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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Ball (ranked 3892 p4p, 479 weight class) and Jimmy Henderson (ranked 4041 p4p, 492 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergio Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Henderson eats them both and turns towards Ball to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jimmy Henderson has been cut.
Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ball misses with a wild combination.
Ball misses with a lunging right hand
and Henderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ball throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ball swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ball fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball misses with a hook to the body
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ball misses with a lunging right hand
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ball misses with a two punch combination.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Ball throws a poor cross that misses
and Henderson counters with a two punch combo.
Ball swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Ball will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ball thinking.
Ball throws a combination that misses
and Henderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ball misses with an uppercut
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Ball throws a head kick that misses
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ball misses with a combination
and Henderson counters with a nice body shot.
A leg kick checked by Henderson.
Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ball defends it well.
Ball misses with a double jab
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Ball misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Henderson misses.
Ball misses with a leg kick
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ball is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Henderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Silva (ranked 3828 p4p, 363 weight class) and Bonzela Franco (ranked 3065 p4p, 300 weight class). Franco has chosen Anti Heroi as his entrance music. 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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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franco controlling from the top position.
Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Big Price MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Franco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Franco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Franco lands a couple of elbows.
Silva wants to stand but Franco is controlling the position.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Franco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franco's guard.
Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franco scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Franco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.
Silva gets control of Franco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco gets back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing Silva any problems.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing Silva any problems.
Franco looking to control.
Silva distracts Franco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franco doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Franco's legs - danger averted.
Silva wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Franco's brow.
Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Silva works over Franco with some ground and pound from guard.
Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco wants to sweep but no luck.
Franco keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franco is rocked!
Franco wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Franco is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Silva arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Franco's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Silva!
In defeat, Bonzela Franco stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will fight again and i will win'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Whittaker (ranked 4076 p4p, 382 weight class) and David DeCastro (ranked 3114 p4p, 321 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Whittaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David DeCastro!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittaker wants to clinch but DeCastro slips to the side
and Whittaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whittaker shoots in for a takedown but DeCastro shows good takedown defense.
A countering left hand to the body from DeCastro misses.
Whittaker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeCastro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeCastro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whittaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whittaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeCastro throws out a counter right but Whittaker avoids it with no problem.
DeCastro swats away the attempt to clinch by Whittaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whittaker clinches.
DeCastro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeCastro is trying to push Whittaker away but Whittaker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeCastro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
DeCastro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeCastro prevents a body shot from Whittaker.
DeCastro wants to get back to striking at distance but Whittaker won't allow it.
Whittaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeCastro manages to break the clinch.
DeCastro circles away from the clinch attempt
and DeCastro counters with a one-two to the body.
Whittaker is rocked!
Whittaker tries for a takedown but DeCastro circles away easily
and DeCastro counters with a big left hand that crumples Whittaker! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David DeCastro!
David DeCastro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gokhan Saki (ranked 2985 p4p, 406 weight class) and Artur Syrowatka (ranked 3623 p4p, 464 weight class). Syrowatka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slash - Nothing to Say kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gokhan Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Syrowatka!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syrowatka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saki tries to move into range but Syrowatka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Syrowatka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syrowatka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A low kick from Saki misses
and Syrowatka counters with a three punch combo that has Saki backing up. Saki nods at Syrowatka to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Saki misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Syrowatka.
Saki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Syrowatka moves out of range as Saki throws a body kick.
Syrowatka scores with a nice right hand.
Saki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saki throws a right hand that Syrowatka ducks under and follows up with a left that Syrowatka also avoids with ease.
Saki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saki.
Syrowatka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Syrowatka tries to land a front kick but Saki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saki misses the jab.
A nice combination there by Syrowatka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Syrowatka counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Saki! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Syrowatka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Syrowatka!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Artur Syrowatka waved his t-shirt featuring RAGS of a RONIN's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Wolf (ranked 1432 p4p, 187 weight class) and James Harden (ranked 2950 p4p, 360 weight class). Wolf comes into the arena with Shock The System blaring out of the sound system. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Harden!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harden is looking to chop away at Wolf's legs.
Wolf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harden with a nice cross.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harden with a nice cross.
Harden misses with a body punch
and Wolf counters with a series of strikes. Harden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Harden cracks Wolf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harden closes the distance and clinches.
Wolf wants to get back to striking at distance but Harden won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Harden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wolf's efforts to push away.
Harden misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
Wolf breaks the clinch.
Harden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harden throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf.
Harden blocks a leg kick.
Harden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
James Harden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wolf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harden tries a low kick but Wolf avoids it.
Harden clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wolf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harden struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Wolf tries to work over Harden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Harden controls his hands.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Wolf lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harden.
Wolf is looking to break free of the clinch but Harden has double underhooks.
Wolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Harden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Decent striking displayed by Harden there.
Wolf checks the leg kick.
Wolf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wolf connects with a single shot there.
Harden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Harden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harden. Harden obviously looking to wear him down.
Harden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Harden.
Harden takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Wolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harden lunges at Wolf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolf's hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harden.
Harden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf throwing a counter right hand but Harden manages to avoid it.
Wolf moves out of range of the body kick from Harden.
Harden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wolf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wolf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wolf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harden sizes up Wolf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wolf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harden connects with a leg kick. Wolf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harden clobbers Wolf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wolf is rocked!
Harden sends Wolf crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Harden is motioning to the referee to let Wolf up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Wolf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harden flashes Wolf a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Wolf's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Wolf crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Harden punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Harden!
The defeated Adrian Wolf had this to say: 'Losing can be a habit just like winning. But I gonna make sure that I will be the winner next time and be the best in the world. And I gonna shock the system for sure because I am undisputed.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lydon (ranked 2061 p4p, 305 weight class) and Mario Jones (ranked 1999 p4p, 270 weight class). Johnny Lydon had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mario Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Lydon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Jones!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones blocks the body kick.
Lydon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Lydon. Lydon maintains the clinch.
Lydon lands a shot to the body.
Lydon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lydon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Lydon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lydon circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lydon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Lydon wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lydon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lydon missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lydon. Lydon obviously looking to wear him down.
Lydon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lydon looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Lydon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Lydon is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lydon rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones scores with a jab. Lydon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones tries to clinch but Lydon moves out of range.
Lydon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Lydon tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Lydon.
Lydon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lydon's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a left and a right that sends Lydon crashing to the canvas! Jones dives into mount looking to finish!
Lydon is rocked!
It looks like Johnny Lydon has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lydon in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lydon to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Jones!
After the fight, Mario Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asmund Sykk (ranked 1485 p4p, 229 weight class) and Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 972 p4p, 148 weight class). 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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210 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asmund Sykk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk tries to counter by clinching up but DeSilva breaks away and moves out of range.
DeSilva misses with a leg kick.
Sykk thumps DeSilva with a low kick.
Sykk checks a low kick from DeSilva.
Sykk is looking to counter with a body kick.
DeSilva blocks a jab.
Sykk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykk.
Sykk scores with the left hand. DeSilva knows he should have avoided that one.
Sykk misses with a wild body shot.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sykk has closed the distance and engaged DeSilva in a clinch.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sykk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeSilva on the side of the head.
DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sykk checks a low kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a sloppy body shot
and Sykk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeSilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Sykk is looking to slow DeSilva down with leg kicks.
DeSilva tries to clinch up but Sykk circles away and keeps his distance.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend 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!
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Sykk blocks the low kick.
DeSilva scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva slips a jab from Sykk.
Sykk checks a low kick from DeSilva.
Sykk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeSilva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to stall but Sykk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Sykk blocking some punches.
DeSilva takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DeSilva pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeSilva pushes Sykk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Sykk pushes DeSilva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
DeSilva is leaning against Sykk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSilva's efforts to push away.
Sykk breaks the clinch.
Sykk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
DeSilva lands with a right to the head.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva works on Sykk's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
Sykk prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sykk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DeSilva can turn it around.
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
A bit of stalling here from DeSilva.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Sykk manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a left hand
and Sykk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sykk misses with a hook.
Sykk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk tries to clinch up.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
Sykk misses with some punches.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
Sykk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva moves into range and clinches up with Sykk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk takes a shot to the head.
Sykk prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Sykk working aggressively here.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sykk is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva is working Sykk over against the cage.
Sykk working aggressively here.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
Sykk is looking to clinch.
DeSilva defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Sykk throws a hook but DeSilva blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sykk throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
And DeSilva responds with a good body kick, but Sykk manages to step out the way in time.
Sykk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Sykk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sykk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeSilva's head.
DeSilva is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
DeSilva lands a jab to the nose.
DeSilva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk tests DeSilva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeSilva clinches up with Sykk and pushes him back against the cage.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSilva defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like DeSilva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeSilva takes the fight into the clinch.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk lands a body shot.
Sykk tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva takes a shot to the head.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
Sykk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva is struggling to control the position.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sykk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sykk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sykk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sykk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sykk checks a leg kick.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSilva checks a low kick from Sykk.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeSilva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sykk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeSilva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva cracks Sykk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeSilva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
and DeSilva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sykk throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Sykk misses.
DeSilva counters with a body kick.
Sykk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
Sykk blocks the body kick.
Sykk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSilva is looking to clinch but Sykk is avoiding it.
Sykk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk moves out of range of the leg kick from DeSilva.
Sykk misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming.
DeSilva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeSilva is out of range and Sykk settles back down.
DeSilva drives through and clinches with Sykk against the cage.
DeSilva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeSilva lands with a light punch inside.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sykk or not.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
Asmund Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeSilva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk lands a hook that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sykk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
DeSilva looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sykk looks to land a right hand but DeSilva moved out of range.
DeSilva tries a quick counter leg kick but Sykk is wise to it.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSilva lands a slapping body shot.
DeSilva connects with a high kick.
Sykk looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva catches Sykk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sykk throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva slips a jab from Sykk.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
As DeSilva tries to get set, Sykk tries to push him back and clinch up but DeSilva manages to avoid the attempt.
Sykk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but DeSilva is out of range.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Sykk takes one to the side of the head.
DeSilva clinches up with Sykk and pushes him back against the cage.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeSilva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Budimon (ranked 2994 p4p, 311 weight class) and Frank Tyson (ranked 1510 p4p, 173 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Budimon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Budimon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyson just manages to avoid it.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Budimon avoids it well.
Budimon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Budimon lands the left hand.
Budimon throws a head kick that misses.
Budimon sends Tyson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Budimon is motioning to the referee to let Tyson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tyson is rocked!
It looks like Frank Tyson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Budimon misses.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Budimon finish him?
Budimon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyson if he has to take too many more of those.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Budimon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Budimon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyson just manages to avoid it.
Budimon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson clinches up against the cage.
Tyson tries to break free but Budimon pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Budimon lands with a left to the head.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Budimon.
Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Budimon, pushing him back against the cage.
Budimon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Budimon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budimon manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Frank Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budimon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Budimon lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Budimon counters with a good, hard body kick but Tyson shrugs it off.
Budimon clobbers Tyson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budimon.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Budimon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyson's sensitive parts.
Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Budimon blocks an uppercut.
Tyson is trying to drag Budimon to the mat but Budimon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Budimon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budimon lands a shoulder strike.
Budimon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budimon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Budimon lands with a left to the head.
Budimon digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyson pulls guard successfully.
Budimon stays in close to Tyson's body and controls the position.
Budimon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Budimon content to stall in guard here.
Budimon continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budimon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Budimon stays in close to Tyson's body and controls the position.
Budimon pushing down on Tyson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Budimon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Budimon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Budimon controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Budimon cracks Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Budimon.
Budimon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab, jab by Budimon - just one landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Budimon, as that shot connected.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Budimon pushes him off.
Budimon closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tyson! Budimon dives in looking to finish! Tyson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Budimon!
An out of breath Simon Budimon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 1465 p4p, 225 weight class) and Kenton Okunaba (ranked 1776 p4p, 275 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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225 lbs
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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
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenton Okunaba!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okunaba throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Bang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okunaba stops a takedown attempt from Bang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bang has Okunaba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Okunaba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang prevents a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Bang is blocking nicely.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Bang looking for a takedown.
Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bang blocks it with crossed arms.
Okunaba lands a good knee to the midsection. Bang won't want to take too many of those.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bang manages to end up in side control.
Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okunaba, who protects the arm well.
Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okunaba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba tries to improve position but can't.
Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okunaba, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okunaba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Okunaba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okunaba keeps trying to improve his position.
Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okunaba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okunaba struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okunaba wants to control but Bang postures up.
The ground and pound from Bang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Okunaba stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Okunaba tries to bench press Bang off him but Bang keeps the position.
Bang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Okunaba wants to control but Bang postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bang cracks Okunaba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Okunaba is looking to regain half guard here but Bang keeps moving and retains side control.
Okunaba wants to control but Bang postures up.
Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Okunaba sneaks back into half guard.
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Okunaba defends the submission attempt.
Bang wants to pass to mount but Okunaba is defending the position.
Okunaba trying to control here.
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 Miro Bang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Okunaba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bang's face.
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
Bang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Okunaba prevents it.
Okunaba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okunaba can turn it around.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okunaba smiles and moves away.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bang wants to clinch up but Okunaba keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Okunaba coming out on top.
Bang takes one to the side of the head.
Okunaba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Okunaba.
A little feinted left hand from Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okunaba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okunaba has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba with a knee to the head.
Bang pulls guard.
Okunaba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Okunaba trying to control the position but Bang is working away.
Bang tries to bench press Okunaba off him but Okunaba keeps the position.
Okunaba wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
Okunaba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bang's legs.
Okunaba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Okunaba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bang, who protects the arm well.
Okunaba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bang keeping full guard, as Okunaba tries to pass.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okunaba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bang trying to strike off his back.
Okunaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now.
Okunaba pushes down on Bang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bang sees it coming and defends easily.
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okunaba pulls his head out easily.
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Okunaba advances to half guard.
Okunaba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Okunaba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang is squirming around, avoiding Okunaba's attempts to control the action.
Okunaba wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bang gets back to half guard.
Okunaba seems to be working for a kimura but Bang defends the submission attempt.
Okunaba trying to pass the guard but Bang defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Okunaba throws a low kick, looking for Bang's leg but Bang calmly moves out of range.
Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okunaba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okunaba swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okunaba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okunaba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Okunaba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Okunaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okunaba is pressed up against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okunaba down to the mat. Okunaba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okunaba forces Bang back against the cage and clinches.
Okunaba prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang jumps guard but Okunaba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okunaba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang wants a takedown.
Okunaba cracks Bang with a nice body shot.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okunaba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bang wants a takedown.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Bang blocks it.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a good knee to the midsection. Bang won't want to take too many of those.
Bang takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Okunaba.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Okunaba.
A short uppercut from Okunaba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Bang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Bang blocks with his arms.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okunaba smiles and moves away.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a leg kick
and Bang counters with a takedown into side control.
Okunaba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bang tries for a kimura but Okunaba is defending well.
Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okunaba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bang throws a strike aimed at the side of Okunaba's head but Okunaba avoids it well.
Bang tries to score with some ground and pound. Okunaba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Okunaba struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang scoring with punches from side control.
Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okunaba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Okunaba sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Okunaba struggling a bit here.
Okunaba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bang tries for a kimura but Okunaba is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Okunaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okunaba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!
A victorious Kenton Okunaba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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FIGHT
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