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SP-ICON Fight Night 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Part (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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152 lbs
20 - 19 - 1 |
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160 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Julian Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Part!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Part wants to control but Reis is keeping busy.
Part is looking for a sweep. Reis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reis wants to control but Part is keeping him busy.
Part is trying to get back to full guard.
Reis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Part with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reis 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reis wants to pass the guard but Part is defending well.
Reis misses with a head shot. Part uses the momentum to regain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Part is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Part stays in close to Reis's body and controls the position.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Part from controlling successfully.
Reis 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.
Part wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Reis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Part defends it easily.
Part content to stall in guard here.
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.
Reis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Reis wants to pass the guard but Part is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Part is trying to keep Reis in close.
Reis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Part swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reis stops Part from standing up.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Part is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Part holds on and takes a little breather.
Part wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Part is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reis looking to pass the guard.
Part 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.
Reis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Part lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Reis is pulling down on Part's head. It's preventing any offense from Part, at least for the moment.
Part wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Part trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reis's guard.
Part wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Part gets a clinch.
Part turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Reis is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Part will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reis fails with the takedown.
Part doesn't manage to clinch there - Reis circles away.
Part gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Part trying to hold on to Reis's head to control him but Reis postures up.
Part preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Part regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Part looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Reis working some strikes from top position.
Part wants to sweep here but Reis controlling him for the moment.
Part looking to control.
Part keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reis advances position into side control!
Reis working the head and body with strikes.
Part wants to control but Reis postures up.
Reis lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Part prevents Reis from moving into mount.
Julian Reis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Part's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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Part manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Part manages to get to full guard.
Part controls Reis momentarily but Reis frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Part looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Part keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.
Reis wants to pass the guard but Part is keeping the position.
Part wants to stand but Reis is controlling the position.
Reis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Part works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reis looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Part looking to control.
Reis trying to control but Part is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reis misses with the combination.
Part is trying to counter with his kicks.
Reis shoots for a double leg takedown but Part sprawls well. He's pushed Reis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Part drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Part just content to control the position.
Part tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reis prevents Part from improving position.
Part is looking to take a break and control but Reis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Julian Reis will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Part gets a clinch.
Reis is pressed up against the cage. Part has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reis down to the mat. Reis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Part dodges the punch combination from Reis.
Reis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Part tries to avoid it but Reis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Part to the ground. Part escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reis moves into the clinch.
Part tries for a takedown but Reis manages to get underhooks.
Reis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Part is defending well.
Part misses with a hook to the ribs.
Part has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Julian Reis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Part.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis goes for a takedown attempt but Part pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reis closes the distance and clinches.
Reis blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Part pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Part tries to clinch there but Reis circles away.
Reis shoots for a double leg takedown but Part sprawls well. He's pushed Reis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Part's half guard.
Part wants to improve his position but Reis is controlling well.
Part trying to hold on to Reis's head to control him but Reis postures up.
Part is looking for a sweep. Reis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Part is trying to stand back up but Reis is controlling him
Part slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reis trying to control but Part is working from the bottom.
Part working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Part manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reis manages to get himself to full guard.
Part wants to get up but he can't break Reis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Part content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reis working a defensive guard but Part manages to pass into side control anyway.
Part wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reis keeps working.
Part stands up.
Part lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Part sprawls well initially but Reis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Part is trying to get back to full guard.
Part is trying is best to control the position here.
Part takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Part trying to control but Reis postures up.
Reis throwing shots but Part is blocking nicely.
Reis stops Part from getting back to his feet.
Reis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Part has managed to free his arm - good work.
Part trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Part looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reis lands a nice short elbow.
Part is looking for a sweep. Reis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Part wants to get back to full guard.
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 Julian Reis.
I think Reis 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Julian Reis!
Julian Reis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Bate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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40
148 lbs
34 - 24 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Lankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Bate!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bate defends well and Lankari ends up having to push Bate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bate tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bate throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lankari went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lankari tries for a takedown but Bate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bate is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lankari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bate's waist but Bate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lankari off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lankari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bate gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bate tries to move to mount but Lankari blocks the move with his legs.
Lankari tries to bench press Bate off him but Bate keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bate just content to control the position.
Lankari tries to bench press Bate off him but Bate keeps the position.
Lankari is working hard here to advance position.
Lankari is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bate's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lankari is trying to maintain the position but Bate is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankari is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lankari is trying to stand up here but Bate is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lankari is pressing down on Bate's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lankari can't keep his opponent in guard - Bate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lankari wants to get back to full guard but Bate has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lankari tries to hold on but Bate pushes him away.
Lankari working to try and regain half guard.
Lankari tries to lock up and control but Bate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari working to try and regain half guard.
Bate controlling the position easily from mount.
Bate lands with some strikes.
Bate content just to control the position here.
Lankari is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kombat MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lankari tries to reverse the position but Bate maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bate looking to control but Lankari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lankari tries to hold on but Bate postures up.
Lankari bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lankari throwing strikes from guard but Bate blocks nicely.
Lankari tries to free his leg and advance position but Bate is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Bate dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lankari has a takedown stuffed.
Lankari fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Bate's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lankari tries for a takedown but Bate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lankari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bate scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lankari kicks off Bate and gets to his feet.
Bate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lankari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari has a takedown stuffed.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown but Bate shows good takedown defense.
Lankari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bate did well to prevent Lankari getting side control.
Lankari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lankari throwing shots but Bate is blocking nicely.
Lankari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lankari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bate desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bate moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bate holds on and takes a little breather.
Lankari passes Bate's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari wants to advance to full mount but Bate doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bate is controlling Lankari's posture.
Lankari passes into half guard.
Lankari tries to stand and escape but Bate is controlling the position.
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.
Lankari works his way into side control.
Bate prevents Lankari from improving position.
Lankari sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bate is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lankari tries to advance to mount but Bate denies him.
Lankari swings around for an armbar but Bate sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lankari's guard.
Hans Lankari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lankari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lankari managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Lankari 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!
Lankari shoots in but no luck this time.
Lankari shoots in looking for a takedown but Bate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lankari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bate sprawls well. Bate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lankari gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lankari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lankari avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bate swivels and escapes.
Bate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lankari.
Bate is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lankari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lankari somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lankari drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bate sprawls and moves away.
Lankari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bate's guard.
Lankari throwing strikes from guard but Bate blocks nicely.
Lankari looking to pass the guard.
Lankari being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bate's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lankari postures up in Bate's guard and throws a big left but Bate blocks it.
Bate is trying to keep Lankari in close.
Lankari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bate's guard.
Lankari looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lankari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lankari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bate tries a low kick but Lankari avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Bate misses.
Lankari shoots in looking for a takedown but Bate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lankari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bate throws a solid leg kick but Lankari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bate.
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.
Bate misses with a low kick as Lankari jumps back.
Lankari half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lankari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bate is fending him off so far but Lankari persists. Nope, Bate circles away and we're back to standing.
Bate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lankari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bate tries to avoid it but Lankari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bate to the ground. Bate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bate drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lankari defends it well.
Tyrone Bate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lankari closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bate's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bate is pulling down on Lankari's head. It's preventing any offense from Lankari, at least for the moment.
Lankari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrone Bate.
I think Bate 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Bate!
An out of breath Tyrone Bate thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Hans Lankari spoke after the fight, saying 'No excuses here. Congrats.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drunken Hermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Milner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: King of Kings. Luke Milner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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160 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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drunken Hermit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Milner!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermit misses with a takedown attempt
and Milner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hermit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Milner's waist but Milner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hermit off to one side.
Milner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No luck for Hermit with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drunken Hermit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Milner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hermit somewhat.
Hermit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milner tries to avoid it but Hermit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milner to the ground. Milner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hermit walks into a stiff left hand from Milner.
Milner throws a solid leg kick but Hermit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Milner.
Hermit is looking for a counter combo.
Milner slaps away a takedown attempt from Hermit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Milner lands a two punch combo.
Hermit has his takedown stuffed
and Milner counters with a straight right hand.
Milner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milner lands with a straight right. Hermit didn't see that one coming.
Milner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hermit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Milner there.
Milner connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hermit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milner pinned against the cage. Milner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Milner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hermit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hermit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Milner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hermit's head backwards.
Hermit fails with the takedown.
Hermit has a takedown stuffed.
Hermit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Milner as he avoids it easily.
Hermit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Milner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Milner finds it's way through Hermit's defenses.
Milner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hermit on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Milner - just one landing.
Milner lands with a straight right. Hermit didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milner pinned against the cage. Milner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Milner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hermit.
Hermit misses with a wild combination.
Milner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Luke Milner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hermit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermit.
Milner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Milner does it's job there.
Hermit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hermit or perhaps it was just good defense by Milner, which made it look bad.
Milner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hermit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Milner as he jumps to the side.
Milner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Milner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hermits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Horrible takedown attempt by Hermit or perhaps it was just good defense by Milner, which made it look bad.
Milner scores with a nice right hand.
Milner lands a nice shot that snaps Hermit's head back.
Hermit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Milner.
Jab, jab by Milner - just one landing.
Hermit is rocked!
Milner works over Hermit's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Hermit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milner throws a monster overhand right that drops Hermit! Milner follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Milner!
Luke Milner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Supreme Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Napolitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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196 lbs
48 - 26 - 2 |
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33
181 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
48 - 26 - 2, fighting out of New York, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominick Napolitano!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napolitano stalks Spade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spade's face. Spade staggers backwards, shaken.
Napolitano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Napolitano throws a head kick but Spade moves out of range.
It looked like Spade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Napolitano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Napolitano throws a head kick but Spade moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Spade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Napolitano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Napolitano doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A combination from Napolitano does no damage.
Spade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spade swinging wildly here.
Spade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Spade throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade looks to throw the jab but Napolitano is out of range.
Napolitano avoids the body shot from Spade.
Napolitano moves out of range as Spade throws a body kick.
Napolitano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spade throws a jab but it's blocked by Napolitano.
Spade throws out a loose jab but Napolitano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spade slips under a jab.
Napolitano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spade.
Napolitano throws a sloppy head kick and Spade moves out of range easily.
Spade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napolitano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spade misses with a hook. Napolitano ducked under it nicely.
Spade throws a leg kick that misses.
Napolitano tries a head kick but it misses.
Napolitano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spade under the eye.
Napolitano misses with a hook.
Spade throwing a counter right hand but Napolitano manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Napolitano
enabling Spade to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade lands a jab to Napolitano's midsection.
Napolitano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spade.
Spade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spade throws a hook to the side of Napolitano's head but Napolitano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Napolitano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spade.
Napolitano needs to keep his hands up - Spade had a free shot at his head there.
Napolitano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade moves forwards but Napolitano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Napolitano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Napolitano 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.
Napolitano is looking to clinch.
Napolitano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Napolitano throws a right and a left that Spade avoids nicely.
Spade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Napolitano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spade looks to land a combination but Napolitano avoids it well.
Napolitano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napolitano throws a nice head kick!
Napolitano throws a sloppy head kick
and Spade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Napolitano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napolitano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Napolitano counters with a two punch combo.
Napolitano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spade jabs Napolitano right on the nose. Napolitano blinks but takes it well.
Napolitano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Napolitano tries to clinch there but Spade circles away.
Spade blocks a head kick by Napolitano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade connects with a solid leg kick.
Napolitano looks to land a body kick but Spade moved away.
Spade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Napolitano throws a head kick that misses
and Spade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Napolitano moves out of range as Spade throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Spade. Those never looked like landing.
Spade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Napolitano throws a head kick that misses
and Spade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Napolitano misses with a series of wild punches.
Spade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spade throws the left hand but Napolitano avoids the punch easily.
Napolitano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dominick Napolitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Napolitano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Napolitano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spade counters with a left to the body.
Napolitano moves to clinch but Spade breaks away
and Napolitano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napolitano wants to clinch.
Spade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Napolitano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Napolitano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spade throwing a counter right hand but Napolitano manages to avoid it.
Napolitano throws a sloppy head kick
and Spade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Napolitano tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napolitano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spade counters with a low kick, right behind Napolitano 's knee.
Scott Spade is winning the standup battle so far.
Napolitano throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Spade. Those never looked like landing.
Dominick Napolitano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spade's corner calls for a 1-2. Spade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Napolitano misses with a two punch combination.
Napolitano looks for the body kick but Spade saw that one coming.
Spade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Napolitano throws a lazy body kick
and Napolitano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Napolitano's head backwards.
Napolitano throws a sloppy head kick and Spade moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Spade.
Spade throws a shot to the body.
Napolitano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Napolitano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Napolitano looks to move away, Spade throws a big counter combo bu Napolitano just gets out of the way.
Napolitano misses with a head kick.
Spade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade misses with a head kick.
Napolitano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spade.
Spade avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade jabs Napolitano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Napolitano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spade misses with a two punch combination.
Napolitano throws a head kick that misses.
Spade throws a quick counter head kick but Napolitano was just out of range.
Napolitano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Spade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napolitano swinging wildly here.
Napolitano defending well as Spade loads up on a big left hand.
Napolitano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Napolitano throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Spade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spade throws a body shot but no joy.
Spade misses with a wild body shot.
Napolitano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Napolitano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spade jabs Napolitano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Spade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spade 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Spade!
Scott Spade decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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30
198 lbs
10 - 10 - 1 |
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190 lbs
29 - 49 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 49 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg misses with a lunging right hand
and Shang counters with a thumping low kick.
Schwarzeneg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schwarzeneg is trying to ground and pound but Shang uses the momentary lack of control by Schwarzeneg to regain half guard.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the action but Shang is working from the bottom.
Shang actively working from the bottom here.
Shang trying to hold on to Schwarzeneg's head to control him but Schwarzeneg postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shang taking some punishment here, with Schwarzeneg in his half guard.
Shang is looking for a sweep. Schwarzeneg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schwarzeneg tries to pass to full mount but Shang defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang trying to control but Schwarzeneg postures up.
Shang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schwarzeneg is working away from the top position though.
Shang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the action in half guard but Shang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shang manages to get to full guard.
Schwarzeneg throwing strikes from guard but Shang blocks nicely.
Shang looking to control.
Schwarzeneg looking to sit in guard and control but Shang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schwarzeneg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shang connects with a couple of short punches.
Schwarzeneg has momentary wrist control but Shang slips an elbow through the middle.
Shang landing with the ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shang trying to keep a closed guard but Schwarzeneg is proving a slippery customer.
Shang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shang keeping full guard, as Schwarzeneg tries to pass.
Shang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schwarzeneg is posturing up here but Shang has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Schwarzeneg tries to roll out but it's too tight and Schwarzeneg has to tap! Slick submission there by Shang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hai Shang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Backlund struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. On his way into the cage it seems that Tyson Pain has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tyson Pain seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 lbs
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189 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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund throws a leg kick which misses Pain's front leg but catches the back leg as Pain tries to avoid it.
Backlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pain feinted with a counter takedown.
Pain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Backlund manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pain's best efforts.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Backlund is defending well.
Pain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Backlund wants to get back to full guard.
Backlund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Backlund.
Backlund keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain is working hard here to advance position.
Backlund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pain is pressing down on Backlund's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Backlund.
Backlund drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Backlund jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pain managing to control the position.
Pain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Backlund can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Backlund is aware though and is defending well.
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pain can't keep his opponent in guard - Backlund advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Backlund is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pain is just riding it out for now. Backlund eventually gives up the hold.
Backlund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pain wants to improve his position but Backlund is controlling well.
Backlund uses his free foot to push down on Pain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pain.
Pain is looking to improve his position but Backlund isn't that keen on the idea.
Backlund landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Backlund.
Backlund has hold of Pain's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pain manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
Pain tries to hold on but Backlund pushes him away.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Backlund fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Backlund dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Backlund tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pain is in Backlund's guard.
Backlund is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pain defends well.
Backlund can't keep his opponent in guard - Pain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Backlund wants to get back to full guard.
Pain wants to pass to mount but Backlund is defending the position.
Backlund is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pain pushes past his half guard into mount!
Backlund is squirming around, avoiding Pain's attempts to control the action.
Pain forces the positional change into back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pain's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pain has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Backlund breaks Pain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Backlund preventing the sweep.
Pain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Backlund is aware though and is defending well.
Pain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Backlund forces his way into half guard.
Backlund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Backlund is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund prevents Pain from improving his position.
Backlund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pain wants to control but Backlund is keeping busy.
Backlund tries to pass to full mount but Pain defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.
Pain taking some punishment here, with Backlund in his half guard.
Backlund prevents Pain from improving his position.
Bob Backlund has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pain looking for submissions off his back.
Backlund is nestled in close to Pain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund working the head and body with strikes.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Backlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pain moves into full guard.
Backlund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
Backlund landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain has his foot on Backlund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Backlund works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Backlund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Backlund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pain is trying to control. Backlund wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Backlund wants to improve his position but Pain is controlling well.
Pain passes the guard and advances to mount!
Backlund regains half guard.
Pain thows a huge punch but Backlund dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Backlund!
Backlund tries to reverse the position but Pain maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain moves to the back.
Pain looking for the RNC.
Backlund tries to escape but Pain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pain has got his arm under Backlund's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Backlund has spun round into Pain's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Backlund is looking to work some ground and pound but Pain has wrist control.
Pain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Backlund manages to get himself to full guard.
Tyson Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Backlund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there.
Pain wants to control from the top but Backlund keeps moving.
Backlund is pulling down on Pain's head to control his posture.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Backlund is retaining full guard.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backlund controlling Pain's posture.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Backlund is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund trying to control the position here.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Backlund is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Backlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Backlund scores with a head kick. Pain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tyson Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain shoots in and bounces Backlund off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pain passes Backlund's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Backlund defends it well.
Pain seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Backlund is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Pain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Backlund 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bagong Buhay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buhay comes to the cage accompanied by Tatsulok. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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28
146 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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35
142 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bagong Buhay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buhay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coleman Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buhay.
Buhay throws a body shot but no joy.
Coleman Jr moves into the clinch.
Coleman Jr taking a breather.
Coleman Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buhay backwards.
Buhay tries to pull guard but Coleman Jr won't allow it.
Coleman Jr pushes Buhay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buhay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman Jr is working Buhay over against the cage.
Buhay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coleman Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Buhay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bagong Buhay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman Jr darts in and clinches Buhay up against the cage.
Buhay is trying to pull guard but Coleman Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Coleman Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Coleman Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buhay backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Buhay gets control of Coleman Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Buhay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Buhay seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Coleman Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Buhay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman Jr passes Buhay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coleman Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Buhay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buhay tries to get to full guard but Coleman Jr has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr stops Buhay from getting back to his feet.
Buhay tries to get to full guard but Coleman Jr has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coleman Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buhay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman Jr is working away from the top position though.
Buhay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman Jr wants to pass to mount but Buhay is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buhay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coleman Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Buhay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buhay is trying to control but can't.
Buhay looking for submissions off his back.
Buhay actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coleman Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coleman Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coleman Jr is keen to just control but Buhay is a slippery customer.
Buhay looking for submissions off his back.
Buhay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buhay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coleman Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Coleman Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coleman Jr lands a takedown into guard.
Buhay trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Buhay pushes a forearm under Coleman Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Coleman Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bagong Buhay!
A very excited looking Bagong Buhay made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka comes to the cage accompanied by my dick. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Pitakaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Pitakaka's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Pitakaka's guard.
Pitakaka wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Pitakaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Pitakaka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
My spies in Strong like Butterfly inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pitakaka to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee advances position into side control!
Lee tries to move to mount but Pitakaka blocks the move with his legs.
Pitakaka is trying to buck Lee off.
Pitakaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee working the ground and pound but Pitakaka is defending the strikes.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Pitakaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pitakaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pitakaka bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Pitakaka moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pitakaka - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pitakaka. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Lee thumps Pitakaka with a low kick.
Pitakaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Pitakaka shows good takedown defense.
Pitakaka throws a counter high kick but Lee was just alert enough to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pitakaka!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Pitakaka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Pitakaka stuffs the takedown.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Lee throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Pitakaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Elijah Pitakaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lee.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Pitakaka is out of range.
Pitakaka throws a nice head kick!
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pitakaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pitakaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pitakaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Pitakaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee misses the jab.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee thows a leg kick but Pitakaka checks it
and Pitakaka counters with a big head kick but Lee shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pitakaka checks it well.
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pitakaka has time to react.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Pitakaka only half commits.
Pitakaka slips under a jab.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Pitakaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Elijah Pitakaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Pitakaka coming out on top.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Pitakaka moves his leg out of the way.
Lee misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pitakaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pitakaka's sensitive parts.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitakaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitakaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee checks a low kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pitakaka - that will leave a mark!
Pitakaka lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pitakaka.
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!
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka avoids the head kick by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Pitakaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Pitakaka's leg but Pitakaka calmly moves out of range.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pitakaka sprawls well. Pitakaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pitakaka - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pitakaka. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pitakaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Lee feints the counter takedown.
Pitakaka fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pitakakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Pitakaka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pitakaka quickly recovers to half guard.
Pitakaka pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
And Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Pitakaka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pitakaka throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Pitakaka only half commits.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee throws a hook but Pitakaka blocks it.
Pitakaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka swinging wildly here.
Pitakaka connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pitakaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Pitakaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Lee blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pitakaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freddy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pitakaka.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee 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 Pitakaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pitakaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries a low kick but Pitakaka avoids it.
Pitakaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Pitakaka only half commits.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pitakaka.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Lee goes for a double leg but Pitakaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pitakaka continues to drive forward.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Pitakaka slips the punch.
Pitakaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Pitakaka does no damage.
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Lee misses with a hook. Pitakaka ducked under it nicely.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control.
Pitakaka bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pitakakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick from Pitakaka lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pitakaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
Lee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pitakaka defends it well.
Pitakaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pitakaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Pitakaka's knee but Pitakaka avoids it well.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Pitakaka moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Pitakaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Lee misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Pitakaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pitakaka 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Pitakaka!
Elijah Pitakaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M J Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by s.mouse - slap my elbow. Shain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck. Charles Cooper is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, M J Shain!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain throws a big shot that misses.
Cooper is looking to slow Shain down with leg kicks.
Shain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shain keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper pushes Shain up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Shain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
Shain working aggressively here.
I was talking to Cooper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shain blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Shain avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Nice body punch from Shain.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Shain.
Nice body punch from Cooper - that landed with a thud.
Shain misses with a punch to the body.
Shain misses with the head strike.
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!
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
It looks like M J Shain has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Cooper as the two fighters clinch.
Shain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
A short right from Cooper.
A right hand to the body from Shain.
Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Shain.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Shain 's eye.
Cooper trying to control the position but instead, Shain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cooper into the cage.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Shain in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up M J Shain's cut even more.
Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Shain can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Shain misses with a body punch.
Cooper's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow.
Shain tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Shain lands with a short shot to the head.
Cooper scores with a shoulder strike.
Cooper leaning against his opponent.
Shain avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Shain tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shain blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Shain lands a right hand.
Shain misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooper looking to slow down the pace here.
Shain dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Shain stalling the fight.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Shain controls his hands.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above M J Shain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cooper works on Shain's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Shain.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cooper avoiding damage.
Shain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shain misses with the head strike.
Cooper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shain lands a right hand.
Shain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Shain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
M J Shain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shain slowing the pace effectively.
Shain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
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 Charles Cooper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on M J Shain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cooper closes the distance and pushes Shain back into the cage.
Shain lands a right hand.
Shain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at M J Shain's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Cooper!
In his post fight interview, Charles Cooper started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
M J Shain spoke after the fight, saying 'Its time to call it a wrap. Been a great career. Thank you all!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Conteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by AC/DC as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Conteh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Smith!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Conteh.
We've been told by Conteh's head coaches at gym closing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith slips a jab from Conteh.
Nice takedown defense from Conteh. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Conteh is out of range.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Conteh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Conteh misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith throws a hook but Conteh blocks it.
Smith moves away from the strike by Conteh.
Conteh misses with a straight right.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Conteh counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Conteh is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Conteh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like John Conteh has been cut.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Conteh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Conteh connects with a looping right hand.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Ian Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conteh misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conteh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Conteh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith tries to work over Conteh's front leg with a kick but Conteh checks it.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Conteh thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith with a jab.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Conteh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conteh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conteh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Conteh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John Conteh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Conteh is out of range.
Conteh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Conteh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith trying to control but Conteh is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith wants to control from the top but Conteh keeps moving.
Conteh wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Conteh wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conteh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith trying to control but Conteh is working from the bottom.
Conteh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith 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.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Conteh is looking to escape.
Conteh trying to control from the bottom.
Conteh wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Conteh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith throws a hook but Conteh blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Conteh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conteh throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Conteh saw that one coming.
Conteh scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Conteh lands.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Conteh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Conteh throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a hook. Conteh ducked under it nicely.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Conteh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Conteh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Conteh slips the punch.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Conteh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some bone on bone action there as Conteh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conteh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Conteh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Conteh is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Conteh's guard.
Conteh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conteh is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith wants to control from the top but Conteh keeps moving.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conteh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Conteh wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Conteh is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conteh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Conteh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Conteh is looking to reverse the position.
Conteh is trying to get back to his feet.
Conteh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith taking a break here but Conteh is having none of it and regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Conteh defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conteh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith misses with a head shot. Conteh uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conteh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith wants to control from the top but Conteh keeps moving.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith trying to control but Conteh is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Conteh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Conteh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ian Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conteh slips a jab from Smith.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Conteh counters with a nice uppercut.
Conteh walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conteh counters with a straight right hand.
Smith scores with a hook.
Conteh misses with a hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is putting a hurting on Conteh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Conteh is not content to let Smith control the position.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Conteh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith prevents Conteh from escaping the position.
Smith tries to move to mount but Conteh blocks the move with his legs.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Conteh is keeping him busy.
Conteh tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but Conteh is working away.
Smith is trying to move to mount but Conteh reverses beautifully and ends up in Smith's guard.
Conteh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
John Conteh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Conteh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conteh tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Conteh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Conteh!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conteh sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Conteh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but Conteh is working from the bottom.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Smith!
Post fight, Ian Smith took to the microphone: 'How are you even alive? After the beating I put on you, I would thought you'd be dead!'.
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