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CWFL 219 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Burrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darko comes into the arena with The Black Keys - Breaks blaring out of the sound system. Burrell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can't Touch This. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
34 - 12 - 0 |
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179 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Stanley Burrell !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko lands a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burrell , right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darko, right into the meat.
Burrell misses with a body shot.
Darko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burrell has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Darko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burrell is fending him off so far but Darko persists. Nope, Burrell circles away and we're back to standing.
Darko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burrell under the eye.
Burrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darko.
Darko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Burrell on his heels. He'll look to pass Burrell 's guard now, I'm sure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Darko throwing strikes but missing.
Darko throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darko.
Darko looking to sit in guard and control but Burrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Burrell won't allow Darko to get back to his feet.
Burrell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Darko has control of Burrell 's left arm, preventing Burrell from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burrell !
Darko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burrell looks a forlorn figure.
Darko lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrell is in a horrible position here. Darko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrell is looking to improve his position but Darko isn't that keen on the idea.
Darko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burrell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Darko.
Darko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Darko misses with a head shot.
Burrell working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko working for a guillotine from mount but Burrell is in no mood to give up.
Darko thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Darko dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burrell wants to hold on but Darko pushes him away.
Darko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Darko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Darko fails with a takedown attempt.
Burrell throws a leg kick which misses Darko's front leg but catches the back leg as Darko tries to avoid it.
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Burrell ducks down to avoid it.
Burrell jabs Darko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burrell connects with a looping right hand.
Ace Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burrell throws a leg kick but Darko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burrell slips a straight right by Darko.
Burrell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Burrell counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko connects with a solid leg kick.
Darko moves out of range of the body kick.
Stanley Burrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darko misses the shot to the body.
Darko lands a jab to the nose.
Darko throws a leg kick but Burrell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burrell .
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Burrell avoids it.
Darko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Darko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burrell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darko.
Ace Darko is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burrell .
Darko swings widly with a right hand
and Burrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrell slips a straight right by Darko.
Burrell cracks a nice hook into Darko's ribs.
Darko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burrell blocks a head kick by Darko.
Burrell keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Darko misses.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrell throws a one two combo.
Darko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darko works Burrell 's body with a nice hook.
Burrell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Darko rather than just go for the knockout.
Darko throws a head kick but Burrell moves out of range.
Burrell drives through and clinches with Darko against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burrell .
Darko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burrell to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Burrell .
Burrell tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Burrell back against the cage.
Darko manages to break the clinch.
Darko throws out a loose jab but Burrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Burrell . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burrell .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burrell throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Burrell misses the target.
Burrell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Burrell .
Burrell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burrell blocks a leg kick.
Burrell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Darko avoids the body shot from Burrell .
A good leg kick by Darko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burrell in his tracks.
Burrell throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Burrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Burrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Darko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Burrell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darko on the side of the head.
Burrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burrell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darko scrambles back to his feet.
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Burrell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Darko looks to throw the jab but Burrell is out of range.
Darko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burrell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darko misses the jab.
Darko takes a swing at Burrell 's ribcage but misses.
Burrell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darko throws a lazy uppercut
and Burrell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Darko's knee momentarily.
Burrell lands a jab to the nose.
Darko throws a series of punches but Burrell moves out of range.
Burrell clinches.
Burrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burrell lands with a left to the head.
Darko gets control of Burrell 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Darko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Burrell postures up in Darko's guard and throws a big left but Darko blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko keeping full guard, as Burrell tries to pass.
Darko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko being controlled here, momentarily.
Burrell trying to control but Darko is working from the bottom.
Burrell stays in close to Darko's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stanley Burrell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Darko misses with a leg kick
and Burrell counters with a body kick that stops Darko in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burrell defending well as Darko loads up on a big left hand.
Darko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burrell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darko thinking.
Burrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darko ducks right into an uppercut from Burrell .
Darko throws a leg kick but Burrell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Burrell there.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burrell moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burrell .
Burrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrell is just out of range.
Burrell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burrell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burrell connects with a looping right hand.
Darko is rocked!
Burrell moves in close and cracks Darko with a massive right hand! Darko, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Burrell !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stanley Burrell !
Stanley Burrell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chinese Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grand Master Yip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yip Man is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everything in it's right place. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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285 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chinese Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grand Master Yip Man!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guy checks a leg kick.
Yip Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yip Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Guy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Guy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yip Man looking for a guillotine here but Guy defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guy wants to pass the guard but Yip Man is keeping the position.
Yip Man looking for a triangle here. Guy is fighting it but it looks tight! Yip Man pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Guy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Grand Master Yip Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Colmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Hainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hainer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Diabolic "Frontlines" . Jay Colmen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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147 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Colmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Hainer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hainer is looking to slow Colmen down with leg kicks.
Hainer feints and then cracks Colmen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Colmen down.
Colmen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hainer's waist but Hainer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Colmen off to one side.
Colmen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hainer pushes Colmen away with a front kick.
Hainer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Colmen circles away quickly and effectively.
Hainer misses with a body shot
and Colmen counters with a head kick.
Hainer scores with a punch to the head.
Hainer scores with a hook to the body. Colmen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colmen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hainer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hainer.
Nice straight punches there by Hainer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hainer.
Colmen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hainer, as that shot connected.
It looks like Jay Colmen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Colmen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hainer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hainer thows a body kick. Colmen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Colmen misses with a takedown
and Hainer counters with a three punch combo that has Colmen backing up. Colmen nods at Hainer to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Colmen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hainer lands with a right hand.
Colmen throws a leg kick but Hainer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Colmen throws an overhand right that lands on Hainer's shoulder, as Hainer tries to avoid the shot.
Hainer lands an overhand right.
Colmen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hainer throws a good cross that connects.
Colmen moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Colmen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hainer.
Hainer being controlled against the cage.
Hainer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colmen is trying to break the clinch but Hainer has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hainer.
Colmen taking a breather.
Hainer swings wildly with an uppercut but Colmen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colmen.
Colmen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainer cracks Colmen with a nice body shot.
Hainer effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by Hainer.
A nice left hand lands by Hainer.
Hainer misses with a punch on the inside.
Colmen misses with a punch to the body.
Hainer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Colmen backwards.
Colmen managing to block the knees to the body from Hainer.
A hook to the body from Hainer.
Hainer looking to throw knees to the head but Colmen is blocking nicely.
Hainer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colmen can't break the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Colmen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hainer lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colmen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainer has Colmen pushed against the cage.
Hainer lands a left hand.
Hainer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Colmen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Hainer.
Hainer prevents a body shot from Colmen.
Hainer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hainer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Hainer.
A low kick from Colmen is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jay Colmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colmen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hainer swivels and escapes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hainer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Colmen's calf.
Colmen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colmen misses with a shot to the body
and Colmen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Hainer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Colmen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Colmen moves out of range of the leg kick from Hainer.
Hainer tries to score with a low kick but Colmen moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colmen. Hainer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hainer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Colmen throws a right and a left that Hainer avoids nicely.
Colmen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Colmen throws a low kick but Hainer moves out of range easily.
Colmen instigates a clinch.
Hainer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Colmen misses with a body punch.
Colmen is trying to break the clinch but Hainer is controlling him.
Colmen wants to break free but Hainer has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Colmen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Colmen misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colmen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Colmen on the inside.
Colmen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hainer controls his hands.
Hainer misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Hainer - that landed with a thud.
Hainer tries to throw a body punch but Colmen avoids it by throwing Hainer back against the cage.
Hainer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colmen can't find room to land a body shot as Hainer controls the action.
Hainer misses with a body punch.
Colmen can't find room to land a body shot as Hainer controls the action.
Hainer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hainer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colmen.
Hainer throws a leg kick which misses Colmen's front leg but catches the back leg as Colmen tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colmen misses with a hook to the body
and Hainer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hainer throws a leg kick but Colmen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hainer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hainer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hainer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colmen blocks the body kick.
Hainer throws a chopping leg kick but Colmen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hainer slips under a jab from Colmen.
Hainer throws a lazy head kick
letting Colmen counter with a right hand.
Hainer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Colmen misses with a leg kick.
Hainer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colmen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainer leaves Colmen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Colmen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hainer to score with a decent uppercut.
Zach Hainer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colmen blocks a head kick by Hainer.
Colmen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hainer.
Hainer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Colmen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Colmen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hainer throws a sloppy head kick
and Colmen counters with a series of strikes. Hainer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hainer throws a sloppy head kick and Colmen moves out of range easily.
Hainer throws a sloppy head kick
and Colmen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colmen checks a leg kick.
Hainer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Colmen takes a step back to recover.
Hainer motions for Colmen to come forward. Hainer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hainer misses with a body kick.
Hainer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colmen moves away.
Colmen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hainer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colmen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hainer lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hainer looks to land a combination but Colmen avoids it well.
Good work by Colmen as he checks the leg kick.
Colmen misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Hainer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Colmen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hainer moves away from the strike by Colmen.
Colmen blocks a head kick by Hainer.
Colmen wants to clinch.
Colmen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colmen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hainer in his tracks.
Hainer cracks Colmen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Colmen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crunch! Colmen slams his shin into Hainer's torso.
Hainer misses with a hook. Colmen ducked under it nicely.
Colmen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Colmen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hainer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Colmen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colmen missing with a left hand there. Hainer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hainer misses with a wild body shot.
Colmen thows a body shot but no joy.
Colmen scores with a jab.
Donk. Hainer catches Colmen right on the button with a cross.
Hainer misses with a leg kick.
Colmen avoids the body shot from Hainer.
Hainer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hainer with a nice cross.
Hainer moves away from the strike by Colmen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Colmen.
Colmen blocks a head kick by Hainer.
Hainer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Colmen has time to react.
Colmen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hainer throws a body kick that misses.
Hainer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colmen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hainer is looking to score with low kicks.
Hainer connects with a looping right hand.
Hainer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Colmen.
Hainer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colmen shoots in for a takedown but Hainer shows good takedown defense.
Hainer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hainer misses.
Colmen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hainer cracks the inside of Colmen's front leg.
Hainer is looking to slow Colmen down with leg kicks.
Hainer slips under a jab from Colmen.
Hainer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Colmen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hainer defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hainer keeps Colmen at a distance using the push kick.
Hainer tries to land a leg kick but Colmen saw it coming and moves away.
Hainer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Colmen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for Hainer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jay Colmen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hainer connects with a body shot.
Colmen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hainer tries to avoid it but Colmen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hainer to the ground. Hainer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Colmen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hainer lands with a shot to the body.
Hainer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colmen.
Hainer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colmen.
Colmen misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hainer, right into the meat.
Hainer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hainer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Colmen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Hainer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hainer 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Hainer!
A very excited looking Zach Hainer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Da Mian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Caparas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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31
180 lbs
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30
185 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Da Mian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danilo Caparas!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caparas motions for Mian to come forward. Caparas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caparas slips a jab and a cross from Mian.
Mian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mian postures up.
Mian passes Caparas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mian wants to get back to his feet.
Mian is looking to advance position but Caparas won't allow it.
Mian seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mian is trying to control the action in half guard but Caparas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mian throwing shots but Caparas is blocking nicely.
Caparas wants to get back to full guard.
Mian is looking to take a break and control but Caparas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caparas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mian.
Mian trying to control from half guard but Caparas is working away.
Mian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Caparas is trying to control but can't.
Mian wants to work for an arm triangle but Caparas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mian is looking for a kimura here.
Mian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caparas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mian.
Caparas is defending against the submission attempts here by Mian.
Mian is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caparas looking for submissions off his back.
Caparas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mian trying to control from Caparas's half guard. Caparas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mian advances position into side control!
Caparas can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mian throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caparas wants to control but Mian postures up.
Mian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caparas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caparas tries to bench press Mian off him but Mian keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Mian dominated that round.
That's time! Mian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Caparas counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mian is defended easily by Caparas.
Caparas slips a jab and a cross from Mian.
Da Mian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caparas lands with an overhand left.
Mian looks for a takedown but Caparas sprawls well.
Mian lands with a nice body punch.
Caparas thuds his shin into the meat of Mian's side.
Mian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caparas manages to avoid it.
Caparas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Mian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caparas.
Mian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caparas slaps away a takedown attempt from Mian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Caparas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caparas lands with a hook. Mian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Caparas lands a big head kick that sends Mian tumbling to the mat! Caparas takes a step backwards and waves Mian back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Da Mian has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Caparas as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mian is defended easily by Caparas.
Caparas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caparas.
Caparas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caparas's waist but Caparas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mian off to one side.
Da Mian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Caparas!
Caparas connects with a looping right hand.
Danilo Caparas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mian tries for a takedown but Caparas circles away easily
and Caparas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mian's guard.
Mian looking to control but Caparas passes into half guard.
Caparas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Caparas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Caparas's back!
Caparas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mian's guard. Nice work there by Caparas.
Da Mian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caparas is stalling in the full guard.
Caparas trying to control but Mian is working from the bottom.
Caparas landing some decent shots from guard.
Caparas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Caparas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Caparas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mian working a defensive guard but Caparas manages to pass into side control anyway.
Caparas misses with the ground and pound.
Caparas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mian keeps working.
Mian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mian is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Caparas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Da Mian's cut.
That's time! Mian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Horrible takedown by Mian or perhaps it was just good defense by Caparas which made him look bad.
Caparas throws a head kick that Mian semi-blocks.
Mian scores with a nice strike.
Mian throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Caparas counter with a right hand.
Mian throws a body punch but Caparas moves out of range.
Caparas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caparas counters with a nice uppercut.
Caparas avoids the body shot from Mian.
Mian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caparas counters with a solid body kick.
Mian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caparas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mian somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Mian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Caparas, right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caparas connects with a solid leg kick.
Caparas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caparas connects with a single shot there.
Caparas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mian is rocked!
Mian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Caparas counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caparas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mian. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Caparas!
Caparas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caparas fakes the leg kick and cracks Mian in the body.
Caparas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mian's hands.
Oh Mian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danilo Caparas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caparas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mian seems to have got his legs back now.
Caparas cracks Mian with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Caparas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mian to stand back up!
Mian will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caparas.
Caparas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Caparas scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Caparas.
Caparas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caparas connects with a solid leg kick.
Mian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That kick from Caparas tenderised Mian's leg. Mian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caparas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caparas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mian. That did some damage!
Caparas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caparas sends Mian crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Caparas is motioning to the referee to let Mian up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caparas throws a front kick that sends Mian stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Caparas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caparas.
That kick from Caparas tenderised Mian's leg. Mian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caparas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Caparas scores with a nice head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Caparas!
Caparas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Caparas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caparas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caparas.
Caparas thumps Mian with a low kick.
Caparas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mian.
Mian is looking to wear down Caparas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Caparas feints and then cracks Mian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mian down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Caparas counters with a nice uppercut.
Caparas drops Mian with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mian looks back up at him and smiles so Caparas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mian throws a combination that misses
and Caparas counters with a thumping low kick.
Caparas tests Mian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caparas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mian at a distance.
Mian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Caparas throws a monster overhand right that drops Mian! Caparas follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danilo Caparas!
During a confident post fight interview, Danilo Caparas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Governor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Zaferani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Governor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Didgeridoo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
142 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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29
145 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Governor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hamid Zaferani!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaferani throws a chopping leg kick but Governor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaferani misses with an uppercut.
Governor shoots in for a double leg but Zaferani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaferani misses with a kick to the body.
Zaferani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaferani throws a series of punches but Governor avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Zaferani.
Governor scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Zaferani lands.
Zaferani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaferani lands a slapping body shot.
Zaferani misses with a left hand
and Governor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Governor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaferani moves away.
Governor blocks a jab.
Governor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Governor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zaferani is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaferani keeping hold of Governor's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Governor trying to control from half guard but Zaferani is working away.
Zaferani controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaferani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaferani missing with a left hand there. Governor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Governor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani avoids the body shot from Governor.
Good work by Governor as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Governor misses.
Hamid Zaferani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaferani misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Zaferani.
Zaferani misses with a looping right.
Zaferani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaferani connects with a crisp jab.
Governor misses with a hook. Zaferani ducked under it nicely.
Zaferani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zaferani looks to land a left hand but Governor moved out of range nicely.
Governor throws a leg kick but Zaferani checks it.
Zaferani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaferani tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaferani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Governor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaferani.
Zaferani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaferani connects with a body shot.
Governor connects with a single shot there.
Governor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zaferani manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zaferani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zaferani.
Zaferani looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaferani, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Governor throwing strikes from guard but Zaferani blocks nicely.
Zaferani is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governor landing some decent shots from guard.
Zaferani lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Governor!
Governor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zaferani controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaferani tries to pass to full mount but Governor defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamid Zaferani dominated that round.
That's time! Governor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Governor tries to work over Zaferani's front leg with a kick but Zaferani checks it.
Zaferani lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Zaferani misses.
Governor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaferani.
Zaferani misses with a straight right.
Zaferani throws a hook to the side of Governor's head but Governor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaferani throws a head kick that misses.
Governor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaferani lands with a right hand.
Zaferani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Governor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zaferani misses with the body kick
and Governor counters with an outside leg kick.
Governor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Governor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaferani.
Zaferani looks to land a right hand but Governor moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaferani moves out of range of the strikes.
Governor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaferani throws a good cross that connects.
Zaferani misses with an uppercut.
Zaferani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Governor.
Governor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaferani is able to avoid easily.
Zaferani digs a good hook to Governor's body.
Zaferani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaferani ducks right into an uppercut from Governor.
The crowd cheers as Zaferani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Governor doesn't seem phased though.
Governor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaferani's head backwards.
Governor looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaferani is just out of range.
Zaferani thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaferani looks to land a left hand but Governor moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Governor misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaferani lands a nice looking kick to the body. Governor takes a step back to recover.
Zaferani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Governor.
Governor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Governor walks into a left hand.
Governor ducks under a wild hook from Zaferani.
Zaferani lands a leg kick that knocks Governor off balance momentarily.
A big right from Zaferani misses.
Governor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Governor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaferani has time to react.
Zaferani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Governor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaferani lands with an uppercut that bounces Governor off the cage and back into range.
Zaferani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zaferani is looking to slow Governor down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Governor.
Governor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Governor throws a big shot that misses.
Governor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaferani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaferani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Governor.
Governor moves out of range of the body kick from Zaferani.
Governor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaferani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Governor.
Zaferani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Governor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Governor wants to slow Zaferani down by chopping away at his legs.
Governor misses with a looping right.
Zaferani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Governor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaferani misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani looks for the body kick but Governor saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Zaferani misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Governor.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaferani misses the target.
Zaferani moves out of range as Governor strikes.
Governor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaferani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Zaferani.
Zaferani misses the shot to the body.
Governor fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Governor throws a leg kick
letting Zaferani counter with a right hand.
Governor throws a body punch but Zaferani moves out of range.
Zaferani misses with an uppercut. Governor saw that one coming.
Zaferani misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamid Zaferani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Governor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaferani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaferani shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Governor eats them both and turns towards Zaferani to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaferani. That snapped Governor's head back.
Zaferani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Governor.
Governor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Governor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaferani.
Zaferani dips to his left and cracks Governor with an uppercut!
Zaferani connects with the punch.
Zaferani misses with the body kick
and Governor counters with a nice uppercut.
Governor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaferani's sensitive parts.
Zaferani throws a hook but Governor avoids it easily.
A big left from Zaferani misses.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaferani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaferani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaferani.
Zaferani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaferani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Governor throws out the jab.
Zaferani lands a jab to the nose.
Governor thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaferani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Governor manages to avoid it.
Governor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Governor tenderised Zaferani's leg. Zaferani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Governor staying out of range there.
Governor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaferani.
Governor throws the left hand but Zaferani avoids the punch easily.
Governor dives in and scores a takedown into Zaferani's guard.
Zaferani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimmy Governor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani is trying to control the position but Governor postures up.
Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaferani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Governor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaferani is keeping the position for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hamid Zaferani wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zaferani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Governor. Governor obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaferani bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Governor's head backwards.
Governor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Governor slips under a jab from Zaferani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaferani moves out of range of the leg kick from Governor.
Zaferani misses the jab.
Governor tries a low kick but Zaferani avoids it.
Zaferani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Governor.
A jab from Zaferani misses.
Governor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Governor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Governor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Governor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zaferani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Governor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaferani misses with a lunging right hand
and Governor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Governor drops his hands momentarily and Zaferani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Governor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaferani misses with a kick to the body
and Governor counters with a straight right hand.
Hamid Zaferani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaferani. That's going to slow Governor down.
Governor throws a nice looking combination but Zaferani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaferani lands a body shot.
Zaferani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaferani.
Zaferani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaferani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Governor has time to react.
Governor throws out a loose jab but Zaferani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaferani throws a head kick but Governor moves out of range.
Zaferani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaferani lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaferani throws a series of strikes that have Governor backpedaling.
Governor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Governor tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaferani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaferani throws a sloppy head kick and Governor moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamid Zaferani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zaferani 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamid Zaferani!
A very excited looking Hamid Zaferani made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bush comes into the arena with Taking a Life blaring out of the sound system. Grace has chosen Doggystyle - Snoop Dogg as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Harry Bush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
280 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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35
275 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Grace!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush slips under a jab from Grace.
Bush throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bush fails to land with a series of punches.
Bush swings for the body but Grace moves out of range.
Bush slips a jab from Grace.
Grace throws an overhand right that lands on Bush's shoulder, as Bush tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Grace misses.
Grace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bush looks to score with a jab to the body but Grace is just out of range.
Grace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grace misses the shot to the body.
Bush misses with an uppercut. Grace saw that one coming.
Grace swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
Grace ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Grace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bush jabs Grace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bush throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bush.
Grace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bush to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grace misses the shot to the body.
Bush takes a swing at Grace's ribcage but misses.
Grace throws a hook but Bush avoids it easily.
Grace on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grace. Bush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grace lands a slapping body shot.
Grace shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bush defending well though.
Bush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grace's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grace's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bush throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bush thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bush missing with strikes from the back.
Bush is not going to allow Grace to sit and survive in this position.
Grace tries to escape but Bush has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bush not allowing Grace to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush controlling from the back.
Bush 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.
Grace avoids the strikes from Bush.
Bush trying to control momentarily.
Bush keeps control of the position easily here as Grace tries to buck him off.
Bush thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bush trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Even with his hooks in, Bush manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush tries to keep control of the position but Grace is staying busy.
Grace tries to roll but Bush sticks to his back.
Bush controls the position.
Grace is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bush off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Grace trying to control the hands but Bush won't let him.
Bush missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bush controlling well, preventing Grace from escaping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bush is hanging on to Grace's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bush dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grace throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Bush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harry Bush is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grace manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Bush finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bush misses with a leg kick.
Bush is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bush rather than just go for the knockout.
Bush throws a head kick but Grace moves out of range.
Bush throws a series of punches but Grace moves out of range.
Grace changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bush looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bush keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bush makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bush.
Grace with a nice head shot there.
Bush working a defensive guard here.
Grace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grace.
Bush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bush is pulling down on Grace's head to control his posture.
Grace trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grace tries to reverse the position but Bush maintains control.
Bush content just to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush wants to control the pace but Grace is squirming around nicely.
Grace tries to hold on but Bush pushes him away.
Grace throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bush. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grace is working to get back to half guard.
Bush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bush controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace tries to hold on but Bush pushes him away.
Bush looking to control but Grace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grace working to try and regain half guard.
Bush can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grace is looking to escape.
Grace keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bush trying to control but Grace is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grace is working to get back to half guard.
Grace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grace is squirming around, avoiding Bush's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bush dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by Grace or perhaps it was just good defense by Bush which made him look bad.
Bush is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bush is looking to chop away at Grace's legs.
Bush throws a body punch but Grace moves out of range.
Nice shot by Bush.
Grace misses with a kick to the body.
Bush takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bush.
Grace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grace moves out of range of the body kick.
Bush connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush scores with a hook to the body. Grace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bush throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bush throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Grace misses.
Grace slips under a jab from Bush.
Bush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bush cracks Grace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bush lands a leg kick that knocks Grace off balance momentarily.
Harry Bush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bush cracks the inside of Grace's front leg.
Bush lands with a good body shot.
Grace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bush scores with a head kick. Grace tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Max Grace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grace can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush moves out of range as Grace strikes.
A good leg kick by Bush.
Crunch! Bush slams his shin into Grace's torso.
A jab lands there for Bush.
Bush connects with a body shot.
Bush lands a high kick!
Bush scores with a jab. Grace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bush lands the left hand.
Bush throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grace on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush cracks Grace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grace is rocked!
Bush closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Grace! Bush dives in looking to finish! Grace is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Bush!
A relieved looking Harry Bush thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olbrzymi Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drabek comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine. Olbrzymi Vlad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
280 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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37
313 lbs
30 - 12 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Drabek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Olbrzymi Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drabek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vlad to the mat! Vlad manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Drabek looking to pass the guard.
Drabek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vlad's guard.
Drabek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vlad's head.
Drabek throwing shots but Vlad is blocking nicely.
Drabek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vlad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drabek.
Drabek thows a huge punch but Vlad dodges it nicely.
Drabek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vlad kicks off Drabek and gets to his feet.
A big right from Drabek misses.
Vlad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vlad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drabek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vlad is in Drabek's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Drabek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drabek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vlad.
Vlad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlad is looking to work some ground and pound but Drabek has wrist control.
Vlad throwing strikes from guard but Drabek blocks nicely.
Vlad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vlad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drabek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drabek trying to keep a closed guard but Vlad is proving a slippery customer.
Drabek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vlad.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Drabek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drabek looking for a sweep. Not yet Drabek, not yet.
Drabek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vlad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drabek is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vlad, into his guard.
Drabek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vlad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drabek is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlad has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drabek throws a big right hand that misses.
Drabek throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vlad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drabek looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drabek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drabek throws an elbow that misses. Vlad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drabek's guard. Nice move by Vlad!
Vlad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vlad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drabek is pulling down on Vlad's head. It's preventing any offense from Vlad, at least for the moment.
Vlad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drabek's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vlad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vlad lands a couple of elbows.
Vlad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlad wants to stand but Drabek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vlad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drabek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vlad manages to get himself to full guard.
Drabek won't allow Vlad to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Drabek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vlad avoids the body shot from Drabek.
Vlad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vlad tries to clinch but Drabek moves out of range.
Vlad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drabek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vlad to the mat! Vlad manages to get full guard.
Drabek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drabek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vlad wants to sweep but no luck.
Drabek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drabek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vlad has his feet on Drabek's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - Drabek circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Drabek with that takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Drabek.
Vlad blocks a jab.
Vlad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vlad decides to stand and escape the position.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Drabek enables Vlad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drabek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vlad stopping the sweep attempt from Drabek.
Jeff Drabek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drabek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drabek is trying to control the position but Vlad postures up.
Vlad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vlad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vlad preventing the sweep.
Vlad postures up in Drabek's guard and throws a big left but Drabek blocks it.
Drabek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drabek controlling Vlad's posture.
Vlad gets to his feet. Drabek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drabek staying out of range there.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vlad instigates a clinch.
Drabek ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drabek no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vlad is fighting to break Drabek's control of his arms but Drabek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vlad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vlad postures up in Drabek's guard and throws a big left but Drabek blocks it.
Vlad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drabek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vlad throws a big elbow that misses.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Drabek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vlad throws a big right hand that misses.
Vlad stands and throws Drabek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drabek is not content to let Vlad control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlad advances to full mount.
Drabek takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drabek wants to hold on but Vlad pushes him away.
Vlad misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olbrzymi Vlad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vlad tries to clinch up but Drabek circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlad wants to clinch.
Vlad is looking to clinch but Drabek is avoiding it.
Vlad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drabek dives in and scores a takedown into Vlad's guard.
Drabek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drabek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drabek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drabek won't allow Vlad to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek landing with the ground and pound.
Drabek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vlad has his feet on Drabek's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vlad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drabek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vlad is in Drabek's guard.
Drabek is pulling down on Vlad's head to control his posture.
Vlad stands up over Drabek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vlad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drabek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vlad is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drabek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drabek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vlad with a nice head shot there.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Drabek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drabek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vlad being controlled here momentarily.
Vlad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vlad postures up in Drabek's guard and throws a big left but Drabek blocks it.
Vlad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Drabek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad wanted to stand there but Drabek had control of the position.
Drabek looking to control.
Drabek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad gets to his feet - Drabek follows without any prompting.
Vlad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Drabek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vlad gets to his feet. Drabek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vlad lands a takedown into guard.
Vlad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drabek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vlad is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drabek trying to keep a closed guard but Vlad is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olbrzymi Vlad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vlad 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olbrzymi Vlad!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Gatti III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinhardt comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. Gatti III has chosen Black Milk & Royce 5'9 - Losing out as his entrance music. Arturo Gatti III has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Victor Reinhardt's chin.
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166 lbs
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148 lbs
28 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
37 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Reinhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Arturo Gatti III!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti III throws a low kick but Reinhardt moves out of range easily.
Gatti III misses with a looping left.
Gatti III chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reinhardt moves out of range of the body kick.
Gatti III throws a low kick, looking for Reinhardt's leg but Reinhardt calmly moves out of range.
Reinhardt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
Gatti III takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gatti III throws a jab when Reinhardt was well out of range.
Reinhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinhardt misses the shot to the body.
Reinhardt misses with a low kick.
Reinhardt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gatti III.
A shot to the liver by Reinhardt. Beautiful body shot.
Gatti III attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatti III fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinhardt checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Gatti III blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III leaves Reinhardt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reinhardt delivers a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt throws a push kick but Gatti III slaps the foot to one side.
Gatti III steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reinhardt. That one must have hurt.
Gatti III is looking to slow Reinhardt down with leg kicks.
Reinhardt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reinhardt misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gatti III checks a leg kick.
Reinhardt throws a leg kick but Gatti III sees it coming and moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gatti III!
Reinhardt scores with a hook to the body. Gatti III takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gatti III has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reinhardt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatti III moves out of range of the leg kick from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt misses the shot to the body.
Reinhardt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gatti III takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reinhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatti III.
Reinhardt scores with a kick to the body.
Reinhardt moves out of range of the body kick from Gatti III.
Reinhardt throws a sloppy head kick
and Gatti III counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crunch! Gatti III slams his shin into Reinhardt's torso.
A head kick by Gatti III misses
letting Reinhardt counter with a right hand.
Gatti III gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Reinhardt is standing up over Gatti III. Gatti III looks to escape but Reinhardt dives into side control.
Reinhardt scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reinhardt is controlling him well.
Gatti III is looking for a sweep.
Gatti III is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gatti III looks winded!
Reinhardt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gatti III takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reinhardt is looking to take a break and control but Gatti III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinhardt lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatti III wants to control but Reinhardt postures up.
Gatti III is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reinhardt connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinhardt lands some shots froms side control.
Gatti III takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Reinhardt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gatti III takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reinhardt looks up at the clock and then as Gatti III takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Reinhardt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gatti III tries to bench press Reinhardt off him but Reinhardt keeps the position.
Reinhardt cracks Gatti III with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Reinhardt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gatti III regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatti III trying to control from the bottom.
Reinhardt trying to control the action but Gatti III is working from the bottom.
Gatti III is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gatti III punishes Reinhardt's body with a nice straight punch.
Gatti III has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reinhardt.
Gatti III moves in looking to clinch but Reinhardt pushes him off.
Gatti III takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Victor Reinhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Gatti III connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti III moves out of range easily.
Gatti III scores with a head kick. Reinhardt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Horrible takedown by Reinhardt or perhaps it was just good defense by Gatti III which made him look bad.
Gatti III defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reinhardt.
Gatti III throws a leg kick but Reinhardt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reinhardt avoids a kick to the body.
Reinhardt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice shot by Reinhardt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatti III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gatti III. That did some damage!
Reinhardt blocks a head kick by Gatti III.
Reinhardt shoots in looking for a takedown but Gatti III manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reinhardt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Reinhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatti III shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gatti III throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reinhardt is looking for a sweep. Gatti III is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reinhardt is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinhardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatti III seems to be looking for submissions.
Reinhardt manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III looking to sit in guard and control but Reinhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reinhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatti III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatti III wants to improve his position but instead Reinhardt has moved into half guard.
Reinhardt passes to side control.
Gatti III taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gatti III tries to bench press Reinhardt off him but Reinhardt keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III is pushing Reinhardt's head away, looking to escape. Reinhardt manages to hold on to the position though.
Gatti III taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reinhardt landing strikes.
Reinhardt lands a few punches from side control.
Reinhardt working the body and head with strikes.
Reinhardt 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.
Reinhardt lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reinhardt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reinhardt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reinhardt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gatti III to see if he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatti III manages to get back to half guard.
Gatti III is doing well to control the position and prevent Reinhardt from advancing to side control.
Reinhardt is nestled in close to Gatti III, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reinhardt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt lands strikes from half guard.
Gatti III on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reinhardt is nestled in close to Gatti III, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reinhardt throws a strike but Gatti III avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Reinhardt trying to control but Gatti III is working from the bottom.
Gatti III lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reinhardt!
Reinhardt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gatti III.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reinhardt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gatti III lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Reinhardt hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinhardt. Gatti III does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gatti III checks a leg kick.
Gatti III avoids the head kick by Reinhardt.
Gatti III looks to land a body kick but Reinhardt moved away.
Reinhardt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reinhardt is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatti III has wrist control.
Gatti III is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gatti III preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reinhardt trying to control but Gatti III is working from the bottom.
Reinhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Gatti III.
Reinhardt looking to sit in guard and control but Gatti III gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinhardt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reinhardt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gatti III's guard.
Reinhardt wants to control from the top but Gatti III keeps moving.
Gatti III is looking for a triangle but Reinhardt pushes his legs off easily.
Gatti III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reinhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Gatti III.
Gatti III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reinhardt defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt wants to control from the top but Gatti III keeps moving.
Reinhardt stands up over Gatti III, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gatti III throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reinhardt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reinhardt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gatti III!
Gatti III regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gatti III tries to get to full guard but Reinhardt has control of the leg.
Gatti III makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatti III.
Reinhardt wants to pass the guard but Gatti III is keeping the position.
Reinhardt postures up.
Reinhardt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reinhardt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reinhardt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reinhardt advances to half guard.
Reinhardt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III taking some punishment here, with Reinhardt in his half guard.
Reinhardt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatti III has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reinhardt is working away from the top position though.
Gatti III is not content to let Reinhardt control the position.
Gatti III trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gatti III tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arturo Gatti III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatti III tries to hold on but Reinhardt pushes him away.
Reinhardt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gatti III is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Reinhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reinhardt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Reinhardt!
Our winner, Victor Reinhardt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TOQUINHO. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
200 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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28
183 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares connects with a leg kick. Kharghai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Palhares cracks the inside of Kharghai's front leg.
Pluto Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares thuds a left hand into Kharghai's body.
Palhares clobbers Kharghai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Palhares lands with a kick to the temple. Kharghai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Palhares throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharghai swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares tries to sprawl but Kharghai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Palhares manages to get to full guard.
Palhares controlling the position.
Kharghai has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Palhares to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kharghai is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Palhares pulls down on the head and he's put Kharghai to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pluto Palhares!
A relieved looking Pluto Palhares thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masoe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
277 lbs
27 - 9 - 1 |
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33
273 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Traianus.
Traianus missing with a left hand there. Masoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masoe has closed the distance and engaged Traianus in a clinch.
Traianus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masoe missing with knees to the body.
Traianus lands a nice uppercut.
Traianus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traianus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traianus.
Masoe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Traianus controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Traianus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Traianus.
Traianus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masoe backwards.
Traianus digs a right hand into Masoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masoe's gas tank.
Masoe is breathing heavily.
A short right from Traianus on the inside.
Traianus scores with a shoulder strike.
Traianus tries a body shot but Masoe blocks it.
A short right from Traianus on the inside.
Masoe is rocked!
Traianus pushes Masoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Traianus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Traianus prevents a body shot from Masoe.
Masoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traianus lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Masoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masoe tries a body shot but Traianus blocks it.
Masoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Masoe tries to work over Traianus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masoe tries a knee to the head but Traianus blocks it.
Traianus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traianus lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Masoe to his knees! Traianus keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
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