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RRFC Fight Night 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Weiner (ranked 6336 p4p, 501 weight class) and Benny Woody (ranked 24972 p4p, 562 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
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184 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Weiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Woody!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woody throws a series of punches but Weiner avoids them all with ease.
As Woody backs away, Weiner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Woody misses with a double jab.
A jab from Woody misses.
Woody misses the shot to the body.
Woody misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Woody misses.
Weiner misses with a low kick.
Woody tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Weiner throws a body punch but Woody moves out of range.
Woody throws a body punch but Weiner moves out of range.
Weiner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Weiner throws a low kick, looking for Woody's leg but Woody calmly moves out of range.
Woody misses the shot to the body.
Weiner throws a big counter combination but Woody scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiner slips under a jab.
Woody lands a slapping body shot.
Woody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woody throws a body shot but no joy.
Weiner tried to counter with a leg kick but Woody avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woody. Weiner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weiner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benny Woody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woody misses with a right hand
and Weiner counters with a right hand to the body.
Woody scores with a jab.
Weiner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Woody back to the cage. Weiner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Woody thuds his right hand into Weiner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Weiner moves away from the strike by Woody.
As Woody looks to move away, Weiner throws a big counter combo but Woody just gets out of the way.
Marko Weiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woody missing with a left hand there. Weiner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weiner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Woody scores with a body shot.
Woody misses with a wild combination.
Weiner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Woody shoots in and drives through. Weiner sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Woody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Weiner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woody misses with a hook.
Weiner slips a jab and a cross from Woody.
Weiner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Woody takes a swing at Weiner's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Weiner misses.
Woody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woody shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weiner sprawls well. Weiner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woody gets slowly back to his feet.
Marko Weiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Woody.
Woody moves out of range as Weiner throws a body kick.
Woody misses with a hook.
Woody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weiner.
Weiner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weiner.
Weiner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Woody.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woody. Weiner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weiner tries to score with a low kick but Woody moves his leg out of the way.
Woody swings for the body but Weiner moves out of range.
Woody is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weiner rather than just go for the knockout.
Weiner is looking to score with low kicks.
Woody is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Weiner ducks under a wild hook from Woody.
Woody keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weiner misses with a looping left.
Woody misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Woody on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Woody misses with a combination
and Weiner counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiner misses with a few strikes there.
Woody looks to score with a jab to the body but Weiner is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Woody misses the target.
Weiner moves out of range of the strikes.
Weiner throws a right and a left that Woody avoids nicely.
Weiner misses with a low kick as Woody jumps back.
Woody looks to score with a jab to the body but Weiner is just out of range.
Weiner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Weiner slips under a jab from Woody.
Weiner appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woody throws a big shot that misses.
Weiner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Woody checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Woody tries to clinch but Weiner moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Woody.
Woody throws a lazy right hand but Weiner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weiner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Woody 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.
Woody tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weiner swivels and escapes.
Woody misses with a body shot.
Woody misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Weiner as Woody shoots in.
Woody swings widly with a right hand
and Weiner counters with a left to the body.
Weiner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Woody sizes up Weiner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Weiner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick from Woody misses.
Woody looks to score with a jab to the body but Weiner is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woody fails with a takedown attempt.
Marko Weiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Woody.
Horrible takedown attempt by Woody or perhaps it was just good defense by Weiner, which made it look bad.
Weiner half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner throws a leg kick but Woody moved away.
Weiner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woody.
Weiner throws a big counter combination but Woody scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Woody looks to land a combination but Weiner avoids it well.
Woody throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weiner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weiner slips under a jab from Woody.
Weiner throws a big counter combination but Woody scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Woody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weiner.
Weiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weiner avoids the body shot from Woody.
Weiner tried to counter with a leg kick but Woody avoided it.
Weiner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Woody looks to score with a jab to the body but Weiner is just out of range.
Weiner tries to work over Woody's front leg with a kick but Woody checks it.
Woody tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Weiner throws a leg kick but Woody sees it coming and moves out of range.
Woody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Woody.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woody misses with a low kick.
Weiner misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Woody misses.
Woody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weiner.
Weiner is looking for a counter combo.
Woody misses with a body shot.
As Woody looks to move away, Weiner throws a big counter combo but Woody just gets out of the way.
Benny Woody seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weiner.
Woody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weiner moves away.
Woody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weiner.
Woody is breathing heavily.
Woody misses the shot to the body.
Weiner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weiner.
Weiner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Woody.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woody swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weiner counters with a left and a right that stings Woody.
Weiner tried to score with a low kick but Woody checks it.
Woody throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woody misses with a hook. Weiner ducked under it nicely.
Weiner keeps the fight on the outside.
Marko Weiner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woody misses the shot to the body.
Woody throws a body shot but no joy.
Weiner misses with a leg kick.
Woody throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weiner.
Woody darts in trying to clinch
and Weiner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Weiner tried to score with a low kick but Woody checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woody looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Woody throws a shot from downtown. Weiner moves away and avoids it.
Weiner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Woody is out of range and Weiner settles back down.
Woody with the counter takedown but Weiner avoids it easily.
Weiner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woody is looking to clinch.
Weiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Woody blocks a leg kick.
Woody drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weiner defends it well.
Woody scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weiner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woody takes a swing at Weiner's ribcage but misses.
Woody misses with a looping right.
Weiner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Woody is able to avoid easily.
Weiner avoids the body shot from Woody.
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 Marko Weiner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Woody throws a body shot but no joy.
Woody throws a lazy right hand but Weiner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weiner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Woody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weiner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weiner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weiner defending well as Woody loads up on a big left hand.
Weiner throwing a counter right hand but Woody manages to avoid it.
Woody misses with a hook. Weiner ducked under it nicely.
Weiner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weiner misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Woody.
Weiner blocks a jab.
Woody shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weiner pinned against the cage. Weiner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Weiner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner throws a low kick, looking for Woody's leg but Woody calmly moves out of range.
Weiner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woody moves away.
Weiner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woody.
Woody tries to clinch up but Weiner circles away and keeps his distance.
Woody throws a body shot but no joy.
Weiner throws a big counter combination but Woody scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weiner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Woody connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Woody keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weiner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woody tests Weiner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weiner is looking to chop away at Woody's legs.
Nice defenses there by Weiner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woody takes a swing at Weiner's ribcage but misses.
Woody throws a right hand that misses
and Weiner counters with a series of strikes. Woody will be more careful next time no doubt.
Woody avoids a punch combination nicely.
Woody throws a body shot but no joy.
Woody looks to land a right hand but Weiner moved out of range.
Woody loads up on a big right hand but Weiner slips the punch.
Woody swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Weiner counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woody ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weiner lands with a nice body punch.
Woody lands a nice hook to Weiner's body. Weiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Woody showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weiner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woody. Weiner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woody takes a swing at Weiner's ribcage but misses.
Woody looks to land a right hand but Weiner moved out of range.
Woody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weiner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Woody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woody lands a slapping body shot.
Woody misses with a wild combination.
Weiner ducks under a wild hook from Woody.
Weiner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Woody misses with a wild body shot.
Woody doesn't manage to clinch there - Weiner circles away.
Weiner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Woody is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiner tries to score with a low kick but Woody moves his leg out of the way.
Woody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weiner manages to avoid it.
Weiner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Woody changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Woody misses with a hook to the body
and Weiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Woody misses.
Woody has Weiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Woody is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weiner is defending well for now.
Woody blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Woody tries to work over Weiner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Woody is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weiner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benny Woody.
Well Woody 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Woody!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trin Morales (ranked 3997 p4p, 196 weight class) and Diego Dean (ranked 6982 p4p, 262 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trin Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Dean!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dean looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morales is fending him off so far but Dean persists. Nope, Morales circles away and we're back to standing.
Morales misses with the combination.
Morales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dean circles away quickly and effectively.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Morales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Trin Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Dean.
A punch combination from Morales misses.
Morales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morales misses with a few strikes there.
Dean slips a jab and a cross from Morales.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morales.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Morales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dean circles away quickly and effectively.
Dean bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales can't do much from the bottom here.
Dean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dean has hold of Morales's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Morales tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dean cranks the arm and Morales screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Morales, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Diego Dean!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Dean thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Paradise (ranked 24696 p4p, 466 weight class) and CP Schlatter (ranked 24326 p4p, 477 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Paradise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CP Schlatter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paradise leaves Schlatter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paradise stuffs the takedown.
Schlatter shoots in looking for a takedown. Paradise tries to sprawl out of it but Schlatter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paradise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcus Paradise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CP Schlatter.
Paradise misses with a low kick.
Schlatter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paradise defends it nicely.
Schlatter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schlatter walks into a stiff left hand from Paradise.
Paradise's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schlatter under the eye.
Paradise scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Paradise.
Schlatter shoots in and bounces Paradise off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Paradise wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paradise had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schlatter defends it easily.
Paradise is trying to control the position but Schlatter postures up.
Paradise pulls Schlatter in to control the position.
Paradise has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schlatter has passed into side control.
Schlatter wants to control but Paradise is keeping him busy.
Schlatter has control of an arm but Paradise manages to advance to Schlatter's back!
Good control from Paradise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paradise working for the choke.
Paradise doesn't have the hooks in and Schlatter manages to turn into his guard.
Schlatter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paradise might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paradise is looking for a triangle but Schlatter pushes his legs off easily.
Paradise on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paradise tries to get out of the position.
Schlatter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paradise throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schlatter escapes and throws Paradise's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Paradise is looking to reverse the position.
Schlatter working away.
Paradise trying his best to control but Schlatter has mounted him.
Paradise tries to lock up and control but Schlatter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paradise is looking to improve his position but Schlatter isn't that keen on the idea.
Paradise is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Schlatter tries to control but Paradise wriggling away.
Paradise is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schlatter controlling the position easily from mount.
Paradise wants to control but Schlatter is having none of it.
Paradise is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlatter controlling the pace for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Schlatter working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Paradise working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Paradise will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paradise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schlatter dives in and grabs Paradise's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paradise pushes down on Schlatter's head and hops out.
CP Schlatter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schlatter closes the distance and clinches up with Paradise, looking for a takedown. Schlatter pushes Paradise against the cage but Paradise circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paradise throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schlatter wants to counter with a clinch but Paradise pushes him away.
Schlatter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paradise defends well and Schlatter ends up having to push Paradise into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marcus Paradise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CP Schlatter.
Paradise listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paradise defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schlatter.
Schlatter takes one on the button.
Paradise tries a head kick but it misses.
Paradise throws the kick towards the body but Schlatter avoids it.
Paradise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schlatter fails with the takedown
and Paradise counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Paradise.
Schlatter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paradise bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schlatter's head.
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!
Schlatter avoids the head kick by Paradise.
Paradise is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schlatter can do to turn this around?
Paradise displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schlatter.
Schlatter is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlatter has his takedown stuffed
and Paradise counters with a straight right hand.
Schlatter takes one on the button.
Paradise throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Paradise connects with a crisp jab.
Schlatter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paradise avoids it really well and circles away.
Paradise misses with a low kick.
Paradise scores with a push kick.
Marcus Paradise is winning the standup battle so far.
Paradise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schlatter.
Paradise fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schlatter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paradise defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schlatter.
Paradise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schlatter.
Schlatter with the counter takedown but Paradise avoids it easily.
Paradise scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Paradise throws a leg kick but Schlatter moved away.
Schlatter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schlatter darts in looking for a takedown but Paradise gets double underhooks and turns Schlatter into the cage.
Schlatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Paradise circles away.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses.
Paradise scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Schlatter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paradise tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schlatter! But no joy.
Paradise bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paradise throws a head kick but Schlatter moves out of range.
Paradise thumps Schlatter with a low kick.
Paradise slaps away a takedown attempt from Schlatter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paradise lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Schlatter shoots in but Paradise avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paradise scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paradise throws a head kick but Schlatter moves out of range.
Paradise looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schlatter is looking to clinch but Paradise is avoiding it.
Paradise is looking to counter punch.
Paradise fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schlatter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schlatter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paradise tries to avoid it but Schlatter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paradise to the ground. Paradise escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paradise tries a head kick but it misses.
Paradise throws a sloppy head kick and Schlatter moves out of range easily.
Marcus Paradise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlatter checks a leg kick.
Paradise looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paradise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paradise throws a right and a left that Schlatter avoids nicely.
Schlatter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paradise avoids it really well and circles away.
Paradise is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlatter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schlatter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paradise connects with a crisp jab.
Paradise throws a combination. Schlatter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paradise gets tackled into the cage by Schlatter. Schlatter maintains the clinch.
Paradise wants to break free but Schlatter has control.
Schlatter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Paradise regains guard immediately.
Paradise not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schlatter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paradise tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Paradise dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Paradise fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schlatter checks it well.
Schlatter fails to land the takedown.
Schlatter avoids the head kick by Paradise.
Paradise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paradise throws a head kick but Schlatter moves out of range.
Schlatter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paradise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schlatter somewhat.
Schlatter fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcus Paradise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CP Schlatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlatter avoids a kick to the body.
And Schlatter tries to counter it with a takedown but Paradise pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schlatter checks a low kick from Paradise.
Paradise throws a leg kick
so Schlatter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paradise is pulling down on Schlatter's head to control his posture.
Schlatter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paradise is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CP Schlatter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paradise is trying to keep Schlatter in close.
Paradise looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schlatter trying to control but Paradise is working from the bottom.
Paradise tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schlatter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Schlatter shoots in for a takedown but Paradise shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paradise tests Schlatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schlatter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paradise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schlatter somewhat.
Paradise clobbers Schlatter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paradise throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Paradise throws a push kick but Schlatter slaps the foot to one side.
Schlatter feints the counter takedown.
Paradise looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schlatter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paradise tries to avoid it but Schlatter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paradise to the ground. Paradise escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paradise tries to score with a low kick but Schlatter moves his leg out of the way.
Schlatter looks for a takedown but Paradise sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paradise wants to slow Schlatter down by chopping away at his legs.
Paradise throws a leg kick but Schlatter moved away.
Schlatter is looking for the big counter here.
Schlatter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paradise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schlatter somewhat.
Paradise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schlatter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paradise. That one must have hurt.
Schlatter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schlatter avoids the head kick by Paradise.
Paradise will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paradise misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schlatter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paradise swivels and escapes.
As Schlatter backs away, Paradise returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Paradise throws a sloppy head kick and Schlatter moves out of range easily.
Marcus Paradise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paradise throws the kick towards the body but Schlatter avoids it.
Paradise looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schlatter avoids the head kick by Paradise.
Marcus Paradise is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paradise thuds his right hand into Schlatter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paradise throws the kick towards the body but Schlatter avoids it.
Schlatter shoots in looking for a takedown. Paradise tries to sprawl out of it but Schlatter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paradise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paradise scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Paradise, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paradise tries to land a leg kick but Schlatter saw it coming and moves away.
Schlatter blocks a head kick by Paradise.
Schlatter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schlatter clinches up with Paradise and pushes him back against the cage.
Paradise's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
CP Schlatter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schlatter pulls Paradise into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Paradise showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paradise, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Paradise!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Browning (ranked 5636 p4p, 474 weight class) and Lolohea Faaloloto (ranked 5132 p4p, 461 weight class). Jake Browning has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Browning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lolohea Faaloloto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faaloloto gets caught napping as Browning dives in and scores a takedown. Faaloloto manages to retain guard.
Faaloloto is looking to stand back up but Browning counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Faaloloto.
Browning controlling the action here.
Browning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faaloloto is trying to stand back up but Browning is controlling him
Browning is trying to control. Faaloloto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Browning is really struggling to control Faaloloto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Still in half guard, Browning seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Browning blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto scores with a head kick.
Browning avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
Browning closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Faaloloto's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browning trying to control but Faaloloto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browning sitting in guard here, content to control.
Browning decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Faaloloto, up you get!
Browning closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Browning wants to control but Faaloloto is keeping him busy.
Faaloloto wants to get back to his feet.
Browning controlling the action here.
Faaloloto is trying to stand up here but Browning is controlling him well.
Browning wants to control but Faaloloto is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browning trying to mount his opponent but Faaloloto defends it.
Browning is taking a breather. Faaloloto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Browning wants to control but Faaloloto is keeping him busy.
Faaloloto is trying to stand back up but Browning is controlling him
Browning trying to control the action but Faaloloto is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faaloloto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faaloloto wants it to stay on the feet.
Faaloloto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Browning scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Faaloloto is pushing Browning's head away, looking to escape. Browning manages to hold on to the position though.
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!
Browning happy to just control the position for now.
Browning trying to control the action but Faaloloto is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browning prevents Faaloloto from escaping the position.
Browning is looking to take a break and control but Faaloloto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Browning stalls from top position.
Faaloloto is trying to buck Browning off.
Browning controlling the position.
Browning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Faaloloto tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
A lull in the action here.
That's four 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.
Faaloloto trying to get back to his feet but Browning is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Faaloloto right now.
Faaloloto is trying to get back to his feet but Browning has full control of the position and if anything, Faaloloto has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Browning has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Faaloloto's body.
Browning tries to get the hooks in deep but Faaloloto pushed the leg off.
Faaloloto is trying to stand back up.
Browning is riding his opponent, not letting Faaloloto buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Browning dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Browning tries a head kick but it misses.
Browning throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Faaloloto was covering up waiting for the punch and Browning finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Faaloloto keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
Browning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faaloloto can do to turn this around?
Browning controls from within his opponent's guard.
Faaloloto wants to get back to his feet but Browning is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning stays in close to Faaloloto's body and controls the position.
Faaloloto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Browning is controlling him.
Browning controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browning trying to control the position from guard on top but Faaloloto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faaloloto throws a nice head kick!
Faaloloto throws a head kick but Browning moves out of range.
Faaloloto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Browning to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Browning wants to control from the top but Faaloloto keeps moving.
Faaloloto wants to get back to his feet but Browning is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Browning trying to control but Faaloloto is working from the bottom.
Faaloloto wants to stand up but Browning is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
Faaloloto is wriggling around but Browning manages to pass to half guard.
Still in half guard, Browning seems content to control.
Browning trying to control the action but Faaloloto is working from the bottom.
Browning controlling the pace.
Faaloloto is staying active underneath Browning, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto tries to kick Browning off but Browning keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Faaloloto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Faaloloto tries a head kick but it misses.
Browning shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Browning prevents Faaloloto from standing back up.
Faaloloto is staying active underneath Browning, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Browning sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Browning is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Faaloloto!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Browning trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Faaloloto really wants to buck Browning off and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Browning sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Faaloloto is squirming around, avoiding Browning's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Browning dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Browning blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto throws a head kick but Browning moves out of range.
Browning shoots in and bounces Faaloloto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Faaloloto is looking to stand up but Browning isn't so interested in that idea.
Browning slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Browning wants to control from the top but Faaloloto keeps moving.
Browning prevents Faaloloto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browning wants to control but Faaloloto is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faaloloto tries to escape but Browning is in control.
Browning trying to control the position but Faaloloto is working away.
Faaloloto wants to get back to his feet.
Browning wants to control but Faaloloto is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Faaloloto is pushing Browning's head away, looking to escape. Browning manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Faaloloto throws a head kick but Browning moves out of range.
Browning shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Faaloloto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Faaloloto wants to get back to his feet but Browning drags him back down.
Browning trying to control the position but Faaloloto is working away.
Faaloloto tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Browning trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browning is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Faaloloto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jake Browning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faaloloto trying to get back to his feet but Browning is in full control for now.
Browning biding his time, controlling Faaloloto.
Faaloloto trying to get back to his feet but Browning is in full control for now.
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.
Browning is looking to control Faaloloto but Faaloloto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Faaloloto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Browning tries to get the hooks in deep but Faaloloto pushed the leg off.
Faaloloto is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lolohea Faaloloto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Browning is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Browning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Browning, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Browning!
Jake Browning decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Powell (ranked 3838 p4p, 336 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 3133 p4p, 297 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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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gordon Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powell throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Powell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Powell.
Powell slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva moves out of range as Powell throws a body kick.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Powell throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Powell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gordon Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Powell enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Powell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Powell wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell trying to control the position here.
Powell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Powell trying to control the position.
Powell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powell wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Powell keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Powell dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Powell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Powell trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Powell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Powell controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Powell misses with a head kick.
Silva wants to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch position.
Powell throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Gordon Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva avoids the head kick by Powell.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva blocks a head kick by Powell.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva blocks a head kick by Powell.
Powell throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Powell wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Powell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva wants to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch position.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powell as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell scores with a nice strike.
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!
Powell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Powell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva checks the leg kick.
Powell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powell sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Powell avoids it this time.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powell throws out the jab.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Powell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Powell lands an overhand right.
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Powell misses with a kick to the body.
Powell connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Powell.
Powell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Powell wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
As Powell backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Powell manages to avoid it all.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva moves out of range as Powell throws a body kick.
Powell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Powell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Powell misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Powell wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silva checks a low kick from Powell.
Silva wants to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch position.
Gordon Powell is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva moves away from the strike by Powell.
Powell misses with a head kick.
Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Powell pushes him away.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Powell throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Powell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Powell lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powell defends it nicely.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Powell pinned against the cage. Powell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gordon Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Powell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silva walks into a jab.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Powell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Powell throws a head kick that misses.
Powell throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Powell cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva moves out of range as Powell throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva moves out of range as Powell throws a body kick.
Powell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Powell pushes him away.
Powell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Powell sprawls well.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Powell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Gordon Powell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Powell misses with a low kick.
Silva wants to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Powell.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Powell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Powell.
Powell connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Powell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powell tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Powell misses with an uppercut.
Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Powell pushes him away.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Powell can pounce on him.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva avoids the head kick by Powell.
Powell throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Powell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Powell looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Powell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Powell.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva wants to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch position.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Powell, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Powell against the cage but Powell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Powell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Powell.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
A slow jab from Powell misses its intended target.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Powell misses with a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Powell, right into the meat.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Powell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Powell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell misses with some punches.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gordon Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Silva.
Powell misses with a knee to the head.
Powell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Powell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Powell is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Powell lands an elbow inside.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Jose Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon Powell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Powell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Powell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Powell!
Gordon Powell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Paradise Health and Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Avgua Siav Leo Nani (ranked 3662 p4p, 382 weight class) and Victor McCann (ranked 2203 p4p, 252 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avgua Siav Leo Nani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor McCann!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leo Nani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leo Nani looking for subs from the bottom but McCann mounts him!
McCann lands a heavy elbow.
Leo Nani slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCann wants to free his trapped foot but Leo Nani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCann tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Leo Nani blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCann.
McCann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCann not doing much here.
Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leo Nani actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leo Nani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCann pulls his head out easily.
Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leo Nani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leo Nani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leo Nani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCann.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leo Nani actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if McCann 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.
Leo Nani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCann thows a huge punch but Leo Nani dodges it nicely.
Leo Nani looking for submissions off his back.
Leo Nani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCann pulls his head out easily.
McCann prevents Leo Nani from improving his position.
McCann drops an elbow to the side of Leo Nani's head.
McCann is controlling the pace.
Leo Nani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann is taking a breather. Leo Nani says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCann wants to take a breather but Leo Nani is having none of it.
Leo Nani wants to get back to full guard.
Leo Nani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCann's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leo Nani seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under McCann's chin but McCann turns very nicely into Leo Nani's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by McCann.
Leo Nani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leo Nani has momentary wrist control but McCann slips an elbow through the middle.
Leo Nani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leo Nani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leo Nani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leo Nani working for a triangle but McCann defends it easily.
Leo Nani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leo Nani keeping moving, preventing McCann from controlling successfully.
Leo Nani keeping full guard, as McCann tries to pass.
Leo Nani had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCann defends it easily.
McCann trying to control but Leo Nani is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor McCann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Leo Nani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCann throws a series of punches but Leo Nani moves out of range.
McCann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCann lands an uppercut.
Leo Nani is looking to take this one to the mat.
McCann has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Leo Nani clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Leo Nani tries to escape the position.
McCann is looking for the choke from the back position but Leo Nani is controlling his hands well.
McCann doesn't have the hooks in and Leo Nani manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCann wants to stand up but Leo Nani is controlling him.
Leo Nani connects with a couple of short punches.
McCann pushes Leo Nani off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Leo Nani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCann as he avoids it easily.
Leo Nani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCann tries to avoid it but Leo Nani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCann to the ground. McCann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avgua Siav Leo Nani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leo Nani or perhaps it was just good defense by McCann, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leo Nani.
McCann darts in and clinches Leo Nani up against the cage.
Leo Nani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCann jumps into guard, dragging Leo Nani to the mat.
McCann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leo Nani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCann manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McCann has Leo Nani up against the cage in a clinch.
Leo Nani can't get the takedown.
McCann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leo Nani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCann drags the fight down to the ground.
McCann kicks Leo Nani off and gets to his feet.
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!
Leo Nani misses with a takedown attempt
and McCann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leo Nani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leo Nani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCann has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leo Nani to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McCann is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leo Nani pulls down on the head and he's put McCann to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Avgua Siav Leo Nani!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Dos Santos (ranked 3605 p4p, 405 weight class) and Takeshi Aoki (ranked 3920 p4p, 431 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takeshi Aoki!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Bruno Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki fakes the leg kick and cracks Dos Santos in the body.
The crowd cheers as Dos Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aoki doesn't seem phased though.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos scores with a takedown into Aoki's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dos Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki wants to stand and escape but Dos Santos is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dos Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos stops Aoki from standing up.
Dos Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Dos Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dos Santos stands up over Aoki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dos Santos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aoki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Santos has Aoki in his guard.
Dos Santos has an active guard here but Aoki has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
Dos Santos is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Aoki decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aoki circles away.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Aoki's guard.
Aoki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dos Santos is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Aoki blocks nicely.
Aoki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Dos Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dos Santos gets the takedown into side control.
Dos Santos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dos Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aoki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dos Santos but great work by Aoki.
Dos Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aoki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aoki connects with a leg kick. Dos Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aoki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looking to score a takedown here. Aoki is defending well but Dos Santos drives through and ends up in Aoki's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Aoki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
I was talking to Dos Santos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos prevents Aoki from breaking the clinch.
Aoki is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Santos has double underhooks.
Aoki is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Santos has double underhooks.
We've been informed that Aoki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dos Santos has clasped his hands together around Aoki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dos Santos scoring with punches from side control.
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aoki, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aoki, who protects the arm well.
Aoki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dos Santos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aoki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dos Santos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aoki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dos Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos working the ground and pound.
Dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aoki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dos Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aoki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four 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.
Dos Santos swings around for an armbar but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos working for submissions but it's allowed Aoki to get to half guard.
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takeshi Aoki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Aoki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dos Santos.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aoki pushes Dos Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Aoki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Aoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into Aoki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dos Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bruno Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos working some strikes from top position.
Aoki has momentary wrist control but Dos Santos slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Aoki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aoki manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Aoki's guard.
Dos Santos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dos Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Aoki has wrist control.
Dos Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Dos Santos connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dos Santos looks to land a strike but Aoki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dos Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Santos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dos Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dos Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dos Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dos Santos lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dos Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Aoki blocks nicely.
Dos Santos advances position into side control!
Dos Santos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aoki is avoiding damage well.
Dos Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dos Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dos Santos working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Aoki is defending well.
Dos Santos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aoki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throwing strikes but Aoki manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos Santos 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Dos Santos!
Post fight, Bruno Dos Santos took to the microphone: 'I want jemsa rematch next fight I promise that motherfucker can't survive this time'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Rutten (ranked 1895 p4p, 211 weight class) and Jon Toryner (ranked 5516 p4p, 411 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Toryner!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toryner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rutten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toryner misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutten misses the target.
Toryner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Rutten throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Rutten's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Toryner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten lands with a straight right. Toryner didn't see that one coming.
Rutten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rutten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toryner is looking for the big counter here.
Toryner looks to land a combination but Rutten avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toryner swinging wildly here.
Toryner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toryner needs to keep his hands up - Rutten had a free shot at his head there.
Rutten with a hook.
Rutten is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Toryner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten lands a nice shot that snaps Toryner's head back.
Rutten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toryner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toryner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rutten drops Toryner with a naaaaasty hook - Toryner is in real trouble here! Rutten dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Rutten!
Our winner, Sebastian Rutten, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Fitch (ranked 4067 p4p, 455 weight class) and Test Fighter C (ranked 4138 p4p, 461 weight class). Test Fighter C acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Test Fighter C!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter C misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter C avoids the body shot from Fitch.
Fitch tests Fighter C's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitch misses with an uppercut.
Fighter C stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fighter C wants it to stay on the feet.
Fitch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Fighter C.
Fighter C scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitch should have avoided that one.
Fighter C scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitch should have avoided that one.
Fitch feints and as Fighter C raises his hands in defense, Fitch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter C looking to control.
Fighter C looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fighter C keeps trying to improve his position.
Fighter C looking to control but Fitch passes into half guard.
Fitch is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter C tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Fitch manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter C tries to improve his position but Fitch has taken his back! Fitch has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fighter C tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Fitch pushes Fighter C away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trevor Fitch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garaile Lban (ranked 1540 p4p, 207 weight class) and Manuel Silva (ranked 3346 p4p, 385 weight class). Manuel Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garaile Lban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lban.
Lban looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Lban misses with a body shot.
Lban steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Lban throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Lban misses with a wild body shot.
Garaile Lban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lban.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lban misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lban.
Lban misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Lban misses with a wild body shot.
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lban throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garaile Lban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lban avoids the head kick by Silva.
Lban takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Lban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva lands a high kick!
Lban is rocked!
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Lban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lban misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Lban.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lban defends it well.
Lban stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lban misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lban scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva throws a hook but Lban blocks it.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lban doesn't seem bothered though.
Lban throws an off balance right hand
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands the left hand.
Oh Lban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lban seems to have got his legs back now.
Lban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Lban misses.
Silva waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Lban. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Lban to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Lban avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Lban uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Lban!
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lban controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lban won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva wants to stand but Lban is controlling the position.
Lban not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lban is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva misses with a hook. Lban ducked under it nicely.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Lban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
OH! Lban has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Silva smells blood and charges in for the finish! Silva unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lban sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manuel Silva!
Manuel Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Garaile Lban stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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