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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Newton Fandango (ranked 4152 p4p, 343 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 7315 p4p, 434 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Newton Fandango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldeira scores with a punch to the head.
Caldeira misses with a hook
and Fandango counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Caldeira!
Caldeira is trying to control Fandango's posture but Fandango avoids it.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.
Caldeira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fandango cracks Caldeira with a big right hand but Caldeira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Caldeira sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fandango lands with a punch from half guard.
Caldeira actively working from the bottom here.
Caldeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fandango pulls his head out easily.
Fandango working over Caldeira with some ground and pound. Caldeira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldeira is looking to control Fandango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fandango manages to get himself to full guard.
Caldeira trying to control but Fandango is working from the bottom.
Fandango knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caldeira on the ground.
Caldeira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fandango manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Fandango is in close to Caldeira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Caldeira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fandango frees his head nicely. Oh but Caldeira has switched to an armbar! Fandango is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trash Warmsley (ranked 6260 p4p, 536 weight class) and Owrip What (ranked 24545 p4p, 601 weight class). Owrip What has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Trash Warmsley's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trash Warmsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Owrip What!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
What feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warmsleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warmsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but What circles away quickly and effectively.
Warmsley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. What eats them both and turns towards Warmsley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
What sizes up Warmsley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Warmsley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
What tries to clinch up but Warmsley circles away and keeps his distance.
What goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
What lands with a hook. Warmsley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
What doesn't manage to clinch there - Warmsley circles away.
What tries to clinch up but Warmsley circles away and keeps his distance.
What slips a jab and a cross from Warmsley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warmsley throws a body punch but What moves out of range.
What scores with a hook.
Warmsley shoots in looking for a takedown. What tries to sprawl out of it but Warmsley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. What manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
What wants to counter the offense by Warmsley and move into the clinch position.
Warmsley throws a sloppy head kick and What moves out of range easily.
Warmsley closes the distance and clinches.
What blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warmsley prevents a body shot from What.
That's one minute gone in the round.
What takes an elbow to the temple.
What blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from What.
What manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
What blocks the elbow strike.
What makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Warmsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
What lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
What taking a breather.
Warmsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Warmsley misses
and What counters with a nice body shot.
Warmsley takes one on the button.
Warmsley is rocked!
Warmsley glances at the clock... BAM! What nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Warmsley crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Warmsley is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owrip What!
Owrip What seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci (ranked 2268 p4p, 261 weight class) and Dino Pelayo (ranked 2869 p4p, 325 weight class). Dino Pelayo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dino Pelayo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelayo lands with a shot to the body.
Da Vinci on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Vinci.
A shot to the body from Pelayo misses
and Da Vinci counters with a low kick, right behind Pelayo 's knee.
Pelayo moves in looking to clinch but Da Vinci pushes him off.
Da Vinci definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Da Vinci cracks the inside of Pelayo's front leg.
Pelayo avoids a kick to the body.
Da Vinci with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pelayo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Vinci counters with a nice leg kick.
Pelayo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Vinci.
Pelayo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Da Vinci counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Vinci.
Pelayo has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Vinci connects with a knee to the head.
Pelayo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Vinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Pelayo avoids the damage to the body.
Pelayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Vinci tries to break the clinch but Pelayo is controlling the position.
Da Vinci tries a knee to the head but Pelayo blocks it.
Da Vinci crunches a lovely knee into Pelayo's ribcage.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Da Vinci avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Da Vinci avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Vinci controls his hands.
Da Vinci manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Da Vinci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelayo avoids it.
Pelayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pelayo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Da Vinci.
Da Vinci trying to land knees to the body.
Da Vinci scores a nice knee to the body.
Da Vinci pushes off an throws an elbow but Pelayo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Da Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
Pelayo is leaning against Da Vinci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Vinci using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pelayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Da Vinci blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Da Vinci tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pelayo has Da Vinci pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Vinci manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da Vinci is trying to force a seperation but Pelayo has the dominant position.
Da Vinci is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pelayo is defending well for now.
Da Vinci tries to throw a body punch but Pelayo avoids it by throwing Da Vinci back against the cage.
Da Vinci lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Da Vinci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Da Vinci.
It looks like Dino Pelayo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Vinci.
Pelayo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Da Vinci breaks the clinch.
Da Vinci gets tackled into the cage by Pelayo. Pelayo maintains the clinch.
Pelayo cracks Da Vinci with a nice body shot.
Pelayo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A knee to the head by Da Vinci.
Pelayo lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Vinci backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci looking to throw knees to the head but Pelayo is blocking nicely.
Da Vinci lands a nice knee to the body.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Vinci controls his hands.
Da Vinci trying to land knees to the body.
Pelayo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Da Vinci tries a knee to the head but Pelayo blocks it.
Pelayo lands with a light punch inside.
Pelayo managing to block the knees to the body from Da Vinci.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Da Vinci blocks it.
Pelayo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Vinci or not.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Da Vinci blocks it.
Da Vinci misses with a knee to the head.
Da Vinci using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pelayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Vinci putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pelayo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Da Vinci trying to land knees to the body.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Da Vinci fails to land.
Da Vinci crunches a lovely knee into Pelayo's ribcage.
Da Vinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Pelayo avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Vinci lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Da Vinci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pelayo.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Da Vinci blocks it.
Da Vinci is looking to control Pelayo's arms but Pelayo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Da Vinci has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Pelayo.
Nice body punch from Pelayo.
Da Vinci is breathing heavily.
Da Vinci trying to control the position but instead, Pelayo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Vinci into the cage.
Da Vinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Pelayo avoids the damage to the body.
Da Vinci prevents the takedown attempt.
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Pelayo.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Da Vinci blocks it.
Da Vinci unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Da Vinci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dino Pelayo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pelayo clinches with his opponent.
Pelayo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Da Vinci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pelayo managing to block the knees to the body from Da Vinci.
Da Vinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Pelayo avoids the damage to the body.
Pelayo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Da Vinci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelayo avoids it.
Pelayo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Vinci landing knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Vinci backwards.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Da Vinci blocks it.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Da Vinci controls the action.
Pelayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pelayo scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelayo tries to pull guard but Da Vinci holds him up against the cage and eventually Pelayo drops back down to his feet.
Da Vinci prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Da Vinci looking to throw knees to the head but Pelayo is blocking nicely.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Vinci throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Vinci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelayo can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelayo cracks Da Vinci with a nice body shot.
Da Vinci trying to land knees to the body.
Da Vinci blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Da Vinci lands a knee to the body.
Da Vinci is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pelayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Vinci misses with a knee strike.
Pelayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Vinci backwards.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci working Pelayo over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Vinci looking to throw knees to the head but Pelayo is blocking nicely.
Da Vinci prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Da Vinci tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Vinci tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pelayo works on Da Vinci's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Da Vinci.
Da Vinci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo lands a shot to the body.
Pelayo tries to pull guard but Da Vinci won't allow it.
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Pelayo.
Still in the clinch, Pelayo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Pelayo.
Pelayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pelayo tries to work over Da Vinci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Da Vinci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pelayo has him pressed against the cage.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Da Vinci avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Da Vinci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pelayo misses the shot to the body.
Pelayo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Da Vinci.
Da Vinci feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pelayo's calf.
Da Vinci lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Da Vinci keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pelayo is looking to clinch but Da Vinci is avoiding it.
Da Vinci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pelayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pelayo lands a shoulder strike.
Da Vinci missing with knees to the body.
Da Vinci connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pelayo.
Da Vinci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pelayo.
Da Vinci prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelayo.
Da Vinci is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Pelayo - that landed with a thud.
Pelayo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dino Pelayo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dino Pelayo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pelayo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Da Vinci counters with a nice leg kick.
Pelayo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Vinci seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pelayo moves into range and clinches up with Da Vinci.
Da Vinci throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pelayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Pelayo.
Da Vinci prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Da Vinci blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Da Vinci crunches a lovely knee into Pelayo's ribcage.
Da Vinci gets underhooks to prevent Pelayo's takedown attempt.
Pelayo is working Da Vinci over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vinci prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo pushes Da Vinci back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Vinci controls his hands.
Pelayo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Da Vinci avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Da Vinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Pelayo avoids the damage to the body.
Pelayo avoiding damage as Da Vinci throws knees to the body.
Da Vinci wants to stall.
Da Vinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Pelayo avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Vinci.
Pelayo scores with a hook to the body.
Pelayo decides to pull guard.
Pelayo managing to control the position.
Da Vinci trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pelayo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Vinci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Vinci prevents Pelayo from getting back to his feet.
Da Vinci stays in close to Pelayo's body and controls the position.
Da Vinci trying to control but Pelayo is working from the bottom.
Da Vinci with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pelayo checks a low kick from Da Vinci.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelayo misses with a wild combination.
Pelayo lands a jab to Da Vinci's midsection.
Pelayo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pelayo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Vinci throws out a leg kick but Pelayo moves out of range and Da Vinci only half commits.
Pelayo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pelayo tries to clinch up
and Da Vinci counters with a leg kick.
Pelayo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pelayo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelayo tries to clinch up.
Pelayo gets a clinch.
Da Vinci tries to land a knee to the head but Pelayo blocks with his arms.
Da Vinci tries to break the clinch but Pelayo is controlling the position.
Da Vinci landing knees to the head.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Da Vinci controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Pelayo.
Pelayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Vinci with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pelayo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Vinci avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pelayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pelayo takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Vinci tries a knee to the head but Pelayo blocks it.
Pelayo lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Vinci backwards.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dino Pelayo.
I think Pelayo 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dino Pelayo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Whorely Alvarez (ranked 2694 p4p, 311 weight class) and Mark Hand Of Cotton (ranked 5529 p4p, 503 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Whorely Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Hand Of Cotton!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hand Of Cotton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mark Hand Of Cotton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand Of Cotton misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hand Of Cotton moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Hand Of Cotton's head back.
Hand Of Cotton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hand Of Cotton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hand Of Cotton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvarez. Alvarez obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Hand Of Cotton. Those never looked like landing.
Hand Of Cotton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Hand Of Cotton's body. Hand Of Cotton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hand Of Cotton throws a body kick that misses
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Hand Of Cotton fights it but they end up in guard.
Hand Of Cotton is wriggling around but Alvarez manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throwing shots but Hand Of Cotton is blocking nicely.
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez working over Hand Of Cotton with some ground and pound. Hand Of Cotton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hand Of Cotton's head.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is keen to just control but Hand Of Cotton is a slippery customer.
Alvarez working Hand Of Cotton over with strikes.
Hand Of Cotton is rocked!
Hand Of Cotton looks winded!
Alvarez moves nicely into side control.
Hand Of Cotton is still in real trouble! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez has hold of Hand Of Cotton's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hand Of Cotton seems comfortable defending it but Alvarez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hand Of Cotton is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hand Of Cotton is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Alvarez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Whorely Alvarez!
A less than humble Whorely Alvarez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (ranked 2411 p4p, 222 weight class) and Sisu Sisu (ranked 2594 p4p, 235 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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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sisu Sisu!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisu throws a body punch but Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range.
Sisu moves out of range of the leg kick from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sisu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buonarroti Simoni's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisu wants to pass the guard but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping the position.
Buonarroti Simoni 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.
Sisu content to stall in guard here.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Sisu momentarily but Sisu frees himself.
Sisu looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni has control of Sisu's left arm, preventing Sisu from doing any damage.
Sisu trying to control but Buonarroti Simoni is working from the bottom.
Sisu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisu is fighting to break Buonarroti Simoni's control of his arms but Buonarroti Simoni is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping moving, preventing Sisu from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sisu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sisu tries for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sisu throws a sloppy body shot
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sisu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to slow Sisu down.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick
and Sisu counters with a shoot takedown. Buonarroti Simoni fights it but they end up in guard.
Sisu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to keep a closed guard but Sisu is proving a slippery customer.
Sisu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisu is in close to Buonarroti Simoni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Sisu momentarily but Sisu frees himself.
Sisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Buonarroti Simoni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping full guard, as Sisu tries to pass.
Sisu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buonarroti Simoni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sisu wants to pass the guard but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping the position.
Sisu stopping the sweep attempt from Buonarroti Simoni.
Sisu being controlled here momentarily.
Sisu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick but Sisu moved away.
Sisu with the counter takedown but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sisu looks to score with a jab to the body but Buonarroti Simoni is just out of range.
Sisu misses with a body shot.
Buonarroti Simoni slips under a jab from Sisu.
As Sisu tries to get set, Buonarroti Simoni tries to push him back and clinch up but Sisu manages to avoid the attempt.
Sisu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Sisu tries to counter it with a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buonarroti Simoni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sisu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sisu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buonarroti Simoni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sisu.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sisu manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sisu fails with a takedown attempt.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Sisu.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a low kick.
Sisu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buonarroti Simoni defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buonarroti Simoni throws a sloppy head kick and Sisu moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Buonarroti Simoni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sisu.
As Sisu backs away, Buonarroti Simoni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to land body kicks.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sisu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping moving, preventing Sisu from controlling successfully.
Sisu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sisu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buonarroti Simoni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sisu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni 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 one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sisu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Buonarroti Simoni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick
and Sisu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Buonarroti Simoni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sisu's guard.
Sisu pulls Buonarroti Simoni in close to prevent any damage.
Sisu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sisu controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sisu lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sisu.
Sisu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buonarroti Simoni defending well though.
Sisu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sisu wants to pass to mount but Buonarroti Simoni is defending the position.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to control Sisu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buonarroti Simoni avoid being mounted?
Sisu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sisu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sisu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sisu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sisu thows a huge punch but Buonarroti Simoni dodges it nicely.
Sisu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping full guard, as Sisu tries to pass.
Sisu postures up and lands a big shot to Buonarroti Simoni's brow.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to keep Sisu in close.
Sisu throws a strike but Buonarroti Simoni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Buonarroti Simoni preventing the sweep.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buonarroti Simoni preventing the sweep.
Sisu being controlled here, momentarily.
Buonarroti Simoni passes Sisu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the action but Sisu is working from the bottom.
Sisu Sisu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buonarroti Simoni takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sisu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sisu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sisu looking for a sweep. Not yet Sisu, not yet.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control but Sisu is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buonarroti Simoni won't allow Sisu to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu 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. This is the final round!
Sisu tries for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni circles away easily
and Buonarroti Simoni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sisu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buonarroti Simoni.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to counter by clinching up but Sisu breaks away and moves out of range.
A left lands for Sisu.
Buonarroti Simoni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sisu throws out the jab.
As Sisu backs away, Buonarroti Simoni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sisu throws a jab when Buonarroti Simoni was well out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni thows a leg kick but Sisu checks it
and Sisu counters with a single leg into guard. Buonarroti Simoni didn't expect that.
Sisu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisu postures up in Buonarroti Simoni's guard and throws a big left but Buonarroti Simoni blocks it.
Sisu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buonarroti Simoni has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Buonarroti Simoni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control but Sisu passes easily into half guard.
Sisu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sisu throwing shots but Buonarroti Simoni is blocking nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sisu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sisu's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sisu trying to control the position but Buonarroti Simoni manages to sink in the hooks.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Buonarroti Simoni's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sisu trying to control but not successfully.
Buonarroti Simoni controlling from the back.
Sisu turns into Buonarroti Simoni and is now in his guard.
Buonarroti Simoni pulls Sisu in close to his closed guard and prevents Sisu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sisu wants to control from the top but Buonarroti Simoni keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sisu Sisu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sisu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buonarroti Simoni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Buonarroti Simoni pulls Sisu in close to his closed guard and prevents Sisu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sisu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Sisu takes a swing at Buonarroti Simoni's ribcage but misses.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sisu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buonarroti Simoni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Sisu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a head kick that misses.
Sisu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sisu lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Sisu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sisu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Sisu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between White Death (ranked 7441 p4p, 526 weight class) and App Test (ranked 1394 p4p, 188 weight class). The key to victory for White Death has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, White Death!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, App Test!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Test tries for a takedown but Death circles away easily
and Death connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like App Test has been cut.
Test shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Death counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Test takes one on the button.
Test shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Death is trying to defend but Test finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Death looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Death is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Test pulls his head out easily.
Test passes to side control.
Death manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Test is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Death pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Test manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test looking for a guillotine here but Death defends easily.
Test trying to control the position.
Death throws a big elbow that misses.
Test trying to keep a closed guard but Death is proving a slippery customer.
Test is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Death defends well.
Test is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Death has his hands clasped together but Test extends and breaks Death's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Test.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). App Test!
An out of breath App Test 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 Girbby Mobubadanu (ranked 3196 p4p, 407 weight class) and Paulo Guedes (ranked 506 p4p, 84 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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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Girbby Mobubadanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulo Guedes!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guedes throws a good cross that connects.
Guedes throws a lazy uppercut
and Mobubadanu counters with a takedown into side control.
Guedes throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Guedes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mobubadanu avoids the strikes from the bottom by Guedes.
Mobubadanu taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guedes tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mobubadanu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Guedes is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes is holding Mobubadanu down, trying to stall.
Guedes can't do much from the bottom here.
Mobubadanu controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guedes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mobubadanu.
Mobubadanu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Guedes sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Good standup being displayed there by Guedes as he connects with a hook.
Paulo Guedes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guedes clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guedes.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Guedes swings wildly with an uppercut but Mobubadanu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mobubadanu is trying to drag Guedes to the mat but Guedes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mobubadanu tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guedes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Guedes on the inside.
Mobubadanu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Guedes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Guedes is in bad spot here.
Guedes trying to get back to his feet but Mobubadanu is in full control for now.
Mobubadanu biding his time, looking for the opening.
Guedes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Guedes right now.
Mobubadanu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Guedes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mobubadanu biding his time, controlling Guedes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Guedes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guedes scores with a hook to the body. Mobubadanu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guedes moves into the clinch.
Guedes is leaning against Mobubadanu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Guedes struggles to land a body shot inside as Mobubadanu controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guedes misses with a body punch.
Guedes has Mobubadanu pushed against the cage.
Guedes lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guedes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guedes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Guedes on the inside.
Guedes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Guedes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guedes misses with a body punch.
Guedes misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Guedes.
Mobubadanu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guedes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mobubadanu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guedes to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Guedes there.
Guedes thuds his right hand into Mobubadanu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mobubadanu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guedes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mobubadanu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guedes takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Guedes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Guedes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guedes lands a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Guedes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guedes.
Guedes tries to throw a body punch but Mobubadanu avoids it by throwing Guedes back against the cage.
Guedes cracks Mobubadanu with a nice body shot.
Guedes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mobubadanu or not.
Guedes scores with a shot to the side of Mobubadanu's head.
Guedes slows down the pace here.
Guedes lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guedes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guedes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guedes stalls.
Guedes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Guedes.
Guedes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mobubadanu or not.
Guedes lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Guedes.
Good body shot from Guedes.
Guedes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guedes lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Guedes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Guedes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guedes scores with a three punch combo!
Guedes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guedes is stalling here.
Guedes lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Guedes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Guedes lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Guedes on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes lands a hook that snaps the head of Mobubadanu backwards.
Paulo Guedes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guedes struggles to land a body shot inside as Mobubadanu controls his hands.
Guedes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Guedes.
Guedes lands a shoulder strike.
Mobubadanu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Guedes.
Guedes lands with a short shot to the head.
Guedes lands a nice uppercut.
Guedes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Guedes.
Guedes cracks Mobubadanu with a nice body shot.
Guedes lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Guedes.
A right hook to the body lands for Guedes.
Guedes presses Mobubadanu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guedes scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Come on Guedes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Guedes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guedes stalls.
Guedes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guedes lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guedes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Guedes.
Guedes lands with a right to the head.
Guedes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mobubadanus head.
Guedes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Guedes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guedes lands with a short shot to the head.
Guedes stalling against the cage.
Guedes pushes Mobubadanu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guedes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guedes gets through Mobubadanu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guedes stalling.
Guedes lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guedes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mobubadanu backwards.
Mobubadanu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guedes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guedes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guedes stalling against the cage.
Guedes scores with a hook to the body.
Guedes slowing the pace effectively.
Guedes prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Girbby Mobubadanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guedes lands a body punch.
Guedes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Girbby Mobubadanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Guedes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guedes lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Guedes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guedes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Guedes!
A relieved looking Paulo Guedes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Barayev (ranked 1346 p4p, 144 weight class) and Theodore Nouveau (ranked 2828 p4p, 263 weight class). Barayev comes to the cage accompanied by Antirespect - There. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aslanbek Barayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Nouveau!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nouveau misses with a head kick.
Nouveau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barayev quickly recovers to half guard.
Nouveau working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nouveau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barayev trying to control but Nouveau postures up.
Nouveau prevents Barayev from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nouveau lands a nice short elbow.
Nouveau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nouveau working over Barayev with some ground and pound. Barayev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barayev regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nouveau scoring with some ground and pound.
Barayev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nouveau is aware though and is defending well.
Nouveau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nouveau throwing strikes but missing.
Nouveau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barayev's guard.
Barayev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barayev is trying to maintain the position but Nouveau is very close to passing his half guard.
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nouveau is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nouveau working the ground and pound effectively.
Barayev working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nouveau controlling his opponent.
Nouveau in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nouveau has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barayev's face.
Nouveau throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nouveau lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Barayev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barayev 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.
Barayev wants to pass the guard but Nouveau is keeping the position.
Nouveau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau is looking for a triangle but Barayev pushes his legs off easily.
Nouveau thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barayev advances position into side control!
Barayev is trying to get an arm triangle but Nouveau is defending well.
Barayev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nouveau, who protects the arm well.
Nouveau is looking for a sweep.
Barayev tries for a kimura but Nouveau is defending well.
Barayev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barayev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nouveau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nouveau struggling a bit here.
Nouveau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barayev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barayev has hold of Nouveau's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nouveau seems comfortable defending it but Barayev has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nouveau is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nouveau is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barayev couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aslanbek Barayev!
An out of breath Aslanbek Barayev 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 Jambe De Bois (ranked 1451 p4p, 220 weight class) and Giampaolo Turturro (ranked 760 p4p, 119 weight class). Giampaolo Turturro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jambe De Bois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giampaolo Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Bois circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Bois was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turturro tries to clinch but De Bois moves out of range.
Turturro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turturro doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bois circles away.
De Bois throws a jab when Turturro was well out of range.
Turturro slips a jab from De Bois.
De Bois looks to land a combination but Turturro avoids it well.
Turturro wants to counter the offense by De Bois and move into the clinch position.
Turturro moves out of range of the strikes.
De Bois definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turturro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Bois.
The fighters circling - De Bois throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turturro wants to counter the offense by De Bois and move into the clinch position.
Turturro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left and a right from De Bois both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Giampaolo Turturro has been cut.
Turturro tries to clinch but De Bois moves out of range.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch but De Bois swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turturro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Bois jabs Turturro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Bois circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turturro forces De Bois back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Bois is trying to push Turturro away but Turturro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turturro pulls guard.
De Bois scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Bois makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard.
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Bois is aware though and is defending well.
De Bois scoring with some ground and pound.
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turturro's head.
De Bois got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Bois has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Bois's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Bois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Bois postures up and lands a big shot to Turturro's brow.
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turturro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Bois controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Bois has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
Turturro has his foot on De Bois's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Bois works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois landing with the ground and pound.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard.
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Bois is aware though and is defending well.
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Bois's guard.
De Bois looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
De Bois knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turturro on the ground.
Turturro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from De Bois.
De Bois on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Bois tries to get out of the position.
Turturro trying to control but De Bois is working from the bottom.
De Bois wriggles free and stands up.
A big left from De Bois misses.
De Bois misses with a straight right.
De Bois misses the jab.
De Bois scores with a jab. Turturro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Bois just misses with a punch to the body.
De Bois throws a hook but Turturro blocks it.
Turturro closes the distance and clinches.
De Bois tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turturro's elbow.
De Bois struggles to land a body shot inside as Turturro controls his hands.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but De Bois turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro pulls guard effortlessly.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Bois is one step ahead there.
De Bois being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Bois's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Bois is trying to keep Turturro in close.
Turturro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Bois dives on top into guard.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but De Bois is proving a slippery customer.
De Bois stands up over Turturro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turturro's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giampaolo Turturro'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.
De Bois throws a shot from downtown. Turturro moves away and avoids it.
Turturro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Bois.
A slow jab from De Bois misses its intended target.
Turturro dodges the punch combination from De Bois.
A big left from De Bois misses.
De Bois avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turturro tries to clinch but De Bois is having none of it.
Turturro tries to clinch but De Bois moves out of range.
De Bois throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turturro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turturro darts in and clinches De Bois up against the cage.
De Bois tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois breaks the clinch.
De Bois swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turturro.
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Bois scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Bois manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Bois misses with a straight left.
De Bois is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro instigates a clinch.
Turturro jumps guard.
De Bois with a nice head shot there.
De Bois lands a couple of elbows.
Turturro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
De Bois is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
De Bois is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Bois!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Bois is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro looking to secure an arm triangle but De Bois defends it well.
De Bois bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
De Bois is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turturro can do to turn this around?
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!
De Bois scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Bois is one step ahead there.
De Bois connects with a couple of short punches.
Turturro looking to control.
De Bois distracts Turturro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Bois with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turturro has his foot on De Bois's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Bois works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Bois scoring with some ground and pound.
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Bois distracts Turturro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Bois makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Bois scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
De Bois postures up.
Turturro is pulling down on De Bois's head. It's preventing any offense from De Bois, at least for the moment.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard.
Turturro is rocked!
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard.
Turturro is still in real trouble! Can De Bois finish him?
De Bois trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Bois won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Turturro seems to have recovered his senses.
Turturro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but De Bois defends the submission attempt.
De Bois is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Bois does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Bois is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jambe De Bois dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giampaolo Turturro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Turturro tries to clinch up but De Bois circles away and keeps his distance.
Turturro tries to clinch up but De Bois circles away and keeps his distance.
Turturro instigates a clinch.
De Bois tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but De Bois turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Bois breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - De Bois coming out on top.
Turturro tries to clinch but De Bois moves out of range.
Turturro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turturro leaves his chin hanging out and De Bois seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Turturro crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jambe De Bois!
A victorious Jambe De Bois 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Whitaker (ranked 879 p4p, 140 weight class) and Phil Coleman (ranked 422 p4p, 71 weight class). Eric Whitaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Whitaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman gets caught flat footed, as Whitaker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Whitaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Whitaker stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitaker looking to pass the guard.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Coleman, not yet.
Whitaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whitaker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman 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.
Whitaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Coleman has his hands on Whitaker's head, controlling the position.
Whitaker forces his way into half guard.
Coleman is trying to maintain the position but Whitaker is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Coleman is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coleman.
Coleman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Whitaker trying to control from the bottom.
Whitaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Whitaker taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
Coleman prevents Whitaker from improving his position.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coleman's back!
Whitaker trying to control momentarily.
Coleman just trying to survive but Whitaker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman rolls, trying to escape but Whitaker keeps control of the position.
Whitaker lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Whitaker scores with strikes from the back.
Whitaker is not going to allow Coleman to sit and survive in this position.
Whitaker misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Whitaker.
Whitaker missing with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman turns into Whitaker and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Whitaker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Whitaker shoots in.
Nice shot by Coleman.
Coleman gets caught napping as Whitaker dives in and scores a takedown. Coleman manages to retain guard.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?
Whitaker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whitaker looking to pass the guard.
Coleman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitaker cracks Coleman with a solid left hand.
Whitaker won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitaker wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
Whitaker throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitaker postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Whitaker postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Coleman being controlled here, momentarily.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitaker is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Coleman tries to clinch up but Whitaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Coleman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Coleman has Whitaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Coleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Whitaker manages to get underhooks.
Whitaker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Coleman can't fight it off and eventually Whitaker manages to take the fight to the floor. Coleman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whitaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitaker throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Whitaker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Whitaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitaker wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker works over Coleman with some ground and pound from guard.
Whitaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitaker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Whitaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman is trying to keep Whitaker in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Coleman prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whitaker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coleman.
Nice body punch from Coleman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitaker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Coleman regains guard.
Whitaker preventing the sweep.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker being controlled here momentarily.
Coleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Coleman, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Whitaker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitaker clinches up with Coleman and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Coleman.
Stalling in the clinch from Coleman.
Coleman lands a right hand.
Coleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman lands a takedown into guard.
Eric Whitaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coleman cracks Whitaker with a solid left hand.
Coleman 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.
Let's hope that Coleman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Coleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Whitaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitaker is on top in guard.
Whitaker preventing the sweep.
Whitaker is in close to Coleman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Whitaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whitaker throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Coleman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Whitaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Whitaker is working hard here to advance position.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitaker is retaining full guard.
Whitaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Coleman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Whitaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whitaker taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
Whitaker wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Coleman slows the pace down in half guard.
Whitaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whitaker.
Whitaker 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Coleman really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Whitaker.
A left lands for Coleman.
Whitaker gets a double leg takedown into Coleman's guard.
Whitaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman is retaining full guard.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is trying to control the position but Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman.
Whitaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Whitaker 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.
Whitaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Whitaker preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Coleman.
Whitaker tries to counter with a takedown but Coleman is quick to defend against it.
Coleman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whitaker, pushing him back against the cage.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Whitaker controls the action.
Whitaker looking for a takedown.
Coleman misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whitaker.
Whitaker throws a head punch that misses.
Whitaker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Whitaker tries to score a body lock takedown but Coleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whitakers head.
Coleman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.
Coleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitaker has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Whitaker tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Coleman working over Whitaker with some ground and pound. Whitaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman working over Whitaker with some ground and pound. Whitaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whitaker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Coleman jumps into side control!
Whitaker is looking for a sweep.
Coleman cracks Whitaker with a big elbow.
Coleman working the ground and pound from side control.
Whitaker gets back to half guard.
Coleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coleman wants to take a breather but Whitaker is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman is keen to just control but Whitaker is a slippery customer.
Coleman winds up and cracks Whitaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whitaker is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whitaker is looking to improve his position.
Coleman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whitaker wants to clinch
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Coleman dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Whitaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Whitaker wants to clinch.
Coleman goes for a double leg but Whitaker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whitaker continues to drive forward.
Coleman scores with a nice head shot.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Coleman. Beautiful body shot.
Whitaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Whitaker. Whitaker gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Whitaker is trying to ground and pound but Coleman uses the momentary lack of control by Whitaker to regain half guard.
Whitaker wants to pass to mount but Coleman is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Whitaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman is retaining full guard.
Coleman is adopting a defensive guard.
Whitaker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coleman pulls Whitaker in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whitaker trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Whitaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitaker is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coleman stuffs the takedown.
Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Coleman cracks Whitaker with a nice body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A right hook to the body lands for Coleman.
Coleman lands an uppercut.
Whitaker gets underhooks to prevent Coleman's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coleman.
Coleman blocks a body shot from Whitaker.
Whitaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Coleman.
Whitaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whitaker backwards.
Whitaker misses with some punches.
Whitaker has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Coleman lands with a right to the head.
Whitaker blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whitaker or not.
Coleman lands a body punch.
Coleman tries to score a body lock takedown but Whitaker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eric Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Coleman.
Coleman lands with a short shot to the head.
Whitaker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coleman rushes Whitaker and presses him up against the cage.
Coleman blocking some punches.
Coleman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman just leaning against Whitaker, taking a breather.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker throws a head punch that misses.
Whitaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coleman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whitaker up against the cage.
Whitaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coleman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
Whitaker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Whitaker is looking for a takedown.
Coleman looking to stall.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Whitaker backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 47:48
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Coleman! Phil Coleman retains his light heavyweight title!
Phil Coleman 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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RATING
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