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BFE 78: Manfredo vs Pagliera PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Miley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Rasputin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Miley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vlad Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miley is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.
Rasputin lunges at Miley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miley's hand.
Rasputin missing with a left hand there. Miley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rasputin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rasputin scores with a leg kick.
Miley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rasputin.
Rasputin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rasputin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rasputin wants it to stay on the feet.
Miley blocks a jab.
Miley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rasputin tries to avoid it but Miley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rasputin to the ground. Rasputin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rasputin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miley misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rasputin.
Miley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rasputin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rasputin lands with a nice body punch.
Miley is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin throws a hook to the side of Miley's head but Miley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miley throws a shot from downtown. Rasputin moves away and avoids it.
Miley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rasputin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miley jabs at Rasputin's body.
Nice takedown defense from Rasputin. No joy for Miley on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Miley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miley misses with a shot to the body
and Rasputin counters with a left to the body.
Miley is breathing heavily.
Rasputin lands a really nice looking cross but Miley seems unphased.
Rasputin ducks under a wild hook from Miley.
Miley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rasputin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miley won't be happy with that.
Rasputin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin is staying tight to Miley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rasputin lands a few punches from side control.
Rasputin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Miley!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Paul Miley has been cut.
Rasputin looking for a guillotine from mount but Miley is having none of it.
Miley is bucking up trying to escape but Rasputin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rasputin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rasputin dominating with strikes here.
Miley taking shots to the head.
Rasputin controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rasputin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miley is looking to escape.
Rasputin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Miley is trying to escape the mount.
Rasputin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miley?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rasputin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Miley hang on?
Miley taking shots to the head.
Rasputin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miley is looking to escape.
Rasputin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rasputin with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miley tries to hold on but Rasputin pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Rasputin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Miley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rasputin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Miley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rasputin slips a straight right by Miley.
Rasputin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rasputin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rasputin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rasputin. That's going to slow Miley down.
Vlad Rasputin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rasputin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miley's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin keeps Miley at a distance using the push kick.
Miley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rasputin. Rasputin obviously looking to wear him down.
Rasputin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rasputin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rasputin thumps Miley with a low kick.
Miley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rasputin scores with a push kick.
Rasputin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Miley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rasputin lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rasputin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miley's sensitive parts.
Miley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rasputin.
Rasputin thuds his shin into the meat of Miley's side.
Rasputin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miley.
Miley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Rasputin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Rasputin.
Rasputin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rasputin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miley's calf.
Paul Miley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rasputin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rasputin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rasputin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vlad Rasputin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rasputin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rasputin drops an elbow to the side of Miley's head.
Rasputin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rasputin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rasputin is looking to take a break and control but Miley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rasputin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miley keeps working.
Miley has hold of Rasputin's hands but Rasputin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rasputin lands with a punch from half guard.
Rasputin wants to control but Miley is keeping him busy.
Rasputin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rasputin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Miley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miley tries to hold on but Rasputin postures up.
Rasputin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Miley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miley is looking to escape.
Rasputin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miley's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rasputin with shots to the head and body - Miley looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Rasputin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Miley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miley misses with a straight left.
Rasputin scores with a body shot.
Rasputin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasputin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rasputin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasputin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Rasputin.
Miley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a nice head kick!
Rasputin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Rasputin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rasputin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasputin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rasputin feints and then cracks Miley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miley down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Rasputin finds it's target.
Rasputin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rasputin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a front kick.
Miley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rasputin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rasputin pushes Miley away with a front kick.
Rasputin scores with a nice strike.
Rasputin lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin lands with an overhand left.
Rasputin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Rasputin finds it's target.
Rasputin dips to his left and cracks Miley with an uppercut!
Rasputin scores with a punch to the head.
Miley is rocked!
Rasputin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Miley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rasputin lands a jab to the head.
Rasputin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miley ducks right into an uppercut from Rasputin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rasputin - that will leave a mark!
Miley seems to have got his legs back now.
Rasputin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miley takes a step back to recover.
Rasputin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rasputin jabs Miley right on the nose. Miley blinks but takes it well.
Miley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rasputin, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Rasputin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rasputin, right into the meat.
Rasputin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rasputin throws a head kick that half lands.
Rasputin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rasputin scores with a takedown into Miley's guard.
Rasputin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin trying to control the pace.
Miley is refusing to be controlled, as Rasputin sits in half guard.
Well, if Rasputin 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.
Rasputin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miley!
Paul Miley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rasputin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miley?
Rasputin lands with some strikes.
Rasputin raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Rasputin.
Rasputin is landing with some decent strikes but Miley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rasputin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miley tries to lock up and control but Rasputin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rasputin lands a big shot there that rocks Miley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Rasputin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rasputin 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Rasputin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcellus LeGualt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Omori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeGualt's entrance music is Get Free by The Vines. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
163 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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20
166 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcellus LeGualt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ichi Omori!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Omori with that takedown attempt.
LeGualt throws a leg kick but Omori sees it coming and moves out of range.
Omori looks to throw the jab but LeGualt is out of range.
Marcellus LeGualt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omori. LeGualt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omori shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LeGualt sprawls well. LeGualt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omori gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeGualt. Omori does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeGualt motions for Omori to come forward. LeGualt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LeGualt throws a chopping leg kick but Omori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LeGualt blocks a jab.
LeGualt throws out a leg kick but Omori moves out of range and LeGualt only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeGualt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeGualt fails to land with a series of punches.
Omori shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
LeGualt really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Omori pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Omori tries to control but LeGualt wriggling away.
LeGualt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Omori on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeGualt tries to hold on but Omori postures up.
Omori raining down shots from the mount!
LeGualt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Omori tries to pass the half guard into mount. LeGualt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omori wants to control but LeGualt is keeping him busy.
LeGualt trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omori not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omori tries to pass to full mount but LeGualt defends it.
LeGualt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Omori works his way into side control.
LeGualt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Omori is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LeGualt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Omori's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
LeGualt tries to get to full guard but Omori has control of the leg.
LeGualt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Omori sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeGualt defending well though.
LeGualt tries to get to full guard but Omori has control of the leg.
LeGualt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Omori.
LeGualt is looking to control Omori's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LeGualt avoid being mounted?
Omori throwing shots but LeGualt is blocking nicely.
LeGualt wants to get back to his feet.
Omori trying to mount his opponent but LeGualt defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Omori is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LeGualt trying to hold on to Omori's head to control him but Omori postures up.
Omori working LeGualt over with strikes.
Omori throwing shots but LeGualt is blocking nicely.
LeGualt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Omori throwing shots but LeGualt is blocking nicely.
LeGualt wants to improve his position but Omori is controlling well.
Omori trying to control the action but LeGualt is working from the bottom.
LeGualt won't allow Omori to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Omori dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by LeGualt.
Omori misses with a series of wild punches.
Omori lands a two punch combo.
Omori misses with an uppercut. LeGualt saw that one coming.
A big left from LeGualt misses.
Omori shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. LeGualt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Omori won't allow LeGualt to sweep him here.
Omori trying to control the position from guard on top but LeGualt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeGualt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Omori landing with the ground and pound.
Omori wants to pass the guard but LeGualt is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omoriis looking to pass into half guard but LeGualt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now LeGualt is in guard.
LeGualt trying to control but Omori is working from the bottom.
Omori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeGualt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LeGualt wants to stand and escape but instead Omori has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
LeGualt keeping full guard, as Omori tries to pass.
LeGualt wants to control but Omori passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omori wants to free his trapped foot but LeGualt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Omori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
LeGualt won't allow Omori to pass to mount.
LeGualt trying to control here.
Omori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Omori winds up and cracks LeGualt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Omori sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeGualt defending well though.
Omori looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
LeGualt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LeGualt tries to get out of the position.
Omori thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omori uses his free foot to push down on LeGualt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for LeGualt.
Omori landing strikes, looking to finish!
Omori raining down shots from the mount!
LeGualt is looking to improve his position but Omori isn't that keen on the idea.
Omori goes for an armbar but he's not got it… LeGualt turns into him and now he's in Omori's guard.
Omori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeGualt is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Omori works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeGualt stopping the sweep attempt from Omori.
LeGualt throwing strikes but missing.
Omori has a closed guard, preventing LeGualt from standing up.
Omori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LeGualt wants to control from the top but Omori keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Omori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
LeGualt wants to land a leg kick but Omori is out of range.
Omori just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for LeGualt.
LeGualt misses with a jab to the body
and Omori counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
LeGualt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Omori has just dragged him back down to the mat.
LeGualt can't do much from the bottom here.
Omori looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Omori has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeGualt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Omori throws a strike aimed at the side of LeGualt's head but LeGualt avoids it well.
Omori working the head and body with strikes.
Omori wants to control but LeGualt is keeping him busy.
Omori wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LeGualt, who protects the arm well.
LeGualt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Omori throws an elbow but LeGualt slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omori in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
LeGualt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Omori is controlling him well.
LeGualt struggling a bit here.
LeGualt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Omori.
LeGualt is looking for a sweep.
Omori connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused LeGualt some visible discomfort.
Omori working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
LeGualt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Omori's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Omori scoring with strikes to the body and head.
LeGualt is not content to let Omori control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omori is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LeGualt!
Marcellus LeGualt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Omori.
Omori prevents LeGualt from getting the reversal.
Omori lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Omori tries to control but LeGualt wriggling away.
LeGualt is working to get back to half guard.
LeGualt is in a horrible position here. Omori smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
LeGualt tries to hold on but Omori pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omori unloading with bombs!
The referee warns LeGualt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Omori pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeGualt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ichi Omori has got the better of the ground game so far.
Omori landing shots from mount.
Omori jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LeGualt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
An elbow from Omori crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeGualt is not content to let Omori control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichi Omori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Omori winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichi Omori!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lui Passaglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolas Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lui Passaglia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nickolas Bryant!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant tries to clinch up but Passaglia circles away and keeps his distance.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Passaglia moved out of range.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Passaglia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Passaglia blocks the leg kick.
Passaglia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bryant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Bryant misses
and Passaglia counters with a nice leg kick.
Bryant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Passaglia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bryant is in Passaglia's guard.
Bryant stopping the sweep attempt from Passaglia.
Passaglia working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant trying to control but Passaglia is working from the bottom.
Passaglia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Passaglia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryant.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Passaglia keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant looking to pass the guard.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Passaglia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Passaglia keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Passaglia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Passaglia's brow.
Bryant throws and elbow that misses. Passaglia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Passaglia!
Passaglia throws a big right hand that misses.
Passaglia stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant.
Bryant manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passaglia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bryant.
Bryant sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passaglia is working to get back to half guard.
Passaglia tries to hold on but Bryant pushes him away.
Passaglia is looking to improve his position but Bryant isn't that keen on the idea.
Bryant trying to control but Passaglia is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bryant with a couple of short strikes.
Bryant scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Passaglia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bryant unloading with bombs!
Bryant lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Bryant.
It looks like Lui Passaglia has been cut.
Bryant landing shots from mount.
Passaglia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lui Passaglia's cut.
That's time! Passaglia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bryant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Passaglia.
Bryant tried to score with a low kick but Passaglia checks it.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Passaglia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Bryant misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant cracks Passaglia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Passaglia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Passaglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant throws out a leg kick but Passaglia moves out of range and Bryant only half commits.
Passaglia tries a head kick but it misses.
Passaglia throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body. Passaglia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bryant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bryant lands a body shot.
Passaglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Passaglia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Passaglia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passaglia thows a leg kick but Bryant checks it
and Bryant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bryant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Passaglia keeps moving.
Bryant is working Passaglia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Passaglia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Passaglia there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bryant tries to hold on but Passaglia pushes him away.
Bryant blocking the ground and pound.
Passaglia throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is looking to get to half guard.
Bryant sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bryant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Passaglia trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Passaglia thows a big elbow that misses.
Bryant controls Passaglia momentarily but Passaglia frees himself.
Bryant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Passaglia is one step ahead there.
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.
Passaglia throws a big right hand that misses.
Passaglia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bryant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bryant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Passaglia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bryant is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Passaglia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryant's head.
Bryant trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lui Passaglia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Passaglia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Passaglia thuds his shin into the meat of Bryant's side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Passaglia checks a leg kick.
Passaglia has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Passaglia throws a body kick the misses
and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Passaglia tries to break free but Bryant pushes him back against the cage.
Passaglia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Passaglia is trying to push Bryant away but Bryant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Passaglia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bryant up against the cage.
Bryant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant works on Passaglia's body with a couple of short punches.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Passaglia.
Bryant prevents Passaglia from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bryant.
Bryant lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Bryant.
A right hook to the body lands for Bryant.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Passaglia tries to circle away but Bryant has him pinned against the cage.
Bryant lands a shot to the body.
Bryant digs a right hand into Passaglia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Passaglia's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Passaglia up against the cage.
Bryant has Passaglia pressed against the cage, preventing Passaglia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bryant leaning against his opponent.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant pushes Passaglia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Passaglia is trying to break the clinch but Bryant is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Passaglia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Passaglia is looking to break free of the clinch but Bryant has double underhooks.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Passaglia tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Passaglia up against the cage.
Passaglia breaks from the clinch.
Passaglia misses with a low kick.
Lui Passaglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant is looking to score with low kicks.
Passaglia takes one to the chin there.
Passaglia throws a leg kick
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Passaglia.
Bryant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Passaglia's head.
Bryant wants to land a leg kick but Passaglia is out of range.
Passaglia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant throws a sloppy body shot
and Passaglia counters with a low kick, right behind Bryant 's knee.
Passaglia tries to land a body kick
and Passaglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Bryant catches Passaglia right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant blocks a low kick nicely.
Bryant tries to clinch but Passaglia moves away
and Passaglia counters with a thumping low kick.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Passaglia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Passaglia ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Passaglia lands with a kick to the temple. Bryant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Nickolas Bryant has been cut.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Passaglia throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryant counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant lands a shot to the body.
Nickolas Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickolas Bryant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bryant 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickolas Bryant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Illacme Plenipes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horatio Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Green River - CCR. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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169 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Illacme Plenipes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Horatio Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plenipes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jacobs's head.
Plenipes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plenipes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
A head kick misses from Plenipes.
Plenipes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs throws a jab when Plenipes was well out of range.
Plenipes throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Plenipes.
Plenipes tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plenipes is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Plenipes circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Plenipes.
Plenipes wants to clinch up but Jacobs keeps it at a distance.
Illacme Plenipes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Plenipes.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Plenipes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plenipes wants to clinch up but Jacobs keeps it at a distance.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plenipes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a jab.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plenipes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plenipes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plenipes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Plenipes throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Illacme Plenipes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plenipes leaves Jacobs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Plenipes slips a jab from Jacobs.
Plenipes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plenipes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plenipes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Plenipes.
Plenipes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Illacme Plenipes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horatio Jacobs.
Plenipes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Plenipes slips a jab from Jacobs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacobs throws a wild body kick that Plenipes sees coming a mile off.
Jacobs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Plenipes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Plenipes moved out of range.
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
Plenipes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Plenipes moves out of range.
Jacobs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plenipes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Plenipes throws a leg kick
and Jacobs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plenipes throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Plenipes.
Jacobs throws a body kick the misses
and Plenipes moves into the clinch.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plenipes lands a head kick. Jacobs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plenipes.
Plenipes tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Plenipes saw that one coming.
Plenipes throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs punishes Plenipes's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Plenipes is out of range.
Jacobs misses with a leg kick
and Plenipes counters with a good low kick that Jacobs was not able to check.
Plenipes scores with a head kick.
Jacobs throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Plenipes misses
and Jacobs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacobs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plenipes has Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobs lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacobs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jacobs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plenipes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Plenipes has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs avoiding damage as Plenipes throws knees to the body.
Jacobs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Plenipes smiles and moves away.
Plenipes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jacobs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Plenipes backs up against the cage.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plenipes.
Plenipes throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plenipes wants to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a good low kick that Plenipes was not able to check.
Plenipes is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs scores with a body shot.
Jacobs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Plenipes tried to score with a low kick but Jacobs checks it.
A head kick misses from Plenipes.
Jacobs lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horatio Jacobs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the head.
Plenipes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Plenipes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plenipes closes the distance but Jacobs moves to the side
and Jacobs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Plenipes is rocked!
Jacobs lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Horatio Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Sellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Fooktard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Fooktard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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156 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Sellic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Fooktard!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fooktard.
Fooktard slips a straight right by Sellic.
Fooktard throws a shot from downtown. Sellic moves away and avoids it.
Sellic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fooktard walks into a left hand.
Sellic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fooktard.
Sellic misses with a looping right.
Sellic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fooktard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sellic.
Sellic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fooktard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fooktard misses with a looping right.
Sellic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fooktard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Fooktard.
Fooktard thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sellic takes one on the button.
Fooktard defending well as Sellic loads up on a big left hand.
Fooktard connects with a single shot there.
Fooktard scores with a jab. Sellic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fooktard takes a swing at Sellic's ribcage but misses.
Sellic shoots in for a double leg but Fooktard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sellic slips a straight right by Fooktard.
Fooktard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fooktard staying out of range there.
Sellic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fooktard.
Sellic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fooktard is fending him off so far but Sellic persists. Nope, Fooktard circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Sellic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Sellic.
Billy Fooktard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fooktard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fooktard thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Fooktard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fooktard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sellic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fooktard avoids it really well and circles away.
Fooktard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fooktard slips under a jab.
Sellic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fooktard.
Fooktard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fooktard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sellic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sellic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sellic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fooktard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sellic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fooktard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sellic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fooktard thinking.
Sellic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sellic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sellic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fooktard wants to get back to his feet.
Sellic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sellic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fooktard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sellic thows a huge punch but Fooktard dodges it nicely.
Sellic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sellic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sellic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fooktard's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sellic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sellic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sellic wants to pass to mount but Fooktard is defending the position.
Sellic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sellic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fooktard's head.
Fooktard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sellic.
Sellic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fooktard is trying to stand back up but Sellic is controlling him
Sellic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sellic trying to control from half guard but Fooktard is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Sellic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fooktard misses with a few strikes there.
Fooktard scores with a jab. Sellic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sellic slips under a jab from Fooktard.
Sellic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fooktard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sellic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fooktard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fooktard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sellic trying to control the position from guard on top but Fooktard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sellic 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.
Sellic throws a big right hand that misses.
Sellic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fooktard is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fooktard keeping moving, preventing Sellic from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fooktard is on top in guard.
Sellic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fooktard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fooktard won't allow Sellic to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sellic trying to strike off his back.
Fooktard wants to control from the top but Sellic keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sellic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fooktard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sellic seems keen to control Fooktard's posture.
Sellic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sellic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sellic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fooktard tries to stand but Sellic is controlling from the bottom.
Fooktard stopping the sweep attempt from Sellic.
Sellic controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fooktard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Billy Fooktard.
Sellic fails with a takedown attempt.
Sellic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fooktard's half guard.
Sellic thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fooktard to regain full guard.
Fooktard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sellic is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sellic advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Sellic 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. This is the final round!
Sellic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fooktard.
Fooktard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sellic.
Fooktard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Sellic catches Fooktard right on the button with a cross.
Fooktard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sellic.
Sellic shoots in and bounces Fooktard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sellic postures up in Fooktard's guard and throws a big left but Fooktard blocks it.
Sellic advances position into side control!
Fooktard tries to bench press Sellic off him but Sellic keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sellic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sellic lands a nice forearm strike.
Fooktard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fooktard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sellic scoring with punches from side control.
Sellic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sellic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sellic throwing strikes but Fooktard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sellic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sellic is trying to control Fooktard's posture but Fooktard avoids it.
Sellic is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fooktard working away.
Sellic is trying to improve his position.
Sellic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sellic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sellic trying to hold on to Fooktard's head to control him but Fooktard postures up.
Fooktard wants to take a breather but Sellic is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sellic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Sellic misses its intended target.
Fooktard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sellic. Fooktard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fooktard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sellic.
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.
Fooktard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fooktard tests Sellic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sellic loads up on a big right hand but Fooktard slips the punch.
Sellic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sellic dives in and grabs Fooktard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fooktard pushes down on Sellic's head and hops out.
Sellic misses with a hook.
Sellic throws a sloppy body shot
and Fooktard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fooktard cracks Sellic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fooktard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fooktard moves out of range as Sellic throws a body kick.
Sellic tries to move into range but Fooktard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Billy Fooktard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fooktard throws a series of punches but Sellic moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Sellic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sellic, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Sellic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birmiski comes into the arena with I'm Back - T.I blaring out of the sound system. Popov has chosen Be Good to Yourself as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
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146 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ari Birmiski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Popov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birmiski scores a takedown into full mount!
Birmiski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birmiski tries to control but Popov wriggling away.
Birmiski has control of Popov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Popov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Birmiski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski has control of Popov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Popov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Birmiski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Popov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Birmiski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Popov is now in Birmiski's guard. A big mistake from Birmiski there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Popov postures up.
Birmiski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Popov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Birmiski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Popov rolls with it to try and escape but Birmiski cranks on the arm and Popov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ari Birmiski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Zane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burov has chosen Russian Rocket as his entrance music. Justin Zane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Zane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Burov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zane throws a hook but Burov avoids it easily.
Burov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zane.
Zane just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Zane misses.
Some wild striking there from Zane.
Zane connects with a solid leg kick.
Zane misses with a few strikes there.
Zane leaves Burov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burov misses with a hook to the body
and Zane counters with a nice body shot.
Burov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zane moves away.
Zane misses with a hook. Burov ducked under it nicely.
Zane is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane scores with a one two! Burov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Pavel Burov has been cut.
Zane connects with a nice looking jab.
Justin Zane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zane misses with a hook to the body
and Burov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zane's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zane trying to mount his opponent but Burov defends it.
Zane wants to work for an arm triangle but Burov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burov trying to hold on to Zane's head to control him but Zane postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burov tries to roll over but Zane keeps him under control.
Zane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burov is just riding it out for now. Zane eventually gives up the hold.
Burov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zane pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane is looking to pass Burov's guard but actually Burov recovers to full guard.
Zane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burov controls Zane momentarily but Zane frees himself.
Zane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Burov is looking for a triangle but Zane pushes his legs off easily.
Burov looking for a sweep. Not yet Burov, not yet.
Zane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zane trying to control the position from guard on top but Burov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zane advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Zane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Burov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zane throws a combination that misses
and Burov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burov is fending him off so far but Zane persists. Nope, Burov circles away and we're back to standing.
Burov shoots in for a double leg but Zane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zane misses with a body shot.
Burov looks to land a left hand but Zane moved out of range nicely.
Zane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burov with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Zane misses the target.
Zane slips a jab from Burov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zane.
Good shot there by Zane.
Zane wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Burov.
Burov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burov is looking for a kimura here.
Zane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zane keeps working.
Burov is pressing down on Zane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zane is holding on for now.
Zane trying to control from the bottom.
Zane is defending against the submission attempts here by Burov.
Zane won't allow Burov to pass to mount.
Burov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zane!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane is trying desperately to improve position.
Burov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zane is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zane and Burov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Zane struggling a bit here.
Burov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burov wants to control but Zane is keeping him busy.
Zane tries to buck Burov off but Burov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zane is not content to let Burov control the position.
Burov swings around for an armbar but Zane sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burov's guard.
Zane trying to control but Burov is working from the bottom.
Burov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burov is breathing heavily.
Zane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Burov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pavel Burov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zane misses with a hook.
Zane misses with a looping left.
Zane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zane looks to land a left hand but Burov moved out of range nicely.
Burov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zane moves away.
Burov takes one to the side of the head.
Burov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zane misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burov misses with a jab to the body
and Zane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burov's knee momentarily.
Zane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burov doesn't seem bothered though.
Burov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Zane misses.
Burov misses with a shot to the body
and Zane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zane wants to pass to mount but Burov is defending the position.
Zane is keen to just control but Burov is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burov is positioning himself well to prevent Zane advancing to mount.
Zane stops Burov from getting back to his feet.
Zane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zane.
Zane content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burov actively working from the bottom here.
Burov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zane is working away from the top position though.
Zane wants to pass the guard but Burov is defending well.
Zane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burov trying to hold on to Zane's head to control him but Zane postures up.
Burov is staying active underneath Zane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Burov does it's job there.
Zane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burov misses with an uppercut. Zane saw that one coming.
Burov dodges the punch combination from Zane.
Zane throws a shot from downtown. Burov moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Zane clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Burov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zane is just out of range.
Zane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burov manages to avoid it.
Zane misses with a few strikes there.
Zane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Burov misses.
Zane lands an overhand right.
Zane throws a low kick, looking for Burov's leg but Burov calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Burov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zane misses with a straight right.
Burov slips under a jab.
Zane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burov manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burov jabs Zane right on the nose. Zane blinks but takes it well.
Zane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burov.
Burov blocks a leg kick.
Burov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zane swivels and escapes.
Burov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zane slips under a jab from Burov.
Zane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burov circles away quickly and effectively.
Burov lands a nice shot to the body.
Burov throws a jab when Zane was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Burov misses its intended target.
Burov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Zane counter with a right hand.
Burov defending well as Zane loads up on a big left hand.
Zane moves away from the strike by Burov.
Burov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zane.
Burov defending well as Zane loads up on a big left hand.
Zane loads up on a big right hand but Burov slips the punch.
Zane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot lands for Burov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zane manages to avoid it.
Zane scores with a jab. Burov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Burov.
Zane scores with a punch to the head.
Zane connects with the punch.
Zane avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Zane. Beautiful body shot.
Burov stuns Zane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zane throws a hook to the side of Burov's head but Burov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zane looks to land a combination but Burov avoids it well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Burov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burov.
Zane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Justin Zane is winning the standup battle so far.
Burov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zane manages to avoid it.
Burov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Justin Zane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Burov.
Zane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Zane misses
and Burov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pavel Burov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pavel Burov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zane throws a body punch but Burov moves out of range.
Zane moves out of range of the strikes.
Burov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zane.
Burov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burov lands a head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Burov scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Justin Zane has been cut.
Zane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burov.
Zane tests Burov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burov misses with a takedown
and Zane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Zane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burov.
Zane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burov tries to avoid it but Zane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burov to the ground. Burov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zane looks to clinch
and Burov counters with a nice body shot.
Burov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Zane catches Burov right on the button with a cross.
Burov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zane!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zane is looking to improve his position but Burov isn't that keen on the idea.
Zane wants to control but Burov is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Burov.
Burov with good strikes from the mount here!
Burov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zane turns into him and now he's in Burov's guard.
Zane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burov keeping moving, preventing Zane from controlling successfully.
Burov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zane looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burov wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burov backs up against the cage.
Zane scores with a one two! Burov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zane cracks Burov with an open hand slap.
Zane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zane's guard now.
Burov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zane dives on top into guard.
Zane slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Burov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pavel Burov!
Pavel Burov is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Gnocci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Danneskjold might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bang Your Head by Quiet Riot. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Danneskjold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Gnocci!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gnocci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danneskjold.
Danneskjold misses with a few strikes there.
Danneskjold misses with a few strikes there.
Danneskjold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Ragnar Danneskjold has been cut.
Danneskjold dips to his left and cracks Gnocci with an uppercut!
Gnocci throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Danneskjold stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Gnocci follows into mount!
Danneskjold is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gnocci lands a big elbow - Danneskjold is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Danneskjold is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marco Gnocci!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Morales will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Morales!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Morales throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morales moves into the clinch successfully.
Warrior tries to score a body lock takedown but Morales shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Morales.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior wants a takedown.
Warrior looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Ultimate Warrior has been cut.
Morales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warrior backwards.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warrior tries for a takedown but Morales manages to get underhooks.
Warrior can't get the takedown.
Morales is working Warrior over against the cage.
Morales lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Warrior is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales blocks a body shot from Warrior.
Morales lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morales.
A hook to the body from Morales.
Morales works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morales lands a left hand.
Morales stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morales lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Morales.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morales creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ultimate Warrior's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Morales.
Morales gets through Warrior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morales lands an uppercut.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ultimate Warrior's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Morales scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales scores with a shoulder strike.
Morales throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Morales.
Morales lands with a short shot to the head.
Jeez, Ultimate Warrior's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morales creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Morales.
Morales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ultimate Warrior's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pablo Morales!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Manfredo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianfranco Pagliera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manfredo Jr's entrance music is Three 6 Mafia - It´s a fight. A fine choice. Pagliera has chosen Rammstein - Mein Herz Brennt as his entrance music. 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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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Manfredo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gianfranco Pagliera!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagliera slips under a jab.
Pagliera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manfredo Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manfredo Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Manfredo Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Pagliera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfredo Jr's waist but Manfredo Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pagliera off to one side.
Peter Manfredo Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianfranco Pagliera.
Pagliera defending well as Manfredo Jr loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagliera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manfredo Jr sprawls well. Manfredo Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pagliera gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Manfredo Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfredo Jr throws a hook but Pagliera blocks it.
Pagliera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manfredo Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pagliera is in Manfredo Jr's guard.
Manfredo Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Pagliera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manfredo Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pagliera on the ground.
Pagliera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manfredo Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pagliera seems to be working for a kimura but Manfredo Jr defends the submission attempt.
Manfredo Jr kicks off Pagliera and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera staying out of range there.
A big left from Manfredo Jr misses.
Pagliera shoots in and gets a takedown into Manfredo Jr's guard.
Pagliera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pagliera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfredo Jr wants to stand but Pagliera is controlling the position.
Manfredo Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manfredo Jr dives on top into guard.
Pagliera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pagliera wants to sweep but no luck.
Manfredo Jr postures up.
Pagliera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfredo Jr is looking to stand up but Pagliera won't let him.
Pagliera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfredo Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pagliera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manfredo Jr passes into side control.
Pagliera is trying to improve his position.
Pagliera regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianfranco Pagliera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Manfredo Jr misses with an uppercut. Pagliera saw that one coming.
Pagliera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manfredo Jr sprawls well. Manfredo Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pagliera gets slowly back to his feet.
Pagliera shoots in but no luck this time.
Manfredo Jr misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagliera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manfredo Jr.
Manfredo Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Pagliera.
Gianfranco Pagliera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagliera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peter Manfredo Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianfranco Pagliera.
Manfredo Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pagliera manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Manfredo Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manfredo Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manfredo Jr throws a hook but Pagliera blocks it.
Pagliera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manfredo Jr.
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.
Pagliera slips under a jab from Manfredo Jr.
Pagliera closes the distance and clinches up with Manfredo Jr, looking for a takedown. Pagliera pushes Manfredo Jr against the cage but Manfredo Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Pagliera with that takedown attempt.
Manfredo Jr misses with a looping right.
Manfredo Jr missing with a left hand there. Pagliera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pagliera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manfredo Jr tries to avoid it but Pagliera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manfredo Jr to the ground. Manfredo Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pagliera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manfredo Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Manfredo Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera wants to control from the top but Manfredo Jr keeps moving.
Pagliera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manfredo Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manfredo Jr has escaped and now he's on top!
Pagliera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Manfredo Jr has picked Pagliera up and slammed him! Pagliera can't keep hold of the triangle and Manfredo Jr manages to pass to side control!
Pagliera gets back to half guard.
Pagliera gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfredo Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pagliera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfredo Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pagliera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manfredo Jr's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pagliera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Manfredo Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pagliera has Manfredo Jr in his guard.
Manfredo Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Peter Manfredo Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Manfredo Jr looks to throw the jab but Pagliera is out of range.
Manfredo Jr throws a looping overhand right but Pagliera ducks down to avoid it.
Pagliera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manfredo Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pagliera tries for a kimura but Manfredo Jr is defending well.
Pagliera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Manfredo Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagliera tries for a kimura but Manfredo Jr is defending well.
Pagliera looking to control but instead Manfredo Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pagliera seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Manfredo Jr has recovered full guard.
Manfredo Jr keeping full guard, as Pagliera tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pagliera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Manfredo Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pagliera, into his guard.
Manfredo Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pagliera is keeping the position for now.
Pagliera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfredo Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manfredo Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pagliera is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Manfredo Jr frees his head nicely. Oh but Pagliera has switched to an armbar! Manfredo Jr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gianfranco Pagliera!
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