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CFC 19: Silva vs Bonanza PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marv Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Veloso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Danilo Veloso was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marv Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danilo Veloso!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts darts in and clinches Veloso up against the cage.
Veloso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Veloso has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Veloso.
Roberts pulls guard successfully.
Roberts wants to sweep here but Veloso controlling him for the moment.
Veloso trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veloso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roberts's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Veloso advances to mount.
Veloso looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veloso looking for a guillotine from mount but Roberts is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veloso takes Roberts's back.
Veloso has his arm under Roberts's chin here. Game over son! Veloso squeezes tightly and Roberts is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danilo Veloso!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iosue Nicu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicu has chosen It's Dark and Hell Is Hot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iosue Nicu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George with a jab.
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Nicu slips a straight right by George.
Nicu slips a jab and a cross from George.
Nicu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Nicu.
Nicu scores with a push kick.
George fails with the takedown.
Nicu connects with a high kick.
It looks like King George has been cut.
Nicu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent George stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid body kick from Nicu.
George is breathing heavily.
George will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nicu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicu fakes the leg kick and cracks George in the body.
Nicu lands a nice leg kick that just misses George's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicu lands a big head kick that sends George tumbling to the mat! Nicu takes a step backwards and waves George back to his feet - he wants the finish!
George is rocked!
Nicu throws a powerful right kick. George tried to block low but the kick was high! George was taken right off of his feet! Nicu jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iosue Nicu!
A relieved looking Iosue Nicu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandu Lungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delanie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lungu's entrance music is You Ain't Stoppin Me. A fine choice. Delanie Walker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sandu Lungu's chin.
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248 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandu Lungu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Delanie Walker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lungu stalks Walker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walker's face. Walker staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Delanie Walker has been cut.
Lungu throws a leg kick that misses.
Walker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lungu defends well and Walker ends up having to push Lungu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lungu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lungu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lungu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lungu throws a low kick but Walker avoids it.
Lungu scoring well with a low kick there.
Lungu thows a leg kick but Walker checks it
and Walker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lungu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lungu connects with a body shot that sends Walker's belly button to the back.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lungu manages to avoid it.
Lungu jabs Walker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungu sizes up Walker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Walker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lungu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lungu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lungu as he avoids it easily.
Lungu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walker tries for a takedown but Lungu circles away easily
and Lungu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sandu Lungu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delanie Walker.
Walker looks winded!
Lungu lands a left and a right that send Walker crashing to the mat, dazed. Lungu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Walker is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lungu feints and then cracks Walker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walker down.
Walker leaves his chin hanging out and Lungu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Walker crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandu Lungu!
Sandu Lungu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hirohito Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bessarion Alexius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexius has chosen A Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hirohito Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bessarion Alexius!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sato.
Sato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexius.
Sato is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alexius.
Sato connects with an inside leg kick.
Sato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexius misses with a head kick.
As Alexius tries to get set, Sato tries to push him back and clinch up but Alexius manages to avoid the attempt.
Sato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexius.
Jab from Sato.
Alexius misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexius tries for a takedown but Sato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sato moves to clinch but Alexius breaks away
and Alexius counters with a shoot takedown. Sato fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexius trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato controls Alexius momentarily but Alexius frees himself.
Alexius lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato is trying to keep Alexius in close.
Sato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexius.
Sato being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sato throws a wild body kick that Alexius sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexius.
Sato wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius shoots in looking for a takedown. Sato tries to sprawl out of it but Alexius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hirohito Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bessarion Alexius.
Sato stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexius. Alexius gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sato, as that shot connected.
Sato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexius.
Sato gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alexius to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alexius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexius throwing strikes from guard but Sato blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Alexius from controlling successfully.
Alexius sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bessarion Alexius will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alexius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sato.
Sato tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alexius manages to circle out of the way.
Good leg kick by Sato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Alexius from controlling successfully.
Alexius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexius content to stall in guard here.
Sato looking for a guillotine here but Alexius defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexius stands up over Sato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alexius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alexius throwing strikes from guard but Sato blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexius.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alexius throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexius misses with a kick to the body.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Sato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sato lands a head kick!
A head kick by Sato misses
so Alexius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alexius postures up in Sato's guard and throws a big left but Sato blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius works over Sato with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexius trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexius.
Alexius distracts Sato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexius advances position into side control!
Alexius trying to control the action but Sato is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Alexius are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sato taking a bit of punishment here - Alexius scoring with strikes.
Alexius scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexius wants to control but Sato is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexius tries to move to mount but Sato blocks the move with his legs.
Alexius working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alexius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexius blocks a head kick by Sato.
Sato moves out of range as Alexius strikes.
Alexius takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Alexius misses with a hook.
Sato gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alexius trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius is looking to work some ground and pound but Sato has wrist control.
Alexius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alexius is trying is best to control the position here.
Alexius tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alexius is staying active underneath Sato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alexius is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexius is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius is trying to control but Sato manages to pass to mount!
Sato wants to control the pace but Alexius is squirming around nicely.
Alexius gets back to half guard.
Alexius wants to get back to full guard.
Alexius trying to control but Sato postures up.
Alexius has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Alexius regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sato is one step ahead there.
Alexius is pulling down on Sato's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirohito Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexius controlling Sato's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexius showed some decent athleticism there.
Alexius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Alexius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alexius winds up and cracks Sato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexius content to control rather than advance.
Alexius thows a huge punch but Sato dodges it nicely.
Bessarion Alexius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bessarion Alexius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexius 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bessarion Alexius!
A very excited looking Bessarion Alexius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Bogtrotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achab Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denis has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. Achab Denis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Bogtrotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Achab Denis!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denis clinches up against the cage.
Denis lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Bruce Bogtrotter has been cut.
Bogtrotter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Denis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bogtrotter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Denis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bogtrotter takes an elbow to the temple.
Bruce Bogtrotter's cut is getting worse.
Denis lands an elbow inside that Bogtrotter shrugs off.
Bruce Bogtrotter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Denis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Bruce Bogtrotter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Denis.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruce Bogtrotter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Achab Denis!
After winning the bout, Achab Denis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stannis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 lightweight 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 St Petersburg, Ramon Gonzales!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Stannis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales's corner calls for a 1-2. Gonzales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stannis swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gonzales takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gonzales ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonzales fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stannis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stannis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzales.
Stannis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gonzales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Gonzales backs off Stannis throws a huge counter combo but Gonzales manages to avoid it all.
Stannis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stannis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gonzales defends it well.
Stannis takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzales there.
Stannis swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Gonzales to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzales moves out of range as Stannis strikes.
Stannis fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzales throws the left hand but Stannis avoids the punch easily.
Stannis has closed the distance and engaged Gonzales in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stannis jumps guard but Gonzales turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gonzales trying to land knees to the body.
Stannis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonzales wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stannis tries to bum rush Gonzales with a series of wild strikes but Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stannis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stannis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot by Gonzales.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stannis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stannis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stannis misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzales counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales scores with a jab. Stannis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stannis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stannis. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stannis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonzales.
Gonzales ducks under a wild hook from Stannis.
Stannis scores with a jab to the head.
Gonzales loads up on a big right hand but Stannis slips the punch.
Ramon Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stannis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzales circles away.
Stannis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stannis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gonzales ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stannis ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Gonzales looks to land a left hand but Stannis moved out of range nicely.
Gonzales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonzales throws an off balance right hand
and Stannis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stannis successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stannis trying to control the position.
Gonzales preventing the sweep.
Stannis keeps trying to improve his position.
Stannis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stannis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stannis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonzales decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Gonzales misses.
Stannis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzales throws out the jab.
Stannis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramon Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stannis feints and as Gonzales raises his hands in defense, Stannis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stannis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Stannis trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gonzales dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stannis throws a right hand that misses
and Stannis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzales looks to throw the jab but Stannis is out of range.
Gonzales leaves Stannis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonzales loads up on a big right hand but Stannis slips the punch.
Stannis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stannis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzales.
Stannis misses with a combination
and Gonzales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stannis fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Stannis misses.
Gonzales scores with a sloppy right hand. Stannis should have avoided that one.
Gonzales dips to his left and cracks Stannis with an uppercut!
Gonzales bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stannis rushes Gonzales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stannis is trying to pull guard but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Ramon Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stannis.
Stannis wants the takedown. Gonzales is fighting it off but Stannis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gonzales's guard against the cage.
Stannis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stannis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Stannis from controlling successfully.
Stannis is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stannis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stannis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gonzales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stannis can do to turn this around?
Stannis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzales.
Stannis throws a lazy right hand but Gonzales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stannis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gonzales quickly recovers to half guard.
Stannis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stannis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzales's head.
Stannis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stannis is working for a kimura but Gonzales is defending it quite comfortably.
Stannis is controlling the pace.
Stannis wants to take a breather but Gonzales is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stannis is pressing down on Gonzales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzales is holding on for now.
Stannis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stannis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzales.
Stannis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gonzales throws a body shot but no joy.
Stannis lands a nice shot that snaps Gonzales's head back.
Stannis staying out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales dodges the punch combination from Stannis.
Nice takedown defense from Gonzales. No joy for Stannis on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Stannis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Gonzales throws a big shot that misses.
Stannis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gonzales checks it well.
Stannis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stannis wants to control but Gonzales is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stannis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stannis is looking for a kimura but Gonzales is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stannis to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stannis trying to control from half guard but Gonzales is working away.
Stannis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stannis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paul Stannis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzales missing with a left hand there. Stannis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzales throws a hook but Stannis avoids it easily.
Gonzales paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stannis shoots in and drives through. Gonzales sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales throws a big shot that misses.
Stannis slips under a jab from Gonzales.
Gonzales is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gonzales throws a lazy right hand but Stannis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzales lands with an uppercut that bounces Stannis off the cage and back into range.
Stannis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzales as he avoids it easily.
Stannis tries to clinch up.
It looked like Gonzales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonzales connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stannis momentarily.
Stannis misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Stannis misses
and Gonzales counters with a stiff right hand.
Stannis fails with the takedown.
Ramon Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stannis.
Gonzales scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stannis takes a swing at Gonzales's ribcage but misses.
Gonzales throwing a counter right hand but Stannis manages to avoid it.
Stannis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramon Gonzales is winning the standup battle so far.
Stannis tries to clinch there but Gonzales circles away.
Stannis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stannis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stannis moves out of range of the strikes.
Stannis throws out a counter right but Gonzales avoids it with no problem.
Stannis moves into range and clinches up with Gonzales.
Stannis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gonzales is defending well.
Stannis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzales wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stannis jumps guard but Gonzales stands there with Stannis around his waist. Stannis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stannis can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stannis jumps into guard, dragging Gonzales to the mat.
Stannis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stannis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stannis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gonzales clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stannis or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonzales, which made it look bad.
Stannis misses with a low kick.
Stannis misses with a double jab.
Stannis moves out of range of the strikes.
Stannis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzales swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzales misses the target.
Stannis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a poor cross that misses
and Stannis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stannis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stannis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stannis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gonzales rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stannis's guard! Nice work there by Gonzales!
Stannis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gonzales wanted to stand there but Stannis had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stannis is looking to stand up but Gonzales isn't so interested in that idea.
Stannis has a closed guard, preventing Gonzales from standing up.
Stannis looking for a sweep. Not yet Stannis, not yet.
Stannis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzales defends it easily.
Stannis is trying to keep Gonzales in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stannis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stannis wants to sweep but no luck.
Stannis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gonzales thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales gets caught napping as Stannis dives in and scores a takedown. Gonzales manages to retain guard.
Stannis passes Gonzales's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stannis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stannis wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzales is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stannis throws a strike but Gonzales avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stannis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gonzales is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stannis, into his guard.
Stannis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stannis wants to stand and escape but Gonzales is having none of it.
Stannis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stannis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stannis dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Stannis.
Gonzales misses the body punch
and Stannis counters with a straight right hand.
Stannis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stannis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gonzales avoids the body shot from Stannis.
Gonzales is looking to counter punch.
Stannis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a hook to the side of Stannis's head but Stannis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Gonzales.
Gonzales lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales looks to score with a jab to the body but Stannis is just out of range.
Stannis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gonzales throws a jab but it's blocked by Stannis.
A shot to the body from Stannis misses
and Gonzales counters with a nice uppercut.
Stannis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzales lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stannis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gonzales ducks under a wild hook from Stannis.
Stannis tries to clinch but Gonzales moves away
and Gonzales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Gonzales.
Stannis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzales as he jumps to the side.
Stannis shoots in but Gonzales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramon Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stannis.
Stannis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gonzales lands a jab to the nose.
Gonzales getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonzales digs a good body shot into Stannis's ribs.
Stannis tries to clinch but Gonzales moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stannis slips a straight right by Gonzales.
Stannis blocks a jab.
Gonzales throws a body shot but no joy.
Stannis misses with a wild body shot.
Stannis moves out of range of the strikes.
Stannis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stannis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gonzales scores with a hook.
Stannis throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stannis manages to avoid it.
Gonzales blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stannis is defended easily by Gonzales.
Stannis throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzales was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gonzales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stannis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonzales connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stannis's hands.
Gonzales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Stannis to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzales lands a glancing blow to the side of Stannis's head.
Gonzales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stannis with the counter takedown but Gonzales avoids it easily.
Gonzales lands a nice shot that snaps Stannis's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gonzales loads up on a big right hand but Stannis slips the punch.
Stannis misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stannis misses with a double jab.
Gonzales misses with a hook.
Gonzales connects with a body shot.
Gonzales staying out of range there.
Gonzales lands a right hook to the body.
Stannis closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzales, looking for a takedown. Stannis pushes Gonzales against the cage but Gonzales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stannis slips under a jab from Gonzales.
Despite the aggression on Stannis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gonzales misses with a lunging right hand
so Stannis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stannis tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzales is retaining full guard.
Stannis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonzales has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gonzales!
Ramon Gonzales is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ferris Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bueller comes to the cage accompanied by Twist And Shout. Roberts has chosen Rockstar as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ferris Bueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts tries to clinch but Bueller is having none of it.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bueller connects with a right hand. Roberts shakes it off.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bueller is looking to counter the offense by Roberts and move into the clinch.
A jab from Roberts misses.
Bueller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Bueller pushes him off.
Bueller moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Roberts tries to break free but Bueller pushes him back against the cage.
Bueller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueller lands a shoulder strike.
Bueller lands with a short shot to the head.
Bueller stops a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Ferris Bueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Roberts.
Bueller scores with a hook to the body.
Bueller misses with a body punch.
Bueller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bueller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bueller scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Bueller.
I was talking to Bueller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bueller misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Bueller - that landed with a thud.
Roberts is trying to push Bueller away but Bueller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Bueller shrugs off.
Roberts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bueller lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Bueller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bueller lands with a left to the head.
Roberts looks winded!
Bueller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bueller.
A short uppercut from Bueller.
Bueller effectively controlling the action here.
Bueller works on Roberts's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Bueller on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bueller.
Roberts is rocked!
Bueller is pushing Roberts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bueller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch but Bueller keeps him there for the moment.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bueller lands a nice shot to the body.
Bueller lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Roberts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Bueller has double underhooks.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Bueller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roberts has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bueller uses from the top position.
Roberts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bueller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bueller postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bueller tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bueller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bueller moves into the clinch successfully.
Roberts drags the fight down to the ground.
Bueller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roberts controls Bueller momentarily but Bueller frees himself.
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bueller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bueller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferris Bueller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bueller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bueller keeps the fight on the outside.
Bueller has managed to clinch.
Bueller lands with a light punch inside.
Bueller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bueller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bueller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Bueller shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Bueller.
Bueller digs a right hand into Roberts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roberts's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bueller gets underhooks to prevent Roberts's takedown attempt.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
Roberts is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bueller is defending well.
Ferris Bueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Roberts.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Bueller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bueller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bueller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Bueller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bueller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bueller prevents it.
Bueller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bueller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bueller lands an uppercut.
Bueller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bueller lands with a left to the head.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Bueller finish him?
Bueller is working Roberts over against the cage.
Bueller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bueller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bueller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts stalling in the clinch but Bueller improves position.
Bueller dips a shoulder and cracks Roberts with a mighty uppercut! Roberts falls back against the cage and Bueller unloads with a barrage of strikes! Roberts is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bueller screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferris Bueller!
Ferris Bueller got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Todd Roberts was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank CRC, the Fans and everyone thats help me pursue my dreams, I will be back better than ever! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Gasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mamed Gasanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Anders!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gasanov throws a shot to the body.
Gasanov jabs at Anders's body.
Gasanov throws a nice looking combination but Anders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gasanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gasanov lands a slapping body shot.
Gasanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anders.
Gasanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gasanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anders gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gasanov reverses the position - he's now on top in Anders's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gasanov tries to stand but Anders is controlling from the bottom.
Gasanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anders looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anders looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gasanov passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gasanov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gasanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anders's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gasanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anders scrambles back to his feet.
Gasanov digs a good body shot into Anders's ribs.
Gasanov scores with a punch to the head.
A nice combination there by Gasanov.
Gasanov clobbers Anders with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anders is rocked!
Anders takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anders is still on wobbly legs! Can Gasanov finish him?
Some wild striking there from Gasanov.
Anders is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders looks for a takedown but Gasanov sprawls well.
Anders seems to have recovered his senses.
Gasanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Gasanov looks to land a combination but Anders avoids it well.
Anders moves in looking to clinch but Gasanov pushes him off.
Gasanov cracks Anders with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anders drives through with a takedown into Gasanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gasanov wants to stand but Anders is controlling the position.
Anders drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gasanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gasanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gasanov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anders keeps working.
Anders is looking for a sweep.
Anders is trying to work for a sweep but Gasanov has mounted him!
Anders is looking to improve his position but Gasanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Gasanov controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Gasanov dominated that round.
That's time! Gasanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anders shoots in looking for a takedown but Gasanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anders's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gasanov connects with a body shot that sends Anders's belly button to the back.
Anders ducks right into an uppercut from Gasanov.
Anders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gasanov.
Nice uppercut there from Gasanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anders.
Anders is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gasanov tries to sprawl but Anders drives through with a takedown into half 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!
Anders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gasanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ben Anders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gasanov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Anders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Anders!
Ben Anders is the new featherweight champion!
After the big win, Ben Anders made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SP Ultimate Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudemir Bonanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky Theme - Gonna fly now. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Claudemir Bonanza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivan Silva's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claudemir Bonanza!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonanza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonanza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Bonanza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonanza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Bonanza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonanza trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Bonanza is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanza dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Bonanza's head and hops out.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Bonanza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonanza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Bonanza saw that one coming.
Bonanza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bonanza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Bonanza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Bonanza tries to get set, Silva tries to push him back and clinch up but Bonanza manages to avoid the attempt.
Ivan Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudemir Bonanza.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonanza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bonanza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonanza.
Bonanza fails with the takedown
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
so Bonanza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonanza wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bonanza has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bonanza wants a takedown but no success here.
Bonanza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Bonanza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonanza wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Bonanza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bonanza looks winded!
Bonanza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva lunges at Bonanza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonanza's hand.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonanza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonanza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
It looks like Claudemir Bonanza has been cut.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonanza doesn't seem phased though.
Silva lands a nice hook to Bonanza's body. Bonanza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ivan Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva swings for the body but Bonanza moves out of range.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Bonanza seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonanza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Silva lands.
Bonanza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claudemir Bonanza's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bonanza ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Bonanza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bonanza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonanza tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Claudemir Bonanza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonanza tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Bonanza taking a break here but Silva is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bonanza trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Bonanza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bonanza is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bonanza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bonanza uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
Silva is trying to stand.
Bonanza seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Silva is holding on tight.
Silva tries to buck Bonanza off but he can't manage it.
Silva is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Bonanza has taken his back!
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bonanza working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonanza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bonanza trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bonanza trying to control momentarily.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bonanza struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bonanza.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonanza wants to control but Silva manages to buck him off and is now in Bonanza's guard! Nice work there by Silva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudemir Bonanza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Claudemir Bonanza's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonanza counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Bonanza from controlling successfully.
Bonanza stops Silva from standing up.
Silva wants to sweep here but Bonanza controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bonanza's guard.
Bonanza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonanza can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanza is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Silva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Claudemir Bonanza!
Claudemir Bonanza is the new welterweight champion!
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