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RFC Live in Sydney 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shen Po (ranked 2345 p4p, 297 weight class) and Jose Luciano (ranked 2714 p4p, 341 weight class). Po comes into the arena with Ei-tetsu Hayashi & 木下伸市 blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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171 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shen Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po connects with a crisp jab.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Po counters with a right hand to the body.
Jose Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Po in his tracks.
Po throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Po blocks the low kick.
Po moves out of range of the leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Po moves his leg out of the way.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Luciano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Po checks a low kick from Luciano.
Po works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luciano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Luciano swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Po shoots in and bounces Luciano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Luciano pulls Po in close to prevent any damage.
Luciano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Po doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Po manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Po stays in close to Luciano's body and controls the position.
Po thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Po looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Po trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
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.
Po stands and throws Luciano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Po is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luciano regains half guard.
Po is keen to just control but Luciano is a slippery customer.
Luciano actively working from the bottom here.
Po wants to control but Luciano is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Po performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Po is trying to work for a kimura but Luciano is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is looking to control Po's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luciano avoid being mounted?
Po is keen to just control but Luciano is a slippery customer.
Luciano wants to control but Po is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Po trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jose Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Luciano misses.
A slow jab from Po misses its intended target.
Po with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Po takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Po manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Po feinted with a counter takedown.
Po avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
Luciano throws out a counter right but Po avoids it with no problem.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Po defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Po attempts a counter takedown but Luciano avoids it well and moves away.
Luciano slips a jab from Po.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
Po misses the jab.
Po clinches up against the cage.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Po.
Po fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Po has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Luciano clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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 Shen Po will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jose Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Po takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Po's calf.
A big left from Po misses.
A jab from Po does it's job there.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Po does a little dance to reset his feet.
Po half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Po checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jose Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Po's leg. Po is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Po scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Po drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Po defends well.
Luciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Po pushes down on Luciano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shen Po overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Po has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Luciano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Po forces the positional change into back control.
Luciano prevents Po from getting a body triangle.
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.
Luciano is in a bad position with Po working for a choke. Luciano manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Po is on top in guard.
Po tries to free his leg and advance position but Luciano is retaining full guard.
Po wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Po avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Po is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Po from controlling successfully.
Luciano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Po stacks Luciano on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Po!
Po creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Luciano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Luciano is looking to regain half guard here but Po keeps moving and retains side control.
Luciano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Po trying to control the pace.
Po has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po tries to pass the half guard into mount. Luciano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Po works his way into full mount!
Po takes Luciano's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Luciano is in trouble.
Po looking for the choke from the back.
Po avoiding Luciano 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Po misses with a wild body shot.
Po cracks Luciano with a good jab.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Po is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Luciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Po to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Po.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Po is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Luciano.
Po dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Po's head but Po sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luciano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Po has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Po and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Po checks a low kick from Luciano.
Luciano is looking to land body kicks.
Po is looking to counter punch.
Po fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Po.
Luciano dodges the punch combination from Po.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Luciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
Po misses the shot to the body.
Po catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Po blocks a low kick nicely.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Po closes the distance and clinches up with Luciano, looking for a takedown. Po pushes Luciano against the cage but Luciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Po throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Po lands.
Luciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice straight punches there by Po. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Po.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Po ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano walks into a jab.
Luciano misses with a low kick as Po jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Luciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Po was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Po ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Po misses the target.
Po throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Po.
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Po swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Po misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Po scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luciano trying to hold on to Po's head to control him but Po postures up.
Luciano wants to control but Po passes into side.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Po swings around for an armbar but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Po's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Po is keeping the position for now.
Po managing to control the position.
Po preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Po looking for a guillotine here but Luciano defends easily.
Luciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Po is retaining full guard.
Luciano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shen Po.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Po, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Po!
Our winner, Shen Po, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masa Funaki (ranked 2923 p4p, 313 weight class) and Kree P Krawlee (ranked 2922 p4p, 312 weight class). Krawlee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sail kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kree P Krawlee enters the cage!
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159 lbs
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160 lbs
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Great elbows
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Funaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kree P Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Funaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Funaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krawlee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Funaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Krawlee.
Krawlee is looking to advance position but Funaki won't allow it.
Krawlee prevents Funaki from standing back up.
Funaki wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
Krawlee wants to free his trapped foot but Funaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krawlee moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krawlee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Krawlee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
My spies in Rickys House inform me that Krawlee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krawlee swings around for an armbar but Funaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krawlee's guard.
Krawlee looking for a sweep. Not yet Krawlee, not yet.
Funaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krawlee wants to sweep here but Funaki controlling him for the moment.
Funaki stands and throws Krawlee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krawlee trying to remain calm as Funaki controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Krawlee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Funaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krawlee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krawlee.
Funaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funaki preventing the sweep.
Krawlee working for a triangle but Funaki defends it easily.
Funaki preventing the sweep.
Funaki wants to stand but Krawlee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Krawlee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krawlee wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Funaki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Krawlee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Funaki trying to control the position.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krawlee pushing down on Funaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Krawlee stops Funaki from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funaki is in trouble now - Krawlee has advanced to mount!
Krawlee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Funaki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Funaki shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee fails to move to back control.
Krawlee takes Funaki's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Funaki is in trouble.
Funaki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Krawlee's arms.
Krawlee tightening his grip on Funaki, looking for the choke.
Funaki trying to get back to his feet but Krawlee is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funaki rolls, trying to escape but Krawlee keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kree P Krawlee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Funaki - that will leave a mark!
Funaki is looking to land body kicks.
Funaki punishes Krawlee's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Krawlee - just one landing.
Krawlee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Funaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Krawlee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kree P Krawlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki misses with a body kick.
Krawlee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Funaki to the mat! Funaki manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krawlee looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee trying to control but Funaki is working from the bottom.
Funaki keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Funaki holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki wants to stand but Krawlee is controlling the position.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krawlee keeps trying to improve his position.
Krawlee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krawlee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funaki's guard.
Krawlee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Krawlee fails to take his opponent's back.
Krawlee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Funaki is surviving well by controlling Krawlee's body position as best he can.
Krawlee takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Krawlee tightening his grip on Funaki, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee working for a choke but Funaki is defending well.
I really don't envy Funaki right now.
Kree P Krawlee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krawlee working for a choke but Funaki is defending well.
Krawlee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Krawlee has the hooks in. Funaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Krawlee has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Funaki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Funaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Funaki trying to control the position but Krawlee manages to sink in the hooks.
Krawlee looking for the choke but no joy.
Krawlee is looking for the choke from the back position but Funaki is controlling his hands well.
Krawlee is hanging on to Funaki's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki showing good submission defense here.
Krawlee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Krawlee is persistently looking for the submission but Funaki is defending it well.
Funaki trying to control the hands but Krawlee won't let him.
I really don't envy Funaki right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funaki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Krawlee's guard. Nice work there by Funaki.
Krawlee is looking to sweep but instead, Funaki has passed into half guard.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kree P Krawlee 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!
A bone on bone clash there as Krawlee blocks the leg kick.
Funaki motions for Krawlee to come forward. Funaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krawlee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut. Funaki saw that one coming.
Funaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krawlee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Krawlee looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee is still trying to improve position.
Funaki is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krawlee tries to pass to full mount but Funaki defends it.
Funaki is looking to improve his position.
Funaki won't allow Krawlee to pass to mount.
Krawlee is trying to work for a kimura but Funaki is defending well.
Funaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Krawlee.
Krawlee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Funaki is squirming around, avoiding Krawlee's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki wants to control but Krawlee is having none of it.
Funaki has given up his back. Will we see Krawlee going for some submissions?
Funaki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Krawlee gets his way!
Funaki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Funaki trying to control but not successfully.
Masa Funaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funaki is in bad spot here.
Kree P Krawlee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki trying to control the hands but Krawlee breaks the grip.
Krawlee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Krawlee has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Funaki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Krawlee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki wants to escape the position.
Funaki is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Krawlee tightening his grip on Funaki, looking for the choke.
Funaki trying to control the hands but Krawlee breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funaki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krawlee.
Krawlee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Funaki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krawlee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kree P Krawlee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krawlee 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kree P Krawlee!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kree P Krawlee waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chase Fuchs (ranked 2220 p4p, 249 weight class) and Alla Pugacheva (ranked 2230 p4p, 251 weight class). Alla Pugacheva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chase Fuchs's chin.
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159 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Fuchs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alla Pugacheva!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugacheva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pugacheva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fuchs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pugacheva swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuchs.
Pugacheva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pugacheva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fuchs.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Pugacheva.
Fuchs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pugacheva was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuchs.
Pugacheva misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pugacheva - that will leave a mark!
Pugacheva moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuchs.
We've been hearing reports that Fuchs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fuchs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pugacheva can pounce on him.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Pugacheva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuchs goes for a double leg but Pugacheva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pugacheva continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Fuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuchs misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Fuchs. Those never looked like landing.
Fuchs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pugacheva.
Fuchs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Pugacheva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fuchs tries to clinch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fuchs.
Pugacheva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuchs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pugacheva manages to avoid it.
Fuchs misses with a shot to the body
and Pugacheva counters with a low kick, right behind Fuchs 's knee.
Pugacheva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Pugacheva.
Fuchs throws a combination. Pugacheva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuchs takes one to the chin there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pugacheva, right into the meat.
Pugacheva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pugacheva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fuchs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
Fuchs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pugacheva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fuchs.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuchs takes a swing at Pugacheva's ribcage but misses.
Fuchs throws a right and a left that Pugacheva avoids nicely.
Pugacheva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pugacheva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fuchss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuchs throws a looping overhand right but Pugacheva ducks down to avoid it.
Pugacheva throws a good cross that connects.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick which misses Fuchs's front leg but catches the back leg as Fuchs tries to avoid it.
Pugacheva jabs Fuchs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuchs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pugacheva circles away.
Pugacheva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pugacheva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fuchs's hands.
Pugacheva scores with a spinning back kick!
Fuchs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pugacheva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuchs. That did some damage!
Alla Pugacheva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pugacheva connects with a single shot there.
Pugacheva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pugacheva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pugacheva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fuchs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fuchs doesn't manage to clinch there - Pugacheva circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fuchs or perhaps it was just good defense by Pugacheva, which made it look bad.
Pugacheva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fuchs doesn't manage to clinch there - Pugacheva circles away.
Fuchs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuchs tries to clinch there but Pugacheva circles away.
Fuchs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pugacheva scores with a jab.
Fuchs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pugacheva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuchs doesn't manage to clinch there - Pugacheva circles away.
Fuchs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pugacheva scores with a leg kick.
Fuchs misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuchs misses with the combination.
Pugacheva thows a body kick. Fuchs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pugacheva.
Pugacheva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva lunges at Fuchs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fuchs's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuchs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fuchs tries to close the distance and clinch but Pugacheva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pugacheva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuchs moves away.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pugacheva as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Pugacheva misses.
Fuchs takes one on the button.
Fuchs doesn't manage to clinch there - Pugacheva circles away.
Nice shot by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuchs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva scores with a nice right hand.
Fuchs moves in looking to clinch but Pugacheva pushes him off.
Fuchs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugacheva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuchs misses the shot to the body.
Pugacheva digs a good body shot into Fuchs's ribs.
Pugacheva misses with an uppercut.
Pugacheva scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alla Pugacheva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pugacheva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuchs. That did some damage!
Alla Pugacheva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pugacheva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pugacheva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fuchs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fuchs is looking to clinch but Pugacheva is avoiding it.
Pugacheva scores with a leg kick.
Pugacheva lands a nice looking body kick.
Fuchs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pugacheva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pugacheva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuchs.
Pugacheva connects with a body shot that sends Fuchs's belly button to the back.
Pugacheva avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Pugacheva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fuchs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pugacheva.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fuchs might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the strikes.
Pugacheva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pugacheva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fuchs closes the distance and pushes Pugacheva back into the cage.
Fuchs working aggressively here.
A short right from Pugacheva on the inside.
Fuchs trying to land knees to the body.
Pugacheva lands a left hand.
Pugacheva presses Fuchs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Pugacheva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pugacheva scores with a shot to the side of Fuchs's head.
Pugacheva presses Fuchs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fuchs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Pugacheva.
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!
Pugacheva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pugacheva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuchs backwards.
Pugacheva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pugacheva scores with a body shot.
Pugacheva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuchs wants to clinch up but Pugacheva keeps it at a distance.
Pugacheva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pugacheva feints and then cracks Fuchs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fuchs down.
Fuchs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chase Fuchs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Pugacheva tenderised Fuchs's leg. Fuchs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pugacheva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pugacheva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Pugacheva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pugacheva connects with an inside leg kick.
Pugacheva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuchs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fuchs. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A good leg kick by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva is looking to slow Fuchs down with leg kicks.
Fuchs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pugacheva!
Fuchs tries to score with some ground and pound. Pugacheva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fuchs working away.
Fuchs working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fuchs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fuchs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pugacheva is pressing down on Fuchs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuchs trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugacheva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugacheva has his hands on Fuchs's head, controlling the position.
Pugacheva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuchs stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Pugacheva throws up his legs and catches Fuchs in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fuchs tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Pugacheva! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alla Pugacheva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malachi Lawrence (ranked 3470 p4p, 424 weight class) and Skjoldr Leifsson (ranked 1213 p4p, 176 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Malachi Lawrence has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Malachi Lawrence seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malachi Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson slips a straight right by Lawrence.
Leifsson works Lawrence's body with a nice hook.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leifsson throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence lands a nice shot that snaps Leifsson's head back.
Leifsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lawrence has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Leifsson.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lawrence to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lawrence landing some decent shots from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson is pulling down on Lawrence's head to control his posture.
Lawrence got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawrence has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leifsson working for a triangle but Lawrence defends it easily.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leifsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawrence is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leifsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lawrence escapes and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leifsson defending well though.
Lawrence wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leifsson trying to control but Lawrence postures up.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawrence's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawrence's back!
Lawrence staying busy and making it hard for Leifsson to control.
Lawrence tries to break free.
Leifsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Lawrence pushed the leg off.
Leifsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Leifsson not allowing Lawrence to control his hands.
Leifsson is hanging on to Lawrence's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson biding his time, controlling Lawrence.
Lawrence wants to escape the position.
Leifsson has his arm under Lawrence's chin here. Game over son! Leifsson squeezes tightly and Lawrence is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Alcantara (ranked 3391 p4p, 386 weight class) and Orla Wanker (ranked 1906 p4p, 239 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Alcantara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker keeps the fight on the outside.
Wanker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcantara tries to land a front kick but Wanker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alcantara throws a series of punches but Wanker moves out of range.
Alcantara throws a looping overhand right but Wanker ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wanker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alcantara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wanker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Wanker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wanker darts in looking for a takedown but Alcantara gets double underhooks and turns Wanker into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alcantara avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Wanker cracks a nice hook into Alcantara's ribs.
Wanker throws a lazy head kick
and Alcantara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alcantara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alcantara tries to clinch up.
Wanker fails with the takedown.
Wanker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcantara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alcantara misses with a hook.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt - Alcantara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abraham Alcantara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcantara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wanker.
Alcantara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight club gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wanker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Wanker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice straight punches there by Wanker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wanker.
Alcantara takes one to the chin there.
Alcantara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wanker's head.
Alcantara throws a sloppy head kick and Wanker moves out of range easily.
Wanker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wanker dodges the punch combination from Alcantara.
Wanker delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Alcantara does no damage.
Alcantara throws a low kick but Wanker avoids it.
Wanker feints the counter takedown.
Wanker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wanker controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker is working for a submission of some sort.
Wanker trying to control from half guard but Alcantara is working away.
Wanker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alcantara is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker is looking for a kimura but Alcantara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wanker to get the leverage.
Wanker trying to control the action but Alcantara is working from the bottom.
Alcantara trying to control from the bottom.
Wanker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alcantara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wanker is trying to control the action in half guard but Alcantara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wanker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alcantara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wanker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alcantara!
Alcantara tries to hold on but Wanker postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Wanker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alcantara is looking to improve his position but Wanker isn't that keen on the idea.
Wanker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wanker trying to control but Alcantara is having none of it.
Alcantara is desperately trying to improve his position but Wanker has a good base and remains in mount.
Wanker tries to control but Alcantara wriggling away.
Wanker working for a submission but Alcantara is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alcantara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcantara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanker throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcantara is looking to score with low kicks.
Alcantara throws a head kick but Wanker moves out of range.
Nice cross by Wanker.
Wanker fails with the takedown
and Alcantara holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alcantara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alcantara lands with a light punch inside.
Wanker blocks an elbow strike from Alcantara.
Alcantara scores a nice knee to the body.
Wanker is trying to push Alcantara away but Alcantara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alcantara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alcantara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alcantara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcantara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wanker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Wanker in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alcantara after a bit of a struggle.
Wanker is breathing heavily.
Alcantara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wanker avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alcantara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abraham Alcantara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker wants to take the fight to the mat but Alcantara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alcantara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alcantara misses with a punch on the inside.
Alcantara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Abraham Alcantara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alcantara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wanker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alcantara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wanker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alcantara lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alcantara.
Alcantara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wanker's defenses.
That has opened up Orla Wanker's cut even more.
A short left from Alcantara.
Alcantara working aggressively here.
Alcantara lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcantara lands with a short shot to the head.
Alcantara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wanker can do to turn this around?
Wanker wants a takedown.
Alcantara lands an elbow inside that Wanker shrugs off.
Alcantara lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcantara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wanker wants to take the fight to the mat but Alcantara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alcantara lands an elbow inside that Wanker shrugs off.
Alcantara scores a nice knee to the body.
Alcantara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alcantara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wanker's defenses.
The cut above Orla Wanker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wanker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alcantara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wanker tries to break the clinch but Alcantara is controlling the position.
A short left from Alcantara.
Alcantara lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alcantara.
Alcantara is pressed up against the cage. Wanker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alcantara down to the mat. Alcantara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wanker shoots in and drives through. Alcantara sprawls well.
Alcantara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orla Wanker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Abraham Alcantara is winning the standup battle so far.
Wanker blocks a head kick by Alcantara.
Alcantara misses with a head kick.
Wanker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alcantara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wanker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcantara tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alcantara. Wanker shrugs it off though.
Wanker slips a jab and a cross from Alcantara.
Alcantara forces Wanker back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alcantara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wanker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alcantara clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wanker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alcantara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alcantara for a finish.
Wanker keeps control of the position as Alcantara tries to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I would not like to be Alcantara right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcantara is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alcantara is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alcantara is in bad spot here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wanker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alcantara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alcantara for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Alcantara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alcantara takes the fight into the clinch.
Alcantara is pressed up against the cage. Wanker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alcantara down to the mat. Alcantara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abraham Alcantara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wanker lands a right hook to the body.
Wanker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcantara swings for the body but Wanker moves out of range.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt - Alcantara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wanker!
Wanker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcantara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Wanker misses the target.
Alcantara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcantara swings for the body but Wanker moves out of range.
Wanker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alcantara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wanker.
Alcantara loads up on a big right hand but Wanker slips the punch.
Alcantara slips a jab from Wanker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcantara misses with a head kick.
Alcantara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wanker.
Abraham Alcantara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alcantara cracks Wanker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wanker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alcantara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wanker scrambles back to his feet.
Alcantara lands a head shot.
Alcantara avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Abraham Alcantara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wanker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alcantara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wanker lands a jab to the nose.
Alcantara clinches up against the cage.
Alcantara misses with some punches.
Alcantara lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Wanker wants to take the fight to the mat but Alcantara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alcantara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Alcantara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Alcantara manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Alcantara.
Wanker has Alcantara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alcantara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alcantara lands a damaging elbow.
Alcantara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alcantara lands a hook that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
Alcantara misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alcantara.
Alcantara lands a good knee to the midsection. Wanker won't want to take too many of those.
Alcantara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alcantara gets through Wanker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alcantara lands with a left to the head.
Wanker is trying to break the clinch but Alcantara has him pressed against the cage.
Alcantara lands a knee to the body.
Alcantara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Alcantara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alcantara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alcantara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcantara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alcantara lands a nice elbow.
Alcantara crunches a lovely knee into Wanker's ribcage.
Alcantara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alcantara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wankers head.
Alcantara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alcantara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
Alcantara gets underhooks to prevent Wanker's takedown attempt.
Alcantara is pressed up against the cage. Wanker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alcantara down to the mat. Alcantara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alcantara misses the shot to the body.
Wanker tries to bum rush Alcantara with a series of wild strikes but Alcantara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alcantara throws a lazy right hand but Wanker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcantara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alcantara misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcantara lands with a good body shot.
Alcantara lands a nice shot that snaps Wanker's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Alcantara.
Wanker throws a head kick but Alcantara moves out of range.
Wanker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alcantara in his tracks.
Wanker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wanker blocks a head kick by Alcantara.
Alcantara has Wanker up against the cage in a clinch.
Wanker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alcantara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alcantara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wanker misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wanker lands a lovely overhand right.
Wanker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Alcantara. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Alcantara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alcantara 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Alcantara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Landry (ranked 1443 p4p, 205 weight class) and Billy Quinn (ranked 883 p4p, 129 weight class). Quinn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad MF. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Landry misses its intended target.
Quinn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landry.
Landry throws the left hand but Quinn avoids the punch easily.
Quinn moves into the clinch.
Landry is struggling to control the position.
Quinn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
Landry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn lands a knee to the head.
Landry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Landry misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quinn avoids a wild elbow strike from Landry.
Quinn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Landry's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn tries to land knees in the clinch but Landry avoids the damage to the body.
Landry breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Quinn misses.
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
Quinn slips a jab from Landry.
Quinn throws a solid leg kick but Landry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Quinn.
Quinn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Landry is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Landry drops his hands momentarily and Quinn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quinn defending well as Landry loads up on a big left hand.
Landry throws a looping overhand right but Quinn ducks down to avoid it.
Quinn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Quinn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Landry misses with a low kick.
Quinn wants to slow Landry down by chopping away at his legs.
Landry throws out a loose jab but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn throws a looping overhand right but Landry ducks down to avoid it.
Billy Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry moves out of range as Quinn strikes.
Landry is looking to counter punch.
Quinn misses with a left hand
and Landry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Landry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Quinn wants to clinch but Landry slips to the side
and Quinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Landry!
Quinn swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
Landry looks to throw the jab but Quinn is out of range.
Landry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Landry circles away from the clinch attempt
and Landry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quinn is rocked!
Landry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws out a loose jab but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landry misses with a double jab.
Quinn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Landry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quinn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quinn staying out of range there.
Quinn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Landry's head.
Landry misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Quinn - just one landing.
Quinn throws a shot from downtown. Landry moves away and avoids it.
Quinn misses with a hook.
Quinn tries to clinch up but Landry circles away and keeps his distance.
Quinn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Landry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a hook.
Landry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quinn misses the jab.
Landry is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Ryan Landry has been cut.
Landry lands a glancing blow to the side of Quinn's head.
Quinn takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Quinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Landry misses with a wild combination.
Quinn scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Quinn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Landry's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Landry takes one on the button.
Quinn slips under a jab from Landry.
Quinn scores with a shot to the body.
Landry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quinn.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Quinn slips the punch.
Quinn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Landry ducks under a wild hook from Quinn.
That kick from Quinn tenderised Landry's leg. Landry is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Quinn is predictable there
enabling Landry to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry lands a jab.
Quinn tries to clinch
and Landry rattles Quinn with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Quinn tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Landry dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Quinn stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Landry!
Ryan Landry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Billy Quinn was interviewed post fight and said 'He got me today but run that shit back and I'll knock his ass out!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Killer Kidd (ranked 166 p4p, 9 weight class) and Zhang Jun (ranked 1143 p4p, 68 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Kidd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhang Jun!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jun is defended easily by Kidd.
Kidd is looking to counter punch.
Jun shoots in for a double leg but Kidd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jun misses with a takedown attempt - Kidd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Killer Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Jun.
Jun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice straight punches there by Kidd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kidd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun throws a big shot that misses.
Jun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kidd to the mat! Kidd manages to get full guard.
Kidd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kidd pulls Jun in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jun wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jun throws a big right hand that misses.
Kidd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jun with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun throwing strikes from guard but Kidd blocks nicely.
Kidd keeping moving, preventing Jun from controlling successfully.
Kidd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jun trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jun looks for a takedown but Kidd sprawls well.
Kidd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Jun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
Jun lands a lovely overhand right.
Jun shoots in but no luck this time.
Kidd lands a right hook to the body.
Zhang Jun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jun feints and as Kidd raises his hands in defense, Jun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kidd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kidd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kidd looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun is in close to Kidd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jun is looking to work some ground and pound but Kidd has wrist control.
Jun connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd is pulling down on Jun's head to control his posture.
Jun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kidd's head.
Jun lands a couple of digs.
Jun postures up in Kidd's guard and throws a big left but Kidd blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jun throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Jun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Jun with that takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Kidd - just one landing.
Jun looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
It looked like Kidd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jun.
Kidd sizes up Jun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kidd sneaks out the side door and pushes Jun away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jun walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kidd.
Kidd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jun.
Kidd is looking to counter punch.
Jun shoots in and bounces Kidd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kidd trying to control the position here.
Jun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Jun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Jun 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.
Jun looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kidd has control of Jun's left arm, preventing Jun from doing any damage.
Jun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jun dives in for a single leg takedown but Kidd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Killer Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Jun.
Jun dives in and scores a takedown into Kidd's guard.
Zhang Jun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jun wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Kidd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jun works over Kidd with some ground and pound from guard.
Kidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jun is in close to Kidd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Jun looking to sit in guard and control but Kidd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kidd trying to control but Jun is working from the bottom.
Jun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kidd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kidd stands and steps away. Jun gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kidd avoids it really well and circles away.
Kidd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Kidd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jun is defended easily by Kidd.
Jun has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kidd.
Kidd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kidd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jun throws a sloppy body shot
and Jun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kidd to the ground. Jun is now in Kidd's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jun throws an elbow that misses. Kidd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jun's guard. Nice move by Kidd!
Kidd has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jun to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kidd is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jun pulls down on the head and he's put Kidd to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zhang Jun!
Zhang Jun is the new bantamweight champion!
Zhang Jun tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Halli (ranked 733 p4p, 96 weight class) and Lester Burnham (ranked 397 p4p, 46 weight class). Burnham is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I m Blue. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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24
150 lbs
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149 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Halli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halli motions for Burnham to come forward. Halli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halli throws a hook to the side of Burnham's head but Burnham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Halli finds it's way through Burnham's defenses.
Halli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burnham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnham 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.
Burnham walks into a straight right hand from Halli.
Halli misses with a leg kick
and Burnham counters with a nice body kick.
Burnham throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Halli to counter with a crisp jab.
Halli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halli moves into range and clinches up with Burnham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halli lands with a short shot to the head.
Halli misses with a punch to the body.
Burnham is trying to break the clinch but Halli has him pressed against the cage.
Burnham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burnham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli lands a jab to Burnham's midsection.
Burnham throws a series of strikes that have Halli backpedaling.
Halli connects with a single shot there.
Lester Burnham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
Nice defenses there by Halli.
Burnham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Burnham misses.
Burnham is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Halli takes the fight into the clinch.
Halli struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnham controls his hands.
Burnham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnham breaks the clinch.
Burnham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halli.
A counter left hand to the body from Halli misses its target.
Burnham looks to throw the jab but Halli is out of range.
Halli fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli throws a leg kick but Burnham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Halli misses with a wild body shot.
Halli lands with a straight right. Burnham didn't see that one coming.
Burnham lands with a straight right. Halli didn't see that one coming.
Halli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burnham!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Halli with the ground and pound but Burnham regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Burnham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli stops Burnham from getting back to his feet.
Halli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burnham wants to get back to his feet.
Halli wants to free his trapped foot but Burnham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halli stops Burnham from getting back to his feet.
Halli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Burnham is trying to stand up here but Halli is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halli looks to throw the jab but Burnham is out of range.
Burnham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
Burnham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burnham checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Halli. Beautiful body shot.
Halli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Burnham counter with a right hand.
Burnham throws a push kick but Halli slaps the foot to one side.
Burnham throws a sloppy head kick and Halli moves out of range easily.
Burnham missing with a left hand there. Halli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halli lands in his opponent's guard.
Halli throwing strikes but missing.
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 Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Halli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnham.
Halli connects with a crisp jab.
Halli throws a jab when Burnham was well out of range.
Halli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burnham misses the jab.
Halli lands an overhand right.
A big right from Halli misses.
Burnham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halli manages to avoid it.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Halli counter with a right hand.
Halli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burnham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halli shoots in but Burnham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halli misses with a kick to the body.
Burnham checks a low kick from Halli.
Halli misses with a body shot.
Burnham fakes the leg kick and cracks Halli in the body.
Halli throws a head kick that misses.
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
Halli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Halli moves into the clinch.
Burnham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burnham breaks from the clinch.
Halli takes the fight into the clinch.
Halli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burnham breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli shoots for a double leg takedown but Burnham sprawls well. He's pushed Halli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burnham follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Halli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Halli throws a big shot that misses.
Burnham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnham throws an overhand right that lands on Halli's shoulder, as Halli tries to avoid the shot.
Halli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burnham misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Halli dodges the punch combination from Burnham.
Burnham misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Burnham.
Some bone on bone action there as Burnham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burnham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halli.
Lester Burnham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halli connects with a body shot that sends Burnham's belly button to the back.
Halli dives in and scores a takedown into Burnham's guard.
Halli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burnham pushes Halli off looking to stand but Halli dives back in and keeps control.
Halli thows a huge punch but Burnham dodges it nicely.
Burnham is trying to stand up here but Halli is controlling him well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Halli ducks right into an uppercut from Burnham.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnham manages to avoid it.
Halli lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burnham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halli, right into the meat.
Halli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burnham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halli.
Some bone on bone action there as Burnham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Halli closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burnham's guard.
Halli throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnham wants to stand and escape but Halli is having none of it.
Halli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Burnham checks a leg kick nicely.
And Burnham responds with a good body kick, but Halli manages to step out the way in time.
Halli tries a head kick but it misses.
Halli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burnham in his tracks.
Halli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Halli.
Halli misses with a right hand
and Burnham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burnham tries to bum rush Halli with a series of wild strikes but Halli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burnham moves away.
Burnham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burnham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnham.
Halli slips under a jab from Burnham.
Burnham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halli.
Halli misses the shot to the body.
Halli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Halli closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burnham's guard.
Halli won't allow Burnham to get back to his feet.
Halli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnham can do to turn this around?
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnham is keeping the position for now.
Halli stops Burnham from standing up.
Halli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halli prevents Burnham from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli pushing down on Burnham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Halli misses with a head shot. Burnham uses the momentum to regain guard.
Burnham wants to stand up but Halli is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burnham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Halli misses with a straight left.
Halli connects with a nice looking jab.
Halli scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli swings for the body but Burnham moves out of range.
Burnham loads up on a big right hand but Halli slips the punch.
Burnham with a nice cross.
Halli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burnham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halli scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reijo Halli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halli prevents Burnham from escaping the position.
Lester Burnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Burnham!
Halli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burnham is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnham is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Burnham is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Burnham is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Halli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Burnham is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Halli wants to control but Burnham has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
After winning the bout, Reijo Halli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bonifacio (ranked 294 p4p, 15 weight class) and Kreepee Krawlee (ranked 2001 p4p, 121 weight class). Bonifacio comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
142 lbs
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30
140 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andres Bonifacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio tries to clinch there but Krawlee circles away.
Bonifacio clinches up against the cage.
Krawlee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krawlee manages to break the clinch.
Krawlee ducks right into an uppercut from Bonifacio.
It looks like Kreepee Krawlee has been cut.
Bonifacio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Krawlee misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee digs a good body shot into Bonifacio's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krawlee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krawlee or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonifacio, which made it look bad.
Bonifacio stuffs the takedown attempt from Krawlee. Krawlee gets slowly back to his feet.
Krawlee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krawlee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bonifacio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonifacio but Bonifacio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kreepee Krawlee.
Krawlee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bonifacio backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee throws a sloppy body shot
and Bonifacio counters with a stiff right hand.
Krawlee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonifacio tries to avoid it but Krawlee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonifacio to the ground. Bonifacio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bonifacio connects with the punch.
Krawlee slips a jab from Bonifacio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krawlee shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonifacio tries to sprawl out of it but Krawlee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonifacio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Krawlee misses its intended target.
Andres Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonifacio has managed to clinch.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krawlee takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
Krawlee trying to control the position but instead, Bonifacio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Krawlee into the cage.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Krawlee controls the action.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio being controlled against the cage.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krawlee backwards.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krawlee's elbow.
Krawlee digs a right hand into Bonifacio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonifacio's gas tank.
Bonifacio tries to work over Krawlee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krawlee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krawlee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kreepee Krawlee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bonifacio moves in looking to clinch but Krawlee pushes him off.
Bonifacio moves into the clinch successfully.
Krawlee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Krawlee blocks it.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krawlee can do to turn this around?
Krawlee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonifacio to keep the fight standing.
Krawlee tries to pull guard but Bonifacio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Krawlee pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee seems keen to control Bonifacio's posture.
Bonifacio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krawlee has his foot on Bonifacio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonifacio works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonifacio wants to get up but he can't break Krawlee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krawlee holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been informed that Krawlee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Krawlee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krawlee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonifacio defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krawlee working for a triangle but Bonifacio defends it easily.
Krawlee has control of Bonifacio's left arm, preventing Bonifacio from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawlee looking to control but Bonifacio passes into half guard.
Krawlee is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Krawlee.
Bonifacio prevents Krawlee from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krawlee misses the body punch
and Bonifacio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krawlee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonifacio pinned against the cage. Bonifacio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bonifacio throwing a counter right hand but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kreepee Krawlee.
Bonifacio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonifacio avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Bonifacio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krawlee just misses with a punch to the body.
Krawlee has a takedown stuffed.
Bonifacio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Bonifacio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kreepee Krawlee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krawlee.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krawlee jumps into guard, dragging Bonifacio to the mat.
Krawlee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonifacio manages to get himself to full guard.
Krawlee trying to control but Bonifacio is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krawlee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee throws an elbow that misses. Bonifacio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krawlee's guard. Nice move by Bonifacio!
Bonifacio postures up.
Krawlee looking for a sweep. Not yet Krawlee, not yet.
Krawlee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krawlee working for a triangle but Bonifacio defends it easily.
Bonifacio wants to stand but Krawlee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee is trying to control the position but Bonifacio postures up.
Krawlee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonifacio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonifacio preventing the sweep.
Bonifacio wants to stand but Krawlee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kreepee Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonifacio wants to clinch up but Krawlee keeps it at a distance.
Krawlee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Krawlee shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonifacio sprawls well. He's pushed Krawlee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krawlee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonifacio tries to avoid it but Krawlee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonifacio to the ground. Bonifacio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A cross from Bonifacio lands.
Krawlee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a stiff right hand.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kreepee Krawlee.
Krawlee throws an off balance right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio closes the distance and clinches.
Bonifacio misses with some punches.
Bonifacio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bonifacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Krawlee.
Krawlee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krawlee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Bonifacio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krawlee tries for a kimura but Bonifacio is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Bonifacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonifacio, 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Bonifacio!
In his post fight interview, Andres Bonifacio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jambe De Bois (ranked 614 p4p, 95 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 1512 p4p, 212 weight class). Christophe has chosen Shadows as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Armand Christophe has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jambe De Bois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Bois rushes Christophe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Christophe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christophe tries to pull guard but De Bois forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Bois lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Bois working aggressively here.
Christophe blocking some punches.
De Bois misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Bois swings wildly with an uppercut but Christophe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christophe misses with some punches.
Christophe lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Bois backwards.
De Bois misses with the head strike.
Christophe blocks an uppercut.
De Bois working aggressively here.
De Bois misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christophe successfully pulls guard.
De Bois got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christophe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Bois has managed to get both his arms back between Christophe's legs - danger averted.
De Bois throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bois postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Bois got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christophe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Bois has managed to get both his arms back between Christophe's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christophe is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Bois throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
De Bois is striking but Christophe is not phased and passes to half guard.
Christophe controlling the pace.
De Bois misses with some strikes from the bottom.
De Bois misses with some strikes from the bottom.
De Bois flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Christophe wants to take a breather but De Bois is having none of it.
Christophe blocks the strikes from De Bois.
De Bois missing with punches from the bottom.
De Bois striking from half guard on the bottom.
De Bois wants to get back to full guard.
Christophe stalling.
De Bois throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
De Bois is looking for a sweep. Christophe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christophe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Bois moves into full guard.
Christophe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Bois swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christophe trying to control but De Bois is working from the bottom.
De Bois thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Christophe trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christophe stopping the sweep attempt from De Bois.
De Bois trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
De Bois doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Christophe drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Christophe seems to have locked his on tight now - De Bois screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Christophe, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Armand Christophe!
An out of breath Armand Christophe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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