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SPARTA 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbet Chesterfield (ranked 4930 p4p, 534 weight class) and Kahuna Kiele (ranked 5503 p4p, 560 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herbet Chesterfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kahuna Kiele!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiele misses with a left hand
and Chesterfield counters with a nice body shot.
Kiele misses with a takedown
and Chesterfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Chesterfield.
Kiele slips a jab and a cross from Chesterfield.
Kiele shoots in and bounces Chesterfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chesterfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kiele on the ground.
Kiele drops back looking for a leg! Chesterfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chesterfield manages to kick Kiele off! Kiele jumps back into Chesterfield's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiele thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiele drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kiele jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiele thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kiele is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kiele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiele works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kiele 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! Chesterfield is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kahuna Kiele!
An out of breath Kahuna Kiele 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jacobs (ranked 4740 p4p, 194 weight class) and Marc Beaumanoir (ranked 5454 p4p, 115 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jacobs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to up to my neck. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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244 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Beaumanoir!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beaumanoir's half guard.
Beaumanoir is staying active underneath Jacobs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs seems to be working for a kimura but Beaumanoir defends the submission attempt.
Jacobs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beaumanoir tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Beaumanoir is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs is working for a kimura but Beaumanoir is defending it quite comfortably.
Beaumanoir won't allow Jacobs to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs prevents Beaumanoir from improving his position.
Jacobs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beaumanoir is holding on to half guard well.
Jacobs lands with a punch from half guard.
Beaumanoir is trying to control but can't.
Beaumanoir is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beaumanoir wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Beaumanoir is working from the bottom.
Jacobs is taking a breather. Beaumanoir 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beaumanoir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beaumanoir pulls Jacobs in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacobs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jacobs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beaumanoir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Beaumanoir is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beaumanoir rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.
Beaumanoir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beaumanoir has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Beaumanoir has the dominant position.
Beaumanoir stops a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaumanoir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jacobs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir lands with a right to the head.
Beaumanoir gets underhooks to prevent Jacobs's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Beaumanoir.
Good body shot from Beaumanoir.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head.
Beaumanoir works on Jacobs's body with a couple of short punches.
Beaumanoir gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Beaumanoir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beaumanoir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beaumanoir lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Beaumanoir.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaumanoir presses Jacobs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beaumanoir lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beaumanoir.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beaumanoir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Beaumanoir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beaumanoir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacobs, pushing him back against the cage.
Jacobs looking to throw knees to the head but Beaumanoir is blocking nicely.
Beaumanoir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beaumanoir lands a left hand.
Beaumanoir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacobs goes for a takedown attempt but Beaumanoir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beaumanoir cracks Jacobs with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaumanoir lands a jab to the head.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beaumanoir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaumanoir cracks Jacobs on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jacobs falls backwards against the cage. Beaumanoir follows up with more strikes that drop Jacobs to his knees. Beaumanoir keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jacobs! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Beaumanoir!
A victorious Marc Beaumanoir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Johnny Jacobs was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry to the fans'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markus Somerkoski (ranked 4008 p4p, 444 weight class) and Harold Finch (ranked 5221 p4p, 520 weight class). Harold Finch acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Markus Somerkoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Finch!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch drops Somerkoski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Somerkoski looks back up at him and smiles so Finch waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Markus Somerkoski has been cut.
Somerkoski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Somerkoski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Somerkoski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Finch was covering up waiting for the punch and Somerkoski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch is adopting a defensive guard.
Finch wants to sweep but no luck.
Somerkoski stays in close to Finch's body and controls the position.
Somerkoski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Somerkoski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Somerkoski preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch is trying to keep Somerkoski in close.
Somerkoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finch trying to keep a closed guard but Somerkoski is proving a slippery customer.
Finch wants to stand but Somerkoski is controlling the position.
Somerkoski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Somerkoski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Somerkoski slips nicely into half guard.
Somerkoski controlling the action here.
Somerkoski prevents Finch from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Somerkoski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finch trying to control from the bottom.
Somerkoski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Somerkoski is working for a guillotine from mount but Finch frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Somerkoski looking to control but Finch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Somerkoski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Somerkoski looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somerkoski trying to control but Finch is having none of it.
Finch wants to hold on but Somerkoski pushes him away.
Finch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Somerkoski tries to control but Finch wriggling away.
Somerkoski is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Somerkoski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Markus Somerkoski!
A victorious Markus Somerkoski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Collin Whitley (ranked 3915 p4p, 81 weight class) and Isayev Artemovich (ranked 2657 p4p, 48 weight class). Whitley comes to the cage accompanied by i stand alone. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Collin Whitley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isayev Artemovich!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artemovich gets a double leg takedown into Whitley's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Artemovich drops back looking for a leg! Whitley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whitley manages to kick Artemovich off! Artemovich jumps back into Whitley's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artemovich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Artemovich wants to control but Whitley is keeping him busy.
Artemovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitley, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artemovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitley, who protects the arm well.
Whitley has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artemovich is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitley is defending well.
Artemovich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whitley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Artemovich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whitley has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Whitley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artemovich is looking to take a break and control but Whitley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Artemovich is working to tighten his grip on Whitley's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Whitley has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Artemovich is really squeezing tight and eventually Whitley passes out! Artemovich breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Isayev Artemovich!
Isayev Artemovich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Collin Whitley had this to say: 'sorry everyone'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Aguinaldo (ranked 1682 p4p, 212 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 2503 p4p, 310 weight class). Aguinaldo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Noypi by Bamboo. Gracie has chosen Olha a Explosăo as his entrance music. Emilio Aguinaldo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rickson Gracie's chin.
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177 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emilio Aguinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguinaldo closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Aguinaldo keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Aguinaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aguinaldo scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Aguinaldo is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands a body punch.
Aguinaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Aguinaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Gracie jumps guard but Aguinaldo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aguinaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Aguinaldo.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie is rocked!
Aguinaldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Aguinaldo - that landed with a thud.
Aguinaldo lands a left hand.
Aguinaldo lands with a right to the head.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Aguinaldo finish him?
Aguinaldo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aguinaldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aguinaldo lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie looks winded!
Aguinaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gracie with a big uppercut! Gracie tries to clinch up but Aguinaldo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gracie to the mat! Gracie covers up and Aguinaldo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Emilio Aguinaldo!
A victorious Emilio Aguinaldo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kobi Shelton (ranked 1175 p4p, 65 weight class) and Apidej Sit Hirun (ranked 2446 p4p, 126 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kobi Shelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apidej Sit Hirun!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Sit Hirun lands.
Sit Hirun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelton moves away.
Sit Hirun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sit Hirun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sit Hirun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sit Hirun closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shelton counters with a shoot takedown. Sit Hirun fights it but they end up in guard.
Shelton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shelton preventing the sweep.
Sit Hirun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shelton.
Shelton postures up in Sit Hirun's guard and throws a big left but Sit Hirun blocks it.
Sit Hirun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shelton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shelton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelton chips away with some ground and pound.
Shelton lands a couple of digs.
Shelton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shelton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shelton works over Sit Hirun with some ground and pound from guard.
Shelton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sit Hirun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shelton chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shelton stands up over Sit Hirun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sit Hirun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shelton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shelton with a nice head shot there.
Shelton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shelton loads up on a big left hand. Sit Hirun felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Shelton looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sit Hirun can't hide his disappointment, as Shelton celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobi Shelton!
Kobi Shelton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Apidej Sit Hirun spoke after the fight, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Jacinto (ranked 1706 p4p, 69 weight class) and Tongchai Tor Silachai (ranked 1774 p4p, 28 weight class). Jacinto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Noypi by Bamboo. Tongchai Tor Silachai told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight 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 The Island, Emilio Jacinto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tongchai Tor Silachai!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tor Silachai scores with a hook to the body. Jacinto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been informed that Tor Silachai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tor Silachai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacinto.
Tor Silachai tries to keep at a distance but Jacinto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tor Silachai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jacinto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tor Silachai working aggressively here.
Jacinto tries a body shot but Tor Silachai blocks it.
Tor Silachai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tor Silachai blocking some punches.
Jacinto misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tor Silachai misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jacinto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tor Silachai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacinto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tor Silachai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tor Silachai misses with a punch on the inside.
Tor Silachai misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacinto's elbow.
Jacinto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacinto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tor Silachai lands an uppercut.
Tor Silachai misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacinto.
Jacinto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tor Silachai backwards.
Tor Silachai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jacinto misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tor Silachai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacinto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tor Silachai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tor Silachai throws a head punch that misses.
Tor Silachai has a couple of punches blocked by Jacinto.
Jacinto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tor Silachai backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacinto lands a shoulder strike.
Tor Silachai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jacinto misses with a punch on the inside.
Tor Silachai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tor Silachai throws a head punch that misses.
Tor Silachai throws a head punch that misses.
Jacinto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacinto lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacinto blocking some punches.
Jacinto working aggressively here.
Jacinto working aggressively here.
Tor Silachai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tor Silachai tries a body shot but Jacinto blocks it.
Tor Silachai tries to work over Jacinto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tor Silachai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tor Silachai.
Jacinto misses with some punches.
Tor Silachai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacinto misses with some punches.
Jacinto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tor Silachai or not.
Jacinto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jacinto.
Jacinto blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacinto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jacinto blocks a body shot from Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai lands a shoulder strike.
Jacinto misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacinto's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tor Silachai blocking some punches.
Jacinto misses with a punch on the inside.
Tor Silachai tries to work over Jacinto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacinto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacinto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tor Silachai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tor Silachai blocking some punches.
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 Emilio Jacinto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jacinto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jacinto forces Tor Silachai back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacinto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacinto.
Jacinto misses with some punches.
Tor Silachai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacinto's elbow.
Jacinto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Jacinto.
Jacinto misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacinto struggles to land a body shot inside as Tor Silachai controls his hands.
Jacinto swings wildly with an uppercut but Tor Silachai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacinto presses Tor Silachai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jacinto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacinto tries a body shot but Tor Silachai blocks it.
Tor Silachai swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacinto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacinto misses with some punches.
Jacinto throws a head punch that misses.
Jacinto lands a shoulder strike.
Jacinto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tor Silachai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tor Silachai has a couple of punches blocked by Jacinto.
Jacinto tries a body shot but Tor Silachai blocks it.
Jacinto working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacinto.
Tor Silachai blocks a body shot from Jacinto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tor Silachai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai tries to work over Jacinto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tor Silachai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tor Silachai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacinto's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Tor Silachai - that landed with a thud.
Jacinto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Jacinto as the two fighters clinch.
Jacinto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tor Silachai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacinto backwards.
Jacinto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacinto gets through Tor Silachai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tor Silachai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacinto misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tor Silachai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacinto.
Tor Silachai pushes Jacinto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacinto is rocked!
Tor Silachai unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jacinto! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tor Silachai is unloading with more strikes now! Jacinto drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tongchai Tor Silachai!
Tongchai Tor Silachai is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tongchai Tor Silachai decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gracie Jr (ranked 1039 p4p, 51 weight class) and Vash Stampede (ranked 1959 p4p, 105 weight class). Stampede is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember The Name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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26
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Gracie Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vash Stampede!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stampede counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie Jr throws a looping overhand right but Stampede ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stampede did well to prevent Gracie Jr getting side control.
Gracie Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stampede wants to get back to full guard.
Stampede has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie Jr is working away from the top position though.
Gracie Jr is keen to just control but Stampede is a slippery customer.
Stampede trying to control but Gracie Jr postures up.
Gracie Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stampede is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr is thwarting Stampede's attempts to control the position.
Gracie Jr is looking to advance position but Stampede won't allow it.
Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stampede defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Stampede really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stampede sees it coming and defends easily.
Stampede is trying to maintain the position but Gracie Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie Jr trying to control the pace.
Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stampede can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stampede is looking for a sweep. Gracie Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Stampede tries to roll over but Gracie Jr keeps him under control.
Gracie Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stampede has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Stampede is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stampede is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie Jr sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stampede doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Stampede takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stampede looking to control.
Gracie Jr wants to control from the top but Stampede keeps moving.
Gracie Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stampede controls Gracie Jr momentarily but Gracie Jr frees himself.
Stampede keeping moving, preventing Gracie Jr from controlling successfully.
Gracie Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Stampede is retaining full guard.
Stampede is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie Jr trying to control but Stampede is working from the bottom.
Gracie Jr wants to pass the guard but Stampede is keeping the position.
Gracie Jr wants to control from the top but Stampede keeps moving.
Gracie Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stampede is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie Jr drops back looking for a leg! Stampede is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stampede manages to kick Gracie Jr off! Gracie Jr jumps back into Stampede's guard.
Gracie Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stampede looking for a sweep. Not yet Stampede, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Gracie Jr dominated that round.
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.
Gracie Jr throws a body punch but Stampede moves out of range.
Stampede connects with the punch.
Stampede dips to his left and cracks Gracie Jr with an uppercut!
Stampede displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Stampede.
Stampede misses with a right hand
and Gracie Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Stampede fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Stampede is retaining full guard.
Stampede pulls Gracie Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stampede controls Gracie Jr momentarily but Gracie Jr frees himself.
Gracie Jr wants to control from the top but Stampede keeps moving.
Nick Gracie Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stampede working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie Jr content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but Stampede is working away.
Stampede is trying to improve his position.
Gracie Jr is working to tighten his grip on Stampede's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Stampede has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Stampede passes out! Gracie Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Gracie Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piet Smit (ranked 967 p4p, 147 weight class) and Apolinario Mabini (ranked 1465 p4p, 221 weight class). Smit kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baby Got Back. Mabini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Noypi by Bamboo. Piet Smit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piet Smit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apolinario Mabini!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smit tries to clinch there but Mabini circles away.
Smit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mabini.
Mabini has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mabini throws a body shot but no joy.
Smit shoots in for a double leg but Mabini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smit has Mabini up against the cage in a clinch.
Mabini misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mabini.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini misses with some punches.
Mabini is struggling to control the position.
Smit has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mabini.
Mabini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabini misses with some punches.
Mabini prevents the takedown attempt.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini has a couple of punches blocked by Smit.
Mabini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smit backwards.
Mabini tries to work over Smit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mabini misses with a punch on the inside.
Mabini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mabini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mabini lands a right hand.
Smit missing with knees to the body.
Mabini working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabini throws a head punch that misses.
Smit prevents a body shot from Mabini.
Smit blocking some punches.
Mabini lands with a right to the head.
Mabini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piet Smit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mabini lands a right hand.
Mabini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Mabini.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mabini misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mabini tries to throw a body punch but Smit avoids it by throwing Mabini back against the cage.
Smit wants to take the fight to the mat but Mabini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mabini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mabini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mabini throws a head punch that misses.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smit tries to score a body lock takedown but Mabini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smit is working for takedown but Mabini is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabini struggles to land a body shot inside as Smit controls his hands.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smit.
Mabini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smit backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mabini fails to land.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apolinario Mabini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mabini.
It looks like Piet Smit has been cut.
Smit drives through and clinches with Mabini against the cage.
Mabini misses with the head strike.
Mabini misses with a body punch.
Mabini working aggressively here.
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mabini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smit.
Smit blocks a body shot from Mabini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mabini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smits head.
Mabini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smit is trying to push Mabini away but Mabini has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apolinario Mabini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mabini throws a head punch that misses.
Mabini scores with a shot to the side of Smit's head.
Smit wants to take the fight to the mat but Mabini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piet Smit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mabini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mabini lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Mabini fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smit can't get the takedown.
Mabini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mabini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smit.
Smit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mabini cracks Smit with a nice body shot.
Mabini misses with a body punch.
Smit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mabini fails to land.
Smit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mabini has a couple of punches blocked by Smit.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mabini.
Mabini misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mabini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mabini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smit goes for a takedown attempt but Mabini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mabini looks to land a right hand but Smit moved out of range.
Smit wants to clinch.
Smit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mabini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Mabini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabini drives through and clinches with Smit against the cage.
Mabini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mabini scores with a punch to the head.
Mabini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mabini misses with a hook.
Mabini gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mabini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mabini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smit backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apolinario Mabini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Piet Smit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smit moves in looking to clinch but Mabini pushes him off.
A big right from Mabini misses.
Smit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Piet Smit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smit darts in and clinches Mabini up against the cage.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
Smit looking for a takedown.
Smit is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piet Smit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini tries a body shot but Smit blocks it.
Mabini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mabini pushes Smit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Smit blocks an uppercut.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mabini lands with a right to the head.
Smit has had enough of the clinch but Mabini keeps him there for the moment.
Smit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mabini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mabini.
Mabini tries to throw a body punch but Smit avoids it by throwing Mabini back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mabini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mabini working aggressively here.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
Smit has Mabini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mabini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Mabini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mabini is keeping busy.
Mabini misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabini has a couple of punches blocked by Smit.
Mabini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini stops a takedown attempt from Smit.
Mabini throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
Smit prevents a body shot from Mabini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mabini.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mabini prevents it.
Piet Smit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apolinario Mabini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smit is trying to pull guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Mabini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mabini lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabini has a couple of punches blocked by Smit.
Mabini scores with a shot to the side of Smit's head.
Mabini misses with a punch on the inside.
Smit blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apolinario Mabini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mabini 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apolinario Mabini!
Apolinario Mabini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Piet Smit stepped up to the mic, saying 'Winning is not everything, it is the only thing!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norifumi Yamamoto (ranked 693 p4p, 82 weight class) and Juan Luna (ranked 1063 p4p, 132 weight class). Luna has chosen Noypi by Bamboo 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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161 lbs
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162 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Norifumi Yamamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Luna!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luna wants it to stay on the feet.
Yamamoto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamamoto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Luna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luna has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yamamoto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Luna throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Luna misses with an uppercut.
Luna moves into the clinch.
Luna prevents Yamamoto from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Luna.
Luna gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luna lunges at Yamamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamamoto's hand.
Juan Luna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Luna catches Yamamoto right on the button with a cross.
Yamamoto is rocked!
Luna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luna.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luna up against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luna smiles and moves away.
Luna moves into the clinch.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Luna gets an underhook and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Luna blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamamoto or not.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Luna lands an uppercut.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Yamamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luna walks away with a smile on his face. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norifumi Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luna throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.
Luna ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Luna takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Luna lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Luna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yamamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Yamamoto decides to pull guard.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Luna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Luna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamamoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luna is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Luna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luna has managed to get both his arms back between Yamamoto's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luna stays in close to Yamamoto's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Luna dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Luna throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Luna looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Luna is quick to defend against it.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luna moves away.
Luna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Luna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto successfully pulls guard.
Yamamoto has his foot on Luna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luna works his way back into a safe position though.
Luna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yamamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luna defends well.
Luna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luna throws a body shot but no joy.
Luna lands a jab.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luna throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Luna is quick to defend against it.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Luna.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Luna avoids it well and moves away.
Yamamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luna counters with a nice body shot.
Luna cracks a nice hook into Yamamoto's ribs.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Luna throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.
Luna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
A short uppercut from Luna.
Nice body punch from Luna - that landed with a thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short left from Luna.
Yamamoto pulls Luna into guard.
Luna advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Luna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luna to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamamoto misses with a left hand
and Luna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luna swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Luna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Luna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Luna throws a looping overhand right but Yamamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luna is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Luna circles away and we're back to standing.
Luna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna has Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Luna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna lands a nice shot to the body.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luna lands a body punch.
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Luna.
Luna gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Luna lands a body punch.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Yamamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Luna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luna is working Yamamoto over against the cage.
Yamamoto working hard to break the clinch.
Luna lands a left hand.
Yamamoto trying to stall but Luna improves his position.
Yamamoto fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norifumi Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luna is leaning against Yamamoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Luna.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luna scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamamotos head.
Yamamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luna walks away with a smile on his face. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Juan Luna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Luna, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes Luna against the cage but Luna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luna ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Yamamoto out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Luna!
Juan Luna is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Juan Luna 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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