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UCMMA 8: Double The Trouble PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Goldfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Numb by Linkin Park. John Lewis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Goldfire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Goldfire pushes him off.
Goldfire looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldfire was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Lewis swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldfire.
Goldfire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldfire. Goldfire obviously looking to wear him down.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Goldfire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldfire fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis gets a clinch.
Lewis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldfire up against the cage.
Goldfire slows down the pace here.
Lewis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldfire up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldfire is trying to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Goldfire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goldfire thows a leg kick but Lewis checks it
and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lewis controlling from the top position.
Lewis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Goldfire has a closed guard, preventing Lewis from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Lewis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lewis scores with a nice right hand.
Goldfire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lewis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldfire trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Goldfire is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
Goldfire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lewis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldfire looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldfire, not yet.
Goldfire is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Goldfire shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldfire moves away.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Goldfire keeps it at a distance.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Goldfire is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldfire just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Goldfire.
Goldfire fails to pull guard.
Goldfire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lewis.
Goldfire is trying to break free.
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldfire misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis pushes Goldfire up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldfire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Goldfire persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lewis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lewis has managed to clinch.
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Anders Goldfire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Goldfire can't do much from the bottom here.
Lewis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Goldfire prevents Lewis from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis wants to stand but Goldfire is controlling his arm.
Goldfire struggling a bit here.
Lewis slows the pace down.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lewis swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldfire.
Lewis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lewis drives through and clinches with Goldfire against the cage.
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch but Goldfire moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldfire moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldfire.
Lewis clinches up with Goldfire and pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goldfire fails to pull guard.
Goldfire avoiding damage as Lewis throws knees to the body.
Lewis wants to break free but Goldfire has control.
Goldfire keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldfire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goldfire pinned against the cage. Goldfire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldfire misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldfire is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Lewis clinches.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Goldfire. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
A punch combination from Goldfire misses.
Goldfire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewis circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Goldfire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldfire shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense.
Goldfire scores with a head kick.
Goldfire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Goldfire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Goldfire thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lewis 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! This is the final round!
Lewis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goldfire on his heels. He'll look to pass Goldfire's guard now, I'm sure.
Lewis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goldfire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lewis manages to get himself to full guard.
Goldfire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lewis controls Goldfire momentarily but Goldfire frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldfire throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldfire trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Goldfire throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldfire 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.
Goldfire throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldfire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
Goldfire wants to stand but Lewis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goldfire wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldfire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldfire throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldfire throwing strikes but missing.
Goldfire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lewis dives on top into guard.
Goldfire pulls Lewis in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lewis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goldfire is proving hard to escape from.
Goldfire wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
Goldfire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lewis is controlling him.
Goldfire working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anders Goldfire.
Lewis moves into the clinch.
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldfire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goldfire duly obliges.
Anders Goldfire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis rushes Goldfire and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Goldfire.
Goldfire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldfire really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Anders Goldfire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Lewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goldfire is trying to escape the position but Lewis is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Lewis.
I've got Lewis 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lewis!
A pretty intense looking John Lewis took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Farmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of Fame. Danny Green could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trey Farmer's chin.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trey Farmer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farmer tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farmer, pushing him back against the cage.
Green is trying to drag Farmer to the mat but Farmer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farmer gets underhooks to prevent Green's takedown attempt.
Green drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farmer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Farmer drives through with a takedown into Green's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Green wants to control the position but Farmer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Green tries to buck Farmer off but he can't manage it.
Farmer cracks Green with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
You get the feeling that Green really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Green has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Farmer lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Can Green hold on?! Farmer is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Farmer punishes Green with strikes from the back mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farmer is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Green with him. Green is trying to defend but Farmer has an arm under the chin now! Green grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trey Farmer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adanez Ferrodenes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Huffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrodenes comes to the cage accompanied by TNT. Huffman has chosen Bad Company as his entrance music. John Huffman looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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170 lbs
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173 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Determined |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adanez Ferrodenes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Huffman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrodenes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Huffman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huffman tries a head kick but it misses.
Huffman throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferrodenes.
Huffman throws a head kick but Ferrodenes moves out of range.
Ferrodenes takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Huffman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferrodenes stops a takedown attempt from Huffman.
Ferrodenes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferrodenes tries to clinch up.
Huffman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferrodenes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huffman but Huffman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huffman looks to land a combination but Ferrodenes avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huffman forces Ferrodenes back against the cage and clinches.
Huffman pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ferrodenes stands up and waves to Huffman to follow him.
Huffman looks gassed!
Ferrodenes forces Huffman back against the cage and clinches.
Huffman stalling.
Ferrodenes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huffman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Adanez Ferrodenes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huffman slips a jab and a cross from Ferrodenes.
Huffman staying out of range there.
Ferrodenes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adanez Ferrodenes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huffman lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrodenes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huffman defends it nicely.
Huffman throws a series of punches but Ferrodenes avoids them all with ease.
Ferrodenes tries to clinch but Huffman is having none of it.
Ferrodenes throws a wild body kick that Huffman sees coming a mile off.
Ferrodenes fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Huffman.
Huffman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferrodenes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrodenes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huffman manages to avoid it.
Huffman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Huffman counters with a series of strikes. Ferrodenes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Huffman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ferrodenes doesn't manage to clinch there - Huffman circles away.
Huffman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Huffman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferrodenes circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferrodenes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferrodenes fails to land the takedown.
Huffman fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrodenes shoots in for a takedown but Huffman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huffman leaves Ferrodenes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferrodenes looks to land a right hand but Huffman moved out of range.
Ferrodenes misses with a double jab
and Huffman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huffman has Ferrodenes up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huffman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huffman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Huffman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adanez Ferrodenes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Huffman throws a series of punches but Ferrodenes avoids them all with ease.
Ferrodenes throws a sloppy head kick and Huffman moves out of range easily.
Huffman misses with a two punch combination.
Ferrodenes is looking to clinch.
Ferrodenes shoots in for a double leg but Huffman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferrodenes throws a head kick but Huffman moves out of range.
Huffman avoids the head kick by Ferrodenes.
Adanez Ferrodenes is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferrodenes misses with a two punch combination.
Huffman is looking to clinch but Ferrodenes is avoiding it.
Huffman misses with a low kick.
John Huffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huffman throws a series of punches but Ferrodenes avoids them all with ease.
Huffman lands with a nice combination. Ferrodenes backs away looking to recover.
Huffman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huffman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferrodenes dives in and grabs Huffman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huffman pushes down on Ferrodenes's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huffman feints a jab promting Ferrodenes to slip. Huffman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ferrodenes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Huffman.
Ferrodenes lands a head kick. Huffman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferrodenes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huffman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferrodenes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huffman swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adanez Ferrodenes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huffman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Huffman scores with the left hand. Ferrodenes knows he should have avoided that one.
Ferrodenes lands a high kick!
Huffman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huffman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrodenes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huffman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferrodenes gets tackled into the cage by Huffman. Huffman maintains the clinch.
Huffman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferrodenes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferrodenes breaks the clinch.
Ferrodenes has a takedown stuffed.
Huffman tries to bum rush Ferrodenes with a series of wild strikes but Ferrodenes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferrodenes connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferrodenes misses with a jab to the body
and Huffman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Huffman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Huffman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferrodenes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Huffman sprawls well initially but Ferrodenes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrodenes decides to return to a standing position.
Ferrodenes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huffman pinned against the cage. Huffman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab lands there for Huffman.
Ferrodenes throws a head kick but Huffman moves out of range.
Huffman scores with a body shot.
No luck for Ferrodenes with that takedown attempt.
Huffman connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrodenes misses with a right hand
and Huffman counters with a straight right hand.
Huffman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Huffman slips a jab from Ferrodenes.
Huffman throws a series of strikes that have Ferrodenes backpedaling.
Ferrodenes scores with a hook.
Ferrodenes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huffman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrodenes moves into the clinch.
Huffman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huffman is trying to break the clinch but Ferrodenes is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huffman working hard to break the clinch.
Huffman is trying to push Ferrodenes away but Ferrodenes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferrodenes manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adanez Ferrodenes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Ferrodenes.
Huffman defending well as Ferrodenes loads up on a big left hand.
Huffman is looking to clinch.
Huffman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huffman.
Ferrodenes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferrodenes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferrodenes slips a jab and a cross from Huffman.
Huffman avoids the head kick by Ferrodenes.
Ferrodenes misses with a looping right.
Huffman avoids the head kick by Ferrodenes.
Ferrodenes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferrodenes misses with a lunging right hand
and Huffman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huffman looks to land a combination but Ferrodenes avoids it well.
Ferrodenes tries to close the distance and clinch but Huffman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrodenes misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferrodenes misses with a head kick.
Huffman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Ferrodenes.
Nice straight punches there by Huffman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Huffman.
Ferrodenes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huffman pushes Ferrodenes up against the cage in a clinch.
Huffman manages to break the clinch.
Ferrodenes misses with a straight right.
Huffman throws a series of punches but Ferrodenes avoids them all with ease.
Huffman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Ferrodenes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huffman blocks a head kick by Ferrodenes.
Ferrodenes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ferrodenes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Huffman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
John Huffman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferrodenes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Huffman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferrodenes is looking to clinch but Huffman is avoiding it.
Ferrodenes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Huffman counters with a nice body shot.
Huffman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huffman throws a right and a left that Ferrodenes avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrodenes tries to clinch but Huffman moves out of range.
Jab from Ferrodenes.
Huffman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrodenes shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferrodenes throws a looping overhand right but Huffman ducks down to avoid it.
Huffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferrodenes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferrodenes lands a head kick!
Huffman looks to land a combination but Ferrodenes avoids it well.
Huffman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferrodenes.
Ferrodenes slips a jab and a cross from Huffman.
Ferrodenes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrodenes misses with a hook.
Ferrodenes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huffman misses with a few strikes there.
Ferrodenes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adanez Ferrodenes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huffman wants to clinch.
Ferrodenes keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrodenes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huffman avoids it really well and circles away.
John Huffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adanez Ferrodenes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Huffman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Huffman.
I think Ferrodenes 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adanez Ferrodenes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Manfreid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Tungston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Manfreid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Tungston!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manfreid closes the distance and clinches.
Manfreid managing to block the knees to the body from Tungston.
Manfreid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manfreid managing to block the knees to the body from Tungston.
Tungston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manfreid avoids it.
Manfreid managing to block the knees to the body from Tungston.
Tungston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tungston struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfreid controls his hands.
Tungston lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Manny Manfreid has been cut.
Tungston prevents Manfreid from breaking the clinch.
Manfreid prevents a body shot from Tungston.
Tungston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manfreid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tungston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfreid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tungston circles away quickly and effectively.
Manfreid misses with a two punch combination.
Manfreid is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfreid avoids the head kick by Tungston.
Tungston and Manfreid are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Tungston throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Manfreid into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Tungston knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Troy Tungston!
Troy Tungston 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Keha Anoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anoki comes to the cage accompanied by Walking After You. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keha Anoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves swinging wildly here.
Reeves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anoki.
Reeves swinging wildly here.
Reeves misses with the combination.
Anoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reeves.
Anoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reeves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reeves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anoki is looking for a kimura here.
Reeves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reeves actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reeves defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anoki seems to be working for a kimura but Reeves defends the submission attempt.
Reeves tries to get to full guard but Anoki has control of the leg.
Reeves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anoki is looking for a kimura but Reeves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anoki to get the leverage.
Anoki has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reeves defend it? Anoki steps over the head and cranks it - Reeves is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Anoki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keha Anoki!
Keha Anoki is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Keha Anoki thanked CEC Nutrition Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Korymotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pritong Kandule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kandule has chosen Adrenaline Mob - Undaunted as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pritong Kandule told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ken Korymotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pritong Kandule!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kandule misses the target.
Ken Korymotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korymotto throws a hook but Kandule avoids it easily.
Kandule looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Kandule.
Kandule wants to clinch.
Kandule tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korymotto lands with a kick to the temple. Kandule shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kandule misses with a low kick.
Kandule is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kandule.
Kandule throws a right and a left that Korymotto avoids nicely.
Kandule moves into range and clinches up with Korymotto.
Kandule has had enough of the clinch but Korymotto keeps him there for the moment.
Korymotto manages to break the clinch.
Korymotto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kandule's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korymotto shoots in looking for a takedown but Kandule manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korymotto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kandule staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Korymotto stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Korymotto.
Korymotto shoots in looking for a takedown. Kandule tries to sprawl out of it but Korymotto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kandule manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Korymotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korymotto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kandule.
Kandule swinging wildly here.
Kandule throws a wild body kick that Korymotto sees coming a mile off.
Kandule fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Kandule misses.
Kandule misses with a takedown attempt - Korymotto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Korymotto blocks a low kick nicely.
Korymotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kandule is just out of range.
Korymotto connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kandule moves in looking to clinch but Korymotto pushes him off.
Kandule shoots in for a takedown but Korymotto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kandule misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Korymotto.
Kandule blocks a head kick by Korymotto.
Korymotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kandule manages to avoid it.
Korymotto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kandule's head.
Kandule rushes Korymotto and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kandule.
Kandule keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korymotto's efforts to push away.
Korymotto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Korymotto breaks the clinch.
Kandule misses with an uppercut. Korymotto saw that one coming.
Kandule takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kandule tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kandule misses with the combination.
Kandule shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Korymotto defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kandule throws out a leg kick but Korymotto moves out of range and Kandule only half commits.
Korymotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kandule slaps away a takedown attempt from Korymotto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kandule throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Korymotto's waist but Korymotto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kandule off to one side.
Korymotto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kandule lands with a shot to the body.
Kandule closes this distance looking for a takedown but Korymotto circles away.
Kandule uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kandule changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Korymotto tries to avoid it but Kandule manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Korymotto to the ground. Korymotto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Korymotto fails with a takedown attempt.
Korymotto is breathing heavily.
Korymotto tries to keep at a distance but Kandule has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korymotto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kandule has him pressed against the cage.
Korymotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kandule throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kandule shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korymotto sprawls well. Korymotto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kandule gets slowly back to his feet.
Korymotto throws a combination that misses
and Kandule counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kandule has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kandule is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Korymotto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Korymotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korymotto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Korymotto wants it to stay on the feet.
Korymotto moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Korymotto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kandule tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kandule is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Korymotto's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kandule throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pritong Kandule will probably get the nod.
That's time! Korymotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big left from Korymotto misses.
Kandule fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Korymotto throws a head kick that Kandule semi-blocks.
Korymotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Korymotto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kandule displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korymotto.
Korymotto slaps away a takedown attempt from Kandule, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Korymotto shoots in and drives through. Kandule sprawls well.
Korymotto stuffs the takedown.
Ken Korymotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pritong Kandule.
Kandule throws a series of punches but Korymotto moves out of range.
Korymotto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kandule.
No luck for Kandule with that takedown attempt.
Kandule feints a jab promting Korymotto to slip. Kandule then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Korymotto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kandule is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kandule leaves Korymotto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kandule will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korymotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kandule gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Korymotto.
Kandule misses with a left hand
and Korymotto counters with a head kick. That will keep Kandule thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Korymotto checks a leg kick.
Pritong Kandule is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kandule misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kandule has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Korymotto finds it's way round the side to connect with Kandule's head.
Kandule looks for the body kick but Korymotto saw that one coming.
Kandule tries to clinch but Korymotto is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Korymotto as Kandule shoots in.
Korymotto misses with a body shot.
Kandule misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kandule clinches up with Korymotto and pushes him back against the cage.
Korymotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kandule fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korymotto avoids it really well and circles away.
Korymotto scores with a nice body kick.
Kandule closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korymotto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kandule swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Korymotto.
Korymotto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kandule throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kandule stuffs the takedown attempt from Korymotto. Korymotto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kandule throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kandule tries to clinch up
and Korymotto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kandule's corner calls for a 1-2. Kandule obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kandule forces Korymotto back against the cage and clinches.
Korymotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korymotto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Korymotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kandule.
Kandule displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korymotto.
Kandule closes this distance looking for a takedown but Korymotto circles away.
Kandule is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kandule throws a series of punches but Korymotto avoids them all with ease.
Ken Korymotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Korymotto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kandule looks to land a body kick but Korymotto moved away.
Kandule tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korymotto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korymotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kandule misses with a takedown attempt - Korymotto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kandule dives in and grabs Korymotto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korymotto pushes down on Kandule's head and hops out.
Kandule misses with an uppercut. Korymotto saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Korymotto.
Kandule rushes Korymotto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korymotto prevents Kandule from breaking the clinch.
Korymotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korymotto scores with a shot to the body.
Korymotto checks the leg kick.
Kandule tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korymotto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korymotto throws a sloppy head kick and Kandule moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korymotto throws a body punch but Kandule moves out of range.
Kandule on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korymotto. Korymotto obviously looking to wear him down.
Kandule misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kandule gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ken Korymotto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A leg kick checked by Korymotto.
Korymotto throws a sloppy head kick and Kandule moves out of range easily.
Kandule shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Korymotto defends it nicely.
Kandule fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Korymotto leaves Kandule with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ken Korymotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pritong Kandule.
Korymotto misses with a wild body shot.
Korymotto misses with a wild body shot.
Korymotto throws a head kick that half lands.
Kandule takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kandule fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korymotto blocks a leg kick.
Korymotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Kandule circles away.
Kandule avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korymotto looks to land a combination but Kandule avoids it well.
Korymotto swings for the body but Kandule moves out of range.
Kandule moves away from the strike by Korymotto.
Korymotto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kandule tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Korymotto swivels and escapes.
Kandule fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korymotto, pushing him back against the cage.
Kandule has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kandule wants to break free but Korymotto has control.
Kandule escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kandule swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korymotto scores with a head kick.
Korymotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kandule manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Kandule or perhaps it was just good defense by Korymotto which made him look bad.
Kandule clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kandule's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kandule tries to circle away but Korymotto has him pinned against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kandule tries a body shot but Korymotto blocks it.
Korymotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korymotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kandule rushes Korymotto and presses him up against the cage.
Korymotto is trying to break free.
Korymotto dodges an elbow strike from Kandule.
Kandule keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korymotto's efforts to push away.
Kandule prevents Korymotto from breaking the clinch.
Korymotto is trying to break the clinch but Kandule is controlling him.
Kandule is trying to break the clinch but Korymotto has him pressed against the cage.
Korymotto is pressed up against the cage. Kandule has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Korymotto down to the mat. Korymotto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kandule.
Kandule slips under a jab from Korymotto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kandule shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Korymotto defends it nicely.
Kandule misses with a few strikes there.
Kandule takes a kick to the side of the head.
Korymotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kandule connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Korymotto's hands.
Korymotto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kandule avoids it really well and circles away.
Korymotto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kandule is defended easily by Korymotto.
Kandule works over Korymotto's head and body with a nice combination.
Kandule tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Korymotto swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Korymotto.
Kandule shoots in and drives through. Korymotto sprawls well.
Kandule misses with a takedown attempt - Korymotto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Korymotto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kandule sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kandule tests Korymotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korymotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kandule swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Korymotto.
Kandule pivots, looking for a leg kick but Korymotto is out of range and Kandule settles back down.
A combination from Kandule does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick from Korymotto lands but Kandule takes it in his stride.
Kandule wants to clinch up but Korymotto keeps it at a distance.
Kandule scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Korymotto takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pritong Kandule comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kandule has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pritong Kandule!
A very excited looking Pritong Kandule made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sibayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kenny Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Sibayan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sibayan shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Sibayan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Sibayan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sibayan 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.
Sibayan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Sibayan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sibayan is looking to work his way around to Jones's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jones trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jones tries to hold on but Sibayan postures up.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sibayan moves to take his opponent's back.
Jones controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sibayan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibayan working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sibayan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sibayan is persistently looking for the submission but Jones is defending it well.
Sibayan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sibayan is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones staying busy and making it hard for Sibayan to control.
What can Jones do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sibayan looking for the choke from the back.
Sibayan looks gassed!
Sibayan looking for the choke but no joy.
Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Sibayan has control of the leg.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibayan wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sibayan is working for a submission of some sort.
Sibayan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sibayan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sibayan trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Sibayan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Sibayan dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sibayan shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sibayan sprawls well. Sibayan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sibayan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Sibayan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sibayan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Sibayan to pass to mount.
Jones wants to control but Sibayan is keeping busy.
Sibayan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Mark Sibayan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sibayan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jones is holding on tight.
Sibayan is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibayan with a couple of short strikes.
Jones stops Sibayan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jones wants to control but Sibayan is having none of it.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sibayan fails to take his opponent's back.
Sibayan wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Jones really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones stops Sibayan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones tries to hold on but Sibayan postures up.
Sibayan wants to take Jones's back but he can't do it this time.
Sibayan moves to the back position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibayan is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Jones taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sibayan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Sibayan!
Mark Sibayan 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RC King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Andre Gracie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RC King!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but King frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! King is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andre Gracie!
Andre Gracie took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tat Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Unkown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Unkown will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tat Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Unkown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Unkown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taylor.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Unkown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Unkown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Unkown's guard.
Unkown has his feet on Taylor's thighs here. He's pushed Taylor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Taylor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Unkown!
Johnny Unkown is the new featherweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Caceres Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Varskinji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Varskinji will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Caceres Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Varskinji!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varskinji shoots in for a takedown but Caceres Junior shows good takedown defense.
Caceres Junior drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Varskinji wriggles free and stands up.
Varskinji gets tackled into the cage by Caceres Junior. Caceres Junior maintains the clinch.
Caceres Junior fails to pull guard.
Caceres Junior manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Varskinji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Varskinji moves to clinch but Caceres Junior breaks away
and Caceres Junior counters with a single leg into guard. Varskinji didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caceres Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Caceres Junior looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varskinji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Varskinji is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Caceres Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
Caceres Junior scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varskinji is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Caceres Junior trying to control here.
Caceres Junior is trying to stand up here but Varskinji is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varskinji stands up out of the half guard.
Varskinji lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Varskinji has taken the fight to the clinch.
Caceres Junior gets control of Varskinji's arms and successfully pulls guard. Caceres Junior will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Caceres Junior wants to sweep here but Varskinji controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varskinji would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Caceres Junior is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caceres Junior scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Caceres Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Varskinji.
Caceres Junior scores with a takedown into Varskinji's guard.
Caceres Junior stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caceres Junior misses with a body kick.
Varskinji scores with a crisp jab that stopped Caceres Junior in his tracks.
It looks like Victor Caceres Junior has been cut.
Caceres Junior tries for a takedown but Varskinji sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Caceres Junior. 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!
Caceres Junior moves in looking to clinch but Varskinji pushes him off.
Varskinji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caceres Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Varskinji misses with a takedown attempt - Caceres Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varskinji will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Varskinji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Caceres Junior counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Caceres Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Caceres Junior's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Caceres Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caceres Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Varskinji manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Varskinji wants to stand up but Caceres Junior is controlling him.
Varskinji is pulling down on Caceres Junior's head. It's preventing any offense from Caceres Junior, at least for the moment.
Varskinji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Varskinji kicks Caceres Junior off and gets to his feet.
A head kick misses from Varskinji.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres Junior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Caceres Junior decides to stand up, so the ref orders Varskinji to his feet.
Caceres Junior misses with an attempted mid kick.
Varskinji feints and as Caceres Junior raises his hands in defense, Varskinji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Varskinji would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Caceres Junior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Caceres Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Caceres Junior tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varskinji wants to control from the top but Caceres Junior keeps moving.
Caceres Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Varskinji on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Varskinji stands up and waves to Caceres Junior to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caceres Junior throws a series of punches but Varskinji moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Caceres Junior as Varskinji shoots in.
Varskinji misses with a body kick.
Caceres Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Varskinji's waist but Varskinji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Caceres Junior off to one side.
Caceres Junior is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varskinji throws a right hand that Caceres Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Caceres Junior also avoids with ease.
Varskinji shoots in for a double leg but Caceres Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Caceres Junior shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Varskinji napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Varskinji is breathing heavily.
Caceres Junior tries to advance to mount but can't.
Varskinji can't do much from the bottom here.
Varskinji gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Caceres Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Varskinji has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varskinji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Caceres Junior.
Caceres Junior prevents Varskinji from improving his position.
Caceres Junior passes into side control, despite Varskinji's attempt to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varskinji tries to bench press Caceres Junior off him but Caceres Junior keeps the position.
Caceres Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varskinji keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Varskinji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Victor Caceres Junior'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. This is the final round!
Varskinji scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Caceres Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Varskinji missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Varskinji decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Varskinji gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Caceres Junior to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Varskinji keeping moving, preventing Caceres Junior from controlling successfully.
Caceres Junior has gone for a leg lock! Varskinji slips out almost immediately though and dives into Caceres Junior's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres Junior keeping full guard, as Varskinji tries to pass.
Caceres Junior is looking to sweep but instead, Varskinji has passed into half guard.
Caceres Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Varskinji sits in half guard.
Caceres Junior is trying to escape back to his feet but Varskinji uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Varskinji throws an elbow but Caceres Junior slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varskinji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres Junior keeps working.
Varskinji advances to full mount.
Caceres Junior looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Caceres Junior wants to escape the position.
Varskinji trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Varskinji looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caceres Junior showing good submission defense here.
Caceres Junior defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Varskinji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caceres Junior trying to control the hands but Varskinji won't let him.
Caceres Junior can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Varskinji go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Varskinji is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Caceres Junior has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Caceres Junior tries to escape but Varskinji has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Caceres Junior turns into Varskinji and is now in his guard.
Varskinji trying to keep a closed guard but Caceres Junior is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varskinji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Varskinji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Varskinji has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Varskinji!
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