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Syn 8: Dark night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourney Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson comes to the cage accompanied by I'll Whip Ya Head Boy. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tourney Champ!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Champ manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ferguson stays in close to Champ's body and controls the position.
Champ trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.
Ferguson won't allow Champ to sweep him here.
Ferguson is looking to work some ground and pound but Champ has wrist control.
Champ trying to control the position.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Champ keeps moving.
Champ is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Champ can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson trying to control the position but Champ is working away.
You can see the frustration on Champ's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferguson is working to tighten is grip on Champ's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Champ has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ferguson is really squeezing tight and eventually Champ passes out! Ferguson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Ferguson!
Kevin Ferguson made sure to mention his sponsor, Sydney BEAST Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Uzbaijzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Real American. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timur Uzbaijzky!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Uzbaijzky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Uzbaijzky, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Uzbaijzky against the cage but Uzbaijzky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uzbaijzky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uzbaijzky.
Roberts closes the distance but Uzbaijzky moves to the side
and Uzbaijzky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uzbaijzky rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Uzbaijzky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roberts is looking for a takedown.
Roberts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uzbaijzky's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Uzbaijzky.
Uzbaijzky is trying to break the clinch but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Uzbaijzky breaks the clinch.
Uzbaijzky fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberts shoots and misses
enabling Uzbaijzky to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uzbaijzky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Uzbaijzky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Uzbaijzky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberts smiles and moves away.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uzbaijzky sprawls well. Uzbaijzky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts throwing strikes but Uzbaijzky manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Uzbaijzky stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Uzbaijzky misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts moves into the clinch successfully.
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Uzbaijzky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chad Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Roberts wants to clinch up but Uzbaijzky keeps it at a distance.
Roberts drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uzbaijzky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard.
Roberts 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.
Uzbaijzky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uzbaijzky throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing Uzbaijzky from standing up.
Roberts being controlled here, momentarily.
Uzbaijzky is in close to Roberts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing Uzbaijzky from standing up.
Uzbaijzky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uzbaijzky gets to his feet. Roberts looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uzbaijzky as he jumps to the side.
Uzbaijzky stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts clinches up with Uzbaijzky and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Uzbaijzky, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Uzbaijzky against the cage but Uzbaijzky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uzbaijzky closes the distance and pushes Roberts back into the cage.
Roberts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Uzbaijzky.
Uzbaijzky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uzbaijzky pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Uzbaijzky tries to score a body lock takedown but Roberts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzbaijzky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Uzbaijzky breaks from the clinch.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uzbaijzky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzbaijzky connects with an inside leg kick.
Uzbaijzky misses with a takedown attempt - Roberts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uzbaijzky shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Uzbaijzky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roberts closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Uzbaijzky's guard.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Uzbaijzky pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uzbaijzky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uzbaijzky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uzbaijzky wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
Uzbaijzky wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts wants to stand but Uzbaijzky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Uzbaijzky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uzbaijzky is keeping the position for now.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chad Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roberts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Uzbaijzky dives on top into guard.
Uzbaijzky decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roberts, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uzbaijzky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Uzbaijzky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Uzbaijzky. Uzbaijzky obviously looking to wear him down.
Uzbaijzky lands a two punch combo.
Uzbaijzky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uzbaijzky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Uzbaijzky keeps it at a distance.
Roberts tries to clinch but Uzbaijzky is having none of it.
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Uzbaijzky stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uzbaijzky throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uzbaijzky.
Uzbaijzky pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roberts back to the cage. Uzbaijzky follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Uzbaijzky.
Uzbaijzky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Uzbaijzky persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
Chad Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzbaijzky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uzbaijzky.
Uzbaijzky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uzbaijzky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uzbaijzky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Uzbaijzky circles away.
Uzbaijzky clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Roberts tries to circle away but Uzbaijzky has him pinned against the cage.
Uzbaijzky tries to circle away but Roberts has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roberts as Uzbaijzky tries to tie him up.
Uzbaijzky breaks from the clinch.
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.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Uzbaijzky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Uzbaijzky. Uzbaijzky gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timur Uzbaijzky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Uzbaijzky.
Uzbaijzky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts clinches.
Uzbaijzky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roberts has Uzbaijzky pressed against the cage, preventing Uzbaijzky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uzbaijzky is trying to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling him.
Uzbaijzky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts pushes Uzbaijzky up against the cage in a clinch.
Uzbaijzky can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Uzbaijzky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uzbaijzky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uzbaijzky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts is looking to clinch but Uzbaijzky is avoiding it.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
Uzbaijzky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roberts wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uzbaijzky.
Roberts clinches.
Roberts tries to break the clinch but Uzbaijzky is controlling the position.
Uzbaijzky can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Roberts misses with an elbow strike.
Roberts is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Uzbaijzky can't fight it off and eventually Roberts manages to take the fight to the floor. Uzbaijzky looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Uzbaijzky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts stops Uzbaijzky from standing up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uzbaijzky wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
Uzbaijzky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Uzbaijzky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roberts working a defensive guard here.
Uzbaijzky controls from within his opponent's guard.
Uzbaijzky wants to get up but he can't break Roberts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Timur Uzbaijzky.
Roberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chad Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Timur Uzbaijzky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts takes a swing at Uzbaijzky's ribcage but misses.
Uzbaijzky pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roberts back to the cage. Uzbaijzky follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roberts misses with a double jab
and Uzbaijzky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timur Uzbaijzky.
I've got Uzbaijzky 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Uzbaijzky!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LaVern Shirley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Laplaglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that LaVern Shirley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily LaVern Shirley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LaVern Shirley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Derek Laplaglia!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirley gets tackled into the cage by Laplaglia. Laplaglia maintains the clinch.
Shirley lands a shoulder strike.
Shirley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laplaglias head.
Laplaglia misses with a body punch.
Shirley has picked Laplaglia up - he's going for a ride! Shirley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shirley wants to pass to mount but Laplaglia is defending the position.
Shirley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laplaglia is looking for a sweep. Shirley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shirley is trying for a kimura here. Laplaglia looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shirley wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). LaVern Shirley!
LaVern Shirley retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lex Luthor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Young is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lex Luthor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Young!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luthor scores with a takedown into Young's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Luthor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Luthor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Young looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Young is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luthor defends well.
Luthor throws a big elbow that misses.
Young throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Luthor escapes and throws Young's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young manages to get back to half guard.
Young is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Luthor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Luthor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Young's head.
Young looking for submissions off his back.
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luthor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Young tries to roll over but Luthor keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luthor is looking for a kimura here.
Luthor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Young looking for submissions off his back.
Young actively working from the bottom here.
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Luthor connects with a nice short shot to Young's temple.
Luthor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Luthor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Young knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luthor pulls his head out easily.
Young looking for submissions off his back.
Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luthor pulls his head out easily.
Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luthor pulls his head out easily.
Luthor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Young doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Luthor.
Luthor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Luthor is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it.
Luthor passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Luthor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poor strikes thrown by Luthor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Young gets back to half guard.
Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luthor pulls his head out easily.
Luthor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young is just riding it out for now. Luthor eventually gives up the hold.
Young looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Young looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Luthor wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position.
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Young actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young looking for submissions off his back.
Young looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Luthor pushes past his half guard into mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luthor working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Luthor cracks Young with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lex Luthor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Luthor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Young scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Young is thwarting Luthor's attempts to control the position.
Luthor lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Young lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Luthor trying to control from the bottom.
Young scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Luthor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily.
Luthor has hold of Young's hands but Young slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Young is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luthor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Young scores with a couple of nice shots.
Luthor is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Young seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Young there.
Young scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Luthor is trying to control but can't.
Young has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Young lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Young there.
Young working over Luthor with some ground and pound. Luthor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Young takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Young winds up and cracks Luthor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Luthor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Young.
Young working Luthor over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Young.
Luthor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Young scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young lands a couple of digs.
Young won't allow Luthor to sweep him here.
Young forces his way into half guard.
Young lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Young.
Young working the head and body with strikes.
Young is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Young working Luthor over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Young.
Young prevents Luthor from improving his position.
Young working Luthor over with strikes.
Luthor trying to control from the bottom.
Barry Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luthor has hold of Young's hands but Young slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Young slips a nice elbow through Luthor's hands, connecting with Luthor's forehead.
Luthor trying to control here.
Young passes to full mount!
Young scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Young landing punches.
Luthor is rocked!
Luthor is in a horrible position here. Young smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Luthor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Luthor covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Young!
Barry Young is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Manfred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes into the arena with Umaga blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Manny Manfred enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight 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, Eddie Fatu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Manfred!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manfred leaves Fatu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manfred slaps away a takedown attempt from Fatu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fatu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Fatu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manfred throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fatu tries to bum rush Manfred with a series of wild strikes but Manfred uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fatu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manfred feints and then cracks Fatu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fatu down.
Fatu shoots in and drives through. Manfred sprawls well.
Manfred stuffs the takedown attempt from Fatu. Fatu gets slowly back to his feet.
Fatu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fatu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fatu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fatu.
Fatu is breathing heavily.
Manfred tries a head kick but it misses.
Fatu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fatu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manfred.
Fatu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manfred circles away.
No joy there for Manfred, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fatu gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manfred wants to get back to his feet.
Fatu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fatu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Manfred managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fatu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu scoring with punches from side control.
Fatu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Manfred sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fatu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manfred is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fatu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manfred has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fatu working the ground and pound from side control.
Manfred taking a bit of punishment here - Fatu scoring with strikes.
Fatu looks up at the clock and then as Manfred takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fatu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Manfred sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fatu is trying to get an arm triangle but Manfred is defending well.
Fatu scoring with punches and elbows.
Fatu in side control, throwing shots but Manfred defends.
Fatu has hold of Manfred's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Manfred tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fatu cranks the arm and Manfred screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Manfred, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eddie Fatu!
Eddie Fatu is the new super heavyweight champion!
Eddie Fatu made sure to mention his sponsor, Sydney BEAST Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax comes into the arena with Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent blaring out of the sound system. Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drop The World- Lil Wayne. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Silva!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva throws a series of punches but Sax avoids them all with ease.
Sax shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva is looking to slow Sax down with leg kicks.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sax has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sax looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva digs a good hook to Sax's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Sax changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva pushes Sax off and scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva works over Sax's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva throws a right hand that Sax ducks under and follows up with a left that Sax also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sax gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sax wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Sax drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Sax off! Sax jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Sax is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sax drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Sax off! Sax jumps back into Silva's guard.
Sax wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Sax prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Sax from controlling successfully.
Sax stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sax is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva pushes Sax off and scrambles back to his feet.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sax eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sax shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Sax's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sax feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Sax changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Sax is having none of it.
Sax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Sax is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva tries to bum rush Sax with a series of wild strikes but Sax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sax is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sax dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Matt Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva works over Sax's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sax circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Sax with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Sax backing up. Sax nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva leaves Sax with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Sax will be more careful next time no doubt.
Amin Sax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sax tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Sax avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sax looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva lands a jab to Sax's midsection.
Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva throws a right hand that Sax ducks under and follows up with a left that Sax also avoids with ease.
Matt Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sax slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva throws a series of punches but Sax avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Sax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sax has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva misses with a combination
so Sax counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sax won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Sax drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Sax off! Sax jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Sax is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Sax trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Sax tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Sax slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sax wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Amin Sax just wasn't active enough.
Silva leaves Sax with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sax has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Sax thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Sax.
Silva tries to bum rush Sax with a series of wild strikes but Sax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Sax on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva stalks Sax and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sax's face. Sax staggers backwards, shaken.
Sax fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a combination but Sax avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Sax on that attempt.
Jab from Silva.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sax shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Matt Silva just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva throws a push kick but Sax slaps the foot to one side.
Sax shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva looks to land a combination. Sax sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Sax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sax off to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Silva stalks Sax and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sax's face. Sax staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Matt Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sax.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sax.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sax misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Sax.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Sax counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sax is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva has his feet on Sax's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sax throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sax is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Sax counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sax dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Sax's head and hops out.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sax shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva works over Sax's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
Silva misses with the combination.
Sax drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Sax slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Silva dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva tries to bum rush Sax with a series of wild strikes but Sax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva scores with a one two! Sax had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sax blocks a head kick by Silva.
Sax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Sax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva 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 Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sax moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sax throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Sax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sax gets slowly back to his feet.
Sax shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sax finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sax shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Sax's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva misses with a combination
and Sax counters with a nice leg kick.
Sax has a takedown stuffed.
Sax takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Amin Sax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Sax counters with an outside leg kick.
Sax slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sax circles away quickly and effectively.
Sax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sax looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sax eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sax pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Sax follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sax shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Sax's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Silva! Matt Silva retains his middleweight title!
Matt Silva took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KaotiX Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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