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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Meduza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meduza has chosen Buffalo Soldier as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
46 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fredrik Meduza!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meduza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meduza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spade lands a leg kick that knocks Meduza off balance momentarily.
Spade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meduza in his tracks.
Meduza misses with a left hand
letting Spade counter with a right hand.
Meduza wants to land a leg kick but Spade is out of range.
Spade appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meduza misses with a combination
and Spade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meduza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Meduza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spade. That did some damage!
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meduza manages to avoid it.
Meduza misses with a takedown attempt - Spade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scott Spade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meduza tries to clinch but Spade is having none of it.
Meduza swings for the body but Spade moves out of range.
Meduza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Meduza.
Meduza connects with an inside leg kick.
Meduza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik Meduza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meduza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spade counters with a thumping low kick.
Meduza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meduza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meduza lands a nice looking body shot.
Spade misses with a hook.
Meduza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spade catches Meduza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spade jabs Meduza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meduza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meduza clinches with his opponent.
Spade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meduza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meduza trying to stall but Spade improves his position.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
Meduza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spade lands with a shot to the body.
Spade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meduza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spade manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that round.
That's time! Spade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meduza manages to avoid it.
Spade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meduza throws a hook to the side of Spade's head but Spade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meduza lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Spade misses.
Fredrik Meduza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade misses with the combination.
Spade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meduza manages to avoid it.
Fredrik Meduza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meduza fails with a takedown attempt.
Spade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meduza tries to land a front kick but Spade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spade throwing a counter right hand but Meduza manages to avoid it.
Spade throws a series of punches but Meduza avoids them all with ease.
And Meduza responds with a good body kick, but Spade manages to step out the way in time.
We've been informed that Meduza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Spade is looking to wear down Meduza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meduza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meduza cracks Spade with a big elbow.
Spade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meduza controls the position.
Spade can't do much from the bottom here.
Spade manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meduza is looking to improve his position.
Spade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meduza defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meduza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spade controlling the action here.
Spade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meduza keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Meduza trying to control here.
Meduza has one foot on Spade's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade misses with a looping left.
Meduza misses with a left hand
and Spade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meduza lands a two punch combo.
Spade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meduza throws a series of punches but Spade avoids them all with ease.
Scott Spade is winning the standup battle so far.
Meduza shoots in looking for a takedown. Spade tries to sprawl out of it but Meduza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Spade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Meduza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Spade lands a leg kick that knocks Meduza off balance momentarily.
Meduza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spade throws a low kick but Meduza avoids it.
Meduza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meduza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meduza feints and as Spade raises his hands in defense, Meduza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meduza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Meduza trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Meduza controlling from the top position.
Spade bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meduza's guard.
Spade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spade has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Spade tries to free his leg and advance position but Meduza is retaining full guard.
Meduza wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredrik Meduza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spade postures up in Meduza's guard and throws a big left but Meduza blocks it.
Spade tries to free his leg and advance position but Meduza is retaining full guard.
Spade stops Meduza from standing up.
Spade looking to pass the guard.
Spade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meduza's head.
Spade throws an elbow that misses. Meduza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spade's guard. Nice move by Meduza!
Meduza chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meduza is one step ahead there.
Meduza trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Meduza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spade's head.
Meduza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spade controls Meduza momentarily but Meduza frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meduza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spade pinned against the cage. Spade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spade is looking to counter punch.
Meduza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spade scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Spade.
I think Spade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Spade!
In his post fight interview, Scott Spade started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Everything in its right place. Zinn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All Day. Martin Zinn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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194 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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Zinn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinn throws a push kick but Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Zinn counters with a left to the body.
Zinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zinn doesn't seem phased though.
Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zinn clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn blocks a body shot from Zinn.
Penn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zinn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zinn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penn jumps guard but Zinn stands there with Penn around his waist. Penn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Zinn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zinn.
Zinn throws a head punch that misses.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like James Penn has been cut.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zinn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Penn wants the takedown. Zinn is fighting it off but Penn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zinn's guard against the cage.
Penn wants to control from the top but Zinn keeps moving.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zinn looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinn is looking to stand up but Penn isn't so interested in that idea.
Zinn wants to control the position but Penn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Zinn is looking to escape.
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zinn tries to improve his position but instead Penn has taken his back!
Penn looking to break Zinn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zinn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Penn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinn tries to roll but Penn sticks to his back.
Zinn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Penn off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Zinn trying to get back to his feet but Penn is in full control for now.
Zinn can't escape the position.
Penn biding his time, looking for the opening.
Zinn just trying to survive but Penn is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zinn is trying to stand back up.
Zinn surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Penn somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinn trying to get back to his feet but Penn is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn has the hooks in. Zinn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Zinn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Penn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Penn misses with a hook
and Zinn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zinn ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Zinn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zinn is looking to clinch.
Zinn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Penn is trying to defend but Zinn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Zinn from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinn is one step ahead there.
James Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinn throws an elbow that misses. Penn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zinn's guard. Nice move by Penn!
Penn won't allow Zinn to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Penn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Penn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zinn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Zinn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Zinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penn off and has taken his back!
Our spies down at at Kombat MMA inform us that Zinn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zinn struggling to keep hold of the position.
Zinn doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Penn postures up.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.
Zinn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penn is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinn has his feet on Penn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Zinn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Penn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into Zinn's guard.
Zinn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penn is controlling him.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinn wants to get back to his feet but Penn passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zinn's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinn is trying to stand back up but Penn is controlling him
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Zinn is defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Penn throws a body kick that misses.
Penn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Penn controlling from side mount.
Zinn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Penn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zinn tries to escape but Penn is in control.
Martin Zinn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Penn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zinn struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin Zinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn throws a series of punches but Zinn avoids them all with ease.
Zinn unleashes a big counter combination but Penn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zinn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Zinn unleashes a big counter combination but Penn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
James Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zinn.
Zinn tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zinn tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Zinn moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
Zinn gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Penn is working for takedown but Zinn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zinn is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Zinn just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPenn.
Penn cracks Zinn with a good jab.
A combination from Zinn does no damage.
A slow jab from Penn misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Zinn moved out of range.
Zinn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Penn.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zinn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Zinn!
Our winner, Martin Zinn, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bring It. Dellaria has chosen Kill or Become by CANNIBAL CORPSE as his entrance music. Nycky Downtime is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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143 lbs
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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
34 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dellaria!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellaria wants to clinch up but Downtime keeps it at a distance.
Downtime tried to counter with a leg kick but Dellaria avoided it.
Downtime moves out of range of the strikes.
Dellaria has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dellaria misses with a low kick.
Dellaria missing with a left hand there. Downtime was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Downtime throws a big counter combination but Dellaria scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dellaria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dellaria fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dellaria shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Downtime's guard.
Dellaria not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Downtime working a defensive guard here.
Downtime wants to sweep but no luck.
Dellaria wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
Dellaria slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dellaria works to advance to full mount. Downtime defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dellaria looking to control but Downtime is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dellaria is trying to control here but Downtime has managed to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downtime has one foot on Dellaria's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A low kick from Downtime is predictable there
and Dellaria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Downtime throws out a powerful jab.
Dellaria shoots in looking for a takedown. Downtime tries to sprawl out of it but Dellaria keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Downtime manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Downtime swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dellaria looks to land a right hand but Downtime moved out of range.
Downtime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Downtime, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downtime avoids a kick to the body.
Downtime is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dellaria missing with a left hand there. Downtime was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dellaria uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Downtime has time to react.
Greg Dellaria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dellaria lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dellaria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Downtime cracks Dellaria with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dellaria checks a leg kick.
Dellaria dives in for a single leg takedown but Downtime sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Downtime tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nycky Downtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Dellaria.
Dellaria throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Downtime's waist but Downtime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dellaria off to one side.
Downtime misses with a body shot.
Downtime throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dellaria is rocked!
Downtime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Downtime paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Downtime throwing a counter right hand but Dellaria manages to avoid it.
Dellaria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Downtime moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downtime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dellaria.
Dellaria scores with a crisp jab that stopped Downtime in his tracks.
Dellaria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Downtime tries a low kick but Dellaria avoids it.
Downtime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Downtime dodges the punch combination from Dellaria.
Downtime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dellaria misses with a hook
and Downtime counters with a series of strikes. Dellaria will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dellaria just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nycky Downtime dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dellaria shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Downtime pinned against the cage. Downtime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Downtime throws a big shot that misses.
Dellaria will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Downtime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dellaria is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Good shot there by Dellaria.
Downtime tries to move into range but Dellaria moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Downtime keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nycky Downtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Dellaria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nycky Downtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downtime pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dellaria is out of range and Downtime settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Downtime keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dellaria tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Downtime counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dellaria thinking.
Downtime throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dellaria.
Dellaria checks a leg kick.
Downtime thumps Dellaria with a low kick.
Downtime tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dellaria steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Downtime.
Downtime moves out of range as Dellaria throws a body kick.
Dellaria closes the distance but Downtime moves to the side
and Downtime counters with a big head kick but Dellaria shrugs it off.
Dellaria is still on wobbly legs! Can Downtime finish him?
Dellaria shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dellaria showed some decent athleticism there.
Dellaria seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downtime is looking for a sweep. Dellaria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dellaria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Downtime does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downtime keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Downtime trying to control here.
Dellaria not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Downtime does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Downtime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dellaria keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dellaria lands an overhand right.
Downtime shoots in for a double leg but Dellaria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Downtime misses with a few strikes there.
Dellaria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dellaria looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria misses with the combination.
Dellaria shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Downtime's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Downtime is on top in guard.
Dellaria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Downtime looking to pass the guard.
Dellaria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Downtime controls the pace.
Dellaria has his feet on Downtime's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Dellaria will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dellaria changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Downtime looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dellaria trying to control the action but Downtime is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime looks to move to half guard but instead Dellaria has passed into mount! Damn!
Dellaria controlling his opponent.
Dellaria manages to capitalize on a mistake by Downtime to take his back!
Dellaria connects with a big shot to the side of Downtime's head.
Dellaria lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Dellaria controls the action.
Dellaria tightening his grip on Downtime, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downtime rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Downtime wants to get back to his feet.
Downtime looking for submissions off his back.
Dellaria wants to take a breather but Downtime is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime wants to improve his position but Dellaria is controlling well.
Dellaria wants to free his trapped foot but Downtime is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dellaria is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Greg Dellaria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Downtime looking for a sweep. Not yet Downtime, not yet.
Downtime had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dellaria defends it easily.
Downtime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Downtime bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dellaria's guard.
Downtime wants to pass the guard but Dellaria is keeping the position.
Dellaria is looking to stand up but Downtime isn't so interested in that idea.
Dellaria trying to keep a closed guard but Downtime is proving a slippery customer.
Downtime trying to control but Dellaria is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dellaria 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dellaria holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greg Dellaria.
I think Dellaria has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Dellaria!
An intense looking Greg Dellaria took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Gar Logan I want another go round....split decisions don't sit well. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theron Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon comes to the cage accompanied by Catch Em By Surprise. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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164 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
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theron Harris!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brandon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brandon is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Harris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brandon is defending well.
A short body shot lands from Brandon as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Brandon - that landed with a thud.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harris has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harris tightens his grip and picks Brandon up, before dumping him to the ground. Brandon manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brandon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harris won't allow Brandon to sweep him here.
Brandon has control of Harris's left arm, preventing Harris from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandon throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Brandon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris throws a lazy head kick
and Brandon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brandon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandon lands with a left to the head.
Brandon struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Brandon - that landed with a thud.
Brandon misses with a body punch.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandon throws out the jab.
Brandon throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Brandon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brandon.
Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brandon avoids it really well and circles away.
Kenny Brandon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theron Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon connects with a right hand. Harris shakes it off.
Brandon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brandon avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brandon shoots in and bounces Harris off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brandon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Brandon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brandon has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Brandon stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Brandon wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Brandon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brandon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Harris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brandon moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris managing to block the knees to the body from Brandon.
Brandon tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris keeps control of Brandon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Brandon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harris defends well and Brandon ends up having to push Harris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brandon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brandon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandon.
Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Brandon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandon thows an elbow strike that misses. Harris gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Brandon doesn't seem too bothered but Harris quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Brandon is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Brandon really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Theron Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Napolitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco comes to the cage accompanied by Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria. Dominick Napolitano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 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
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hakeem Berzevaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominick Napolitano!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napolitano misses with a hook. Berzevaco ducked under it nicely.
Napolitano throws a head kick but Berzevaco moves out of range.
Napolitano misses with the combination.
Napolitano slips a straight right by Berzevaco.
Napolitano feints a jab promting Berzevaco to slip. Napolitano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Berzevaco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Napolitano lands a head kick. Berzevaco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napolitano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Berzevaco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Napolitano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napolitano moves away.
Napolitano scores with a push kick.
Berzevaco throws a head kick that misses.
Napolitano drives through and clinches with Berzevaco against the cage.
Napolitano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Napolitano scores with a jab to the body.
Berzevaco is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Napolitano!
Napolitano forces Berzevaco back against the cage and clinches.
Napolitano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berzevaco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Napolitano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Napolitano drops Berzevaco with a left right combo! Napolitano follows him down to the ground into side control.
Berzevaco is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napolitano crunches a massive hammerfist down on Berzevaco - he's out! Napolitano Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dominick Napolitano!
Dominick Napolitano took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drunken Hermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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157 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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaime Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drunken Hermit!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hermit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drunken Hermit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hermit on the side of the head.
Lannister lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hermit backs up against the cage.
Lannister lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hermit clinches up with Lannister and pushes him back against the cage.
Lannister is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hermit is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lannister to the mat. Lannister regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermit is in close to Lannister's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hermit scoring with some ground and pound.
Lannister is working an open guard so Hermit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hermit closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lannister quickly recovers to half guard.
Lannister is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kombat MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hermit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lannister defends it well.
Lannister is looking for a sweep. Hermit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hermit is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is pressing down on Hermit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hermit postures up.
Hermit gets to his feet. Lannister looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lannister goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hermit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lannister sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hermit somewhat.
Hermit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hermit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hermit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lannister doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hermit.
Hermit controlling the pace.
Lannister holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lannister has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lannister wants to improve his position but Hermit is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hermit.
Hermit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lannister has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hermit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hermit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister wants to control but Hermit passes into side.
Hermit working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hermit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lannister has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hermit but great work by Lannister.
Hermit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lannister off and has taken his back!
Hermit looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lannister.
Hermit looking for the RNC.
Hermit connects with a big shot to the side of Lannister's head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hermit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lannister defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hermit's arms.
I really don't envy Lannister right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drunken Hermit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hermit fails to land the takedown.
Hermit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hermit throws a big elbow that misses.
Hermit throwing strikes from guard but Lannister blocks nicely.
Lannister seems keen to control Hermit's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hermit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Lannister trying to keep a closed guard but Hermit is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hermit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hermit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hermit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lannister has hold of Hermit's hands but Hermit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lannister taking some punishment here, with Hermit in his half guard.
Hermit is looking to take a break and control but Lannister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lannister is defending against the submission attempts here by Hermit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit working over Lannister with some ground and pound. Lannister looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hermit winds up and cracks Lannister with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hermit wants to control but Lannister is keeping him busy.
Lannister keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hermit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hermit seems to be looking for submissions.
Lannister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermit.
Hermit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lannister keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lannister is just riding it out for now. Hermit eventually gives up the hold.
Hermit stands up out of the half guard.
Hermit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hermit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lannister tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hermit scores with punches to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermit looking for the choke but no joy.
Lannister looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hermit.
Hermit looking for the choke but no joy.
Hermit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermit avoiding Lannister 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drunken Hermit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A left and a right from Lannister both land. Nice combination.
Lannister throws a nice looking combination but Hermit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hermit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lannister!
Lannister is trying to get back to half guard.
Lannister is not content to let Hermit control the position.
Hermit throws an elbow but Lannister slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermit looking to control but instead Lannister has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hermit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lannister slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lannister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lannister wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hermit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hermit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hermit postures up in Lannister's guard and throws a big left but Lannister blocks it.
Hermit postures up in Lannister's guard and throws a big left but Lannister blocks it.
Hermit looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hermit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lannister manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hermit has Lannister in his guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Lannister swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermit.
Hermit shoots for a double leg takedown but Lannister sprawls well. He's pushed Hermit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hermit with a poor takedown
and Lannister counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermit thinking.
Lannister connects with a looping right hand.
Hermit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hermit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hermit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lannister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermit.
Lannister is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit lands strikes from half guard.
Hermit is trying to control. Lannister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hermit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lannister with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hermit stalling.
Drunken Hermit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lannister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaime Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lannister defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister is looking to improve his position.
Hermit working Lannister over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lannister wants to get back to full guard.
Hermit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lannister defends it well.
Drunken Hermit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hermit controlling the action here.
Hermit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermit slips a nice elbow through Lannister's hands, connecting with Lannister's forehead.
Lannister is looking to improve his position.
Hermit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drunken Hermit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hermit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drunken Hermit!
A victorious Drunken Hermit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulalio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timma comes to the cage accompanied by Z FARTEM. Gonzalez has chosen El Party Me Llama as his entrance music. Eulalio Gonzalez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kaspars Timma's chin.
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36
183 lbs
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175 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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaspars Timma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Eulalio Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez motions for Timma to come forward. Gonzalez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timma slips under a jab.
Timma is looking to counter punch.
Timma clobbers Gonzalez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gonzalez walks into a left hand.
Gonzalez jabs at Timma's body.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Timma.
Gonzalez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timma has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A solid body kick from Gonzalez.
Timma is looking to slow Gonzalez down with leg kicks.
Timma checks a low kick from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Timma moves away
and Timma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Timma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaspars Timma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Timma counters with a left to the body.
Gonzalez throws a shot to the body.
Gonzalez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Timma staying out of range there.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Timma counters with a nice uppercut.
Timma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Timma coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez clinches.
Gonzalez stalling.
Timma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Gonzalez.
Timma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Timma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timma swinging wildly here.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Timma wants to slow Gonzalez down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timma was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Timma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonzalez walks into a jab.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Timma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonzalez darts in and clinches Timma up against the cage.
Timma is trying to force a seperation but Gonzalez has the dominant position.
Timma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Timma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Timma thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Timma with a body shot.
Timma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gonzalez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Timma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Timma's legs.
Gonzalez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Timma some visible discomfort.
Gonzalez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Timma, who protects the arm well.
Timma pushes Gonzalez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gonzalez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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 Kaspars Timma will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Timma lands a jab.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Timma moves out of range.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Timma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Timma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timma lands a body shot.
A combination from Timma does no damage.
Timma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Timma coming out on top.
Timma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Timma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timma lands with a straight right. Gonzalez didn't see that one coming.
Timma's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Timma duly obliges.
Gonzalez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Timma counters with a head kick.
Kaspars Timma is winning the standup battle so far.
Timma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzalez's hands.
Timma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Timma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Gonzalez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
enabling Timma to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Timma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gonzalez scrambles back to his feet.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Timma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Timma throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Timma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez drops Timma with a beautiful combination! Timma stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gonzalez is looking for the KO!
Timma is rocked!
It looks like Kaspars Timma has been cut.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Timma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Timma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonzalez closes the distance looking for a takedown. Timma stuffs it but Gonzalez still has hold of him. Gonzalez picks Timma up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Gonzalez slams Timma to the floor and that's really hurt Timma - he doesn't know where he is! Gonzalez throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eulalio Gonzalez!
Eulalio Gonzalez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nando De Leeuw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulysses Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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187 lbs
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202 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class MT
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nando De Leeuw !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ulysses Grant!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
Grant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Leeuw 's calf.
De Leeuw throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Leeuw misses with a two punch combination.
Grant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Leeuw misses with a wild combination.
De Leeuw has Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Leeuw is able to avoid easily.
De Leeuw swinging wildly here.
Grant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Leeuw . That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Leeuw throws a head kick that misses.
Grant lands a big head kick that sends De Leeuw to the canvas! Grant follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Grant!
Our winner, Ulysses Grant, 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 Taiki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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29
155 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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39
154 lbs
29 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taiki Aoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tanner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tanner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aoki takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Dick Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Tanner slams his shin into Aoki's torso.
Tanner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Tanner. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Nice shot lands for Tanner.
Tanner throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Tanner throws out a leg kick but Aoki moves out of range and Tanner only half commits.
Tanner misses with a looping right.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dick Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanner scores with a one two! Aoki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
A combination from Tanner does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aoki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tanner swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tanner sprawls and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Aoki blocks the low kick.
Aoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tanner throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Aoki feinted with a counter takedown.
Aoki slips a jab from Tanner.
Aoki tries to counter with a takedown but Tanner is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Tanner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tanner's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tanner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner misses with the combination.
Tanner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tanner throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Tanner throws a leg kick
and Aoki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tanner's guard.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aoki landing some decent shots from guard.
Tanner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aoki 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.
Aoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aoki working some strikes from top position.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Tanner has wrist control.
Tanner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Tanner managing to control the position.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Tanner.
Tanner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Tanner.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
Aoki cracks Tanner with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Tanner dominated that round.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Aoki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tanner's guard.
Aoki scoring with some ground and pound.
Tanner looking to control.
Aoki throws an elbow that misses. Tanner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aoki's guard. Nice move by Tanner!
Tanner is posturing up here but Aoki has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tanner tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tanner has to tap! Slick submission there by Aoki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taiki Aoki!
Taiki Aoki retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Taiki Aoki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anders might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gods Son. Ingemar Anders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
151 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
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37
157 lbs
27 - 21 - 0 |
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World class 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
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arvanitidis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anders. Anders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arvanitidis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arvanitidis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anders keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arvanitidis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arvanitidis thows a huge punch but Anders dodges it nicely.
Anders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arvanitidis stays in close to Anders's body and controls the position.
Anders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arvanitidis is one step ahead there.
Anders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arvanitidis's guard.
Arvanitidis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anders is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders tries to free his leg and advance position but Arvanitidis is retaining full guard.
Arvanitidis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arvanitidis looking for a guillotine here but Anders defends easily.
Anders decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Arvanitidis, up you get!
A big right from Arvanitidis misses.
Anders throws a head kick that misses.
Arvanitidis swinging wildly here.
Anders scores with a sloppy right hand. Arvanitidis should have avoided that one.
Arvanitidis 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.
Anders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anders 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 Arvanitidis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arvanitidis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anders is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arvanitidis connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by Arvanitidis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arvanitidis misses with a straight right.
Arvanitidis looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
Anders connects with a leg kick. Arvanitidis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arvanitidis misses with a combination
and Anders counters with a three punch combo that has Arvanitidis backing up. Arvanitidis nods at Anders to acknowledge the strikes.
Anders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anders lets loose with a powerful body kick. Arvanitidis will feel that in the morning.
Arvanitidis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anders counters with a two punch combo.
Anders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arvanitidis's sensitive parts.
Arvanitidis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anders counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis misses with a lunging right hand
and Anders counters with a slapping leg kick.
Arvanitidis shoots in for a double leg but Anders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jannis Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anders.
Arvanitidis misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anders lands with a nice body kick.
Arvanitidis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anders throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arvanitidis or perhaps it was just good defense by Anders, which made it look bad.
Arvanitidis looks winded!
Anders scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arvanitidis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders scores with a push kick.
Some wild striking there from Arvanitidis.
Anders thumps Arvanitidis with a low kick.
Anders moves out of range of the strikes.
Anders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arvanitidis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anders throws a leg kick but Arvanitidis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arvanitidis lands a jab to the head.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anders.
Anders throws a push kick but Arvanitidis slaps the foot to one side.
Arvanitidis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anders is looking to score with low kicks.
Anders uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Arvanitidis misses.
Arvanitidis throws a jab when Anders was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by Anders. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anders.
Anders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arvanitidis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anders defends it well.
Arvanitidis cracks Anders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anders takes one on the button.
Arvanitidis misses with a looping left.
Anders lands a slapping body shot.
Arvanitidis throws a hook but Anders avoids it easily.
Anders thuds a left hand into Arvanitidis's body.
Anders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Anders misses its target.
Anders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arvanitidis, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anders's efforts to push away.
Anders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arvanitidis jabs Anders right on the nose. Anders blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anders scores with a push kick.
Anders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anders moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arvanitidis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arvanitidis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arvanitidis misses the jab.
Arvanitidis looks to land a combination but Anders avoids it well.
Anders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis missing with a left hand there. Anders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jannis Arvanitidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Anders as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Arvanitidis. Those never looked like landing.
Arvanitidis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab by Anders.
Arvanitidis misses with a hook. Anders ducked under it nicely.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Arvanitidis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders ducks right into an uppercut from Arvanitidis.
Anders moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anders is looking to slow Arvanitidis down with leg kicks.
Arvanitidis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anders counters with a nice uppercut.
Arvanitidis misses with a wild body shot.
Arvanitidis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arvanitidis throws a jab when Anders was well out of range.
Anders is looking to counter punch.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis throws a poor cross that misses
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arvanitidis is rocked!
Anders throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arvanitidis gets tackled into the cage by Anders. Anders maintains the clinch.
Anders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arvanitidis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Anders as the two fighters clinch.
Arvanitidis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anders throws a push kick but Arvanitidis slaps the foot to one side.
Anders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anders moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders blocks a head kick by Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arvanitidis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anders manages to avoid it.
Arvanitidis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anders 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.
Anders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That kick from Anders tenderised Arvanitidis's leg. Arvanitidis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arvanitidis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anders.
Anders feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arvanitidis's calf.
Arvanitidis sizes up Anders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Anders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anders moves out of range as Arvanitidis strikes.
Anders throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arvanitidis misses with a hook. Anders ducked under it nicely.
Anders looks to land a combination. Arvanitidis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arvanitidis dives in for a single leg takedown but Anders sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anders swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders misses with a body kick.
Anders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Anders.
Anders with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Anders.
Arvanitidis loads up on a big right hand but Anders slips the punch.
Anders stalks Arvanitidis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arvanitidis's face. Arvanitidis staggers backwards, shaken.
Arvanitidis is still on wobbly legs! Can Anders finish him?
Anders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arvanitidis shoots for a takedown but Anders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arvanitidis seems to have recovered his senses.
Anders scores with a shot to the body.
Anders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arvanitidis's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anders tries to clinch up.
Arvanitidis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anders. Anders obviously looking to wear him down.
Arvanitidis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anders throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Arvanitidis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anders connects with a body shot that sends Arvanitidis's belly button to the back.
Arvanitidis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
An inside leg kick from Anders misses.
Arvanitidis misses with an uppercut
and Anders counters with a nice leg kick.
Anders lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arvanitidis can do to turn this around?
Arvanitidis checks the leg kick.
Anders throws a one two combo.
Arvanitidis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Anders.
Anders scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anders. Arvanitidis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anders misses the shot to the body.
Anders bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arvanitidis's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arvanitidis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arvanitidis throws a looping overhand right but Anders ducks down to avoid it.
Anders doesn't manage to clinch there - Arvanitidis circles away.
Anders swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders staying out of range there.
Anders blocks a jab.
Anders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arvanitidis blocks the body kick.
And Arvanitidis tries to counter it with a takedown but Anders pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arvanitidis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arvanitidis throws a big shot that misses.
Anders looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arvanitidis throws a shot from downtown. Anders moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anders.
Arvanitidis misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Arvanitidis catches Anders right on the button with a cross.
Anders connects with a leg kick. Arvanitidis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anders swinging wildly here.
Arvanitidis throws a combination that misses
and Anders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anders connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arvanitidis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arvanitidis fails with a takedown attempt.
Arvanitidis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anders smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arvanitidis throws an overhand right that lands on Anders's shoulder, as Anders tries to avoid the shot.
Arvanitidis throws a big shot that misses.
Anders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anders feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arvanitidis's calf.
Arvanitidis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anders to score with a decent uppercut.
Anders moves away from the strike by Arvanitidis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis misses the shot to the body.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anders is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anders moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anders throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice shot by Anders.
Anders lands a nice hook to Arvanitidis's body. Arvanitidis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anders cracks the inside of Arvanitidis's front leg.
Anders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arvanitidis misses with a takedown attempt - Anders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jannis Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anders feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arvanitidis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anders lands a really nice looking cross but Arvanitidis seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anders counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anders.
Anders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arvanitidis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arvanitidis jabs Anders right on the nose. Anders blinks but takes it well.
A right-left combo lands from Anders.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anders throws a head kick but Arvanitidis moves out of range.
Jannis Arvanitidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arvanitidis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arvanitidis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arvanitidis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anders.
Arvanitidis takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ingemar Anders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anders has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
An out of breath Ingemar Anders thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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