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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ignatius Clementinie (ranked 24899 p4p, 236 weight class) and Pella Du Preez (ranked 6711 p4p, 210 weight class). Du Preez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gonna Fly Now. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Great elbows
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ignatius Clementinie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pella Du Preez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Preez shoots in but no luck this time.
Clementinie throws a looping overhand right but Du Preez ducks down to avoid it.
Du Preez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Du Preez with a poor takedown
enabling Clementinie to counter with a crisp jab.
Du Preez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clementinie cracks a nice hook into Du Preez's ribs.
Du Preez tries to clinch but Clementinie moves away
and Clementinie counters with a straight right hand.
Du Preez misses with a body shot
and Clementinie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clementinie counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatius Clementinie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pella Du Preez.
Clementinie scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clementinie.
Clementinie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Du Preez's hands.
Ignatius Clementinie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clementinie clinches up against the cage.
Du Preez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clementinie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Du Preez wants to take the fight to the mat but Clementinie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Du Preez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clementinie blocks it with crossed arms.
Clementinie is looking to break free of the clinch but Du Preez has double underhooks.
Du Preez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ignatius Clementinie has been cut.
Clementinie wants to get back to striking at distance but Du Preez won't allow it.
Clementinie tries to break free but Du Preez pushes him back against the cage.
Clementinie has had enough of the clinch but Du Preez keeps him there for the moment.
Du Preez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clementinie rushes Du Preez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez controlling the action here for a moment.
Clementinie throws a punch but it's blocked by Du Preez.
Clementinie tries to circle away but Du Preez has him pinned against the cage.
Du Preez has Clementinie pressed against the cage, preventing Clementinie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Du Preez lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Du Preez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clementinie's elbow.
Nice elbow from Du Preez.
Du Preez lands a knee to the body.
Du Preez blocking some punches.
Clementinie can't break the clinch.
Du Preez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clementinie has had enough of the clinch but Du Preez keeps him there for the moment.
Du Preez breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Du Preez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clementinie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Du Preez working Clementinie over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clementinie is trying to break the clinch but Du Preez has him pressed against the cage.
Du Preez trying to stall but Clementinie improves his position.
Du Preez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ignatius Clementinie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clementinie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Du Preez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clementinie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Du Preez wants to land a leg kick but Clementinie is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clementinie cracks Du Preez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clementinie moves into the clinch.
Du Preez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clementinie is trying to break the clinch but Du Preez has him pressed against the cage.
Clementinie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Du Preez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Clementinie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clementinie tests Du Preez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Du Preez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clementinie.
Clementinie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clementinie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Clementinie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignatius Clementinie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ignatius Clementinie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clementinie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Du Preez.
Du Preez fails to land the takedown.
Du Preez misses with a double jab
and Clementinie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clementinie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clementinie connects with a single shot there.
Du Preez tries to clinch but Clementinie moves away
and Clementinie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pella Du Preez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Du Preez tries to move into range but Clementinie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Preez tries to clinch up.
Du Preez misses with the combination.
Clementinie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Du Preez under the eye.
Clementinie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Du Preez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clementinie's efforts to push away.
Du Preez missing with knees to the body.
Du Preez throws a punch but it's blocked by Clementinie.
Clementinie is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez pulls Clementinie into guard.
Clementinie stands up from Du Preez's guard - Clementinie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clementinie with a hook.
Clementinie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Du Preez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clementinie connects with a body shot that sends Du Preez's belly button to the back.
Du Preez tries to clinch there but Clementinie circles away.
Clementinie closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez tries to pull guard but Clementinie won't allow it.
Clementinie tries to circle away but Du Preez has him pinned against the cage.
Pella Du Preez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Du Preez swings wildly with an uppercut but Clementinie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clementinie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clementinie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Du Preez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Du Preez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clementinie.
Clementinie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Du Preez throws a series of punches but Clementinie moves out of range.
Du Preez tries to clinch but Clementinie moves away
and Du Preez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Du Preez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Du Preez shoots and misses
and Clementinie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatius Clementinie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pella Du Preez.
Du Preez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clementinie lunges at Du Preez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Du Preez's hand.
Du Preez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Du Preez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clementinie counters with a two punch combo.
Du Preez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clementinie.
Du Preez ducks right into an uppercut from Clementinie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignatius Clementinie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ignatius Clementinie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clementinie jabs at Du Preez's body.
Clementinie throws out a powerful jab.
Du Preez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clementinie.
Du Preez tries to clinch but Clementinie moves out of range.
Clementinie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clementinie connects with a body shot that sends Du Preez's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez moves to clinch but Clementinie breaks away
and Clementinie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clementinie moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clementinie scores with a jab.
Clementinie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Du Preez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clementinie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Du Preez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clementinie is trying to stand back up but Du Preez is controlling him
Clementinie is refusing to be controlled, as Du Preez sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clementinie is trying to stand.
Clementinie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Du Preez can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clementinie is looking to escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Du Preez trying to control from half guard but Clementinie is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clementinie tests Du Preez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatius Clementinie is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clementinie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Du Preez gets a clinch.
Du Preez works on Clementinie's body with a couple of short punches.
Du Preez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Du Preez breaks the clinch.
Ignatius Clementinie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Du Preez fails to land with a series of punches.
Du Preez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clementinie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clementinie works over Du Preez's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clementinie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clementinie cracks Du Preez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pella Du Preez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clementinie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Du Preez takes one on the button.
Clementinie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clementinie lands a really nice looking cross but Du Preez seems unphased.
Clementinie slips a jab and a cross from Du Preez.
Du Preez looks to score with a jab to the body but Clementinie is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatius Clementinie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clementinie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignatius Clementinie!
In defeat, Pella Du Preez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gonna fly now!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arlo Rochester (ranked 4689 p4p, 453 weight class) and Snake Under A T Rex Bottom (ranked 3545 p4p, 369 weight class). Rochester's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix. A T Rex Bottom has chosen A Tribe Called Kotori as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arlo Rochester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Snake Under A T Rex Bottom!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rochester is trying hard to land a takedown here. A T Rex Bottom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rochester tries to bum rush A T Rex Bottom with a series of wild strikes but A T Rex Bottom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rochester with a poor takedown
and Rochester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rochester has his takedown stuffed
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlo Rochester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Rochester scores with a four punch combination!
Rochester shoots for a double leg takedown but A T Rex Bottom sprawls well. He's pushed Rochester's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A T Rex Bottom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A T Rex Bottom pushes Rochester up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A T Rex Bottom has Rochester pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. A T Rex Bottom pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rochester tumbling to the mat - A T Rex Bottom dives into Rochester's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A T Rex Bottom lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A T Rex Bottom trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
A T Rex Bottom throwing strikes from guard but Rochester blocks nicely.
Rochester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A T Rex Bottom stands up over Rochester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rochester keeping full guard, as A T Rex Bottom tries to pass.
A T Rex Bottom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A T Rex Bottom wants to control from the top but Rochester keeps moving.
A T Rex Bottom with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A T Rex Bottom advances to half guard.
A T Rex Bottom tries to pass to full mount but Rochester defends it.
Rochester is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at WingIgor Red Belt Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
A T Rex Bottom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rochester trying to control but A T Rex Bottom postures up.
Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A T Rex Bottom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rochester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from A T Rex Bottom.
A T Rex Bottom trying to control the action but Rochester is working from the bottom.
A T Rex Bottom blocks the strikes from Rochester.
A T Rex Bottom stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A T Rex Bottom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
A T Rex Bottom is looking to advance position but Rochester won't allow it.
A T Rex Bottom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rochester trying to hold on to A T Rex Bottom's head to control him but A T Rex Bottom postures up.
Rochester misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rochester trying to control but A T Rex Bottom postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A T Rex Bottom is trying to work for a kimura but Rochester is defending well.
A T Rex Bottom not doing much here.
Rochester is looking for a sweep. A T Rex Bottom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
A T Rex Bottom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A T Rex Bottom wants to take a breather but Rochester is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A T Rex Bottom scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A T Rex Bottom pushes Rochester up against the cage in a clinch.
Rochester being controlled against the cage.
A T Rex Bottom scores with a shot to the side of Rochester's head.
A T Rex Bottom scores with a hook to the body.
A T Rex Bottom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rochester wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A T Rex Bottom misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A T Rex Bottom throws a punch but it's blocked by Rochester.
A T Rex Bottom has picked Rochester up - he's going for a ride! A T Rex Bottom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
A T Rex Bottom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rochester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rochester is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A T Rex Bottom sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rochester is trying to get back to full guard.
A T Rex Bottom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rochester defends it well.
A T Rex Bottom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
A T Rex Bottom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A T Rex Bottom lands strikes from half guard.
A T Rex Bottom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A T Rex Bottom is looking for a kimura here.
Rochester makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rochester.
Rochester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rochester wants to control the position but A T Rex Bottom says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with A T Rex Bottom in particular looking to stall.
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A T Rex Bottom working Rochester over with strikes.
Nice strikes from A T Rex Bottom there.
A T Rex Bottom is working for a submission of some sort.
A T Rex Bottom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
A T Rex Bottom is trying to work for a kimura but Rochester is defending well.
A T Rex Bottom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
A T Rex Bottom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A T Rex Bottom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rochester gets back to full guard.
A T Rex Bottom lands a couple of digs.
Rochester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A T Rex Bottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rochester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rochester has a takedown stuffed.
A nice leg kick lands there from A T Rex Bottom.
A T Rex Bottom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rochester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A T Rex Bottom throws a counter combo.
Rochester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A T Rex Bottom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlo Rochester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A T Rex Bottom moves in looking to clinch but Rochester pushes him off.
As A T Rex Bottom looks to move away, Rochester throws a big counter combo but A T Rex Bottom just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A T Rex Bottom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and A T Rex Bottom wants it to stay on the feet.
A T Rex Bottom throws a counter combo.
A T Rex Bottom jabs at Rochester's body.
Rochester fails with a takedown attempt.
Rochester lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A T Rex Bottom rushes Rochester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A T Rex Bottom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A T Rex Bottom just leaning against Rochester, taking a breather.
Rochester being controlled against the cage.
A T Rex Bottom has picked Rochester up - he's going for a ride! A T Rex Bottom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
A T Rex Bottom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rochester trying to control but A T Rex Bottom postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A T Rex Bottom controlling the action here.
A T Rex Bottom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
A T Rex Bottom is nestled in close to Rochester, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. A T Rex Bottom lands a nice short elbow.
A T Rex Bottom is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochester regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A T Rex Bottom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rochester's guard.
A T Rex Bottom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that A T Rex Bottom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rochester is looking to control A T Rex Bottom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rochester avoid being mounted?
A T Rex Bottom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A T Rex Bottom stalling.
A T Rex Bottom wants to free his trapped foot but Rochester is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arlo Rochester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rochester throws a combination that misses
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well A T Rex Bottom 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Under A T Rex Bottom!
During a confident post fight interview, Snake Under A T Rex Bottom 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Digi Talis (ranked 3286 p4p, 341 weight class) and Chad Strdoza (ranked 4241 p4p, 427 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Digi Talis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Talis misses with a leg kick.
Strdoza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Talis throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Talis lands a big uppercut and Strdoza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Strdoza looks OK. Talis waves Strdoza back to his feet!
Strdoza is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Are you kidding me?! Talis ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Strdoza clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Digi Talis!
During a confident post fight interview, Digi Talis 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lane Craig (ranked 2710 p4p, 288 weight class) and Joonas Olli (ranked 4308 p4p, 432 weight class). Lane Craig has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lane Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Joonas Olli!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olli counters with a single leg into guard. Craig didn't expect that.
Craig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Craig wants to control but Olli passes easily into half guard.
Craig trying to get back to full guard but Olli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Craig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Craig tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig is trying to escape the mount.
Craig tries to hold on but Olli pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olli prevents Craig from getting the reversal.
Olli stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Craig misses with a looping left.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Craig throws a hook to the side of Olli's head but Olli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Craig misses with a leg kick
and Olli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Olli gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Olli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Craig throws out the jab.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Craig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig misses with a combination
and Olli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Craig is trying to keep Olli in close.
Olli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig lunges at Olli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Olli's hand.
Craig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Craig misses the shot to the body.
Craig misses with a combination
and Olli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig is working an open guard so Olli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Craig throws a leg kick
and Olli counters with a shoot takedown. Craig fights it but they end up in guard.
Olli gets to his feet. Craig looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Craig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olli momentarily.
Craig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olli moves away.
Olli with the counter takedown but Craig avoids it easily.
Olli slips under a jab from Craig.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Craig throws a series of punches but Olli avoids them all with ease.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Craig misses with a combination
and Olli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Olli stands and steps away. Craig gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Craig - just one landing.
Lane Craig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Olli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Craig has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Olli has passed into side control.
Olli stands up.
Olli takes one on the button.
Craig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Craig lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Olli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Craig misses with a right hand
and Olli counters with a single leg into guard. Craig didn't expect that.
Olli stands up from Craig's guard - Olli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Craig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Olli avoids the body shot from Craig.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Olli takes one to the side of the head.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Olli moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Craig.
A head kick misses from Craig.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Craig lands with an uppercut that bounces Olli off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Craig.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Craig misses with a body punch
and Olli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig wants to get back to full guard.
Craig is trying to control but Olli passes into side control!
Olli stands up and beckons Craig to his feet.
Craig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olli manages to avoid it.
Craig throws a jab when Olli was well out of range.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Craig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olli.
A big right from Craig misses.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Craig defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Craig.
Lane Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olli dodges the punch combination from Craig.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Craig takes a swing at Olli's ribcage but misses.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Craig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from Craig does no damage.
Olli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Craig. That one must have hurt.
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!
Olli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Craig.
Craig misses with a left hand
and Olli counters with a shoot takedown. Craig fights it but they end up in guard.
Olli gets to his feet. Craig looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig looks to throw the jab but Olli is out of range.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Craig defends it well.
A low kick from Craig is predictable there
and Olli counters with a shoot takedown. Craig fights it but they end up in guard.
Craig is working an open guard so Olli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Craig throws a body punch but Olli moves out of range.
Craig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Olli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Craig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Craig. Olli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Craig swings widly with a right hand
and Olli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olli gets to his feet. Craig looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Craig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Craig misses with a hook. Olli ducked under it nicely.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Craig misses.
A jab from Craig misses.
Craig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olli avoids the body shot from Craig.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Olli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Craig there.
Olli slips a straight right by Craig.
Craig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Craig!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Olli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Craig throws a hook but Olli blocks it.
Joonas Olli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Olli. Olli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Craig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Craig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olli manages to avoid it.
Craig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olli's hands.
Craig throws a hook but Olli blocks it.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Olli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Craig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Olli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Olli stands up from Craig's guard - Olli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Craig throws a jab when Olli was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olli counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Olli gets to his feet. Craig looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Craig looks to throw the jab but Olli is out of range.
Craig throws a poor cross that misses
and Olli counters with a single leg into guard. Craig didn't expect that.
Craig is working an open guard so Olli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Craig scores with a hook.
Craig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Craig does it's job there.
Craig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig misses with a hook. Olli ducked under it nicely.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick from Craig is predictable there
and Olli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Olli decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Craig throws a hook but Olli avoids it easily.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Craig throws an off balance right hand
so Olli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Olli stands and steps away. Craig gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Craig throws a head kick that misses.
Craig misses with an uppercut
and Olli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Olli escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig throws a jab but it's blocked by Olli.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Craig gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Olli counters with a shoot takedown. Craig fights it but they end up in guard.
Craig wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Olli is now in half guard.
Olli gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lane Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig loads up on a big right hand but Olli slips the punch.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Craig misses
and Olli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Olli.
Craig is working an open guard so Olli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Craig looks to land a right hand but Olli moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Craig scores with a nice right hand.
Craig digs a good hook to Olli's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craig misses with a hook to the body
and Olli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Olli.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Olli stands and steps away. Craig gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Craig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olli counters with a takedown into side control.
Olli stands up.
Craig shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Olli eats them both and turns towards Craig to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joonas Olli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olli 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joonas Olli!
After winning the bout, Joonas Olli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Lane Craig stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky. I must break you.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hin Areni (ranked 2596 p4p, 279 weight class) and Lorenzo Gilyard (ranked 2926 p4p, 309 weight class). Areni comes to the cage accompanied by Mosaique. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hin Areni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorenzo Gilyard!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilyard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gilyard tries to bum rush Areni with a series of wild strikes but Areni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gilyard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Areni misses with an uppercut. Gilyard saw that one coming.
Gilyard avoids the body shot from Areni.
Areni jabs at Gilyard's body.
Areni throws a body punch but Gilyard moves out of range.
Areni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gilyard misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Areni counter with a right hand.
Areni throws a body punch but Gilyard moves out of range.
Gilyard lands a really nice looking cross but Areni seems unphased.
Gilyard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No joy there for Gilyard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilyard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Gilyard scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilyard lands a two punch combo.
Areni is rocked!
Areni scores with a nice strike.
Gilyard misses with a looping left.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but Gilyard avoids it well and moves away.
Lorenzo Gilyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilyard with a nice cross.
Oh Areni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gilyard throws out a loose jab but Areni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Areni seems to have got his legs back now.
Areni throws the left hand but Gilyard avoids the punch easily.
Areni has been working on his balance at Q Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gilyard.
Gilyard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Areni on the side of the head.
Areni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gilyard's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilyard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Areni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilyard actively working from the bottom here.
Areni is trying to control the action in half guard but Gilyard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Areni lands a nice short elbow.
Areni is trying to control. Gilyard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Areni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Areni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gilyard is refusing to be controlled, as Areni sits in half guard.
Areni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Areni is looking to take a break and control but Gilyard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilyard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Areni pulls his head out easily.
Gilyard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Areni pulls his head out easily.
Gilyard is looking to control Areni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilyard avoid being mounted?
Areni slips a nice elbow through Gilyard's hands, connecting with Gilyard's forehead.
Areni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Areni wants to take a breather but Gilyard is having none of it.
Areni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gilyard is defending against the submission attempts here by Areni.
Gilyard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilyard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Areni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilyard looking for submissions off his back.
Areni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gilyard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Areni.
Areni is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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 Hin Areni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gilyard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Areni.
Gilyard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gilyard misses with a wild body shot.
Gilyard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gilyard misses with a hook
and Areni counters with a straight right hand.
Gilyard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilyard drops his hands momentarily and Areni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gilyard lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilyard.
Gilyard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lorenzo Gilyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areni has Gilyard up against the cage in a clinch.
Areni has a couple of punches blocked by Gilyard.
A right handed body shot lands from Gilyard.
Areni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilyard tries to throw a body punch but Areni avoids it by throwing Gilyard back against the cage.
Gilyard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gilyard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Areni throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Areni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Areni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gilyard after a bit of a struggle.
Gilyard gets through Areni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Areni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gilyard.
Areni pushes Gilyard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilyard manages to break the clinch.
Gilyard throws a big shot that misses.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Gilyard throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilyard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Areni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gilyard.
Areni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gilyard struggling a bit here.
Gilyard is looking to regain half guard here but Areni keeps moving and retains side control.
Areni lands a nice forearm strike.
Areni throwing strikes but Gilyard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Areni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gilyard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni is working hard here to advance position.
Gilyard tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Areni manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gilyard's best efforts.
Areni is trying to control but can't.
Areni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Areni is trying to maintain the position but Gilyard is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gilyard wants to stand but Areni has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Areni wants to get back to full guard but Gilyard has passed into side control.
Gilyard tries to stand but Areni is controlling his head.
Areni is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lorenzo Gilyard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gilyard misses with a body shot.
Areni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gilyard takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni throws a jab but it's blocked by Gilyard.
Areni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gilyard works over Areni's head and body with a nice combination.
Gilyard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gilyard looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Gilyard misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilyard misses with a body punch
and Areni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gilyard throws a sloppy body shot
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lorenzo Gilyard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilyard throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
Gilyard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilyard misses with a body shot.
As Gilyard tries to get set, Areni tries to push him back and clinch up but Gilyard manages to avoid the attempt.
Gilyard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Areni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gilyard lands a head shot.
Gilyard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Areni on the side of the head.
Gilyard misses with an uppercut
and Gilyard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gilyard lands with a nice body punch.
Areni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gilyard tries to improve position but can't.
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!
Gilyard dodges the ground and pound from Areni.
Hin Areni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Areni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilyard keeps working.
Areni working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilyard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Areni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Areni lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Areni misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gilyard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gilyard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Areni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Areni wants to control but Gilyard is keeping him busy.
Gilyard controlling the position well.
Areni lands strikes from half guard.
Areni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Areni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gilyard trying to control but Areni postures up.
Gilyard looking for submissions off his back.
Areni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Areni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilyard keeps working.
Gilyard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Areni scores with a couple of nice shots.
Areni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gilyard is looking to improve his position.
Gilyard looking for submissions off his back.
Gilyard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilyard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Areni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Hin Areni bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Petrovs (ranked 2281 p4p, 272 weight class) and Blue Cup (ranked 2828 p4p, 311 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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179 lbs
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32
183 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaspars Petrovs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blue Cup!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blue Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been hearing good reports from Petrovs's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Petrovs wants to sweep here but Cup controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cup has gone for a leg lock! Petrovs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cup's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup keeping full guard, as Petrovs tries to pass.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Petrovs from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cup is keeping the position for now.
Petrovs controlling from the top position.
Petrovs trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Petrovs is pushing down on Cup's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cup is fighting to maintain full guard but Petrovs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cup pushes Petrovs off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs gets a takedown into half guard.
Cup makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Petrovs does no damage.
Cup walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrovs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cup lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrovs off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Kaspars Petrovs has been cut.
Cup drops Petrovs with a big left hand and mounts him. Petrovs is in big trouble!
Petrovs is rocked!
Cup has control of Petrovs's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Petrovs regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Oh Petrovs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cup is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Petrovs is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Petrovs flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cup anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Petrovs and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cup slips an arm under Petrovs chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cup has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cup is squeezing on Petrovs like an anaconda would it's prey. Petrovs fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blue Cup!
Blue Cup thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army (ranked 487 p4p, 66 weight class) and Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 1182 p4p, 154 weight class). Army kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dick Army. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
43 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuznetsov.
Army is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Army moves out of range easily.
Army's corner calls for a 1-2. Army obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Army looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Army drops Kuznetsov with a beautiful combination! Kuznetsov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Army is looking for the KO!
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Army finish him?
Army pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Army tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Army has Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Army escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Army takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Dick Army has been cut.
Kuznetsov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Army is out of range and Kuznetsov settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Army moves out of range.
Army was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Army had a free shot at his head there.
Army checks the leg kick.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Army throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Army slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Army moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Army does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov connects with a high kick.
Army takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Army moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Army tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuznetsov throws the kick towards the body but Army avoids it.
Army wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Army gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Army breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Army.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Army.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Army thinks about countering with a head kick.
Army tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Army misses
and Army takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Army ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Army moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lunges at Army with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Army's hand.
Army closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Army throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Army tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that misses.
Army misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Army throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuznetsov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a three punch combo!
Army tries to land a front kick but Kuznetsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuznetsov.
A nice combination there by Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Army counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Army looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Army throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Army has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Army throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Army.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov blocks the body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kuznetsov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Army's belly button to the back.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Army swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Army is out of range.
Army fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuznetsov, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Army is controlling him.
Army breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Army scores with a body shot.
Army throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army misses with a body punch
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Army lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Army misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Army tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Army tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Army's body.
Army fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Army takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov wants to land a leg kick but Army is out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Kuznetsov.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Army's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Army.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Army's front leg but catches the back leg as Army tries to avoid it.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Army goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Army.
Army rushes Kuznetsov and presses him up against the cage.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Army feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuznetsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Army has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Army moves out of range easily.
Army avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Army tries to counter by clinching up but Kuznetsov breaks away and moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuznetsov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
Army swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Army scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Army defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Army tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Army on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Army is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Army throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Army uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Army dips to his left and cracks Kuznetsov with an uppercut!
Kuznetsov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Army.
Good work by Army as he checks the leg kick.
Army was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov thows a leg kick but Army checks it
and Army counters with a body kick that stops Kuznetsov in his tracks momentarily.
Army tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Army is just out of range.
Army lands a big head kick that sends Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat! Army takes a step backwards and waves Kuznetsov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick from Army.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
That's time! Army's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kuznetsov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Army counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Army counters with a crisp right that sends Kuznetsov to the canvas! Army follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Army!
A relieved looking Dick Army 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed ONeill (ranked 837 p4p, 106 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 1314 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
ONeill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wallace to the mat! Wallace manages to get full guard.
ONeill trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace seems keen to control ONeill's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeill wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill is really struggling to control Wallace but he's trying to hold on to the position.
ONeill wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
ONeill shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. ONeill showed some decent athleticism there.
ONeill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
ONeill is trying to work for a kimura but Wallace is defending well.
ONeill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wallace has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to maintain the position but ONeill is very close to passing his half guard.
ONeill trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with ONeill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
ONeill is working for a submission of some sort.
ONeill wants to pass the guard but Wallace is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill is looking for a kimura here.
Wallace is holding on to half guard well.
Wallace has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
ONeill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wallace sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wallace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
ONeill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wallace has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
ONeill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
ONeill wants to work for an arm triangle but Wallace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
ONeill is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ONeill is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wallace still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wallace has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed ONeill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
ONeill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
ONeill slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
ONeill with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
ONeill doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed ONeill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ONeill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ONeill somewhat.
ONeill shoots and misses
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.
ONeill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill swings around for an armbar but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into ONeill's guard.
Wallace sitting in guard here, content to control.
ONeill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wallace uses it to pass to side control.
ONeill looks to move to half guard but instead Wallace has passed into mount! Damn!
ONeill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill is working hard here to advance position.
William Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
ONeill regains half guard.
ONeill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
ONeill has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wallace escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wallace!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill is trying to get back to half guard.
ONeill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wallace's best efforts.
ONeill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
ONeill looking for submissions off his back.
ONeill wants to improve his position but Wallace is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
ONeill actively working from the bottom here.
ONeill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace controlling the pace.
ONeill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ONeill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
ONeill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wallace cracks ONeill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Ed ONeill has been cut.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as ONeill shoots in.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ONeill shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
ONeill seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill trying to mount his opponent but Wallace defends it.
ONeill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
ONeill is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wallace really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
ONeill working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
ONeill looking to control and managing it successfully.
ONeill goes for an armbar but Wallace turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wallace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
ONeill working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily.
ONeill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wallace defends well.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
ONeill looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wallace has picked ONeill up and slammed him! ONeill can't keep hold of the triangle and Wallace manages to pass to side control!
Wallace trying to control the action but ONeill is working from the bottom.
ONeill is looking for a sweep.
Wallace moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill is wriggling around trying to escape.
ONeill sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
ONeill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
ONeill actively working from the bottom here.
ONeill is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Wallace.
I think Wallace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Wallace!
A relieved looking William Wallace 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Louis C K (ranked 598 p4p, 81 weight class) and PutinYa OnYerKiester (ranked 383 p4p, 49 weight class). C K comes to the cage accompanied by Louis C.K. Stand-Up Monologue - SNL. OnYerKiester is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by To hell and back: Sabaton. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Louis C K!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, PutinYa OnYerKiester!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but C K manages to avoid it.
C K misses with a looping right.
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
C K misses with a shot to the body
and OnYerKiester counters with a nice uppercut.
OnYerKiester slips a straight right by C K.
Good shot there by OnYerKiester.
C K tries to work over OnYerKiester's front leg with a kick but OnYerKiester checks it.
C K takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
OnYerKiester slips a jab from C K.
OnYerKiester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but C K moves away.
OnYerKiester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OnYerKiester punishes C K's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for C K.
C K getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
C K misses with a body shot.
C K drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
OnYerKiester throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K swings for the body but OnYerKiester moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from OnYerKiester misses.
OnYerKiester misses with a looping right.
OnYerKiester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OnYerKiester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OnYerKiester circles away from the clinch attempt.
OnYerKiester lands a nice shot to the body.
OnYerKiester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OnYerKiester misses the shot to the body.
C K is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester's jab looks to have found its range, popping C K under the eye.
OnYerKiester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but C K was well out of range. Poor timing from OnYerKiester.
A looping hook to the body misses from OnYerKiester. C K does a little dance to reset his feet.
C K drops down looking for a counter takedown but OnYerKiester sprawls and moves away.
OnYerKiester cracks a nice hook into C K's ribs.
OnYerKiester looks to score with a jab to the body but C K is just out of range.
OnYerKiester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester looks to land a left hand but C K moved out of range nicely.
OnYerKiester misses the shot to the body.
OnYerKiester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but C K circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OnYerKiester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from C K.
OnYerKiester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of C K's head.
OnYerKiester misses with an uppercut.
C K throws a jab but it's blocked by OnYerKiester.
C K displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OnYerKiester throws out the jab.
OnYerKiester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
C K throws a jab but it's blocked by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from C K.
C K slips a jab from OnYerKiester.
C K half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
C K staying out of range there.
C K scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
C K throws a body shot but no joy.
C K buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester scores with a body shot.
C K throws a jab when OnYerKiester was well out of range.
OnYerKiester misses with a body shot.
C K throws a shot to the body.
OnYerKiester throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from C K.
OnYerKiester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OnYerKiester takes a swing at C K's ribcage but misses.
OnYerKiester throws a right and a left that both miss.
OnYerKiester misses with a wild combination.
C K tries to close the distance and clinch up but OnYerKiester swats him away and circles back towards the center.
C K scores with a crisp jab that stopped OnYerKiester in his tracks.
OnYerKiester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from C K.
OnYerKiester is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down C K rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
C K misses with a looping left.
OnYerKiester tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OnYerKiester now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
C K throws a right hand that misses
and OnYerKiester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OnYerKiester misses the jab.
OnYerKiester has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
C K swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OnYerKiester lands a nice looking body shot.
OnYerKiester is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! C K had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
OnYerKiester throws a nice outside leg kick.
C K throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OnYerKiester tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. C K is in OnYerKiester's guard.
OnYerKiester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
C K controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
C K trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
C K wants to control from the top but OnYerKiester keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OnYerKiester has his hands on C K's head, controlling the position.
OnYerKiester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PutinYa OnYerKiester dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
OnYerKiester just misses with a punch to the body.
OnYerKiester on the wrong end of a nice jab.
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
C K dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
C K throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - C K looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
C K shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OnYerKiester but OnYerKiester pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - C K throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
C K throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OnYerKiester tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. C K is in OnYerKiester's guard.
C K stops OnYerKiester from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K throwing strikes from guard but OnYerKiester blocks nicely.
OnYerKiester has his hands on C K's head, controlling the position.
C K trying to control the position from guard on top but OnYerKiester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K is stalling in the full guard.
C K wants to pass the guard but OnYerKiester is keeping the position.
C K trying to control the position from guard on top but OnYerKiester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OnYerKiester is trying to keep C K in close.
OnYerKiester wants to sweep here but C K controlling him for the moment.
C K sitting in guard here, content to control.
OnYerKiester keeping moving, preventing C K from controlling successfully.
C K stays in close to OnYerKiester's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OnYerKiester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
C K wants to clinch.
OnYerKiester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but C K manages to avoid it.
OnYerKiester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OnYerKiester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by C K.
OnYerKiester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by C K.
A shot to the liver by OnYerKiester. Beautiful body shot.
OnYerKiester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OnYerKiester appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from C K. OnYerKiester does a little dance to reset his feet.
C K takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
OnYerKiester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but C K moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
C K attempts a counter takedown but OnYerKiester avoids it well and moves away.
C K takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OnYerKiester lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
C K takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decent striking displayed by OnYerKiester there.
OnYerKiester slips a straight right by C K.
C K takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
OnYerKiester lands a nice looking body shot.
OnYerKiester cracks C K with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
C K takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
C K on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
C K uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
C K clinches up with OnYerKiester and pushes him back against the cage.
C K lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
C K digs a right hand underneath OnYerKiester's ribcage. OnYerKiester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
C K misses with a punch to the body.
C K presses OnYerKiester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
C K lands a right hand.
C K blocking some punches.
C K swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OnYerKiester misses with some punches.
C K presses OnYerKiester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OnYerKiester is breathing heavily.
OnYerKiester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OnYerKiester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
C K misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from C K.
C K tries a body shot but OnYerKiester blocks it.
C K softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
C K lands with a short head shot on the inside.
C K lands a body shot in the clinch.
C K swings wildly with an uppercut but OnYerKiester uses good head movement to avoid it.
OnYerKiester misses with a hook to the ribs.
OnYerKiester misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but PutinYa OnYerKiester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
OnYerKiester dodges the punch combination from C K.
C K on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
OnYerKiester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
C K rushes OnYerKiester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OnYerKiester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
C K lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
C K lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from C K fails to land.
OnYerKiester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OnYerKiester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OnYerKiester prevents a body shot from C K.
OnYerKiester lands a nice shot to the body.
C K lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
C K working aggressively here.
OnYerKiester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
C K tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K scores with a shot to the side of OnYerKiester's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OnYerKiester.
C K scores with an uppercut up the middle.
C K lands a left hand.
OnYerKiester working aggressively here.
C K blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OnYerKiester misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from C K fails to land.
C K misses with a body punch.
OnYerKiester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OnYerKiester moves out of range as C K strikes.
C K throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
PutinYa OnYerKiester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by C K.
C K bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OnYerKiester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but C K circles away quickly and effectively.
C K appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
C K misses the shot to the body.
OnYerKiester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by C K.
C K tries to counter with a takedown but OnYerKiester is quick to defend against it.
Louis C K has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
C K jabs at OnYerKiester's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OnYerKiester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
OnYerKiester throws a body punch but C K moves out of range.
OnYerKiester lands with an overhand left.
A jab from OnYerKiester finds it's way through C K's defenses.
C K darts in looking for a takedown but OnYerKiester gets double underhooks and turns C K into the cage.
C K shoots and misses
and OnYerKiester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
C K throws a body shot but no joy.
OnYerKiester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but C K moves away.
OnYerKiester's corner calls for a 1-2. OnYerKiester obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
C K throws a body shot but no joy.
C K throws a lazy uppercut
and OnYerKiester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OnYerKiester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
C K throws a jab when OnYerKiester was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OnYerKiester moves into range and connects with a jab.
OnYerKiester looks to land a combination but C K avoids it well.
C K swings for the body but OnYerKiester moves out of range.
OnYerKiester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OnYerKiester swats away the attempt to clinch by C K.
OnYerKiester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OnYerKiester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OnYerKiester moves away from the strike by C K.
A looping hook to the body misses from C K. OnYerKiester does a little dance to reset his feet.
OnYerKiester misses with a two punch combination.
OnYerKiester staying out of range there.
C K takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
C K throws a leg kick
and OnYerKiester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps C K thinking.
C K throws a body punch but OnYerKiester moves out of range.
C K lands a jab to OnYerKiester's midsection.
C K looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
OnYerKiester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
C K avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
C K has closed the distance and engaged OnYerKiester in a clinch.
C K doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OnYerKiester throws a head punch that misses.
C K blocks an uppercut.
C K swings wildly with an uppercut but OnYerKiester uses good head movement to avoid it.
C K misses with a shot to the kidneys.
C K misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by C K.
C K misses with some punches.
PutinYa OnYerKiester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by C K.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to PutinYa OnYerKiester.
I've got OnYerKiester 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PutinYa OnYerKiester!
During a confident post fight interview, PutinYa OnYerKiester thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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