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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chabuk Al Zubairi (ranked 5732 p4p, 5402 weight class) and Harry C Distacio (ranked 519 p4p, 511 weight class). Distacio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gravity Lies - Red kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chabuk Al Zubairi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry C Distacio!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Zubairi swings for the body but Distacio moves out of range.
Al Zubairi sets himself, and Distacio steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Zubairi avoids it this time.
Al Zubairi throws a solid leg kick but Distacio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Zubairi.
Distacio tries to counter with a clinch but Al Zubairi shakes him off and moves away.
Al Zubairi throws a series of punches but Distacio avoids them all with ease.
Distacio clinches up with Al Zubairi and pushes him back against the cage.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Al Zubairi is trying to break free.
Distacio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Zubairi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Zubairi throws a wild body kick that Distacio sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zubairi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Zubairi misses with a body kick.
Distacio tries to counter with a clinch but Al Zubairi shakes him off and moves away.
Al Zubairi lands with a nice combination. Distacio backs away looking to recover.
Distacio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Zubairi.
We've been told by Al Zubairi's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio takes one to the chin there.
Distacio ducks under a wild hook from Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Zubairi throws a hook but Distacio blocks it.
Distacio blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Zubairi throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Al Zubairi misses.
Distacio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Zubairi. Distacio shrugs it off though.
Al Zubairi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Distacio wants to counter the offense by Al Zubairi and move into the clinch position.
Distacio throws a solid leg kick but Al Zubairi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Distacio.
Al Zubairi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Distacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Distacio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Al Zubairi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zubairi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Zubairi managing to block the knees to the body from Distacio.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Distacio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Zubairi is looking to control Distacio's arms but Distacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Zubairi has his back to the cage.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Zubairi takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Chabuk Al Zubairi has been cut.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Distacio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zubairi is trying to break free.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Distacio prevents Al Zubairi from breaking the clinch.
Distacio landing knees to the body.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Zubairi is defending well for now.
Al Zubairi tries to throw a body punch but Distacio avoids it by throwing Al Zubairi back against the cage.
Distacio looking to throw knees to the head but Al Zubairi is blocking nicely.
Distacio landing knees to the head.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Zubairi is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Distacio obliges.
Al Zubairi is breathing heavily.
Al Zubairi looking for a takedown.
Al Zubairi is trying to break free.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Zubairi avoids it.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Distacio lands a knee to the body.
Al Zubairi swings wildly with an uppercut but Distacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Distacio looking to throw knees to the head but Al Zubairi is blocking nicely.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry C Distacio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Al Zubairi misses the shot to the body.
Distacio lands a big head kick that sends Al Zubairi tumbling to the mat! Distacio takes a step backwards and waves Al Zubairi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Distacio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Distacio in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Zubairi. That's going to slow Distacio down.
Distacio tries to score with a low kick but Al Zubairi moves his leg out of the way.
Al Zubairi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Zubairi throws a leg kick but Distacio checks it.
Al Zubairi tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Zubairi throws a jab when Distacio was well out of range.
Distacio avoids a kick to the body.
Distacio wants to counter with a clinch but Al Zubairi pushes him away.
Al Zubairi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Distacio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Zubairi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Distacio moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zubairi throws a nice head kick!
Al Zubairi misses with a double jab
and Distacio counters by clinching up.
Al Zubairi lands a right hand.
Al Zubairi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Distacio.
Harry C Distacio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Zubairi blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Zubairi is trying to push Distacio away but Distacio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Al Zubairi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Zubairi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks with his arms.
Distacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Distacio obliges.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Al Zubairi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Distacio connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Al Zubairi wants to get back to striking at distance but Distacio won't allow it.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Al Zubairi scores with a hook to the body.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Zubairi avoids the damage to the body.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio misses with a knee to the head.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distacio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Zubairi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Distacio.
Al Zubairi working hard to break the clinch.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Zubairi.
Distacio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Distacio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry C Distacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Al Zubairi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Zubairi throws a head kick that misses
and Distacio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Distacio.
Al Zubairi avoiding damage as Distacio throws knees to the body.
Distacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Al Zubairi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Al Zubairi is trying to break free.
Distacio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Zubairi.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Zubairi blocks it with crossed arms.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Distacio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Al Zubairi lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Zubairi avoids it.
A knee to the head by Distacio.
Al Zubairi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Distacio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Al Zubairi's face.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Al Zubairi is looking to break free of the clinch but Distacio has double underhooks.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks with his arms.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Zubairi is defending well for now.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harry C Distacio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Zubairi blocks it with crossed arms.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distacio drops Al Zubairi with a big knee straight up the middle! Al Zubairi is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Al Zubairi is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Zubairi with a nice calf kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Distacio blocks the leg kick.
Al Zubairi misses with a series of wild punches.
Distacio tries to counter with a clinch but Al Zubairi shakes him off and moves away.
Al Zubairi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Zubairi looks to land a combination but Distacio avoids it well.
Distacio wants to counter the offense by Al Zubairi and move into the clinch position.
Al Zubairi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Distacio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Distacio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chabuk Al Zubairi is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Zubairi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chabuk Al Zubairi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Distacio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al Zubairi is looking to chop away at Distacio's legs.
Distacio stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Zubairi. Al Zubairi gets slowly back to his feet.
Distacio wants to counter the offense by Al Zubairi and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Distacio avoids the body shot from Al Zubairi.
Chabuk Al Zubairi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Zubairi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Zubairi dives in and grabs Distacio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Distacio pushes down on Al Zubairi's head and hops out.
Distacio clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Zubairi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry C Distacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Distacio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry C Distacio!
Harry C Distacio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Foster (ranked 3856 p4p, 3875 weight class) and Cocaine Mitch (ranked 501 p4p, 504 weight class). Brad Foster looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cocaine Mitch!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mitch.
Foster looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Foster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Foster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitch.
Foster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Brad Foster has been cut.
Foster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Foster is rocked!
Foster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Foster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitch.
Foster drops his hands momentarily. Mitch doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Foster staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Foster doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cocaine Mitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo (ranked 3677 p4p, 3715 weight class) and Andy Slappin (ranked 301 p4p, 307 weight class). The key to victory for Frank Rizzo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Slappin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slappin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slappin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slappin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rizzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slappin's brow.
Slappin lands an elbow just above Rizzo 's eye.
Rizzo avoids the elbow strike from Slappin, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slappin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rizzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Andy Slappin has been cut.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rizzo blocks an elbow strike.
Slappin blocks an elbow strike.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Slappin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
Rizzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slappin is defending well for now.
Slappin dodges an elbow strike from Rizzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rizzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rizzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slappin has Rizzo pushed against the cage.
Slappin blocks a body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo dodges an elbow strike from Slappin.
Rizzo misses with an elbow over the top.
Slappin blocks an elbow strike.
Slappin trying to land knees to the body.
Slappin pulls Rizzo into guard.
Slappin is pulling down on Rizzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rizzo, at least for the moment.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Slappin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slappin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard.
Slappin content to stall in guard here.
Slappin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rizzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slappin on the ground.
It looks like Slappin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rizzo trying to control the position.
Slappin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slappin is aware though and is defending well.
Slappin 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rizzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slappin shoots in and drives through. Rizzo sprawls well.
Rizzo clinches with his opponent.
Rizzo digs a right hand into Slappin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slappin's gas tank.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slappin jumps guard but Rizzo stands there with Slappin around his waist. Slappin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Slappin.
Slappin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Slappin blocks it.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Slappin avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the cage.
Slappin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Slappin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rizzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slappin working aggressively here.
Slappin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rizzo crunches a lovely knee into Slappin's ribcage.
Slappin looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slappin fails to pull guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Slappin blocks an elbow strike.
Slappin is pushing Rizzo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rizzo pushes Slappin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Slappin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slappin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slappin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizzo circles away.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rizzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo.
Rizzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slappin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzo avoids it.
Rizzo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rizzo tries to work over Slappin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slappin's defenses.
Slappin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rizzo is keeping busy.
Slappin takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Slappin throws an elbow but it misses.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses.
Slappin takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Slappin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzo avoids it.
Slappin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Slappin.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Slappin is breathing heavily.
Rizzo scores with a shot to the side of Slappin's head.
Slappin takes an elbow to the temple.
Rizzo lands with a left to the head.
Slappin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slappin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rizzo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slappin is looking to clinch but Rizzo is avoiding it.
Rizzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slappin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slappin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Rizzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slappin misses with a body shot.
Rizzo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside that Slappin shrugs off.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow.
 Slappin is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Slappin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzo finish him?
Nice elbow from Rizzo.
Rizzo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Slappin - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Rizzo, and another! Slappin is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Frank Rizzo!
Our winner, Frank Rizzo, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Prilla (ranked 2597 p4p, 3349 weight class) and Lom Seis (ranked 285 p4p, 362 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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252
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276
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Prilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lom Seis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seis lands with a right hand.
Seis misses the shot to the body.
Prilla was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Seis lands with an overhand left.
Seis throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Anthony Prilla has been cut.
Prilla misses with a looping left.
Prilla connects with a solid leg kick.
Prilla throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Lom Seis has been cut.
Seis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Prilla will feel that in the morning.
Prilla misses with a head kick.
Anthony Prilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prilla.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seis moves out of range of the body kick from Prilla.
Seis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Prilla misses.
No joy there for Prilla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prilla is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Prilla tries to land a front kick but Seis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Prilla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seis throws a front kick that sends Prilla stumbling back into the cage.
Seis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seis throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Prilla.
Seis throws a head kick that misses.
Prilla misses with a kick to the body
and Seis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Prilla is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Seis seems to be stalking Prilla here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Prilla drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lom Seis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Hill (ranked 3444 p4p, 3062 weight class) and Eduardo Bolsonaro (ranked 407 p4p, 369 weight class). Eduardo Bolsonaro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Counter fighter
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Bolsonaro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolsonaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolsonaro sprawls and moves away.
Hill shoots in and bounces Bolsonaro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hill is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolsonaro has wrist control.
Hill throwing strikes but missing.
Hill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hill stays in close to Bolsonaro's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolsonaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bolsonaro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolsonaro keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill stays in close to Bolsonaro's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill is in close to Bolsonaro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hill advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Hill.
Bolsonaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bolsonaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolsonaro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolsonaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
Hill controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bolsonaro is in trouble now - Hill has advanced to mount!
Hill looking to finish Bolsonaro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bolsonaro!
Hill pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hill has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bolsonaro's face.
Hill working Bolsonaro over with strikes here.
Hill lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill looking to finish Bolsonaro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bolsonaro!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill is working for a guillotine from mount but Bolsonaro frees his head quite easily.
Hill dominating with strikes here.
Hill lands with some strikes.
Hill raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hill controlling the pace for now.
Hill looking to finish Bolsonaro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bolsonaro!
Bolsonaro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hill lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Hill dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bolsonaro takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Bolsonaro misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Bolsonaro misses.
Hill seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bolsonaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolsonaro.
Hill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolsonaro sprawls and moves away.
Bolsonaro throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Bolsonaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolsonaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Hill counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bolsonaro!
Bolsonaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hill landing strikes.
Hill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolsonaro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hill working the ground and pound from side control.
Bolsonaro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hill lands a nice forearm strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolsonaro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bolsonaro, who protects the arm well.
Hill scoring with punches and elbows.
Bolsonaro is rocked!
Hill controlling the position from side mount.
Bolsonaro is still in real trouble! Can Hill finish him?
Hill scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill cracks Bolsonaro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bolsonaro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hill scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bolsonaro is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hill can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Hill!
An out of breath Elijah Hill 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Chabazian (ranked 2057 p4p, 2138 weight class) and Roy Kalama (ranked 278 p4p, 289 weight class). Kalama has chosen Firestarter - The Prodigy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Edmond Chabazian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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3 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmond Chabazian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Kalama!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chabazian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chabazian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalama counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalama lands a body shot.
Kalama lands an overhand right.
Chabazian is rocked!
Kalama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Chabazian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalama pounces like a tiger and cracks Chabazian with a vicious hook! Chabazian is down but not out! Kalama follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roy Kalama!
Our winner, Roy Kalama, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between James Aregood (ranked 850 p4p, 1545 weight class) and Doric Dienekes (ranked 120 p4p, 201 weight class). James Aregood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Doric Dienekes's chin.
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197
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Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Aregood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doric Dienekes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dienekes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aregood moves to clinch but Dienekes breaks away
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aregood!
Dienekes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aregood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dienekes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aregood down.
Aregood avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dienekes.
Aregood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dienekes connects with a decent elbow.
Dienekes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dienekes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aregood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dienekes connects with a decent elbow.
Aregood on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aregood is not content to let Dienekes control the position.
Dienekes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Aregood pushes Dienekes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dienekes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aregood tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dienekes lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Dienekes lands a shot to the head.
Dienekes softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Dienekes lands punches and elbows.
Dienekes is punishing Aregood with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dienekes softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Aregood is trapped and Dienekes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Aregood is rocked!
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!
Dienekes punishes Aregood with strikes from the back mount.
Oh Aregood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dienekes lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Aregood hold on?!
Dienekes scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Aregood is looking for a way out.
Dienekes drops a big shot to the side of Aregood's head! Oh, Aregood is out! He's out cold! Dienekes jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Chibaclov (ranked 1345 p4p, 1215 weight class) and Maskar Flugamine (ranked 181 p4p, 167 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195
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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matteo Chibaclov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maskar Flugamine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chibaclov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flugamine is defended easily by Chibaclov.
Chibaclov goes for a double leg but Flugamine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flugamine continues to drive forward.
Chibaclov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Chibaclov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flugamine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chibaclov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Flugamine has picked Chibaclov up - he's going for a ride! Flugamine dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chibaclov is looking to control Flugamine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chibaclov avoid being mounted?
Chibaclov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chibaclov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Chibaclov controls Flugamine momentarily but Flugamine frees himself.
Flugamine throwing strikes from guard but Chibaclov blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flugamine stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Chibaclov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Flugamine has his hands clasped together but Chibaclov extends and breaks Flugamine's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Chibaclov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matteo Chibaclov!
An out of breath Matteo Chibaclov 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milos Obilic (ranked 406 p4p, 1190 weight class) and Rob Sapo (ranked 25 p4p, 64 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
215
16 - 1 - 0 |
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248
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milos Obilic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Sapo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obilic is out of range.
Sapo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Sapo does no damage.
Obilic throws a right and a left that Sapo avoids nicely.
Obilic checks a leg kick.
Sapo tries to work over Obilic's front leg with a kick but Obilic checks it.
Sapo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sapo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sapo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sapo takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapo throws a lazy right hand but Obilic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obilic connects with a body shot that sends Sapo's belly button to the back.
Obilic throws a combination that misses
and Obilic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sapo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sapo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Obilic with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obilic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obilic slips a jab and a cross from Sapo.
Obilic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sapo manages to avoid it.
Sapo ducks under a wild hook from Obilic.
Obilic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obilic lands a nice hook to Sapo's body. Sapo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Milos Obilic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obilic throws a sloppy body shot
and Obilic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sapo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obilic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sapo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obilic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sapo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sapo 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obilic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sapo on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sapo.
Obilic takes a swing at Sapo's ribcage but misses.
Obilic misses with a looping right.
Sapo misses with a right hand
and Obilic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sapo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Obilic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sapo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obilic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sapo moves away.
Obilic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Obilic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sapo.
Obilic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sapo.
Sapo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obilic on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapo misses with a double jab.
Obilic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Obilic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sapo! But no joy.
Obilic throws a poor cross that misses
and Sapo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obilic works the jab nicely.
Obilic connects with a single shot there.
Sapo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obilic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sapo thinking.
Obilic connects with a body shot.
Obilic jabs Sapo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It looks like Obilic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Obilic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Obilic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obilic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obilic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obilic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sapo's hands.
Obilic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Obilic ducks under a wild hook from Sapo.
Obilic connects with a body shot.
Obilic throws a one two combo.
Sapo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sapo staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Sapo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Obilic cracks a nice hook into Sapo's ribs.
Obilic misses the body punch
and Sapo counters with a stiff right hand.
Obilic misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milos Obilic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Donk. Obilic catches Sapo right on the button with a cross.
Obilic throws a body punch but Sapo moves out of range.
Obilic misses with an uppercut
and Sapo counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Obilic finds it's way through Sapo's defenses.
Sapo ducks under a wild hook from Obilic.
Obilic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sapo's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sapo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Obilic has got the better of the exchanges.
Sapo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapo walks into a straight right hand from Obilic.
Sapo misses the jab.
Obilic swinging wildly here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sapo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obilic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obilic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sapo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Obilic.
Sapo lands a lovely overhand right.
Obilic swings widly with a right hand
and Sapo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Obilic! Sapo lets Obilic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Obilic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sapo misses with a left hand
and Obilic counters with a straight right hand.
Obilic swings widly with a right hand
and Sapo counters with a nice right hand that sends Obilic toppling to the canvas! Obilic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sapo finish him?!
Oh Obilic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obilic walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Obilic limp body while Sapo jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Sapo!
Our winner, Rob Sapo, 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Alyoshin (ranked 202 p4p, 706 weight class) and Ichioka Kaori (ranked 15 p4p, 38 weight class). Kaori is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by GOZEN. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Alyoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichioka Kaori!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaori scores with a jab.
Grant Alyoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alyoshin tried to score with a low kick but Kaori checks it.
Alyoshin slips a straight right by Kaori.
Alyoshin tries to keep at a distance but Kaori has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alyoshin lands a body shot.
Alyoshin works on Kaori's body with a couple of short punches.
Alyoshin tries a body shot but Kaori blocks it.
Alyoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tries a body shot but Kaori blocks it.
Kaori is looking to break free of the clinch but Alyoshin has double underhooks.
I was talking to Alyoshin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kaori swings wildly with an uppercut but Alyoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaori misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaori lands a shot to the body.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaori.
Alyoshin prevents Kaori from breaking the clinch.
Alyoshin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alyoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alyoshin.
Kaori looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Alyoshin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alyoshin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alyoshin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaori is defending well for now.
Alyoshin lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaori won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alyoshin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alyoshin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alyoshin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaori backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Alyoshin.
Kaori is rocked!
Alyoshin throws a big uppercut that drops Kaori! More strikes from Alyoshin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kaori lies dazed against the cage as Alyoshin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Alyoshin!
A relieved looking Grant Alyoshin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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