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SP-ICON Fight Night 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilko Nikolaevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunderland comes to the cage accompanied by Placebo - Running up that hill. 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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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
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Sunderland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasilko Nikolaevich!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaevich clinches with his opponent.
Sunderland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nikolaevich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikolaevich tries to break free but Sunderland pushes him back against the cage.
Nikolaevich gets underhooks to prevent Sunderland's takedown attempt.
Nikolaevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikolaevich throws a head kick that misses.
Nikolaevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sunderland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sunderland wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Sunderland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sunderland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nikolaevich walks away with a smile on his face. Sunderland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nikolaevich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sunderland is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nikolaevich jabs Sunderland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nikolaevich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sunderland wants to take the fight to the mat but Nikolaevich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland tries to score a body lock takedown but Nikolaevich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nikolaevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sunderland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nikolaevich, pushing him back against the cage.
Nikolaevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sunderland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikolaevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunderland.
Nikolaevich looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sunderland or perhaps it was just good defense by Nikolaevich, which made it look bad.
Sunderland connects with a body shot that sends Nikolaevich's belly button to the back.
Nikolaevich moves into the clinch.
Nikolaevich breaks the clinch.
Sunderland shoots in for a takedown but Nikolaevich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sunderland tries to clinch
and Nikolaevich counters with a left and a right that stings Sunderland.
Sunderland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nikolaevich lands a glancing blow to the side of Sunderland's head.
Nikolaevich takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikolaevich misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolaevich fails to land.
Sunderland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nikolaevich pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Sunderland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich throws the left hand but Sunderland avoids the punch easily.
Sunderland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunderland tries to pull guard but Nikolaevich holds him up against the cage and eventually Sunderland drops back down to his feet.
Nikolaevich is trying to force a seperation but Sunderland has the dominant position.
Nikolaevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sunderland gets a clinch.
Sunderland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nikolaevich is defending well.
Sunderland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nikolaevich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nikolaevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikolaevich lands with a shot to the body.
Sunderland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nikolaevich defends it nicely.
Nikolaevich follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Nikolaevich.
Sunderland forces Nikolaevich back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Nikolaevich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich is trying to break free.
Sunderland goes for a takedown attempt but Nikolaevich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nikolaevich.
Sunderland drops his hands momentarily and Nikolaevich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nikolaevich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sunderland avoids it really well and circles away.
Sunderland scores with a jab to the body.
Sunderland has managed to clinch.
Sunderland tries to score a body lock takedown but Nikolaevich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nikolaevich manages to break the clinch.
Nikolaevich wants to clinch up but Sunderland keeps it at a distance.
Sunderland fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Nikolaevich. No joy for Sunderland on that attempt.
Nikolaevich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sunderland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sunderland gets tackled into the cage by Nikolaevich. Nikolaevich maintains the clinch.
Sunderland wants a takedown but no success here.
Sunderland tries to score a body lock takedown but Nikolaevich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nikolaevich wants to break free but Sunderland has control.
Nikolaevich working hard to break the clinch.
Nikolaevich is trying to break the clinch but Sunderland is controlling him.
Nikolaevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sunderland tries to clinch up but Nikolaevich circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Sunderland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikolaevich.
Sunderland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nikolaevich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nikolaevich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sunderland is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilko Nikolaevich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sunderland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sunderland moves in looking to clinch but Nikolaevich pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sunderland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Nikolaevich as Sunderland shoots in.
Nikolaevich steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sunderland is looking to slow Nikolaevich down with leg kicks.
Nikolaevich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikolaevich tries to clinch there but Sunderland circles away.
Nikolaevich pushes Sunderland up against the cage in a clinch.
Nikolaevich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Sunderland is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaevich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nikolaevich tries to circle away but Sunderland has him pinned against the cage.
Nikolaevich manages to break the clinch.
Sunderland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nikolaevich swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Sunderland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaevich tries to clinch but Sunderland moves out of range.
Sunderland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasilko Nikolaevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nikolaevich throws a jab when Sunderland was well out of range.
Nikolaevich lands with an overhand left.
Sunderland fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikolaevich leaves Sunderland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nikolaevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikolaevich looks to land a right hand but Sunderland moved out of range.
Sunderland tries to close the distance and clinch but Nikolaevich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sunderland shoots for a takedown but Nikolaevich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sunderland moves out of range as Nikolaevich throws a body kick.
Sunderland throws a big counter combination but Nikolaevich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nikolaevich misses with a head kick.
Vasilko Nikolaevich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sunderland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sunderland is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sunderland forces Nikolaevich back against the cage and clinches.
Nikolaevich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nikolaevich breaks from the clinch.
Nikolaevich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sunderland tries to clinch but Nikolaevich moves away
and Nikolaevich counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Sunderland tries to clinch up.
Sunderland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sunderland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikolaevich throws a head kick but Sunderland moves out of range.
Nikolaevich looks to land a body kick but Sunderland moved away.
Sunderland shoots for a takedown but Nikolaevich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sunderland moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolaevich looks to land a combination but Sunderland avoids it well.
Nikolaevich drives through and clinches with Sunderland against the cage.
Nikolaevich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikolaevich jumps guard.
Nikolaevich 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland throws a big elbow that misses.
Sunderland postures up in Nikolaevich's guard and throws a big left but Nikolaevich blocks it.
Sunderland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nikolaevich trying to keep a closed guard but Sunderland is proving a slippery customer.
Sunderland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikolaevich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sunderland throws a big elbow that misses.
Sunderland throws a strike but Nikolaevich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sunderland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nikolaevich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolaevich wants to stand but Sunderland is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nikolaevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nikolaevich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sunderland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikolaevich has managed to get both his arms back between Sunderland's legs - danger averted.
Nikolaevich tries to free his leg and advance position but Sunderland is retaining full guard.
Sunderland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Nikolaevich from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nikolaevich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikolaevich clinches.
Nikolaevich scores with a shot to the side of Sunderland's head.
Nikolaevich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sunderland prevents Nikolaevich from breaking the clinch.
Sunderland is looking for a takedown.
Nikolaevich pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilko Nikolaevich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nikolaevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Nikolaevich as Sunderland shoots in.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich misses with a straight right.
Nikolaevich misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Nikolaevich does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Sunderland.
Sunderland rushes Nikolaevich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sunderland wants to take the fight to the mat but Nikolaevich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nikolaevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sunderland closes the distance but Nikolaevich moves to the side
and Nikolaevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from Nikolaevich finds it's target.
Nikolaevich misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sunderland or perhaps it was just good defense by Nikolaevich, which made it look bad.
Nikolaevich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Sunderland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Sunderland.
Sunderland tries to clinch but Nikolaevich moves out of range.
Sunderland tries to close the distance and clinch but Nikolaevich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sunderland avoids the head kick by Nikolaevich.
Sunderland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sunderland backing away here, and Nikolaevich unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nikolaevich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sunderland goes for a takedown attempt but Nikolaevich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nikolaevich lands a nice hook to Sunderland's body. Sunderland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sunderland is looking to wear down Nikolaevich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sunderland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nikolaevich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nikolaevich is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sunderland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sunderland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sunderland moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sunderland misses with a takedown
enabling Nikolaevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikolaevich scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunderland slips a jab from Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich jabs Sunderland right on the nose. Sunderland blinks but takes it well.
Nikolaevich throws a head kick but Sunderland moves out of range.
Nikolaevich closes the distance and clinches.
Sunderland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nikolaevich smiles and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Sunderland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vasilko Nikolaevich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nikolaevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sunderland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikolaevich is looking for the big counter here.
Nikolaevich throws a head kick but Sunderland moves out of range.
Sunderland takes one to the chin there.
Sunderland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sunderland walks into a left hand.
Sunderland gets a clinch.
Sunderland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nikolaevich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sunderland pulls guard effortlessly.
Sunderland is looking for a triangle but Nikolaevich pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikolaevich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sunderland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nikolaevich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich gets to his feet. Sunderland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sunderland lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Nikolaevich. Those never looked like landing.
Nikolaevich moves into range and clinches up with Sunderland.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaevich is trying to break free.
Nikolaevich gets underhooks to prevent Sunderland's takedown attempt.
Nikolaevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Sunderland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolaevich rushes Sunderland and presses him up against the cage.
Sunderland misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilko Nikolaevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nikolaevich 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilko Nikolaevich!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vasilko Nikolaevich thanked Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Mayo has chosen Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever as his entrance music. 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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142 lbs
19 - 30 - 0 |
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142 lbs
33 - 34 - 1 |
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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
19 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Lankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayo throws a head kick but Lankari moves out of range.
Lankari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mayo's guard.
Mayo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mayo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mayo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lankari slips a jab from Mayo.
Lankari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mayo throws a looping overhand right but Lankari ducks down to avoid it.
Mayo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayo showed some decent athleticism there.
Lankari has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mayo is on him like a limpet, forcing Lankari back against the cage.
Mayo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lankari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mayo prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankari.
Lankari breaks from the clinch.
Lankari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayo.
Chris Mayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayo misses with a double jab.
Mayo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lankari. Lankari gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayo! But no joy.
Lankari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lankari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mayo working over Lankari with some ground and pound. Lankari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mayo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lankari defending well though.
Lankari moves into full guard.
Lankari is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mayo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lankari's body to avoid the submission. Lankari has instead reached around Mayo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lankari arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hans Lankari!
After winning the bout, Hans Lankari 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Sherry Monocle. Shephard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: K9 Justice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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171 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, German Shephard!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Shephard.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Shephard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well.
Shephard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shephard misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
Shephard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been informed that Shephard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A nice combination there by Morgan.
Shephard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shephard.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shephard thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Morgan's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morgan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morgan throws a body punch but Shephard moves out of range.
Shephard staying out of range there.
Shephard wants to slow Morgan down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard slips under a jab.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shephard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Shephard avoids nicely.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan checks a low kick from Shephard.
Morgan sizes up Shephard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morgan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morgan looks to land a combination. Shephard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morgan slips a jab from Shephard.
Shephard misses with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morgan throws a hook but Shephard avoids it easily.
Shephard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan blocks the body kick.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shephard moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shephard throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan tests Shephard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shephard throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Shephard misses with the body kick
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
Shephard tries to score with a low kick but Morgan moves his leg out of the way.
Shephard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Shephard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morgan checks a low kick from Shephard.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shephard, right into the meat.
Morgan throws a hook but Shephard avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Morgan. That snapped Shephard's head back.
Shephard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Shephard's head but Shephard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Shephard saw that one coming.
Shephard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shephard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shephard.
Shephard connects with a single shot there.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Shephard avoids them all with ease.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shephard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shephard throws a body kick that misses.
Shephard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morgan 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.
Shephard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shephard throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shephard thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Shephard had a free shot at his head there.
Morgan connects with a jab.
Shephard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shephard.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shephard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shephard throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side.
Morgan is looking for a counter combo.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
Shephard throws a chopping leg kick but Morgan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shephard in his tracks.
Shephard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shephard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
A head kick misses from Shephard.
Shephard slips under a jab.
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 Simon Morgan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Shephard's defenses.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
A big left from Shephard misses.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shephard.
Shephard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shephard.
Morgan is looking for a counter combo.
Shephard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shephard.
Shephard connects with a high kick.
Shephard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shephard.
A clash of legs there as Morgan blocks the low kick.
A quick step to the side and Morgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morgan!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shephard misses with a jab to the body
and Morgan counters with a right hand to the body.
Shephard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Shephard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shephard circles away quickly and effectively.
Shephard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morgan.
Shephard misses with a body kick.
Morgan keeps Shephard at a distance using the push kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Shephard feints a counter leg kick.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shephard.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Shephard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morgan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shephard.
Shephard 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.
Shephard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shephard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Shephard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shephard circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shephard.
Shephard throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan cracks Shephard with an open hand slap.
Morgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shephard keeps Morgan at a distance using the push kick.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Shephard's head but Shephard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shephard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shephard misses with a looping right.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard misses with the body kick
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Shephard both land. Nice combination.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shephard was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Shephard blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Shephard misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shephard scores with a hook.
Shephard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shephard slips a straight right by Morgan.
Shephard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morgan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shephard.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Shephard.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan lands a nice hook to Shephard's body. Shephard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Shephard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shephard throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shephard tried to score with a low kick but Morgan checks it.
A low kick from Shephard misses
and Morgan counters with a nice body shot.
Morgan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shephard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan works the jab nicely.
Shephard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shephard gets a clinch.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shephard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shephard looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Shephard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Simon Morgan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shephard darts in and clinches Morgan up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shephard fails to land.
Shephard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan is trying to push Shephard away but Shephard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Shephard is predictable there
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Shephard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shephard looks to clinch
and Morgan counters with a left and a right that stings Shephard.
Shephard misses with a hook.
Shephard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan misses with a right hand
and Shephard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shephard wants to land a leg kick but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shephard slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy body kick from Shephard
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Shephard backing up. Shephard nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Shephard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Morgan lands a body shot.
Morgan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shephard takes a step back to recover.
Shephard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shephard works the jab nicely.
Shephard throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Morgan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice body punch from Morgan.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shephard moves away.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shephard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan walks into a jab.
Shephard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morgan misses with a hook. Shephard ducked under it nicely.
Shephard throws out a counter right but Morgan avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shephard 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 Morgan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morgan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shephard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morgan.
Shephard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shephard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A leg kick checked by Morgan.
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
Shephard misses with an uppercut
and Morgan counters with a left and a right that stings Shephard.
Shephard tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
German Shephard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shephard.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Shephard saw that one coming.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shephard circles away quickly and effectively.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Morgan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shephard - the referee stops the clock and Morgan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shephard. Morgan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan lands a nice looking body kick.
Morgan scores with a jab to the head.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Shephard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shephard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shephard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shephard looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Shephard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Shephard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shephard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morgan feints a jab promting Shephard to slip. Morgan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shephard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shephard just misses with a punch to the body.
Shephard throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shephard.
Shephard throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Shephard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shephard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morgan if he has to take too many more of those.
Shephard misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Morgan misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shephard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shephard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morgan is out of range and Shephard settles back down.
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Morgan!
Our winner, Simon Morgan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada comes to the cage accompanied by Farewell of Slavyanka. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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156 lbs
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152 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
41 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Julian Reis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis closes the distance and clinches up with Leningrada, looking for a takedown. Reis pushes Leningrada against the cage but Leningrada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leningrada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reis.
It looked like Leningrada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reis.
Reis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leningrada sprawls well. Leningrada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reis gets slowly back to his feet.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.
Reis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leningrada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leningrada closes the distance and clinches up with Reis, looking for a takedown. Leningrada pushes Reis against the cage but Reis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Reis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leningrada misses with a double jab.
Reis throws a combination that misses
and Leningrada counters with a stiff right hand.
Leningrada throws a big shot that misses.
Julian Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reis goes for a double leg but Leningrada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leningrada continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leningrada's waist but Leningrada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reis off to one side.
Leningrada clinches up with Reis and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Leningrada.
Leningrada tries a knee to the head but Reis blocks it.
Reis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leningrada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leningrada with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reis tries for a takedown but Leningrada manages to get underhooks.
Leningrada lands an uppercut.
Reis tries to break the clinch but Leningrada is controlling the position.
Reis is trying to stall.
Reis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leningrada to keep the fight standing.
Reis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leningrada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leningrada is working Reis over against the cage.
Reis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reis moves into the clinch successfully.
Leningrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leningrada digs a right hand underneath Reis's ribcage. Reis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leningrada struggles to land a body shot inside as Reis controls his hands.
Leningrada stops a takedown attempt from Reis.
Still in the clinch, Leningrada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reis wants to take the fight to the mat but Leningrada manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leningrada works on Reis's body with a couple of short punches.
Reis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leningrada walks away with a smile on his face. Reis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reis shoots for a double leg takedown but Leningrada sprawls well. He's pushed Reis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leningrada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leningrada keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reis's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis is looking for a triangle here but Leningrada uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reis can't do much from the bottom here.
Leningrada decides to stand back up. Leningrada steps back and let's Reis get back to his feet.
Reis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big left from Reis misses.
Reis misses with a head kick.
Leningrada tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reis manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Reis.
Leningrada tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reis manages to circle out of the way.
Leningrada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada cracks the inside of Reis's front leg.
Leningrada rushes Reis and presses him up against the cage.
Reis tightens his grip and picks Leningrada up, before dumping him to the ground. Leningrada manages to land in guard.
Leningrada has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leningrada lands a left hand.
Reis fails to pull guard.
Reis blocks a body shot from Leningrada.
Reis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reis blocking some punches.
Reis tries to circle away but Leningrada has him pinned against the cage.
Reis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leningrada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leningrada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leningrada lands with a short shot to the head.
Leningrada misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blokada Leningrada dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leningrada moves away.
Leningrada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leningrada cracks Reis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leningrada napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leningrada is looking to reverse the position.
Leningrada is working hard here to advance position.
Reis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leningrada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reis trying to control the position but Leningrada is working away.
Blokada Leningrada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leningrada defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis trying to control the action but Leningrada is working from the bottom.
Leningrada is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis cracks Leningrada with a big right hand but Leningrada just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leningrada sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Leningrada tries to escape but Reis is in control.
Reis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leningrada has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reis but great work by Leningrada.
Leningrada decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Reis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leningrada's waist but Leningrada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reis off to one side.
Leningrada misses with a body shot.
Leningrada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leningrada throws a series of punches but Reis moves out of range.
Reis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leningrada's guard.
Reis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reis postures up and lands a big shot to Leningrada's brow.
Reis passes Leningrada's left leg - he's now in 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!
Leningrada gets back to full guard.
Reis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leningrada is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leningrada has escaped and now he's on top!
Reis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leningrada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reis is pulling down on Leningrada's head to control his posture.
Leningrada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reis can do to turn this around?
Leningrada wants to get up but he can't break Reis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Leningrada trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leningrada is one step ahead there.
Reis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Reis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leningrada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leningrada tries to avoid it but Reis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leningrada to the ground. Leningrada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leningrada tries to counter by clinching up but Reis breaks away and moves out of range.
Leningrada connects with a right hand. Reis shakes it off.
Reis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leningrada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reis.
Leningrada is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leningrada trying to control from the bottom.
Leningrada wants to get back to his feet.
Reis is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julian Reis 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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Leningrada.
Leningrada moves into the clinch.
Leningrada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leningrada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Leningrada.
Reis is working for takedown but Leningrada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leningrada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Leningrada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leningrada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reis is pushing Leningrada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada lands with a short shot to the head.
Reis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leningrada tries a body shot but Reis blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leningrada.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leningrada obliges.
Reis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leningrada tries to land a knee to the head but Reis blocks with his arms.
Leningrada crunches a lovely knee into Reis's ribcage.
Reis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leningrada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leningrada.
Reis has had enough of the clinch but Leningrada keeps him there for the moment.
Reis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leningrada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leningrada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Leningrada is trying to keep an underhook but Reis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Leningrada kicks Reis off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leningrada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leningrada throwing a counter right hand but Reis manages to avoid it.
Leningrada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reis throws out the jab.
Reis misses with a takedown attempt - Leningrada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Leningrada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leningrada lands a front kick.
Reis fails with the takedown
and Leningrada makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leningrada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leningrada rushes Reis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike.
Reis tries to score a body lock takedown but Leningrada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Leningrada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis takes a shot to the head.
Leningrada is leaning against Reis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leningrada landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leningrada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reis is rocked!
Leningrada scores with a shoulder strike.
Reis is still on wobbly legs! Can Leningrada finish him?
Reis jumps guard but Leningrada stands there with Reis around his waist. Reis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leningrada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leningrada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reiss head.
Leningrada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leningrada creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Reis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Reis drops to his knees and Leningrada pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blokada Leningrada!
Blokada Leningrada bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rejinaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. John Dillinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rejinaldo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva throws out a counter right but Dillinger avoids it with no problem.
Dillinger throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva pushes Dillinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillinger avoiding damage.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Dillinger.
Dillinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva avoiding damage as Dillinger throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger prevents a body shot from Silva.
Dillinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dillinger.
Dillinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Dillinger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Dillinger avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger blocks a body shot from Silva.
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva jabs Dillinger right on the nose. Dillinger blinks but takes it well.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Dillinger circles away.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Dillinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillinger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva wants to counter the offense by Dillinger and move into the clinch position.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva being controlled against the cage.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dillinger prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dillinger avoids it.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Dillinger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva blocks a body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Dillinger back against the cage.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Dillinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Dillinger avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Dillinger trying to land knees to the body.
Dillinger blocks a body shot from Silva.
Dillinger managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillinger tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Dillinger avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillinger lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dillinger avoids it.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Dillinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dillinger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva pushes Dillinger up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillinger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rejinaldo Silva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dillinger's corner calls for a 1-2. Dillinger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dillinger throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a leg kick but Dillinger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dillinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva clinches.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillinger misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Dillinger lands a shot to the body.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillinger misses the shot to the body.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Dillinger can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Dillinger breaks the clinch.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Dillinger manages to break the clinch.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Dillinger pushes him off.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Dillinger.
Silva trying to stall but Dillinger improves his position.
Dillinger is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dillinger avoids it.
Dillinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Dillinger avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dillinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dillinger misses with a body punch.
Dillinger looking to stall.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillinger's elbow.
Dillinger manages to break the clinch.
Dillinger is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Dillinger avoids the damage to the body.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillinger wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dillinger.
Silva avoiding damage as Dillinger throws knees to the body.
Dillinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillinger's elbow.
Rejinaldo Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillinger is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva blocks a body shot from Dillinger.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dillinger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Dillinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Dillinger managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillinger avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dillinger avoids it.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Dillinger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rejinaldo Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dillinger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dillinger throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva avoids the body shot from Dillinger.
Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silva throws a right and a left that Dillinger avoids nicely.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillinger throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva misses.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillinger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Dillinger lands with a left to the head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Dillinger blocks it.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Dillinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dillinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva wants to clinch up but Dillinger keeps it at a distance.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Dillinger back into the cage.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dillinger up against the cage.
Dillinger taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillinger controls his hands.
Dillinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger throws out a powerful jab.
Silva is rocked!
Dillinger weaves into range and cracks Silva right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Silva goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Dillinger is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Dillinger!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bagong Buhay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buhay comes to the cage accompanied by Tatsulok. Miyagi has chosen Your'e The Best Around as his entrance music. Kesuke Miyagi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bagong Buhay's chin.
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146 lbs
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142 lbs
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bagong Buhay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Kesuke Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Buhay misses with an uppercut. Miyagi saw that one coming.
Miyagi slips a jab and a cross from Buhay.
Miyagi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buhay.
Miyagi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miyagi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buhay is out of range.
Buhay misses with a hook to the body
and Miyagi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Buhay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miyagi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Buhay looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyagi is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Miyagi.
Miyagi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Buhay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miyagi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miyagi lands a high kick!
Buhay digs a good body shot into Miyagi's ribs.
Miyagi lands a big head kick that sends Buhay tumbling to the mat! Miyagi takes a step backwards and waves Buhay back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Buhay is rocked!
It looks like Bagong Buhay has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buhay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Buhay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyagi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Buhay is looking to wear down Miyagi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Buhay misses with a hook
and Miyagi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Miyagi pushes Buhay away with a front kick.
Buhay seems to have got his legs back now.
Buhay blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buhay misses with a left hand
and Miyagi counters with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miyagi.
Miyagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buhay.
Buhay throws a right hand that Miyagi ducks under and follows up with a left that Miyagi also avoids with ease.
Buhay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miyagi counters with a solid body kick.
Buhay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miyagi counters with a leg kick.
Miyagi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buhay looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyagi is just out of range.
Miyagi lands with a slapping head kick.
Miyagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buhay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buhay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyagi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buhay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miyagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Buhay's knee momentarily.
Buhay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miyagi counters with a monster head kick that knocks Buhay out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kesuke Miyagi!
A very excited looking Kesuke Miyagi 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.
Bagong Buhay spoke after the fight, saying 'I already fought the toughest guys here in DFC and I ain't ashamed that I lost to these top guys but with a 3 fight losing streak I think this is it for me.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Putski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Ignorant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ignorant has chosen General Bacardi as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Putski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Ignorant!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignorant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Putski.
Nice body punch from Ignorant.
A punch lands to the side of Putski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Putski closes the distance and clinches up with Ignorant, looking for a takedown. Putski pushes Ignorant against the cage but Ignorant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Putski 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 Ignorant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignorant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ignorant drives through and clinches with Putski against the cage.
Ignorant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Putski is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Putski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignorant has Putski pushed against the cage.
Ignorant lands an elbow inside that Putski shrugs off.
Ignorant is fighting off a takedown attempt but Putski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ignorant to the mat. Ignorant regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ignorant is trying to keep Putski in close.
Ignorant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Putski'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignorant is retaining full guard.
Ignorant controls Putski momentarily but Putski frees himself.
Putski pushes down on Ignorant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignorant is trying to stand up here but Putski is controlling him well.
Ignorant wants to control but Putski is keeping busy.
Ignorant wants to get back to full guard but Putski has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignorant wants to control but Putski postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignorant keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Putski gets a double leg takedown into Ignorant's guard.
Putski is standing up over Ignorant. Ignorant looks to escape but Putski dives into side control.
Putski works to advance to full mount. Ignorant defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ignorant prevents Putski from taking his back.
Ignorant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ignorant is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Putski wants to control the pace but Ignorant is squirming around nicely.
Ignorant is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignorant sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ignorant trying to control but Putski postures up.
Putski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignorant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Putski is trying to control. Ignorant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Ignorant tries to kick Putski off but Putski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ignorant wants to control but Putski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putski is working for a kimura but Ignorant is defending it quite comfortably.
Putski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignorant!
Putski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ignorant is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ignorant and Putski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ignorant, who protects the arm well.
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 Ivan Putski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ignorant darts in and clinches Putski up against the cage.
Putski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ignorant lands a nice elbow.
Putski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ignorant walks away with a smile on his face. Putski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ignorant tries to close the distance and clinch but Putski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Ignorant.
Putski missing with a left hand there. Ignorant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignorant tries to move into range but Putski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ignorant has Putski up against the cage in a clinch.
Ignorant breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignorant throws the left hand but Putski avoids the punch easily.
Ignorant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ignorant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putski dives in and grabs Ignorant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ignorant pushes down on Putski's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Putski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putski has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignorant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Putski. Putski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Putski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignorant lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Putski.
Putski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ignorant is trying to get back to full guard.
Putski stops Ignorant from getting back to his feet.
Putski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignorant!
Ignorant can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putski moves to the back.
Ivan Putski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ignorant preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Putski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putski is riding his opponent, not letting Ignorant buck him off.
Ignorant wants to get back to his feet.
Putski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ignorant doesn't escape.
Putski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ignorant has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignorant defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ignorant wants to get back to his feet.
Putski is cranking Ignorant's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ignorant! He's tightened the choke and Ignorant is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Putski!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Putski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Steve Ignorant stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, Fuck me!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delvin Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lou Ferrigno had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
29 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Delvin Shore!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore wants to clinch up but Ferrigno keeps it at a distance.
Shore lands a right hook to the body.
Shore wants to clinch.
Ferrigno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferrigno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shore is trying to stand up here but Ferrigno is controlling him well.
Ferrigno is looking for a kimura here.
Ferrigno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shore is just riding it out for now. Ferrigno eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore is trying to stand up here but Ferrigno is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno is looking for a kimura but Shore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferrigno to get the leverage.
Shore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ferrigno keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ferrigno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shore prevents it.
Shore can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrigno controls the action.
Ferrigno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrigno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shore working aggressively here.
Shore throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferrigno.
Ferrigno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shore.
Shore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ferrigno has hold of one of Shore's legs. Shore is fighting the takedown attempt but Ferrigno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno prevents Shore from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ferrigno off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shore tries to move into range but Ferrigno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Delvin Shore has been cut.
Ferrigno misses with a takedown
and Shore counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Ferrigno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrigno cracks Shore with an open hand slap.
Shore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Lou Ferrigno has been cut.
Shore moves in looking to clinch but Ferrigno pushes him off.
Ferrigno looks to throw the jab but Shore is out of range.
Shore wants to counter with a clinch but Ferrigno pushes him away.
Shore clinches up with Ferrigno and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferrigno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore is pressed up against the cage. Ferrigno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shore down to the mat. Shore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shore gets a clinch.
Ferrigno has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shore is trying to keep an underhook but Ferrigno manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shore tries to kick Ferrigno off but Ferrigno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferrigno is trying to control. Shore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferrigno is looking for a kimura here.
Ferrigno wants to free his trapped foot but Shore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferrigno seems to be looking for submissions.
Ferrigno prevents Shore from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno seems to be working for a kimura but Shore defends the submission attempt.
Shore pushes Ferrigno off looking to stand but Ferrigno dives back in and keeps control.
Shore is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferrigno connects with a jab.
Ferrigno missing with a left hand there. Shore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shore throws a counter combo.
Shore is looking to clinch.
Shore closes the distance and clinches.
Ferrigno turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shore bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrigno throws a right and a left that Shore avoids nicely.
Shore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shore takes the fight into the clinch.
Shore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Delvin Shore will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shore shoots in for a takedown but Ferrigno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shore slips a straight right by Ferrigno.
Lou Ferrigno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferrigno misses the target.
Ferrigno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferrigno tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shore gets underhooks to prevent Ferrigno's takedown attempt.
Shore swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferrigno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shore gets underhooks to prevent Ferrigno's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Ferrigno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Shore.
Shore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrigno.
A head punch on the inside from Shore fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno takes a shot to the head.
Ferrigno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shore is defending well.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferrigno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shore is defending well.
Nice body punch from Shore - that landed with a thud.
Ferrigno is looking to break free of the clinch but Shore has double underhooks.
Shore misses with a punch on the inside.
Shore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferrigno is working for takedown but Shore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shore prevents Ferrigno from breaking the clinch.
Ferrigno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferrigno misses with a hook. Shore ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore closes the distance and clinches.
Ferrigno is trying to pull guard but Shore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shore lands with a light punch inside.
Shore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferrigno is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shore.
Shore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shore lands with a light punch inside.
Ferrigno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferrigno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferrigno misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shore rushes Ferrigno and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferrigno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shore smiles and moves away.
Ferrigno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shore finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferrigno's head.
Shore has managed to clinch.
Ferrigno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Shore.
Ferrigno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shore doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrigno circles away.
Shore clinches up against the cage.
Shore tries to work over Ferrigno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferrigno tries for a takedown but Shore manages to get underhooks.
Shore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferrignos head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shore doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrigno circles away.
Ferrigno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shore has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Delvin Shore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shore pulls Ferrigno into guard.
Our spies down at at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy inform us that Shore has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Delvin Shore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shore is looking to stand up but Ferrigno isn't so interested in that idea.
Shore has his feet on Ferrigno's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A cross from Ferrigno lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delvin Shore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shore defending well as Ferrigno loads up on a big left hand.
Lou Ferrigno is winning the standup battle so far.
Shore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shore pushes Ferrigno up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferrigno has hold of one of Shore's legs. Shore is fighting the takedown attempt but Ferrigno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ferrigno looking to pass the guard.
Ferrigno stops Shore from standing up.
Ferrigno drops back looking for a leg! Shore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shore manages to kick Ferrigno off! Ferrigno jumps back into Shore's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrigno passes Shore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shore is trying to stand back up but Ferrigno is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno is working for a submission of some sort.
Shore has one foot on Ferrigno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferrigno connects with a single shot there.
Shore clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferrigno.
Shore is pressed up against the cage. Ferrigno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shore down to the mat. Shore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferrigno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shore to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ferrigno is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shore rolls with it to try and escape but Ferrigno cranks on the arm and Shore is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Ferrigno!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lou Ferrigno thanked Big Bear Nutrition 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danjie Mercado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercado's entrance music is Pagsubok. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danjie Mercado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercado misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Pettis misses.
Mercado shoots in but no luck this time.
Pettis is looking for the big counter here.
Mercado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pettis's waist but Pettis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mercado off to one side.
Pettis throws out a counter right but Mercado avoids it with no problem.
Pettis misses with a straight right.
Mercado fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danjie Mercado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado fails with the takedown
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
Mercado attempts a counter takedown but Pettis avoids it well and moves away.
A jab lands there for Mercado.
Mercado misses the body punch
and Pettis counters with a crisp one two that drops Mercado! Pettis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mercado to his feet! Mercado is in big trouble!
Mercado is rocked!
Pettis lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Mercado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice sprawl there from Pettis as Mercado shoots in.
Pettis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mercado misses with a takedown
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercado tries for a takedown but Pettis circles away easily
and Pettis counters with a nice right hand that sends Mercado toppling to the canvas! Mercado scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pettis finish him?!
Danjie Mercado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mercado shoots and misses
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Mercado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pettis swivels and escapes.
Pettis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mercado with a body shot.
Mercado tries for a takedown but Pettis circles away easily
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercado shoots and misses
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pettis counters with a huge left! Mercado is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pettis isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mercado from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pettis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Pettis!
Jeremy Pettis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Danjie Mercado was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, what can I say man. He's the better man today. I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden has chosen Judgement Night by ONYX & BIOHAZARD 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Fadden!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tatlumahi checks a leg kick.
Tatlumahi defending well as Fadden loads up on a big left hand.
Tatlumahi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fadden throws a low kick but Tatlumahi avoids it.
Tatlumahi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tatlumahi ducks under a wild hook from Fadden.
Fadden misses with a jab to the body
and Tatlumahi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fadden throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Tatlumahi misses its target.
Tatlumahi misses with a low kick.
Tatlumahi takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Fadden misses its intended target.
Fadden scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatlumahi connects with a nice looking jab.
Fadden just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatlumahi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fadden misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatlumahi counters with a big head kick but Fadden shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadden connects with a jab.
Fadden misses with a double jab
and Tatlumahi counters with a body kick.
John Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fadden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Tatlumahi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fadden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatlumahi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fadden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatlumahi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fadden's knee momentarily.
Fadden misses with a straight right.
Fadden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fadden just manages to avoid it.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fadden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fadden just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTatlumahi.
Fadden misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatlumahi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fadden throws an off balance right hand
and Tatlumahi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fadden misses with an uppercut
and Tatlumahi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fadden 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.
Fadden throws an off balance right hand
and Tatlumahi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fadden looks winded!
Fadden throws an off balance right hand
and Tatlumahi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Fadden misses with a takedown
and as Fadden loses concentration momentarily, Tatlumahi counters with a picture perfect head kick! Fadden goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
After winning the bout, Kilafwa Tatlumahi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
John Fadden spoke after the fight, saying 'This is a learning experience....on to the next game plan for the next fight! Thanks to everyone who supports MMA around the world! '.
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