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VIP 13: De Silva vs. Daino PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Treff Kefflon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Radio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Treff Kefflon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alfredo Radio!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kefflon throws a head kick but Radio moves out of range.
Treff Kefflon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kefflon tries to clinch up
and Radio counters with a left and a right that stings Kefflon.
Radio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Radio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Radio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Radio wants it to stay on the feet.
Kefflon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Radio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alfredo Radio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kefflon wants to clinch but Radio slips to the side
and Radio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kefflon is looking to clinch.
Kefflon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kefflon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Radio. No joy for Kefflon on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Treff Kefflon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kefflon is breathing heavily.
Kefflon darts in trying to clinch
letting Radio counter with a right hand.
Kefflon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Radio circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kefflon fails with a takedown attempt.
Radio blocks a low kick nicely.
Kefflon tries to clinch
and Radio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kefflon closes the distance but Radio moves to the side
and Radio counters with a straight right hand.
Kefflon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Radio counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radio keeps the fight on the outside.
Radio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Radio counters with a stiff right hand.
Kefflon tries to clinch but Radio moves away
and Radio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kefflon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Radio counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kefflon misses with a takedown attempt - Radio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kefflon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Radio circles away.
Radio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kefflon.
Kefflon throws a push kick but Radio slaps the foot to one side.
Kefflon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kefflon misses with a takedown attempt - Radio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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 Treff Kefflon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kefflon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Radio counters with a nice uppercut.
Radio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kefflon.
Kefflon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Radio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kefflon shoots in but Radio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Radio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kefflon looks for a takedown but Radio sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Treff Kefflon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kefflon closes the distance and clinches up with Radio, looking for a takedown. Kefflon pushes Radio against the cage but Radio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Treff Kefflon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kefflon.
Kefflon throws a head kick but Radio moves out of range.
Kefflon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kefflon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Radio. No joy for Kefflon on that attempt.
Kefflon wants to clinch but Radio slips to the side
and Kefflon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kefflon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Radio swivels and escapes.
Radio stuffs the takedown.
Kefflon misses with a combination
letting Radio counter with a right hand.
Radio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Radio counters with a stiff right hand.
Kefflon looks for a takedown but Radio sprawls well.
Kefflon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Radio but Radio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kefflon misses with an uppercut. Radio saw that one coming.
Treff Kefflon is winning the standup battle so far.
Kefflon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Radio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kefflon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Radio as he avoids it easily.
Kefflon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Radio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Radio as Kefflon shoots in.
Kefflon shoots for a double leg takedown but Radio sprawls well. He's pushed Kefflon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kefflon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radio is fending him off so far but Kefflon persists. Nope, Radio circles away and we're back to standing.
Kefflon shoots in but no luck this time.
Kefflon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Radio avoids it really well and circles away.
Kefflon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Radio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Radio stuffs the takedown.
Kefflon misses with a combination
and Radio counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alfredo Radio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kefflon.
Kefflon shoots in for a takedown but Radio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kefflon shoots in for a takedown but Radio shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Treff Kefflon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radio slaps away a takedown attempt from Kefflon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Radio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Radio counters with a three punch combo that has Kefflon backing up. Kefflon nods at Radio to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kefflon misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kefflon is looking to clinch but Radio is avoiding it.
Kefflon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kefflon wants to clinch
and Radio counters with a straight right hand.
Radio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kefflon.
Kefflon tries for a takedown but Radio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kefflon misses with a takedown
enabling Radio to counter with a crisp jab.
Kefflon misses with a jab to the body
and Radio counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kefflon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kefflon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kefflon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kefflon darts in trying to clinch
and Radio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kefflon closes the distance and clinches up with Radio, looking for a takedown. Kefflon pushes Radio against the cage but Radio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kefflon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Radio defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kefflon.
Kefflon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Radio to counter with a crisp jab.
Kefflon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kefflon shoots for a takedown but Radio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Radio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kefflon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kefflon.
Radio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kefflon tries to clinch but Radio moves away
and Radio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kefflon misses with a takedown
enabling Radio to counter with a crisp jab.
Kefflon looks for the body kick but Radio saw that one coming.
Kefflon shoots in for a takedown but Radio shows good takedown defense.
Radio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Radio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 Treff Kefflon.
Well Kefflon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Alfredo Radio!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Alfredo Radio!
Alfredo Radio wins by majority decision!
Alfredo Radio gave a mention to Cobra Labs - 146Q Energy in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pelco Akerei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Jordan (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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280 lbs
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Pelco Akerei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Jordan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jordan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jordan slips a jab and a cross from Akerei.
Nice defenses there by Akerei.
Nice defenses there by Akerei.
Akerei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jordan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jordan with a jab.
Akerei blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Akerei misses the target.
Jordan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jordan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerei.
Akerei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akerei slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Akerei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akerei misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Akerei.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Akerei misses the jab.
Akerei throws a hook to the side of Jordan's head but Jordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Akerei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Akerei misses.
Akerei throws a jab when Jordan was well out of range.
Akerei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akerei looks to land a right hand but Jordan moved out of range.
Jordan misses with an uppercut
and Akerei counters with an inside leg kick.
Akerei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jordan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Akerei missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jordan misses.
Jordan cracks Akerei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akerei missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordan throws a nice looking combination but Akerei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan misses with a looping left.
Jordan throws a right and a left that Akerei avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Jordan dominated that 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.
Akerei throws a jab but it's blocked by Jordan.
Akerei throws a leg kick but Jordan moved away.
Jordan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jordan lands a glancing blow to the side of Akerei's head.
Jordan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerei throws a leg kick which misses Jordan's front leg but catches the back leg as Jordan tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan misses the jab.
Akerei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jordan throws out the jab.
Jordan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jordan lands a jab to Akerei's midsection.
Pelco Akerei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Akerei avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Jordan there.
Akerei lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Akerei misses.
Akerei drops Jordan with a beautiful combination! Jordan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Akerei is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alexander Jordan has been cut.
Jordan throws the left hand but Akerei avoids the punch easily.
Akerei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jordan lands a jab to the head.
Jordan scores with a jab.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Akerei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerei lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alexander Jordan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jordan catches Akerei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akerei is rocked!
Jordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Jordan misses its intended target.
Akerei moves away from the strike by Jordan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Jordan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Jordan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Jordan blocks the low kick.
Akerei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akerei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
Akerei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jordan's sensitive parts.
Jordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jordan dips to his left and cracks Akerei with an uppercut!
Jordan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerei.
A big right from Akerei misses.
Akerei throws a low kick but Jordan moves out of range easily.
Akerei ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Akerei connects with a nice looking jab.
Akerei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akerei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jordan is able to avoid easily.
Akerei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jordan's head backwards.
Akerei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akerei misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akerei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jordan misses with a straight right.
Jordan throws a shot from downtown. Akerei moves away and avoids it.
Akerei throws a hook but Jordan avoids it easily.
Akerei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerei moves away from the strike by Jordan.
The fighters circling - Akerei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jordan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akerei under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Jordan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akerei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Pelco Akerei.
Well Jordan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Alexander Jordan!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Alexander Jordan!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Alexander Jordan!
Alexander Jordan wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Pianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siaki Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Pianko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Siaki Krause!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pianko shoots for a takedown but Krause saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pianko closes the distance and clinches.
Pianko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pianko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pianko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krause sprawls well. Krause wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pianko gets slowly back to his feet.
Krause tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pianko swivels and escapes.
Pianko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krause under the eye.
Krause tries to keep at a distance but Pianko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krause gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pianko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Pianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pianko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krause has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pianko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pianko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pianko misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pianko.
Pianko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krause is defended easily by Pianko.
Pianko moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pianko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krause after a bit of a struggle.
Pianko wants a takedown.
Pianko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krause throws a body punch but Pianko moves out of range.
Krause misses with a jab to the body
and Pianko counters with a three punch combo that has Krause backing up. Krause nods at Pianko to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Pianko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pianko moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pianko can't break the clinch.
Pianko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krause is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pianko is looking to break free of the clinch but Krause has double underhooks.
Pianko misses with a punch to the body.
Pianko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krause smiles and moves away.
Krause swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pianko counters with a solid body kick.
Pianko closes the distance and clinches.
Pianko pushes off an throws an elbow but Krause leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pianko pulls Krause into guard.
Pianko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pianko tries to get out of the position.
Krause connects with a couple of short punches.
Krause stopping the sweep attempt from Pianko.
Pianko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pianko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krause landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pianko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krause is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pianko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Pianko 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.
Krause defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pianko.
Krause changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pianko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krause cracks Pianko with a big right hand but Pianko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pianko struggling a bit here.
Krause is working Pianko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Krause working away.
Pianko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Pianko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pianko is looking to reverse the position.
Krause throws an elbow but Pianko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pianko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pianko is not content to let Krause control the position.
Check out the look on Krause's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pianko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Krause's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pianko is trying to control but can't.
Pianko taking some punishment here, with Krause in his half guard.
Pianko moves into full guard.
Krause stopping the sweep attempt from Pianko.
Pianko has his foot on Krause's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krause works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause chips away with some ground and pound.
Siaki Krause has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pianko keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.
Krause postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pianko is trying to control the position but Krause postures up.
Krause chips away with some ground and pound.
Pianko working for a triangle but Krause defends it easily.
Pianko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Krause has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pianko is trying to improve his position.
Krause taking a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pianko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krause wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siaki Krause showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Krause shoots in and drives through. Pianko sprawls well.
Pianko misses with a series of wild punches.
Pianko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krause pinned against the cage. Krause gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pianko gets a clinch.
Krause tries to score a body lock takedown but Pianko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pianko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krause thows a body shot but no joy.
Pianko shoots and misses
and Krause counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pianko!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause lands an elbow.
Pianko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Krause connects with a decent elbow.
Pianko has one of Krause's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Krause cracks Pianko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pianko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Krause scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pianko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krause off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pianko struggling to keep hold of the position.
Krause is trying to break free.
Krause breaks Pianko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Krause postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pianko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pianko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Krause connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pianko wants to get back to his feet but Krause is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krause stopping the sweep attempt from Pianko.
Pianko is wriggling around but Krause manages to pass to half guard.
Krause working over Pianko with some ground and pound. Pianko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pianko wants to get back to his feet.
Pianko trying to hold on to Krause's head to control him but Krause postures up.
Krause trying to control from half guard but Pianko is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krause scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siaki Krause comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krause 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Siaki Krause!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Siaki Krause!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Jeff Pianko!
Siaki Krause wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iain Wingell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefano Monacizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefano Monacizzo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Iain Wingell's chin.
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iain Wingell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stefano Monacizzo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wingell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monacizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wingell.
Wingell misses with the combination.
Wingell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wingell throws a leg kick but Monacizzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wingell throws a right hand that Monacizzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Monacizzo also avoids with ease.
Monacizzo rushes Wingell and presses him up against the cage.
Monacizzo is trying to trip Wingell. He has hold of a leg but Wingell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Monacizzo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Monacizzo stops Wingell from standing up.
Monacizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wingell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monacizzo postures up in Wingell's guard and throws a big left but Wingell blocks it.
Monacizzo stops Wingell from standing up.
Monacizzo advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wingell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wingell trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wingell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Monacizzo working the ground and pound.
Monacizzo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wingell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Monacizzo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Monacizzo scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wingell is pushing Monacizzo's head away, looking to escape. Monacizzo manages to hold on to the position though.
Monacizzo is working Wingell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wingell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wingell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wingell is rocked!
Monacizzo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Wingell is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Monacizzo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefano Monacizzo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Sotoudeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Shields is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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276 lbs
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242 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Sotoudeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrone Shields!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotoudeh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shields misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Shields as Sotoudeh shoots in.
Shields scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Danny Sotoudeh has been cut.
Shields sends Sotoudeh crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shields is motioning to the referee to let Sotoudeh up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields moves into the clinch.
Shields is trying to break the clinch but Sotoudeh has him pressed against the cage.
Sotoudeh has Shields pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shields manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shields wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sotoudeh has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is stalling here.
Sotoudeh gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sotoudeh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shields blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sotoudeh.
Shields tries to kick Sotoudeh off but Sotoudeh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sotoudeh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shields is trying to stand up here but Sotoudeh is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotoudeh slips a nice elbow through Shields's hands, connecting with Shields's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotoudeh throwing shots but Shields is blocking nicely.
Sotoudeh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shields is trying to stand up here but Sotoudeh is controlling him well.
Sotoudeh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shields is trying to stand back up but Sotoudeh is controlling him
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sotoudeh trying to mount his opponent but Shields defends it.
Shields is looking to escape.
Sotoudeh working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.
Shields is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sotoudeh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shields blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sotoudeh.
Sotoudeh stops Shields from getting back to his feet.
Sotoudeh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sotoudeh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shields has hold of Sotoudeh's hands but Sotoudeh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sotoudeh stops Shields from getting back to his feet.
Shields looks winded!
Shields taking some punishment here, with Sotoudeh in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.
Sotoudeh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sotoudeh working the head and body with strikes.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.
Shields won't allow Sotoudeh to pass to mount.
Shields tries to kick Sotoudeh off but Sotoudeh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sotoudeh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields is trying to stand back up but Sotoudeh is controlling him
Sotoudeh wants to pass the guard but Shields is defending well.
Shields looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sotoudeh tries to pass to full mount but Shields defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Shields dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Sotoudeh's cut.
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.
Shields throws a right hand that Sotoudeh ducks under and follows up with a left that Sotoudeh also avoids with ease.
Shields moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sotoudeh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Danny Sotoudeh's cut is getting worse.
Tyrone Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shields. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields looks to land a right hand but Sotoudeh moved out of range.
Shields lands a big right hand that sends Sotoudeh crashing to the mat! Shields stays standing though and waves Sotoudeh back to his feet!
Sotoudeh drops his hands momentarily. Shields doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sotoudeh staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sotoudeh doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Shields!
In his post fight interview, Tyrone Shields started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Dimarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelemi Bureta (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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197 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Dimarco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kelemi Bureta!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Dimarco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimarco.
Bureta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimarco throws out the jab.
Nice body kick from Bureta.
Dimarco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bureta manages to avoid it.
Bureta throws an overhand right that lands on Dimarco's shoulder, as Dimarco tries to avoid the shot.
Dimarco throws a one two combo.
Bureta throws a solid leg kick but Dimarco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bureta.
Bureta throws a sloppy head kick and Dimarco moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimarco throws a series of punches but Bureta avoids them all with ease.
Dimarco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dimarco misses with a hook. Bureta ducked under it nicely.
Dimarco connects with a body shot.
Bureta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dimarco moves out of range of the body kick from Bureta.
Bureta looks to land a right hand but Dimarco moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimarco just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimarco misses with an uppercut. Bureta saw that one coming.
Dimarco moves out of range of the body kick.
Dimarco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Brandon Dimarco has been cut.
Good leg kick by Bureta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bureta throws a right and a left that Dimarco avoids nicely.
Kelemi Bureta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Bureta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bureta tries to land a front kick but Dimarco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bureta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dimarco to score with a decent uppercut.
Dimarco lands with a right hand.
Bureta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bureta is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Dimarco blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bureta slips a jab from Dimarco.
Bureta throws a right and a left that Dimarco avoids nicely.
Bureta moves forwards but Dimarco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bureta looks for the body kick but Dimarco saw that one coming.
Bureta throws a wild body kick that Dimarco sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bureta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Bureta misses.
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 Brandon Dimarco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Dimarco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bureta motions for Dimarco to come forward. Bureta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bureta motions for Dimarco to come forward. Bureta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dimarco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bureta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bureta scores with a push kick.
Bureta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dimarco backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Danga de danga de dang - Dimarco scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimarco throws a looping overhand right but Bureta ducks down to avoid it.
Dimarco misses with a double jab.
Bureta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimarco moves away.
Dimarco throws a right hand that misses
and Bureta counters with a leg kick.
Bureta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dimarco is able to avoid easily.
Dimarco moves out of range as Bureta throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bureta throws a head kick but Dimarco moves out of range.
Bureta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dimarco counters with a two punch combo.
Dimarco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bureta throws a big shot that misses.
Dimarco throws an off balance right hand
and Bureta counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bureta.
Dimarco misses with an uppercut
and Bureta counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimarco scores with a decent looking hook.
Bureta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bureta is rocked!
Bureta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimarco.
Bureta is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimarco finish him?
Dimarco jabs at Bureta's body.
Bureta seems to have recovered his senses.
Dimarco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bureta counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bureta lands with a straight right. Dimarco didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bureta ducks under a wild hook from Dimarco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bureta throws a push kick but Dimarco slaps the foot to one side.
Bureta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bureta tries to move into range but Dimarco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bureta throws a head kick but Dimarco moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimarco stuns Bureta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dimarco moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kelemi Bureta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brandon Dimarco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dimarco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bureta.
Bureta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dimarco is able to avoid easily.
Dimarco throws a jab but it's blocked by Bureta.
Dimarco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bureta on the side of the head.
Dimarco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bureta was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimarco.
Bureta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dimarco moves out of range as Bureta throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bureta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimarco was well out of range. Poor timing from Bureta.
Bureta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bureta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dimarco stuns Bureta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dimarco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bureta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bureta blocks a jab.
Bureta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dimarco's calf.
A big right from Dimarco misses.
Dimarco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bureta.
Bureta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Bureta misses
and Dimarco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bureta tries to work over Dimarco's front leg with a kick but Dimarco checks it.
Bureta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimarco's head.
Bureta misses with a body kick.
Dimarco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bureta circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimarco cracks Bureta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bureta ducks under a wild hook from Dimarco.
Dimarco blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bureta lands with an overhand left.
Bureta avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Dimarco.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bureta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimarco avoids the head kick by Bureta.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Dimarco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dimarco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Brandon Dimarco!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Brandon Dimarco!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Brandon Dimarco!
Brandon Dimarco wins by unanimous decision!
Brandon Dimarco made sure to mention his sponsor, Cobra Labs - 146Q Energy in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Hollander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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25
258 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Hollander!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crawford misses with a looping right.
Hollander wants to land a leg kick but Crawford is out of range.
Crawford checks a leg kick.
Hollander throws a leg kick but Crawford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danny Hollander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford blocks a low kick nicely.
Crawford avoids the head kick by Hollander.
Hollander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawford.
A left lands for Crawford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford works over Hollander's head and body with a nice combination.
Crawford moves out of range as Hollander throws a body kick.
Crawford misses with a wild combination.
Hollander throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crawford's head.
An inside leg kick from Hollander misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hollander. That's going to slow Crawford down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crawford loads up on a big right hand but Hollander slips the punch.
Crawford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hollander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawford.
Hollander throws a right hand that misses
and Crawford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hollander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hollander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Hollander.
Crawford misses with a right hand
and Hollander counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hollander tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawford blocks a low kick nicely.
Hollander misses with a low kick.
A combination from Hollander does no damage.
Hollander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hollander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hollander misses with a hook
and Crawford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hollander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hollander throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford slips under a jab.
Hollander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crawford circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hollander 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.
Hollander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollander misses the target.
Crawford moves out of range as Hollander strikes.
Hollander will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Hollander misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollander moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hollander motions for Crawford to come forward. Hollander throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crawford throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford slips under a jab.
Crawford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hollander cracks the inside of Crawford's front leg.
Hollander tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawford misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollander throws the kick towards the body but Crawford avoids it.
Hollander throws a front kick aimed at Crawford's knee but Crawford avoids it well.
Crawford blocks a leg kick.
Hollander lands with a straight right. Crawford didn't see that one coming.
Hollander misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hollander.
Danny Hollander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hollander throws a wild body kick that Crawford sees coming a mile off.
Hollander drops his hands momentarily and Crawford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crawford checks the leg kick.
Crawford cracks Hollander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hollander looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.
No joy there for Crawford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hollander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawford.
Hollander wants to clinch but Crawford slips to the side
and Hollander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawford blocks a head kick by Hollander.
Hollander throws a leg kick that misses.
Crawford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hollander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Crawford lands with a right hand.
Hollander misses the jab.
Hollander misses with a combination
and Crawford counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Crawford does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford blocks a low kick nicely.
Crawford lands with a straight right. Hollander didn't see that one coming.
Danny Hollander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford slips a jab and a cross from Hollander.
Hollander looks to land a combination but Crawford avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Crawford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hollander lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crawford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crawford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hollander throws a low kick but Crawford moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Hollander finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hollander fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crawford checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford moves out of range as Hollander strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hollander.
Hollander throws the kick towards the body but Crawford avoids it.
Hollander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
Hollander staying out of range there.
Hollander throws a low kick, looking for Crawford's leg but Crawford calmly moves out of range.
Hollander throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford misses with an uppercut
and Hollander counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crawford's knee momentarily.
Hollander throws a head kick that misses.
Hollander misses with a series of wild punches.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Hollander's shoulder, as Hollander tries to avoid the shot.
Hollander misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollander throws a leg kick that misses.
Hollander throws a solid leg kick but Crawford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hollander.
A clash of legs there as Crawford blocks the low kick.
Hollander keeps Crawford at a distance using the push kick.
Crawford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hollander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anthony Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawford is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hollander throws a sloppy head kick and Crawford moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Hollander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hollander has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Danny Hollander!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Danny Hollander!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Danny Hollander!
Danny Hollander wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Zidik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pio Iafeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomas Zidik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pio Iafeta!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zidik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zidik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tomas Zidik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zidik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iafeta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Iafeta lands in his opponent's guard.
Iafeta stands up over Zidik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Iafeta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zidik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zidik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Iafeta trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zidik working for a triangle but Iafeta defends it easily.
Iafeta wants to control from the top but Zidik keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iafeta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zidik is tightening it up a little... Iafeta has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Iafeta reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Iafeta taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zidik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tomas Zidik!
Tomas Zidik thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Takaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Duval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daisuke Takaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franky Duval!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaku clobbers Duval with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duval throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duval connects with a jab.
Takaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duval misses with a hook.
Duval fails to land with a series of punches.
Duval misses with a hook.
Duval misses with an uppercut. Takaku saw that one coming.
Duval misses with a looping right.
Duval throws a right and a left that Takaku avoids nicely.
Duval avoids the body shot from Takaku.
Duval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaku manages to avoid it.
Takaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duval.
Takaku slips a jab and a cross from Duval.
Duval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duval misses with a hook.
Duval throws a looping overhand right but Takaku ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takaku.
Duval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takaku doesn't seem bothered though.
Duval fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duval throws a hook to the side of Takaku's head but Takaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duval swinging wildly here.
Takaku ducks under a wild hook from Duval.
Duval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Duval.
Duval throws a hook but Takaku blocks it.
Takaku tries to bum rush Duval with a series of wild strikes but Duval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Duval.
Takaku ducks under a wild hook from Duval.
Duval swings widly with a right hand
and Takaku counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duval throws a nice looking combination but Takaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duval throws a shot from downtown. Takaku moves away and avoids it.
Duval misses with an uppercut. Takaku saw that one coming.
Duval throws a hook to the side of Takaku's head but Takaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Takaku.
Duval misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Takaku misses its intended target.
Takaku staying out of range there.
Duval fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Duval is just out of range.
Takaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Takaku scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duval misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Duval throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duval swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takaku counters with a left to the body.
Duval looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duval at a distance.
Takaku slips under a jab.
Takaku dodges the punch combination from Duval.
Takaku throws a nice looking combination but Duval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duval rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takaku counters with a straight right hand.
Takaku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takaku.
Franky Duval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duval throws out the jab.
Duval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takaku.
A swing and a miss from Duval.
Duval throws a shot from downtown. Takaku moves away and avoids it.
Duval throws a series of punches but Takaku moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takaku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duval misses the shot to the body.
Takaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duval.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takaku moves away from the strike by Duval.
Takaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duval.
Takaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duval will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takaku lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takaku.
Duval is rocked!
Duval misses with a hook
and Takaku counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daisuke Takaku!
Daisuke Takaku 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giosu Daino (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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216 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Junior De Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giosu Daino!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Daino.
Daino misses with a straight left.
Daino lands with a right hand.
De Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Silva lands with a shot to the body.
De Silva ducks under a wild hook from Daino.
Giosu Daino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Silva takes a swing at Daino's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daino.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Daino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daino tries to bum rush De Silva with a series of wild strikes but De Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daino throws a big shot that misses.
De Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Daino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Silva on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big right from Daino misses.
Daino misses with a hook.
Daino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daino looks to land a left hand but De Silva moved out of range nicely.
Daino misses with a few strikes there.
De Silva drives through and clinches with Daino against the cage.
De Silva cracks Daino with a nice body shot.
De Silva digs a right hand into Daino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daino's gas tank.
De Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
De Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for De Silva.
De Silva presses Daino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daino blocks a body shot from De Silva.
De Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from De Silva finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior De Silva dominated that 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.
De Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daino was well out of range. Poor timing from De Silva.
Giosu Daino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daino backs up against the cage.
Daino throws a hook but De Silva avoids it easily.
Daino might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
De Silva rushes Daino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for De Silva to work.
De Silva pushes Daino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from De Silva.
De Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from De Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Silva.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Silva.
A right hand to the body from De Silva.
De Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from De Silva.
A short body shot lands from De Silva as the two fighters clinch.
De Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daino misses with a looping right.
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!
De Silva has Daino up against the cage in a clinch.
De Silva lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva manages to break the clinch.
De Silva slips under a jab.
Daino misses with a double jab.
De Silva digs a good body shot into Daino's ribs.
De Silva ducks under a wild hook from Daino.
Daino looks to throw the jab but De Silva is out of range.
De Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daino throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daino misses the jab.
Daino misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for De Silva.
De Silva throws a body punch but Daino moves out of range.
Daino moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior De Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Daino misses.
Nice uppercut there from Daino.
De Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Silva takes a swing at Daino's ribcage but misses.
De Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Daino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by De Silva. Beautiful body shot.
De Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daino throws a hook to the side of De Silva's head but De Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Silva throws a body punch but Daino moves out of range.
Daino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from De Silva.
Daino blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva lands a jab.
Daino misses with a two punch combination.
De Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daino.
Daino throws a jab when De Silva was well out of range.
De Silva is looking to wear down Daino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daino throws a right hand that misses
and De Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daino looks to throw the jab but De Silva is out of range.
Daino throws an off balance right hand
and De Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Silva closes the distance and clinches.
De Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daino or not.
De Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from De Silva - that landed with a thud.
A bit of stalling here from De Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Silva blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from De Silva.
Come on De Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Silva lands a body shot.
Giosu Daino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daino throws a punch but it's blocked by De Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior De Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Junior De Silva!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Junior De Silva!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Junior De Silva!
Junior De Silva wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Junior De Silva 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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