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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Feldburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vladamir Feldburg has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladamir Feldburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
Shields swats away the attempt to clinch by Feldburg.
Feldburg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
Feldburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Feldburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shields is defended easily by Feldburg.
Vladamir Feldburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Feldburg shows good takedown defense.
Shields dives in and grabs Feldburg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Feldburg pushes down on Shields's head and hops out.
No luck for Shields with that takedown attempt.
Feldburg instigates a clinch.
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!
Feldburg stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feldburg lands a shot to the body.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Feldburg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Feldburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Feldburg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Feldburg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Feldburg trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Feldburg wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Feldburg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shields being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir Feldburg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shields tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Feldburg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Feldburg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Feldburg closes the distance and pushes Shields back into the cage.
Feldburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Feldburg avoids it really well and circles away.
Feldburg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shields to the ground. Feldburg is now in Shields's guard.
Feldburg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shields keeping full guard, as Feldburg tries to pass.
Feldburg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.
Feldburg wants to stand but Shields is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feldburg landing some decent shots from guard.
Shields manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Feldburg tries to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
Feldburg holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shields tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Feldburg wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Shields working Feldburg over with strikes here.
Shields is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Feldburg is surviving well by controlling Shields's body position as best he can.
Shields controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Feldburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Shields sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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!
Shields lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Feldburg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Feldburg tries to get out of the position.
Shields won't let Feldburg get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feldburg is looking to get to half guard.
Feldburg is squirming around, avoiding Shields's attempts to control the action.
Shields looking to finish Feldburg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Feldburg!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Feldburg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shields misses with a takedown attempt - Feldburg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shields is defended easily by Feldburg.
Vladamir Feldburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Feldburg pinned against the cage. Feldburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vladamir Feldburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Feldburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feldburg tries to clinch but Shields moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Feldburg as Shields shoots in.
Feldburg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shields wants to control but Feldburg is keeping busy.
Shields regains full guard. Nicely done.
Feldburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shields is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Feldburg from controlling successfully.
Shields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Feldburg is proving a slippery customer.
Feldburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feldburg stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
Feldburg wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Shields looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Feldburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shields has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Feldburg after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feldburg manages to pull guard.
Feldburg wants to stand and escape but Shields is having none of it.
Shields wants to control from the top but Feldburg keeps moving.
Shields won't allow Feldburg to sweep him here.
Shields stands and throws Feldburg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Feldburg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feldburg throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shields. What's that going to do exactly?
Shields content just to control the position here.
Shields prevents Feldburg from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields with a couple of short strikes.
Shields tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shields lands with some strikes.
Shields lands a big shot there that rocks Feldburg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Feldburg is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Feldburg looks a forlorn figure.
Shields content just to control the position here.
Shields quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Shields but it's paid off an Feldburg is forced to tap! Nice work by Shields.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Shields!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tasalakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sys Rq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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170 lbs
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152 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauno Tasalakki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sys Rq!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rq takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rq throws a combination that misses
and Tasalakki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tasalakki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rq misses with a hook to the body
and Tasalakki counters with a stiff right hand.
Tasalakki throws a lazy uppercut
and Rq counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tasalakki keeps the fight on the outside.
Sys Rq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasalakki throws a hook but Rq blocks it.
Tasalakki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tasalakki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rq avoids the head kick by Tasalakki.
Rq lands with an overhand left.
Tasalakki throws a lazy right hand but Rq sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tasalakki misses with a takedown attempt - Rq sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rq punishes Tasalakki's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Rq misses.
Rq misses with a wild body shot.
Rq lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tasalakki at a distance.
Rq swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rq punishes Tasalakki's body with a nice straight punch.
Rq moves out of range as Tasalakki strikes.
Tasalakki misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rq lands a body shot.
Sys Rq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Rq misses its intended target.
Rq throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tasalakki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tasalakki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rq was well out of range. Poor timing from Tasalakki.
Rq lands a body shot.
Rq is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tasalakki rather than just go for the knockout.
Tasalakki misses with a hook.
Rq connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tasalakki momentarily.
Rq throws a body punch but Tasalakki moves out of range.
Rq misses with a straight left.
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!
Tasalakki loads up on a big right hand but Rq slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rq as Tasalakki shoots in.
Rq thows a body shot but no joy.
Rq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tasalakki moves away.
Rq walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tasalakki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rq finds it's way round the side to connect with Tasalakki's head.
Rq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tasalakki moves away.
Tasalakki throws a low kick, looking for Rq's leg but Rq calmly moves out of range.
Rq slips a straight right by Tasalakki.
Rq connects with a looping right hand.
Rq moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rq, as that shot connected.
Rq misses the shot to the body.
Tasalakki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rq lands a head shot.
Rq throws an overhand right that lands on Tasalakki's shoulder, as Tasalakki tries to avoid the shot.
Tasalakki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tasalakki slips under a jab.
Rq keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tauno Tasalakki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rq tests Tasalakki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rq cracks Tasalakki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sys Rq dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rq has managed to clinch.
Tasalakki lands a shoulder strike.
Rq misses with a punch to the body.
Tasalakki is looking to break free of the clinch but Rq has double underhooks.
Tasalakki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rq can't fight it off and eventually Tasalakki manages to take the fight to the floor. Rq looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tasalakki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tauno Tasalakki.
Rq connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tasalakki momentarily.
Rq checks a low kick from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Rq as Tasalakki shoots in.
Tasalakki walks into a straight right hand from Rq.
Rq jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tasalakki misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rq throws a good cross that connects.
Rq scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tasalakki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tasalakki misses with a straight right.
Rq lands a jab.
A big right from Tasalakki misses.
Rq throws a big shot that misses.
Tasalakki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rq.
Rq tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rq fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sys Rq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rq scores with a jab to the body.
Tasalakki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tasalakki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rq at a distance.
Rq slips under a jab from Tasalakki.
Rq misses with a hook.
Rq misses with an uppercut. Tasalakki saw that one coming.
Rq getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tasalakki looks for the body kick but Rq saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Tasalakki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rq throws a body punch but Tasalakki moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rq misses with a right hand
and Tasalakki counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rq.
Tasalakki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tasalakki shoots for a takedown but Rq saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tauno Tasalakki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Rq.
Rq avoids the head kick by Tasalakki.
A telegraphed right hand from Tasalakki misses the target.
Rq avoids the body shot from Tasalakki.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tasalakki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rq scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rq cracks Tasalakki with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sys Rq showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rq throws a body punch but Tasalakki moves out of range.
Tasalakki misses with a leg kick
and Rq counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tasalakki blocks a jab.
Tasalakki slips a jab from Rq.
Rq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rq misses with a looping left.
Rq avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tasalakki.
Rq scores with a three punch combo!
Rq throws a jab when Tasalakki was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki thows a body shot but no joy.
Tasalakki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Rq finds it's way through Tasalakki's defenses.
Rq tries to clinch but Tasalakki is having none of it.
Rq swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rq fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tasalakki manages to avoid it.
Rq thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tasalakki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rq throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tasalakki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rq tries to avoid it but Tasalakki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rq to the ground. Rq escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rq avoids a kick to the body.
Tauno Tasalakki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rq gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tasalakki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tasalakki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tasalakki throws a strike but Rq rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rq stopping the sweep attempt from Tasalakki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki has his hands on Rq's head, controlling the position.
Sys Rq is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tauno Tasalakki just wasn't active enough.
Tasalakki throws a right hand that Rq ducks under and follows up with a left that Rq also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rq lands with a good body shot.
Tasalakki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tasalakki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tasalakki showed some decent athleticism there.
Rq moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tasalakki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tauno Tasalakki.
I think Rq 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sys Rq!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stelios Raptis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Luan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raptis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deviser - Threnody. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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191 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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191 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stelios Raptis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Luan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raptis misses with a takedown attempt
and Luan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raptis shoots for a double leg takedown but Luan sprawls well. He's pushed Raptis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raptis is pressed up against the cage. Luan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raptis down to the mat. Raptis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raptis shoots for a takedown but Luan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stelios Raptis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raptis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raptis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luan counters with a left to the body.
Raptis is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luan moves into range and clinches up with Raptis.
Luan lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Stelios Raptis has been cut.
Luan pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Luan has his feet on Raptis's thighs here. He's pushed Raptis 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! Raptis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). El Luan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sauna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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186 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chael Sauna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauna slips a jab from Zamora.
A clash of legs there as Sauna blocks the low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Zamora as he connects with a hook.
Sauna misses with a two punch combination.
Sauna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zamora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sauna looks to land a combination but Zamora avoids it well.
Sauna sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sauna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zamora clobbers Sauna with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sauna checks a low kick from Zamora.
Sauna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sauna swinging wildly here.
Chael Sauna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zamora dodges the punch combination from Sauna.
Sauna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zamora circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sauna slips under a jab.
Zamora leaves Sauna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sauna misses with a double jab
and Zamora counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Zamora.
Sauna is breathing heavily.
Sauna fails with a takedown attempt.
Zamora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zamora thuds his shin into the meat of Sauna's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zamora lands with an uppercut that bounces Sauna off the cage and back into range.
Zamora throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zamora.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zamora.
Zamora lands a big head kick that sends Sauna to the canvas! Zamora follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Zamora!
After the fight, Danny Zamora was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wallace Barrowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helmut Doerner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doerner has chosen Balls to the Wall by Accept as his entrance music. Helmut Doerner 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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23
138 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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28
140 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wallace Barrowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helmut Doerner!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrowman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doerner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doerner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barrowman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barrowman moves in looking to clinch but Doerner pushes him off.
Doerner feints and as Barrowman raises his hands in defense, Doerner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Doerner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doerner trying to move into half guard but instead Barrowman has managed to sweep!
Doerner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barrowman defends it easily.
Barrowman won't allow Doerner to sweep him here.
Barrowman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doerner is keeping the position for now.
Barrowman is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrowman throws a strike but Doerner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Doerner stands and throws Barrowman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Barrowman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barrowman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Doerner connects with a decent elbow.
Doerner tries for a kimura but Barrowman is defending well.
Barrowman parries the strikes from Doerner easily there. Doerner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barrowman to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doerner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barrowman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Doerner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barrowman is holding Doerner down, trying to stall.
Barrowman is looking for a sweep.
Doerner moves into full mount!
Doerner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barrowman turns into him and now he's in Doerner's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrowman wants to control from the top but Doerner keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doerner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doerner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barrowman defends it easily.
Doerner 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.
Barrowman passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrowman wants to pass the guard but Doerner is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doerner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barrowman pulls his head out easily.
Barrowman prevents Doerner from improving his position.
Doerner looking for submissions off his back.
Doerner works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrowman prevents Doerner from getting back to his feet.
Doerner looking for a guillotine here but Barrowman defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helmut Doerner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barrowman takes the fight into the clinch.
Barrowman prevents Doerner from breaking the clinch.
Barrowman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Doerner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barrowman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barrowman landing knees to the body.
Barrowman lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Barrowman.
Barrowman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doerner tries for a takedown but Barrowman manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrowman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Doerner's face.
Barrowman tries to land knees in the clinch but Doerner avoids the damage to the body.
Barrowman has Doerner pressed against the cage.
Doerner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barrowman to keep the fight standing.
Wallace Barrowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Doerner.
Doerner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrowman tries to work over Doerner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrowman throws an elbow but it misses.
Barrowman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Barrowman.
Barrowman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrowman trying to land knees to the body.
Barrowman misses with an elbow strike.
Doerner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doerner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barrowman lands a knee to the head.
Doerner successfully pulls guard.
Barrowman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doerner keeping full guard, as Barrowman tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrowman preventing the sweep.
Doerner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barrowman controls the pace.
Wallace Barrowman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Doerner thuds a left hand into Barrowman's body.
Barrowman tries to clinch but Doerner is having none of it.
Doerner swats away the attempt to clinch by Barrowman.
Barrowman wants to clinch.
Barrowman forces Doerner back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrowman pushes Doerner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrowman lands an elbow just above Doerner 's eye.
Barrowman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doerner avoids it.
Doerner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barrowman prevents it.
Barrowman lands a nice knee to the body.
Barrowman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doerner misses with a combination
and Barrowman moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrowman is pushing Doerner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barrowman misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Barrowman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barrowman enables Doerner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barrowman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barrowman looking to control.
Doerner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barrowman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barrowman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barrowman!
Barrowman working the ground and pound but Doerner is defending the strikes.
Barrowman scoring with punches and elbows.
Barrowman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Doerner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Doerner tries to buck Barrowman off but Barrowman is having none of it.
Barrowman trying to control the position but Doerner is working away.
Doerner prevents Barrowman from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrowman is looking to take a break and control but Doerner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doerner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barrowman off and has taken his back!
Helmut Doerner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barrowman is trying to defend against the choke here but Doerner has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Doerner Tightens the hold and Barrowman taps out furiously! Doerner displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helmut Doerner!
Helmut Doerner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Golden Supplements [O.R.G] for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Boon 2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon 2 kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Teach me how daugie. 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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24
288 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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26
230 lbs
10 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Boon 2!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon 2 misses with a combination
and Shimazu counters with a thumping low kick.
Shimazu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boon 2 stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boon 2 swinging wildly here.
Boon 2 swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shimazu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shimazu feints and then cracks Boon 2's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boon 2 down.
Shimazu scores with a push kick.
Boon 2 is breathing heavily.
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!
Boon 2 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boon 2 fails to land with a series of punches.
Shimazu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shimazu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shimazu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shimazu lands a nice hook to Boon 2's body. Boon 2 takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boon 2 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shimazu digs a good hook to Boon 2's body.
Shimazu throws a head kick that Boon 2 semi-blocks.
Shimazu connects with a high kick.
Shimazu pushes Boon 2 away with a front kick.
Shimazu sends Boon 2 crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shimazu is motioning to the referee to let Boon 2 up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Shimazu throws an overhand right that drops Boon 2 like a sack of potatoes! Shimazu dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Shimazu!
William Shimazu 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bailey comes to the cage accompanied by Last Wordz. Robert Lundin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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23
265 lbs
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30
230 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Lundin moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Bailey. Those never looked like landing.
Lundin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bailey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Lundin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Lundin misses with a combination
and Bailey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bailey.
Bailey avoids a wild elbow strike from Lundin.
Lundin breaks the clinch.
Bailey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Bailey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bailey feints and then cracks Lundin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lundin down.
Lundin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lundin thows a body shot but no joy.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey tries to clinch up but Lundin circles away and keeps his distance.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bailey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bailey dodges the punch combination from Lundin.
Lundin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bailey throws a head kick but Lundin moves out of range.
Bailey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lundin momentarily.
Bailey misses with a double jab.
Lundin throws a series of punches but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey has Lundin up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Lundin is avoiding it.
Bailey scores with a head kick. Lundin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bailey scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to land a front kick but Lundin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundin throws a push kick but Bailey slaps the foot to one side.
Lundin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bailey is fending him off so far but Lundin persists. Nope, Bailey circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey tries to bum rush Lundin with a series of wild strikes but Lundin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lundin tries to work over Bailey's front leg with a kick but Bailey checks it.
A left and a right from Bailey both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Robert Lundin has been cut.
Lundin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by Bailey misses
and Lundin counters with a series of strikes. Bailey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bailey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Will Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundin throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease.
Bailey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bailey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lundin counters with a series of strikes. Bailey will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey moves in looking to clinch but Lundin pushes him off.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lundin cracks Bailey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bailey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Bailey. Those never looked like landing.
Lundin throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lundin blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Bailey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lundin misses with a few strikes there.
Lundin wants to clinch.
Lundin throws a wild body kick that Bailey sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to clinch up but Lundin keeps it at a distance.
Bailey tries to clinch up.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lundin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lundin shoots in looking for a takedown but Bailey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lundin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Will Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lundin.
Bailey thumps Lundin with a low kick.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick
and Lundin counters with a three punch combo that has Bailey backing up. Bailey nods at Lundin to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bailey circles away quickly and effectively.
Lundin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Lundin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Lundin slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lundin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bailey can pounce on him.
Lundin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey lands with a cross.
Bailey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Lundin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bailey thows a body shot but no joy.
Lundin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lundin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lundin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bailey finds it's way round the side to connect with Lundin's head.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Lundin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Lundin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lundin has had enough of the clinch but Bailey keeps him there for the moment.
Lundin misses with a body punch.
Bailey is trying to break free.
Lundin wants to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundin tries to land a knee to the head but Bailey blocks with his arms.
Lundin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bailey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lundin keeps control of Bailey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lundin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lundin. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey tries to keep at a distance but Lundin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bailey is trying to break the clinch but Lundin has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lundin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lundin lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lundin misses with some punches.
Lundin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lundin as Bailey tries to tie him up.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lundin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Will Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lundin is breathing heavily.
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!
Bailey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but Lundin avoids the damage to the body.
Bailey manages to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bailey wants to stand up but Lundin is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lundin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bailey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lundin on the ground.
Bailey keeping full guard, as Lundin tries to pass.
Lundin stops Bailey from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bailey is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lundin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lundin postures up in Bailey's guard and throws a big left but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey wants to stand up but Lundin is controlling him.
Bailey pushes Lundin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lundin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bailey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lundin misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey connects with a high kick.
Lundin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Lundin does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bailey as Lundin shoots in.
Will Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lundin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Lundin.
Lundin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lundin tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lundin has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lundin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lundin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bailey is fending him off so far but Lundin persists. Nope, Bailey circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lundin.
Lundin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bailey manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lundin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lundin blocks a head kick by Bailey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Lundin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lundin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Will Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Lundin misses.
Lundin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Lundin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey misses with a combination
and Lundin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Will Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
Lundin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bailey back to the cage. Lundin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lundin ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Bailey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely.
Lundin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bailey keeps the fight on the outside.
Bailey 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.
Bailey throws a head kick but Lundin moves out of range.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bailey forces Lundin back against the cage and clinches.
Lundin is working Bailey over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lundin blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Nice body punch from Lundin.
Lundin tries to close the distance and clinch but Bailey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lundin looks for a takedown but Bailey sprawls well.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bailey as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lundin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lundin misses with a leg kick
and Bailey counters with a two punch combo.
Lundin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lundin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bailey really felt that one!
Lundin scores with a push kick.
Bailey throws a combination. Lundin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up Robert Lundin's cut even more.
Lundin shoots in and drives through. Bailey sprawls well.
Will Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lundin.
Bailey throws a right hand that Lundin ducks under and follows up with a left that Lundin also avoids with ease.
Bailey throws a head kick but Lundin moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey moves in looking to clinch but Lundin pushes him off.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice combination there by Lundin.
Lundin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bailey.
Lundin keeps Bailey at a distance using the push kick.
Lundin shoots for a takedown but Bailey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lundin circles away quickly and effectively.
Lundin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bailey avoids it really well and circles away.
Bailey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bailey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robert Lundin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lundin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bailey.
Bailey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lundin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses
and Lundin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bailey really felt that one!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lundin throws a low kick, looking for Bailey's leg but Bailey calmly moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a double jab
and Lundin counters with a nice body shot.
Will Bailey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lundin lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Lundin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bailey 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Bailey!
Will Bailey gave a mention to Mango Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darcy Lilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kota Punga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punga has chosen who let the dogs out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kota Punga is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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162 lbs
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161 lbs
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Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darcy Lilo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kota Punga!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lilo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lilo is trying to control Punga's posture but Punga avoids it.
Punga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lilo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Punga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lilo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lilo is trying to improve his position.
Punga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lilo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lilo is looking for a sweep.
Lilo wants to control but Punga postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilo regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punga is working for a submission of some sort.
Punga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lilo is pressing down on Punga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Punga is pushing down on Lilo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lilo is fighting to maintain full guard but Punga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lilo is looking to control Punga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lilo avoid being mounted?
Lilo actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lilo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Punga is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lilo gets full guard.
Lilo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lilo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lilo working a defensive guard here.
Punga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lilo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lilo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Punga drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lilo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Punga has Lilo in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lilo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Punga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lilo passes into half guard.
Lilo is trying to control. Punga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lilo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lilo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Punga wants to control but Lilo is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lilo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Lilo there.
Punga has hold of Lilo's hands but Lilo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lilo lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Lilo.
Lilo winds up and cracks Punga with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lilo trying to control the action but Punga is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lilo lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punga wants to control but Lilo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Lilo.
Punga taking some punishment here, with Lilo in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darcy Lilo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lilo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punga misses with a double jab.
Punga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lilo defends it nicely.
Lilo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Punga's guard.
Lilo is working Punga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Punga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lilo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lilo distracts Punga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lilo tries to free his leg and advance position but Punga is retaining full guard.
Lilo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lilo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Punga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lilo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Punga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lilo trying to control but Punga is working from the bottom.
Lilo wants to pass the guard but Punga is keeping the position.
Lilo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lilo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lilo tries to free his leg and advance position but Punga is retaining full guard.
Lilo chips away with some ground and pound.
Lilo trying to control but Punga is working from the bottom.
Lilo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lilo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Punga pushes a forearm under Lilo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lilo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kota Punga!
Kota Punga is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Kota Punga, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ziggy Cliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff has chosen GANJA FARMER as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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28
180 lbs
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176 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Cerrone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ziggy Cliff!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cliff gets tackled into the cage by Cerrone. Cerrone maintains the clinch.
Cliff lands with a right to the head.
Cliff lands a hook that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards.
Cerrone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cliff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cerrone or not.
Cliff prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cliff.
Cliff misses with the head strike.
Cerrone wants to stall.
Cliff tries a body shot but Cerrone blocks it.
Cliff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cliff.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cliff.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cliff lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Cliff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cliff misses with the head strike.
A short right from Cliff on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cliff.
Cerrone prevents a body shot from Cliff.
A left hand lands to the body for Cliff.
A short right from Cliff on the inside.
Cliff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cliff misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cliff.
Cerrone lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cliff.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cliff.
Cerrone can't find room to land a body shot as Cliff controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Cliff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cliff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cerrone scores with a shot to the body.
Cliff jabs at Cerrone's body.
Cerrone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cliff throws a body punch but Cerrone moves out of range.
Cerrone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cliff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cliff pulls Cerrone in to control the position.
Cliff keeping full guard, as Cerrone tries to pass.
Cliff has Cerrone pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone wants to control from the top but Cliff keeps moving.
Cerrone tries to free his leg and advance position but Cliff is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cerrone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cliff counters with a right hand to the body.
Cliff cracks Cerrone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cliff rushes Cerrone with punches - Cerrone moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Cerrone goes down! Cliff follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Cliff!
Ziggy Cliff is the new welterweight champion!
Ziggy Cliff 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisse Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares comes to the cage accompanied by "Rumour Has It/Someone Like You". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
222 lbs
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25
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominickoy Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nisse Lind!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lind's waist but Lind gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palhares off to one side.
Palhares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lind counters with a nice low kick that buckles Palhares's knee momentarily.
Palhares with a poor takedown
and Lind counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominickoy Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares has his takedown stuffed
and Lind counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lind lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lind defends it nicely.
Palhares with a poor takedown
letting Lind counter with a right hand.
Palhares tries for a takedown but Lind circles away easily
and Lind counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Lind slams his shin into Palhares's torso.
Palhares shoots and misses
and Lind counters with a lovely shot to the body.
and Lind counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Palhares! He's just covering up as Lind starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nisse Lind!
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