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S.A.F.O NEW ERA #4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Rocha (ranked 3978 p4p, 400 weight class) and Steve Crane (ranked 3751 p4p, 385 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Crane!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane misses with the body kick
and Rocha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crane lands a head kick. Rocha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crane rushes Rocha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crane misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Crane.
Crane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crane lands an elbow that stopped Rocha in his tracks for a moment.
Crane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Crane.
Rocha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crane to keep the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Rocha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Crane.
Crane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rocha takes an elbow to the temple.
Crane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Crane.
Crane lands an elbow inside that Rocha shrugs off.
Crane lands a damaging elbow.
Rocha is rocked!
Crane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crane lands an elbow inside that Rocha shrugs off.
Oh Rocha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crane stalling the fight.
Crane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Crane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Rocha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Crane! Rocha is out on his feet! Crane rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rocha is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rocha is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Crane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dikanais Didzinieks (ranked 4200 p4p, 415 weight class) and Nick Cramer (ranked 4505 p4p, 433 weight class). Cramer has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Nick Cramer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dikanais Didzinieks's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dikanais Didzinieks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Cramer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didzinieks shoots in but no luck this time.
Didzinieks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cramer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Didzinieks regains guard.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Didzinieks is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cramer trying to control but Didzinieks is working from the bottom.
Didzinieks wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cramer manages to pass to side control.
Didzinieks is staying active underneath Cramer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cramer stops Didzinieks from getting back to his feet.
Cramer with the ground and pound but Didzinieks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cramer wants to pass the guard but Didzinieks is keeping the position.
Didzinieks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cramer defends well.
Cramer postures up in Didzinieks's guard and throws a big left but Didzinieks blocks it.
Cramer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cramer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cramer trying to control from half guard but Didzinieks is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cramer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cramer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Didzinieks to regain full guard.
Cramer trying to control but Didzinieks is working from the bottom.
Didzinieks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cramer closes the distance and clinches.
Cramer is trying to trip Didzinieks. He has hold of a leg but Didzinieks is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cramer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Didzinieks managing to control the position.
Cramer slips nicely into half guard.
Cramer wants to take a breather but Didzinieks is having none of it.
Cramer tries to pass to full mount but Didzinieks defends it.
Cramer wants to take a breather but Didzinieks is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Cramer is looking for a kimura here.
Cramer seems to be looking for submissions.
Didzinieks is looking to control Cramer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Didzinieks avoid being mounted?
Cramer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Didzinieks is pressing down on Cramer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cramer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Didzinieks ducks under a wild hook from Cramer.
Cramer moves into the clinch successfully.
Cramer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Didzinieks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cramer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Didzinieks regains guard.
Didzinieks is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cramer dives into side control.
Didzinieks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cramer off and has taken his back!
Cramer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cramer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Didzinieks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Didzinieks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cramer can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didzinieks controlling from the full mount.
Cramer is trying to reverse the position but instead Didzinieks has taken his back - oops!
Didzinieks tightening his grip on Cramer, looking for the choke.
Cramer fending off the submission attempt from Didzinieks.
Didzinieks is looking to control Cramer but Cramer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
Cramer rolls, trying to escape but Didzinieks keeps control of the position.
Didzinieks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Didzinieks really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cramer.
Didzinieks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Didzinieks working for a choke but Cramer is defending well.
Didzinieks tries to keep control of the position but Cramer is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cramer wants to escape the position.
Cramer trying to control but not successfully.
Cramer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Didzinieks is not going to allow Cramer to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Cramer right now.
Didzinieks not allowing Cramer to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didzinieks has good solid back control here.
Cramer just trying to survive but Didzinieks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Didzinieks is riding his opponent, not letting Cramer buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cramer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dikanais Didzinieks dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Didzinieks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cramer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Didzinieks after a bit of a struggle.
Cramer lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Cramer.
Cramer lands a hook that snaps the head of Didzinieks backwards.
Didzinieks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cramer avoids the elbow strike from Didzinieks, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didzinieks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cramer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cramer misses with a double jab.
Cramer throws a right hand that Didzinieks ducks under and follows up with a left that Didzinieks also avoids with ease.
Didzinieks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didzinieks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cramer as he jumps to the side.
Cramer wants to counter the offense by Didzinieks and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dikanais Didzinieks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Didzinieks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cramer is fending him off so far but Didzinieks persists. Nope, Cramer circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Didzinieks misses with a takedown attempt - Cramer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Didzinieks darts in looking for a takedown but Cramer gets double underhooks and turns Didzinieks into the cage.
Cramer has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cramer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cramer goes for a takedown attempt but Didzinieks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cramer has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didzinieks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cramer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Didzinieks regains guard immediately.
Cramer throws a big elbow that misses.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cramer wants to pass the guard but Didzinieks is keeping the position.
Cramer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cramer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Didzinieks is keeping the position for now.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didzinieks is looking to stand back up but Cramer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Didzinieks.
Cramer is trying to control. Didzinieks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Didzinieks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cramer.
Cramer pushes down on Didzinieks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cramer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Didzinieks to regain full guard.
Nick Cramer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cramer content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cramer looking to pass the guard.
Didzinieks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cramer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cramer looking to sit in guard and control but Didzinieks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Cramer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cramer 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Cramer!
After the fight, Nick Cramer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Williams (ranked 4212 p4p, 417 weight class) and Saif Said (ranked 3649 p4p, 373 weight class). Williams comes into the arena with Iam the KING blaring out of the sound system. Saif Said has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saif Said!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Said pulls Williams into guard.
Williams wanted to stand there but Said had control of the position.
Said trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Said keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Said has control of Williams's left arm, preventing Williams from doing any damage.
Said tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Said. Said maintains the clinch.
Said tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Said drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Said stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Said blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Said gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Said pulls guard.
Said is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Said seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams gets to his feet - Said follows without any prompting.
Said moves into the clinch.
Said successfully pulls guard.
Said pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams stands up from Said's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Said has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Said is trying to break free.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Said is controlling him.
Said ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Said no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams is fighting to break Said's control of his arms but Said is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Said keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Said manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams letting Said take a breather here.
Williams tries a body shot but Said blocks it.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Said successfully pulls guard.
Said tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Said doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Said has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saif Said dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Said forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Said controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams has Said pressed against the cage, preventing Said from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Said has double underhooks.
Said has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Said manages to pull guard.
Said looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Said controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Said keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Said looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Said keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Said is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Said has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Williams off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Said is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Said forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Said doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Said manages to avoid it.
Said moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Said tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Said shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Danny Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Said.
Said misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Said scores with a decent looking hook.
Said looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Said is breathing heavily.
Said misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Said moves into the clinch.
Williams tries a body shot but Said blocks it.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams pushes Said back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Said ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Said no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Said seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Saif Said seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Said gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Said rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Said throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Said wants to clinch but Williams slips to the side
and Williams counters with a body kick that stops Said in his tracks momentarily.
Said throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp right hand that drops Said! Williams lets Said back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Said is rocked!
Said shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Williams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Said swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a nice kick to the body.
Said is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Said waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Said closes the distance but Williams moves to the side
and Williams counters with a big left hand that crumples Said! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Williams!
After the fight, Danny Williams was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xi Li (ranked 3166 p4p, 341 weight class) and Julma Henri (ranked 3380 p4p, 354 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by HYFR by Drake featuring Lil Wayne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xi Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julma Henri!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li has closed the distance and engaged Henri in a clinch.
I was talking to Li's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li working aggressively here.
Henri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henri wants to counter with a clinch but Li pushes him away.
Henri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Li pinned against the cage. Li gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henri is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is looking to stand up but Henri isn't so interested in that idea.
Henri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Li rushes Henri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Henri.
Henri drags the fight down to the ground.
Henri is looking to stand up but Li isn't so interested in that idea.
Henri has his hands on Li's head, controlling the position.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to stand and escape but instead Henri has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Li being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henri wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Li really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Henri stops Li from standing up.
Henri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henri 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henri tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henri swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Henri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Li tries to clinch there but Henri circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Henri misses.
Li tries to clinch
and Henri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henri, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henri pulls Li into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henri trying to control the position here.
Henri is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julma Henri dominated that round.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Li tries to clinch but Henri moves out of range.
Henri throws a counter combo.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Henri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li tries to clinch but Henri is having none of it.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li tries to clinch but Henri is having none of it.
Julma Henri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Henri pushes him off.
Li tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Henri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henri wants to free his trapped foot but Li is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henri stops Li from getting back to his feet.
Henri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Li knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Li is trying to stand up here but Henri is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Henri.
Henri prevents Li from standing back up.
Julma Henri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henri passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henri is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Li will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Henri decides to stand back up. Henri steps back and let's Li get back to his feet.
Henri fails with the takedown.
Henri throws a head kick that misses.
Li leaves Henri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li tries to clinch up
and Henri counters with a single leg into guard. Li didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henri gets to his feet. Li looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Li wants to clinch up but Henri keeps it at a distance.
Henri gets the takedown into side control.
Li throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Li tries to clinch but Henri moves out of range.
Li tries to clinch there but Henri circles away.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henri counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Li tries to keep at a distance but Henri has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henri misses with a body punch.
Li with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henri manages to break the clinch.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Henri moves into the clinch successfully.
Henri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xi Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Li on his heels. He'll look to pass Li's guard now, I'm sure.
Henri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Li, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xi Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julma Henri.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Li's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julma Henri 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Li tries to clinch up but Henri circles away and keeps his distance.
Li moves to clinch but Henri breaks away
and Henri counters with a takedown into side control.
Henri stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Li moves into range and clinches up with Henri.
Henri breaks from the clinch.
Henri swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Henri swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li moves to clinch but Henri breaks away
and Henri counters with a right hand to the body.
Henri dives in and scores a takedown into Li's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Li manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henri pulls guard successfully.
Henri working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
Li wants to stand but Henri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Henri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Li has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Henri is proving hard to escape from.
Xi Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Henri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henri is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li tries to kick Henri off but Henri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li closes the distance but Henri moves to the side
and Henri counters with a straight right hand.
Henri throws a low kick but Li avoids it.
Henri shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henri controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julma Henri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henri 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julma Henri!
Julma Henri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Xi Li stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need to go home and think about what I want to do. I shouldn't have lost to this guy and I'm upset with myself. Props to Kramer. Keep pushing.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Mygueel (ranked 3055 p4p, 333 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 3188 p4p, 344 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mygueel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wind of Change. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcello Mygueel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmagomedov catches Mygueel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mygueel.
Nurmagomedov gets in close and tags Mygueel with a short punch that almost sends Mygueel to the mat! Oh Mygueel is in big trouble! He turns his back on Nurmagomedov, trying to create some distance but Nurmagomedov rushes him, striking wildly and Mygueel goes down! The referee tackles Nurmagomedov into the cage to end the fight! Nurmagomedov is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Draeson Millhouse (ranked 4129 p4p, 193 weight class) and Pete Pezili (ranked 4316 p4p, 202 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Draeson Millhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Pezili!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millhouse slips a jab and a cross from Pezili.
Millhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pezili moves away.
Millhouse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pezili.
Millhouse gets a double leg takedown into Pezili's guard.
Pezili wants to stand up but Millhouse is controlling him.
Millhouse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Millhouse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pezili is pulling down on Millhouse's head. It's preventing any offense from Millhouse, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millhouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Pezili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millhouse tries to stand but Pezili is controlling from the bottom.
Millhouse is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Millhouse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pezili looks to land a combination. Millhouse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Millhouse lands a jab-cross combination.
Millhouse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pete Pezili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pezili fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Millhouse to the ground. Pezili is now in Millhouse's guard.
Pezili scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
My spies in FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform me that Pezili has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Millhouse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pezili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pezili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pezili has gone for a leg lock! Millhouse slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pezili's guard.
Millhouse is looking to work some ground and pound but Pezili has wrist control.
Millhouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Pezili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Millhouse is pushing down on Pezili's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pezili is fighting to maintain full guard but Millhouse has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pezili trying to control from the bottom.
Millhouse controlling the pace.
Pezili preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Millhouse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pezili sees it coming and defends easily.
Millhouse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pezili sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four 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.
Pezili is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Still in half guard, Millhouse seems content to control.
Pezili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pezili has one foot on Millhouse's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Millhouse misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pezili blocks a low kick nicely.
Pezili avoids the head kick by Millhouse.
Millhouse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draeson Millhouse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pezili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Millhouse has Pezili up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
I was talking to Millhouse's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pezili manages to break the clinch.
Millhouse slips a jab and a cross from Pezili.
Millhouse walks into a jab.
Pete Pezili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pezili connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Pezili misses.
A combination from Pezili does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pezili throws a right hand that Millhouse ducks under and follows up with a left that Millhouse also avoids with ease.
Millhouse avoids the body shot from Pezili.
Pezili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pezili throws a series of punches but Millhouse moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pezili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Millhouse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Millhouse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pezili sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Millhouse somewhat.
Millhouse closes the distance and pushes Pezili back into the cage.
Pezili changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Millhouse fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Pezili does no damage.
Millhouse seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Millhouse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Draeson Millhouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Millhouse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pezili as he jumps to the side.
Millhouse clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pezili is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draeson Millhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pezili is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pezili tries to break free but Millhouse pushes him back against the cage.
Pezili breaks the clinch.
Pezili misses with a combination
and Millhouse counters with a good, hard body kick but Pezili shrugs it off.
Millhouse wants to clinch.
Pezili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Millhouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Pezili lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pezili.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Millhouse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Millhouse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Millhouse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pezili defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millhouse tries to clinch there but Pezili circles away.
Pezili swats away the attempt to clinch by Millhouse.
Pezili feints a jab promting Millhouse to slip. Pezili then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Millhouse slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pezili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Millhouse is looking to clinch but Pezili is avoiding it.
A lazy body kick from Millhouse
and Pezili counters with a straight right hand.
Millhouse has managed to clinch.
Millhouse jumps guard but Pezili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pezili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Millhouse pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millhouse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pezili pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pezili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Millhouse shoots for a takedown but Pezili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pezili doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pezili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Millhouse as he jumps to the side.
Millhouse wants to clinch.
Pezili throws a body punch but Millhouse moves out of range.
Millhouse looks to land a right hand but Pezili moved out of range.
Millhouse lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pezili backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pezili throws a series of punches but Millhouse moves out of range.
Pezili closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Pezili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Pezili misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pezili throws a body punch but Millhouse moves out of range.
Millhouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Millhouse shoots for a double leg takedown but Pezili sprawls well. He's pushed Millhouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Millhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pezili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Millhouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pezili avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pezili! But no joy.
Pezili closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pezili throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Millhouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Pezili throws a right hand that Millhouse ducks under and follows up with a left that Millhouse also avoids with ease.
Millhouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pezili throws out a counter right but Millhouse avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pezili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pezili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Millhouse is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pezili.
Pezili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pezili fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pezili pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Millhouse back to the cage. Pezili follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Millhouse blocks a jab.
Millhouse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Millhouse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draeson Millhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pezili fails to land with a series of punches.
Pezili checks the leg kick.
Pezili throws a series of strikes that have Millhouse backpedaling.
Millhouse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pezili as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pezili stuffs the takedown.
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!
Pezili misses with a double jab.
Pezili falls off balance throwing a combination
and Millhouse counters with a stiff right hand.
Pezili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Millhouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Millhouse slips a jab and a cross from Pezili.
Millhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pezili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Millhouse throws a nice head kick!
Pezili fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Millhouse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pezili sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Millhouse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Millhouse tries to clinch up.
Pezili lands with a straight right. Millhouse didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pezili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pezili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pezili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pezili with a hook.
Millhouse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Millhouse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pezili sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Millhouse somewhat.
Pezili with a jab.
Pezili throws a series of punches but Millhouse avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pezili lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Pezili misses.
Millhouse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pezili stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pezili connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Some wild striking there from Pezili.
Pezili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Millhouse.
Millhouse misses with a few strikes there.
Pezili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Millhouse moves in looking to clinch but Pezili pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pezili! But no joy.
Pezili throws a series of strikes that have Millhouse backpedaling.
Pezili stalks Millhouse and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Millhouse's face. Millhouse staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Pezili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pezili 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Pezili!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryton Millhouse (ranked 5681 p4p, 233 weight class) and Karak Olivios (ranked 4319 p4p, 204 weight class). Millhouse comes to the cage accompanied by Suge by DaBaby. Karak Olivios told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryton Millhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karak Olivios!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olivios has Millhouse up against the cage in a clinch.
Millhouse stalling in the clinch but Olivios improves position.
Millhouse tries to break the clinch but Olivios is controlling the position.
Millhouse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olivios walks away with a smile on his face. Millhouse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Olivios scores with a three punch combo!
Nice takedown defense from Olivios. No joy for Millhouse on that attempt.
Olivios clinches up with Millhouse and pushes him back against the cage.
Olivios wants to get back to striking at distance but Millhouse won't allow it.
Olivios has hold of one of Millhouse's legs. Millhouse is fighting the takedown attempt but Olivios gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Olivios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Millhouse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olivios defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olivios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olivios trying to control the position from guard on top but Millhouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Millhouse trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Millhouse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olivios wants to get up but he can't break Millhouse's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Millhouse wants to sweep here but Olivios controlling him for the moment.
Olivios missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Olivios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olivios postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Millhouse throws a push kick but Olivios slaps the foot to one side.
Olivios throws a body kick that misses.
Olivios has a takedown stuffed.
Olivios's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olivios duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olivios has taken the fight to the clinch.
Millhouse has Olivios pressed against the cage, preventing Olivios from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olivios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Millhouse's efforts to push away.
Olivios is looking to break free of the clinch but Millhouse has double underhooks.
Olivios wants to get back to striking at distance but Millhouse won't allow it.
Olivios jumps into guard, dragging Millhouse to the mat.
Olivios is pulling down on Millhouse's head to control his posture.
Olivios keeping moving, preventing Millhouse from controlling successfully.
Millhouse looking to pass the guard.
Olivios is controlling Millhouse's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivios is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Millhouse is controlling him.
Millhouse trying to control but Olivios is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Millhouse has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Olivios has control of Millhouse's left arm, preventing Millhouse from doing any damage.
Millhouse won't allow Olivios to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Millhouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Olivios shoots and misses
and Millhouse counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Millhouse takes a swing at Olivios's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Olivios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olivios throws a shot to the body.
Olivios lands with a good body shot.
Millhouse misses with a few strikes there.
Olivios darts in looking for a takedown but Millhouse gets double underhooks and turns Olivios into the cage.
Millhouse appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryton Millhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karak Olivios.
Millhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olivios lands with a nice combination. Millhouse backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Olivios scores with a four punch combination!
Olivios looks winded!
Olivios fails to land the takedown.
Millhouse shoots for a takedown but Olivios saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olivios lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olivios is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karak Olivios dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Olivios misses with a few strikes there.
Olivios keeps the fight on the outside.
Olivios misses with the combination.
Olivios looks to land a combination. Millhouse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Millhouse leaves Olivios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olivios throws a right and a left that Millhouse avoids nicely.
Olivios displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Millhouse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Millhouse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Millhouse tries to counter by clinching up but Olivios breaks away and moves out of range.
Olivios fails with a takedown attempt.
Olivios is breathing heavily.
Millhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivios shoots in for a takedown but Millhouse shows good takedown defense.
Bryton Millhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karak Olivios.
Millhouse dives in for a single leg takedown but Olivios sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karak Olivios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olivios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Millhouse tries to avoid it but Olivios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Millhouse to the ground. Millhouse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olivios.
Bryton Millhouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Millhouse feints and then cracks Olivios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olivios down.
Millhouse closes the distance and clinches up with Olivios, looking for a takedown. Millhouse pushes Olivios against the cage but Olivios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karak Olivios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millhouse bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Millhouse working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Olivios's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Olivios tries to buck Millhouse off but Millhouse is having none of it.
Olivios is trying to control Millhouse's posture but Millhouse avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millhouse is chipping away with strikes.
Millhouse decides to stand back up.
Millhouse shoots in for a double leg but Olivios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olivios shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Millhouse as he avoids it easily.
Millhouse drops his hands momentarily and Olivios takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Olivios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Millhouse tries to clinch there but Olivios circles away.
Olivios throws a one two combo.
Millhouse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Millhouse advances position into side control!
Olivios wants to get back to his feet but Millhouse is dominant here and he's now got Olivios's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivios tries to break free.
Millhouse trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Olivios doesn't escape.
Millhouse lands punches and elbows.
Millhouse looking for the choke from the back.
Olivios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olivios is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Millhouse off. It looks like it's working - Millhouse slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Olivios displaying calm under pressure there.
Nice takedown defense from Millhouse. No joy for Olivios on that attempt.
Olivios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olivios just misses with a punch to the body.
Millhouse tries for a takedown but Olivios sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millhouse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olivios lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Olivios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Millhouse tries to clinch there but Olivios circles away.
Millhouse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Olivios kicks Millhouse off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olivios lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Olivios throws a series of punches but Millhouse moves out of range.
Millhouse seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Millhouse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Millhouse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olivios as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karak Olivios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Olivios.
Millhouse stuffs the takedown.
Millhouse fails with a takedown attempt.
Olivios swinging wildly here.
Olivios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Millhouse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Millhouse shoots for a double leg takedown but Olivios sprawls well. He's pushed Millhouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millhouse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Millhouse darts in looking for a takedown but Olivios gets double underhooks and turns Millhouse into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryton Millhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olivios shoots in for a double leg but Millhouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olivios gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Millhouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivios throws a one two combo.
Olivios moves into range and connects with a jab.
Olivios clinches.
Olivios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Millhouse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olivios's efforts to push away.
Millhouse throws an elbow but it misses.
Millhouse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Olivios lands with a short shot to the head.
Millhouse prevents Olivios from breaking the clinch.
Millhouse wants to take the fight to the mat but Olivios manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Millhouse tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olivios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Millhouse leaves Olivios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Millhouse as Olivios shoots in.
Olivios fails with the takedown.
Millhouse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olivios circles away.
Olivios rushes Millhouse and presses him up against the cage.
Millhouse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olivios is trying to force a seperation but Millhouse has the dominant position.
Millhouse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Olivios gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olivios successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millhouse postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millhouse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Millhouse tries to free his leg and advance position but Olivios is retaining full guard.
Olivios keeping moving, preventing Millhouse from controlling successfully.
Olivios pulls Millhouse in close to prevent any damage.
Millhouse wants to stand but Olivios is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Millhouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Millhouse wants to stand but Olivios has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olivios displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olivios blocks the body kick.
Olivios is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olivios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Millhouse throws a right and a left that Olivios avoids nicely.
Olivios unleashes a big counter combination but Millhouse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bryton Millhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karak Olivios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Olivios lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Millhouse backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karak Olivios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olivios has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karak Olivios!
A relieved looking Karak Olivios thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Bryton Millhouse stepped up to the mic, saying 'We'll be back better and stronger next. Just got to get back into the gym and start working.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Il Sung (ranked 2156 p4p, 114 weight class) and Muhamad Fatih (ranked 4234 p4p, 197 weight class). Il Sung comes to the cage accompanied by Gangnam Style . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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24
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Il Sung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhamad Fatih!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatih closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Il Sung did well to prevent Fatih getting side control.
Il Sung trying to control but Fatih postures up.
Il Sung is not content to let Fatih control the position.
Fatih is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fatih is looking for a kimura but Il Sung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatih to get the leverage.
Fatih is looking for a kimura but Il Sung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatih to get the leverage.
Il Sung is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatih is looking for a kimura but Il Sung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatih to get the leverage.
Il Sung is looking to improve his position.
Fatih is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fatih passes into side control!
Il Sung wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Fatih is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Il Sung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Il Sung sneaks back into half guard.
Il Sung is looking for a sweep. Fatih is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Il Sung's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Il Sung is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatih is working for a guillotine from mount but Il Sung frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fatih looking to secure an arm triangle but Il Sung defends it well.
Il Sung keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Il Sung wants to control but Fatih is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatih has control of Il Sung's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Il Sung regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Il Sung can't escape the position.
Fatih goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Il Sung turns into him and now he's in Fatih's guard.
Il Sung postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fatih is on top in guard.
Il Sung 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.
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.
Fatih slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Il Sung is looking to reverse the position.
Fatih working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fatih tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fatih has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Il Sung sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Il Sung regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamad Fatih dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Il Sung tries a head kick but it misses.
Il Sung works over Fatih's head and body with a nice combination.
Kim Il Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatih drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Il Sung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Il Sung tries to buck Fatih off but Fatih is having none of it.
Fatih tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fatih looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fatih tries for a kimura but Il Sung is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fatih off and has taken his back!
Fatih manages to reverse the position and now he's in Il Sung's guard. Nice work there by Fatih.
Il Sung wants to sweep here but Fatih controlling him for the moment.
Fatih trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom.
Fatih drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Il Sung manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fatih has Il Sung in his guard.
Il Sung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatih working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Il Sung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Il Sung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fatih is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Il Sung is aware though and is defending well.
Fatih has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fatih looking for a guillotine here but Il Sung defends easily.
Fatih is breathing heavily.
Fatih keeping moving, preventing Il Sung from controlling successfully.
Fatih is looking to sweep but instead, Il Sung has passed into half guard.
Il Sung working over Fatih with some ground and pound. Fatih looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung wants to take a breather but Fatih is having none of it.
Fatih is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Il Sung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Il Sung's back!
Fatih gets his hands free as Il Sung looks to control.
Fatih working for a choke but Il Sung reverses nicely into Fatih 's guard.
Il Sung postures up in Fatih's guard and throws a big left but Fatih blocks it.
Il Sung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Il Sung postures up in Fatih's guard and throws a big left but Fatih blocks it.
Il Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Il Sung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatih is looking to sweep but instead, Il Sung has passed into half guard.
Il Sung is controlling the pace.
Il Sung wants to take a breather but Fatih is having none of it.
Il Sung wants to pass the guard but Fatih is defending well.
Muhamad Fatih has got the better of the ground game so far.
Il Sung prevents Fatih from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fatih is not content to let Il Sung control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Il Sung will probably get the nod.
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.
Fatih throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Il Sung tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fatih is in Il Sung's guard.
Il Sung has his foot on Fatih's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fatih works his way back into a safe position though.
Fatih passes Il Sung's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Il Sung trying to control here.
Il Sung tries to get to full guard but Fatih has control of the leg.
Il Sung is looking to control Fatih's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Il Sung avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Il Sung keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Il Sung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung is trying to get back to full guard.
Fatih is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fatih is looking for a kimura here.
Il Sung tries to get to full guard but Fatih has control of the leg.
Fatih seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Il Sung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fatih is looking for a kimura but Il Sung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatih to get the leverage.
Il Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Il Sung is trying to control but can't.
Il Sung misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fatih wants to control but Il Sung is keeping him busy.
Il Sung is looking to control Fatih's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Il Sung avoid being mounted?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Il Sung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fatih looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Il Sung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fatih throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Il Sung was covering up waiting for the punch and Fatih finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung is trying to keep Fatih in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fatih stands and throws Il Sung's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fatih is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Il Sung has escaped the position, nice work there.
Il Sung wants to control but Fatih postures up.
Il Sung tries to bench press Fatih off him but Fatih keeps the position.
Fatih looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung is trying to improve his position.
Il Sung can't do much from the bottom here.
Fatih working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Il Sung is trying to control Fatih's posture but Fatih avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatih thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamad Fatih really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fatih showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Il Sung.
Fatih avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Il Sung backs off Fatih throws a huge counter combo but Il Sung manages to avoid it all.
Il Sung scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Il Sung.
Il Sung throws a nice head kick!
Fatih takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fatih shoots in and bounces Il Sung off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Il Sung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fatih is aware though and is defending well.
Fatih wants to control from the top but Il Sung keeps moving.
Fatih trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Il Sung is trying to hold Fatih in close to prevent damage but Fatih has managed to pass into half guard.
Fatih seems to be looking for submissions.
Fatih is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fatih is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fatih is looking to take a break and control but Il Sung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fatih is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Il Sung sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Il Sung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fatih is working away from the top position though.
Il Sung trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fatih manages to pass to mount!
Fatih goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Il Sung turns into him and now he's in Fatih's guard.
Fatih trying to control the position.
Fatih is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Il Sung defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatih is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Il Sung defends well.
Il Sung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Il Sung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Il Sung wants to control from the top but Fatih keeps moving.
Il Sung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Il Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
Il Sung passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Il Sung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fatih keeps working.
Fatih is trying to get back to half guard.
Il Sung trying to control the action but Fatih is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatih wants to control but Il Sung postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Il Sung had his way with Muhamad Fatih in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Il Sung's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Il Sung duly obliges.
Il Sung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kim Il Sung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Il Sung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Il Sung.
Fatih takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Il Sung throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fatih's head.
Il Sung lands with an overhand left.
Nice straight punches there by Il Sung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Il Sung.
Fatih looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatih preventing the sweep.
Il Sung working a defensive guard but Fatih passes into half guard.
Fatih is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Il Sung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fatih.
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.
Fatih trying to control the action but Il Sung is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatih is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Il Sung has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fatih is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Il Sung has managed to free his arm - good work.
Il Sung is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Il Sung is defending against the submission attempts here by Fatih.
Fatih seems to be working for a kimura but Il Sung defends the submission attempt.
Il Sung trying to hold on to Fatih's head to control him but Fatih postures up.
Fatih looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fatih is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatih prevents Il Sung from improving his position.
Fatih is working for a kimura but Il Sung is defending it quite comfortably.
Il Sung is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fatih is working for a kimura but Il Sung is defending it quite comfortably.
Il Sung is trying to control but can't.
Fatih looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Il Sung landing rabbit punches to the side of Fatih's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Il Sung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Il Sung has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kim Il Sung!
Kim Il Sung retains his bantamweight title!
Kim Il Sung 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sabre Sloane (ranked 1627 p4p, 204 weight class) and Pekka Pouta (ranked 2434 p4p, 274 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabre Sloane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pouta!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pouta in his tracks.
Pouta has a takedown stuffed.
Pouta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pouta fails to land the takedown.
Pouta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sloane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabre Sloane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pouta.
Sloane tries to work over Pouta's front leg with a kick but Pouta checks it.
Pouta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sloane is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouta wants to stand but Sloane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pouta stalling.
Pouta trying to control the action but Sloane is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pouta tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sloane controls his leg.
Pouta seems to be looking for submissions.
Pouta is trying to control the action in half guard but Sloane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pouta passes to side control.
Pouta trying to control the position but Sloane is working away.
Pouta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pouta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sloane, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloane is trying to control Pouta's posture but Pouta avoids it.
Pouta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sloane keeps working.
Sloane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pouta on the ground.
Sloane is trying to get back to half guard.
Pouta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sloane tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sloane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pouta connects with a decent elbow.
Pouta has hold of Sloane's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sloane tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pouta cranks the arm and Sloane screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sloane, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pekka Pouta!
Pekka Pouta is the new middleweight champion!
Pekka Pouta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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