with a shot to the body.
Zonta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plantinga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zonta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plantinga is trying to break free.
Plantinga is trying to break free.
Zonta controlling the action here for a moment.
Plantinga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Plantinga managing to block the knees to the body from Zonta.
Plantinga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Plantinga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Plantinga at a distance.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Plantinga is trying to escape back to his feet but Zonta uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Plantinga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zonta is chipping away with strikes.
Plantinga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Plantinga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zonta working the head and body with strikes.
Plantinga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Plantinga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zonta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zonta has his hands on Plantinga's head, controlling the position.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Plantinga from controlling successfully.
Zonta pulls Plantinga in close to prevent any damage.
Zonta wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plantinga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zonta has control of Plantinga's left arm, preventing Plantinga from doing any damage.
Plantinga trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plantinga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zonta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zonta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plantinga, pushing him back against the cage.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zonta has Plantinga pressed against the cage.
Plantinga is pressed up against the cage. Zonta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plantinga down to the mat. Plantinga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Plantinga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Plantinga.
Plantinga misses with a wild combination.
Zonta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plantinga, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plantinga's efforts to push away.
Zonta is trying to drag Plantinga to the mat but Plantinga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Plantinga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zonta has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plantinga is trying to push Zonta away but Zonta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Plantinga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plantinga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch but Zonta keeps him there for the moment.
Zonta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plantinga's efforts to push away.
Plantinga manages to break the clinch.
Zonta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plantinga's waist but Plantinga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zonta off to one side.
It seemed like Plantinga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta has Plantinga up against the cage in a clinch.
Zonta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plantinga stops a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Plantinga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plantinga wants to get back to striking at distance but Zonta won't allow it.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch but Zonta keeps him there for the moment.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plantinga prevents it.
Zonta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Plantinga wants to break free but Zonta has control.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plantinga prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta wants to take the fight to the mat but Plantinga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zonta keeps control of Plantinga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plantinga prevents it.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zonta can't get the takedown.
Plantinga tries to circle away but Zonta has him pinned against the cage.
Plantinga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zonta has him pressed against the cage.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plantinga wants to get back to striking at distance but Zonta won't allow it.
Plantinga wants to break free but Zonta has control.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plantinga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zonta keeps control of Plantinga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Plantinga manages to break the clinch.
Plantinga misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Plantinga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plantinga just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta needs to keep his hands up - Plantinga had a free shot at his head there.
Anselm Plantinga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plantinga tries to keep at a distance but Zonta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peter Zonta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zonta has Plantinga pressed against the cage, preventing Plantinga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zonta has Plantinga pressed against the cage, preventing Plantinga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Plantinga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Plantinga breaks from the clinch.
Plantinga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zonta rather than just go for the knockout.
Zonta tries to clinch but Plantinga is having none of it.
Plantinga misses with a right hand
and Zonta moves into the clinch.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch but Zonta keeps him there for the moment.
Zonta is looking for a takedown.
Plantinga managing to block the knees to the body from Zonta.
Plantinga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Plantinga is trying to break the clinch but Zonta has him pressed against the cage.
Plantinga tries to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plantinga working hard to break the clinch.
Plantinga tries to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling the position.
Zonta wants a takedown.
Zonta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plantinga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Plantinga.
Zonta lands a slapping body shot.
Plantinga lands a jab to Zonta's midsection.
Zonta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plantinga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Plantinga throws a hook to the side of Zonta's head but Zonta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plantinga takes a swing at Zonta's ribcage but misses.
Zonta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta slips a straight right by Plantinga.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta tries to clinch but Plantinga moves out of range.
Zonta misses with a takedown
and Plantinga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselm Plantinga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Plantinga's corner calls for a 1-2. Plantinga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zonta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plantinga defends it nicely.
Plantinga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zonta with a body shot.
Zonta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plantinga is fending him off so far but Zonta persists. Nope, Plantinga circles away and we're back to standing.
Plantinga moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Plantinga throws out a loose jab but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Plantinga.
Zonta feinted with a counter takedown.
Plantinga lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta clinches up with Plantinga and pushes him back against the cage.
Zonta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plantinga's efforts to push away.
Plantinga prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plantinga's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Plantinga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zonta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plantinga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plantinga is trying to break the clinch but Zonta has him pressed against the cage.
Plantinga can't break the clinch.
Zonta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zonta has picked Plantinga up - he's going for a ride! Zonta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plantinga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Plantinga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zonta defends well.
Zonta chips away with some ground and pound.
Zonta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Plantinga keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta landing with the ground and pound.
Zonta postures up and lands a big shot to Plantinga's brow.
Peter Zonta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plantinga wants to sweep but no luck.
Zonta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zonta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zonta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zonta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zonta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Plantinga has his foot on Zonta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zonta works his way back into a safe position though.
Plantinga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zonta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plantinga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zonta is aware though and is defending well.
Zonta stands and throws Plantinga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zonta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plantinga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plantinga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Plantinga is looking for a sweep.
Zonta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Plantinga down.
Plantinga is rocked!
Zonta in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Plantinga looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Zonta turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
In defeat, Anselm Plantinga stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will keep working until I can be world champion!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Lemmons (ranked 6276 p4p, 484 weight class) and John De Hahler (ranked 6775 p4p, 500 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Lemmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John De Hahler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Hahler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemmons.
De Hahler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lemmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemmons drives through and clinches with De Hahler against the cage.
Lemmons lands a takedown into guard.
Lemmons trying to control but De Hahler is working from the bottom.
Lemmons drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Hahler dives on top into guard.
De Hahler content to stall in guard here.
Lemmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Hahler defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Hahler with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Hahler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemmons is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemmons, not yet.
De Hahler pushes down on Lemmons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Hahler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lemmons is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Guts & Glory Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lemmons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Hahler content to control rather than advance.
De Hahler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lemmons sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De Hahler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemmons defends it well.
De Hahler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lemmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Hahler fails to move to back control.
Lemmons tries to hold on but De Hahler pushes him away.
De Hahler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Hahler tries to control but Lemmons wriggling away.
Lemmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemmons wants to control but De Hahler is having none of it.
De Hahler lands a couple of good shots and Lemmons has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
De Hahler is riding his opponent, not letting Lemmons buck him off.
Lemmons tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lemmons slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
De Hahler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Hahler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lemmons sees it coming and defends easily.
Lemmons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lemmons tries to roll over but De Hahler keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if De Hahler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
De Hahler is looking for submissions but instead, Lemmons has regained full guard.
Lemmons has his foot on De Hahler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Hahler works his way back into a safe position though.
De Hahler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemmons is keeping the position for now.
Lemmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Hahler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Hahler controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John De Hahler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lemmons looking to score a takedown here. De Hahler is defending well but Lemmons drives through and ends up in De Hahler's guard.
We've been informed that De Hahler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lemmons drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Hahler dives on top into guard.
De Hahler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lemmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Hahler has managed to get both his arms back between Lemmons's legs - danger averted.
De Hahler trying to control but Lemmons is working from the bottom.
De Hahler pushing down on Lemmons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Hahler is taking a breather. Lemmons says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Hahler 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Hahler wants to free his trapped foot but Lemmons is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lemmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Hahler in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lemmons tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from De Hahler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John De Hahler!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Gronkowski (ranked 7317 p4p, 509 weight class) and Austin Smith (ranked 6285 p4p, 485 weight class). Rob Gronkowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Austin Smith's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Gronkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Gronkowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gronkowski.
Gronkowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gronkowski is keeping the position for now.
Gronkowski is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith passes Gronkowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Gronkowski is defending the position.
Gronkowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gronkowski tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gronkowski tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gronkowski is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Gronkowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith 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.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gronkowski is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Gronkowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Gronkowski is trying is best to control the position here.
Smith wants to control but Gronkowski is keeping him busy.
Gronkowski is looking to improve his position.
Gronkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gronkowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gronkowski is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Austin Smith!
Austin Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Pew (ranked 3729 p4p, 347 weight class) and Travis Roma (ranked 5620 p4p, 459 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165 lbs
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18
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Pew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Roma!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roma is looking to slow Pew down with leg kicks.
Pew closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roma counters with a one-two to the body.
Pew darts in looking for a takedown but Roma gets double underhooks and turns Pew into the cage.
Pew darts in looking for a takedown but Roma gets double underhooks and turns Pew into the cage.
Roma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pew.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Pew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pew misses with a takedown attempt
and Roma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pew looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roma!
Roma throws Pew to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pew looking to score a takedown here. Roma is defending well but Pew drives through and ends up in Roma's guard.
Pew wants to control from the top but Roma keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pew is working hard here to advance position.
Pew trying to control but Roma is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pew is one step ahead there.
Roma keeping moving, preventing Pew from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pew misses with a takedown
and Roma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pew's knee momentarily.
Roma's coach down at Jitsu Jim was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A lazy left from Roma finds it's target.
It looks like The Pew has been cut.
Pew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pew! Roma lets Pew back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pew is rocked!
Pew is breathing heavily.
Pew with a poor takedown
and Roma counters with a huge left! Pew is in big trouble! He's backing up but Roma isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pew from any more damage. A dominating finish by Roma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Roma!
Our winner, Travis Roma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston Bishop (ranked 3382 p4p, 355 weight class) and One Punch (ranked 3907 p4p, 395 weight class). One Punch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Winston Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, One Punch!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Punch scores with a jab to the body.
Punch's coach down at The PIT Hawaiian Kempo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Punch's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Punch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punch drops Bishop with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bishop! Punch dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Punch!
Jumping up and down and very excited, One Punch waved his t-shirt featuring Woodshins' Ship's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Harvey (ranked 2399 p4p, 278 weight class) and Doso Laciee (ranked 3331 p4p, 350 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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166 lbs
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164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Harvey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doso Laciee!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laciee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Laciee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harvey off and has taken his back!
Laciee keeps control of the position as Harvey tries to break free.
Harvey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Laciee.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Laciee.
Laciee controlling well, preventing Harvey from escaping the position.
Laciee biding his time, looking for the opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laciee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Well, with Laciee on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Harvey is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Harvey can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey just trying to survive but Laciee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laciee is working for a rear naked choke. Harvey is not defending it well and Laciee has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Harvey refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Harvey's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Doso Laciee!
Doso Laciee is the new lightweight champion!
Doso Laciee made sure to mention his sponsor, Woodshins' Ship in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Übensplikt (ranked 1298 p4p, 131 weight class) and Android Seventeen (ranked 2626 p4p, 234 weight class). Übensplikt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, More Than Nothing. Seventeen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dj got us fallin in love. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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285 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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24
281 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Übensplikt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Android Seventeen !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Übensplikt throws a jab when Seventeen was well out of range.
Übensplikt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Wolfgang Übensplikt has been cut.
Seventeen throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been told by Übensplikt's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Übensplikt misses with an uppercut
and Seventeen counters with a crisp one two that drops Übensplikt! Seventeen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Übensplikt to his feet! Übensplikt is in big trouble!
Seventeen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seventeen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
BOOM! Seventeen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Übensplikt. Übensplikt tries to recover but Seventeen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Übensplikt lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Android Seventeen !
After winning the bout, Android Seventeen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Wolfgang Übensplikt spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quevo Silva (ranked 3460 p4p, 361 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 2715 p4p, 310 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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164 lbs
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quevo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Marciano leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quevo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marciano scores with a hook.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marciano rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Marciano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marciano lands a left hand.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Marciano is struggling to control the position.
Silva is working for takedown but Marciano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marciano digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano is working Silva over against the cage.
Marciano pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Marciano.
Marciano digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva is rocked!
Marciano lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Silva to his knees! Marciano keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
A very excited looking Rocky Marciano 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Rection (ranked 2316 p4p, 208 weight class) and Siva Tavau (ranked 1269 p4p, 127 weight class). Rection comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - Bankrobber. Tavau has chosen In the Air Tonight as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
270 lbs
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264 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugh Rection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siva Tavau!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rection cracks Tavau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rection lands a head shot.
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Rection lands with a good body shot.
and Rection counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tavau! He's just covering up as Rection starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Rection!
A less than humble Hugh Rection misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Siva Tavau had this to say: 'I'm freakin pissed! That ref sucked!'.
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