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HFC 242 New Year's Revolution PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Ledbetter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Ledbetter struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.0lbs 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. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alfonso Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Ledbetter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ledbetter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ledbetter moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Ledbetter has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ledbetter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ledbetter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garrett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garrett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ledbetter breaks from the clinch.
Ledbetter moves into the clinch.
Ledbetter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ledbetter manages to end up in side control.
Garrett sneaks back into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ledbetter looks to land a strike but Garrett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ledbetter stands up from Garrett's guard - Ledbetter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ledbetter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett struggling a bit here.
Ledbetter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garrett is avoiding damage well.
Garrett struggling a bit here.
Garrett is trying to get back to half guard.
Ledbetter throws a strike aimed at the side of Garrett's head but Garrett avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ledbetter looking to control but instead Garrett has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Garrett actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garrett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ledbetter should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Garrett has tightened it up now! Ledbetter should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alfonso Garrett!
Alfonso Garrett very nearly forgot to thank KAISER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Wright!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Wright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wright.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wright gets a clinch.
Williams has hold of one of Wright's legs. Wright is fighting the takedown attempt but Williams gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Williams leaves Wright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Keon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wright.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Shawn Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
It looks like Shawn Wright has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Wright shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williams throws Wright to one side and escapes!
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donk. Williams catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Wright appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wright wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wright has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Wright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wright darts in trying to clinch
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Keon Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Wright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Shawn Wright's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wright drives through with a takedown into Williams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Williams pushes Wright off and gets back to his feet.
Wright shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keon Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Wright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wright dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Wright's head and hops out.
It looks like Williams has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wright dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Wright's head and hops out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Wright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Wright has his takedown stuffed
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wright.
Wright fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright fails with the takedown
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Wright on that attempt.
Wright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The cut above Shawn Wright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wright wants to clinch.
Williams throws a quick counter head kick but Wright was just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Williams lands but Wright takes it in his stride.
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Wright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shawn Wright's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wright throws a combination that misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright is rocked!
Shawn Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Wright ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams gets caught napping as Wright dives in and scores a takedown. Williams manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is controlling Wright's posture.
Wright prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wright is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Wright throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wright's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams stands and throws Wright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Williams just content to control the position.
Wright is looking to reverse the position.
Williams is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Williams stands up.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
Williams throws a counter high kick but Wright was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wright tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keon Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Wright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wright throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright fails to land the takedown.
Williams lands with a hook. Wright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wright looking to score a takedown here. Williams is defending well but Wright drives through and ends up in Williams's guard.
Williams pushes Wright off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Wright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Keon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wright shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams throws a big counter combination but Wright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Jab from Williams.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shawn Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keon Williams!
Keon Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrus Laane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Meek Mill - Lord Knows. Brandon has chosen All Summer Long as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent 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
18 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrus Laane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddy Brandon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon misses with a low kick as Laane jumps back.
Brandon moves out of range as Laane throws a body kick.
We've been told by Laane's head coaches at Fighting Fitness & Freedom that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laane sprawls well. Laane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet.
Laane throwing a counter right hand but Brandon manages to avoid it.
Laane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - Laane circles away.
Laane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Laane does no damage.
Brandon lands a slapping body shot.
Laane tries a head kick but it misses.
Laane tries to clinch up.
Laane tries to clinch up but Brandon circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Laane.
Laane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandon misses with a low kick.
Laane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brandon throws a head kick that misses
and Brandon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laane is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brandon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laane is not content to let Brandon control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Brandon lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laane is trying to get back to his feet.
Brandon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Laane is avoiding damage well.
Laane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laane struggling a bit here.
Brandon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandon is looking to clinch.
Laane tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laane defends well and Brandon ends up having to push Laane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laane counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Andrus Laane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Brandon.
Brandon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laane!
Brandon trying to control the action but Laane is working from the bottom.
Brandon decides to stand back up. Brandon steps back and let's Laane get back to his feet.
Brandon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laane misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laane avoids the head kick by Brandon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laane throws a sloppy head kick and Brandon moves out of range easily.
Laane scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandon with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Laane counter with a right hand.
Brandon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandon somewhat.
As Brandon looks to move away, Laane throws a big counter combo but Brandon just gets out of the way.
Laane scoring well with a low kick there.
Laane misses with a hook. Brandon ducked under it nicely.
Laane connects with a jab.
Laane lands a high kick!
Laane throws a body shot but no joy.
Laane throws a push kick but Brandon slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrus Laane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laane just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandon is looking for the big counter here.
Laane slips a jab and a cross from Brandon.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brandon misses with a few strikes there.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laane but Laane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrus Laane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Brandon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laane throws a sloppy head kick and Brandon moves out of range easily.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Laane.
Brandon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brandon shoots in but no luck this time.
Laane throws the left hand but Brandon avoids the punch easily.
Laane checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon dives in and grabs Laane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laane pushes down on Brandon's head and hops out.
Brandon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandon tries to clinch up.
Brandon throws a series of punches but Laane moves out of range.
Laane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Laane. Those never looked like landing.
Brandon shoots and misses
and Laane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrus Laane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon wants to clinch up but Laane keeps it at a distance.
Andrus Laane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laane with a hook.
Brandon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Laane is pulling down on Brandon's head to control his posture.
Buddy Brandon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laane wants to stand and escape but Brandon is having none of it.
Laane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandon manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandon is trying to control the position but Laane postures up.
Brandon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brandon pulls Laane in close to his closed guard and prevents Laane from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brandon wants to sweep here but Laane controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laane manages to get himself to full guard.
Brandon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laane is keeping the position for now.
Brandon 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.
Laane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laane wants to stand but Brandon is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brandon looking to sit in guard and control but Laane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Laane throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
Laane lands a couple of elbows.
Laane throws an elbow that misses. Brandon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laane's guard. Nice move by Brandon!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon 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.
Brandon is in close to Laane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrus Laane dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Laane throws a series of punches but Brandon moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Brandon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laane doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandon circles away.
Brandon wants to counter with a clinch but Laane pushes him away.
Laane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brandon tries to land a front kick but Laane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brandon blocks a jab.
Brandon is looking for the big counter here.
Brandon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandon wants to clinch
and Laane counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laane throws a looping overhand right but Brandon ducks down to avoid it.
Brandon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandon throws a low kick, looking for Laane's leg but Laane calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laane takes a swing at Brandon's ribcage but misses.
Brandon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandon darts in looking for a takedown but Laane gets double underhooks and turns Brandon into the cage.
Laane tries to clinch but Brandon is having none of it.
Laane leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laane digs a good hook to Brandon's body.
Laane lunges at Brandon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brandon's hand.
Brandon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandon feints and as Laane raises his hands in defense, Brandon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brandon's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laane throws an elbow that misses. Brandon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laane's guard. Nice move by Brandon!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandon trying to control but Laane is working from the bottom.
Brandon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laane has his hands on Brandon's head, controlling the position.
Brandon trying to control but Laane is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Laane keeps moving.
Brandon postures up in Laane's guard and throws a big left but Laane blocks it.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Laane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brandon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buddy Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laane wants it to stay on the feet.
Andrus Laane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Brandon.
Brandon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brandon throws a low kick, looking for Laane's leg but Laane calmly moves out of range.
Laane scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laane moves away from the strike by Brandon.
Laane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brandon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laane to score with a decent uppercut.
Laane just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrus Laane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandon throws a body punch but Laane moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrus Laane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrus Laane!
Andrus Laane decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jierdan Firkragg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minowa Fujiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Firkragg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wake Up. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
270 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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37
269 lbs
16 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jierdan Firkragg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Minowa Fujiati!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firkragg cracks the inside of Fujiati's front leg.
Firkragg lunges at Fujiati with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fujiati's hand.
Fujiati looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fujiati is trying hard to land a takedown here. Firkragg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Firkragg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fujiati is looking to improve his position.
Firkragg stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiati is trying to get back to full guard.
Fujiati actively working from the bottom here.
Firkragg is looking to pass Fujiati's guard but actually Fujiati recovers to full guard.
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.
Firkragg controlling from the top position.
Firkragg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fujiati looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Firkragg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Firkragg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fujiati has a hand on Firkragg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Firkragg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Firkragg forces the positional change into back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiati looking very determined here, making life difficult for Firkragg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiati wants to escape the position.
Firkragg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fujiati has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Firkragg struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Firkragg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Firkragg is hanging on to Fujiati's back as he tries to escape.
Firkragg looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg working for a choke but Fujiati is defending well.
Firkragg trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fujiati is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Firkragg gets his way!
Fujiati tries to break free.
Firkragg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Fujiati's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Firkragg biding his time, controlling Fujiati.
Fujiati is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg tries to get the hooks in deep but Fujiati pushed the leg off.
Firkragg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fujiati manages to reverse the position and now he's in Firkragg's guard. Nice work there by Fujiati.
Fujiati postures up.
Firkragg keeping full guard, as Fujiati tries to pass.
Fujiati won't allow Firkragg to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiati with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fujiati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Firkragg is keeping the position for now.
Firkragg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jierdan Firkragg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fujiati feints and as Firkragg raises his hands in defense, Fujiati changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fujiati works over Firkragg with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiati tries to free his leg and advance position but Firkragg is retaining full guard.
Firkragg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Firkragg 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.
Fujiati trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Firkragg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fujiati wants to improve his position but Firkragg is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firkragg trying to control from half guard but Fujiati is working away.
Firkragg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firkragg seems to be working for a kimura but Fujiati defends the submission attempt.
Fujiati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Firkragg controlling the action here.
Fujiati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Firkragg is looking for a kimura 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.
Fujiati looking for subs from the bottom but Firkragg mounts him!
Firkragg controlling from the full mount.
Fujiati regains half guard.
Firkragg is working for a kimura but Fujiati is defending it quite comfortably.
Fujiati looking for submissions off his back.
Firkragg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg is just content to waste time from the top position. Fujiati takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fujiati has his foot on Firkragg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Firkragg works his way back into a safe position though.
Fujiati working for submissions but it's allowed Firkragg to get to half guard.
Fujiati gets back to full guard.
Firkragg looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg forces his way into half guard.
Jierdan Firkragg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Firkragg wants to free his trapped foot but Fujiati is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Firkragg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Firkragg controlling his opponent.
Firkragg looking to control but Fujiati is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fujiati is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jierdan Firkragg 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!
Firkragg lands a lovely overhand right.
Fujiati takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fujiati gets caught flat footed, as Firkragg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fujiati is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Firkragg controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firkragg trying to control but Fujiati is working from the bottom.
Fujiati working for a triangle but Firkragg defends it easily.
Firkragg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiati looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujiati looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Firkragg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minowa Fujiati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Firkragg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Firkragg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Firkragg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Firkragg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fujiati's guard.
Fujiati tries to roll over but Firkragg keeps him under control.
Firkragg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fujiati is looking to improve his position.
Firkragg wants to control but Fujiati is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg is pressing down on Fujiati's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fujiati is holding on for now.
Fujiati actively working from the bottom here.
Firkragg wants to work for an arm triangle but Fujiati is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Firkragg is trying to control. Fujiati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fujiati is looking to improve his position.
Fujiati actively working from the bottom here.
Firkragg wants to control but Fujiati is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fujiati manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fujiati looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Firkragg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fujiati is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fujiati looking for a guillotine here but Firkragg defends easily.
Fujiati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firkragg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firkragg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fujiati!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jierdan Firkragg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Firkragg 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jierdan Firkragg!
A relieved looking Jierdan Firkragg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden has chosen Monster as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Edward Durden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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48
181 lbs
39 - 22 - 1 |
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183 cm
32
178 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Good kicks
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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
39 - 22 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ezra Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Durden!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durden.
Ray lands with an overhand left.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray digs a good body shot into Durden's ribs.
Durden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ray throws out a powerful jab.
Ray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ray wants it to stay on the feet.
Ezra Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Durden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ray cracks Durden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durden tries a head kick but it misses.
Ray misses the jab.
Durden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ray defends it nicely.
Ray cracks Durden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray misses with a looping right.
Durden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ray.
Durden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ray avoids it really well and circles away.
Ray misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Ezra Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray scores with a sloppy right hand. Durden should have avoided that one.
Durden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ray!
Ray is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ray kicks Durden off and gets back to his feet.
Good shot there by Ray.
Ray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Durden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durden.
Durden throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden slips a jab from Ray.
Ray throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Ray is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick by Durden misses
and Ray counters with a nice body shot.
Ray misses with a looping right.
As Ray backs off Durden throws a huge counter combo but Ray manages to avoid it all.
Ray moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ray throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden feints the counter takedown.
Durden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ray was covering up waiting for the punch and Durden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ray 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.
Ray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Durden throwing strikes from guard but Ray blocks nicely.
Durden with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray 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.
Durden chips away with some ground and pound.
Ray pulls Durden in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray looking for a sweep. Not yet Ray, not yet.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
Ray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durden.
Durden looking to pass the guard.
Durden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Durden connects with a couple of short punches.
Ray is pulling down on Durden's head to control his posture.
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durden being controlled here momentarily.
Durden is working Ray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ray has control of Durden's left arm, preventing Durden from doing any damage.
Durden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ray's head.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
Durden scoring with some ground and pound.
Durden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ray wants to hit a switch here but Durden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ray there!
Durden looking to control but Ray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ray is in a horrible position here. Durden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Durden controlling the pace for now.
Ray wants to control but Durden is having none of it.
Ray working to try and regain half guard.
Durden throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray tries to reverse the position but Durden maintains control.
Ray is working hard here to advance position.
Durden raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden landing shots from mount.
Durden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ray is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries to hold on but Durden postures up.
Oh Ray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Durden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
Durden wants to control the pace but Ray is squirming around nicely.
Durden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ray wants to hold on but Durden pushes him away.
Durden wants to control the pace but Ray is squirming around nicely.
Durden lands a big shot there that rocks Ray but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Durden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ray is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Durden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ray counters with a left to the body.
Durden slips a jab from Ray.
Durden feints the counter takedown.
Durden blocks a head kick by Ray.
Durden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ray's guard.
Edward Durden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Durden's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Durden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Durden wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
Durden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ray prevents Durden from getting back to his feet.
Ray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Durden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Durden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Durden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ray defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Durden controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ray lands a front kick.
Ray plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ezra Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Ray. No joy for Durden on that attempt.
Ray misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Durden blocks the low kick.
Durden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ray connects with a looping right hand.
Ray throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Durden tries to counter it with a takedown but Ray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Durden with a poor takedown
letting Ray counter with a right hand.
Ezra Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Durden.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ray's waist but Ray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durden off to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Durden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezra Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ray 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Thoreson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by The Butterfly Effect - Sweet and Low. Justin Lewis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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30
300 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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28
302 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Thoreson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoreson moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thoreson.
Lewis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Thoreson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thoreson throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis lands a nice shot that snaps Thoreson's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis drops Thoreson with a beautiful combination! Thoreson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lewis is looking for the KO!
It looks like Mats Thoreson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis lands a jab to Thoreson's midsection.
Thoreson blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Thoreson unleashes a big counter combination but Lewis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Thoreson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lewis throws a wild body kick that Thoreson sees coming a mile off.
Justin Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thoreson looks to land a combination. Lewis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoreson throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
Lewis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lewis looks to land a combination but Thoreson avoids it well.
Thoreson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thoreson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis lands with a slapping head kick.
Thoreson is rocked!
Lewis connects with a solid leg kick.
Thoreson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Thoreson drops his hands momentarily. Lewis doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Thoreson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Thoreson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Lewis!
Justin Lewis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Calloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calloway kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Death Symphony. Mark Calloway could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Boulder's chin.
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29
387 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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22
300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Calloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calloway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boulder but Boulder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boulder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calloway manages to avoid it.
Calloway seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boulder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calloway moves away.
Calloway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Calloway lands in his opponent's guard.
Boulder trying to control the position here.
Calloway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder looking to control.
Calloway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calloway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Calloway throwing strikes but missing.
Boulder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calloway is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Calloway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boulder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boulder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Boulder.
Calloway moves away from the strike by Boulder.
Boulder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boulder misses with a hook. Calloway ducked under it nicely.
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.
Boulder misses with a wild body shot.
Boulder swings for the body but Calloway moves out of range.
Boulder lands the left hand.
Boulder works Calloway's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Boulder misses
and Calloway counters with a stiff right hand.
Boulder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calloway rather than just go for the knockout.
Boulder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Calloway checks a leg kick.
Boulder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boulder throws a body punch but Calloway moves out of range.
Boulder just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Boulder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boulder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calloway moves away.
Boulder throws a hook but Calloway avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Boulder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boulder scores with a jab. Calloway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boulder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calloway shoots in and gets a takedown into Boulder's guard.
Calloway throws a strike but Boulder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boulder landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calloway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boulder defends it easily.
Boulder with a nice head shot there.
Calloway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boulder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boulder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calloway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boulder is aware though and is defending well.
Boulder with a nice head shot there.
Calloway has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boulder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Calloway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulder working the head and body with strikes.
Calloway is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Calloway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Calloway is working hard here to advance position.
Boulder lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Calloway down.
Boulder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boulder working the ground and pound.
Boulder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Boulder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boulder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boulder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boulder blocks a head kick by Calloway.
Boulder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calloway.
Calloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boulder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Calloway defends it well.
Boulder just misses with a punch to the body.
Boulder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boulder thumps Calloway with a low kick.
Calloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boulder looks to score with a jab to the body but Calloway is just out of range.
Calloway went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Calloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calloway is looking to counter with a body kick.
Boulder misses with a hook.
Boulder lands a big uppercut and Calloway crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Calloway looks OK. Boulder waves Calloway back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulder misses with a hook. Calloway ducked under it nicely.
Boulder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calloway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boulder.
Boulder misses with a hook
and Calloway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boulder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calloway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calloway ducks under a wild hook from Boulder.
Calloway ducks under a wild hook from Boulder.
A counter left hand to the body from Calloway misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calloway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boulder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boulder looks to score with a jab to the body but Calloway is just out of range.
Boulder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boulder wants it to stay on the feet.
Calloway shoots in but Boulder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boulder ducks under a wild hook from Calloway.
Boulder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calloway throws out the jab.
Boulder cracks a nice hook into Calloway's ribs.
Boulder misses with an uppercut.
Boulder throws a looping overhand right but Calloway ducks down to avoid it.
Boulder drops Calloway with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Calloway looks back up at him and smiles so Boulder waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Calloway is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulder throws a shot to the body.
Boulder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calloway.
Boulder tries to bum rush Calloway with a series of wild strikes but Calloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boulder lands an uppercut, right on the button! Calloway tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Boulder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sidearm Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Bolan (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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24
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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28
218 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sidearm Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Bolan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill throws a body punch but Bolan moves out of range.
Bill shoots for a takedown but Bolan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bolan wants to counter the offense by Bill and move into the clinch position.
Bolan closes the distance and clinches.
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Sidearm Bill has been cut.
Knees to the body from Bolan.
Bill is breathing heavily.
Bolan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bolan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolan scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolan.
Bill takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bolan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bill or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bolan.
We've been hearing reports that Bill has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
Bolan lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bill's defenses.
Bill is rocked!
Bolan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Bill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolan drops Bill with a big knee straight up the middle! Bill is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Bill tries to keep at a distance but Bolan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bolan lands an elbow just above Bill 's eye.
Bolan landing knees to the body.
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!
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolan lands an elbow inside.
Bolan told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bolan pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Bill! Bolan unloads with more strikes and Bill sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Bolan!
Mack Bolan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus's entrance music is bad boy - cascada. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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45
214 lbs
44 - 35 - 0 |
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27
205 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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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
44 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiichi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolmiokuristus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolmiokuristus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt - Yamada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kolmiokuristus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamada defends well and Kolmiokuristus ends up having to push Yamada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kolmiokuristus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Yamada.
Yamada swings for the body but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamada misses with an uppercut
and Kolmiokuristus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yamada!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada is looking for a sweep.
Kolmiokuristus cracks Yamada with a big right hand but Yamada just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yamada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kolmiokuristus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yamada regains half guard.
Yamada is pressing down on Kolmiokuristus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kolmiokuristus with a nice head shot there.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kolmiokuristus advances position into side control!
Yamada is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus connects with a decent elbow.
Yamada parries the strikes from Kolmiokuristus easily there. Kolmiokuristus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yamada to escape.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yamada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yamada is looking for a sweep.
Yamada keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yamada is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kolmiokuristus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yamada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kolmiokuristus's coaches at Holding Cell have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamada is trying to control the action in half guard but Kolmiokuristus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamada's back!
Yamada is in bad spot here.
Yamada is trying to remain composed but Kolmiokuristus is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Yamada is trying to break free.
Yamada defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kolmiokuristus's arms.
Yamada covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Yamada!
Kolmiokuristus is hanging on to Yamada's back as he tries to escape.
Kolmiokuristus punches Yamada on the ear.
Kolmiokuristus lands punches and elbows.
Kolmiokuristus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Can Yamada hold on?! Kolmiokuristus is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Yamada rolls, trying to escape but Kolmiokuristus keeps control of the position.
Kolmiokuristus punches Yamada on the ear.
Kolmiokuristus is working the ground and pound. Can Yamada escape?
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!
Kolmiokuristus lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Yamada hold on?!
Kolmiokuristus cracks Yamada with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Yamada from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Kolmiokuristus lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus lands a shot to the head.
Yamada can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamada manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kolmiokuristus's guard. Nice work there by Yamada.
Yamada throws a strike but Kolmiokuristus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of digs.
Yamada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but missing.
Kolmiokuristus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yamada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolmiokuristus taking some punishment here, with Yamada in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yamada scores with the left hand. Kolmiokuristus knows he should have avoided that one.
Kolmiokuristus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamada.
Yamada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamada as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamada.
Yamada misses with a looping left.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and grabs Yamada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamada pushes down on Kolmiokuristus's head and hops out.
Yamada throws a hook but Kolmiokuristus blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamada is fending him off so far but Kolmiokuristus persists. Nope, Yamada circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keiichi Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamada tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamada to the ground. Yamada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Yamada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yamada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Kolmiokuristus with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Yamada.
Kolmiokuristus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kolmiokuristus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Kolmiokuristus.
Nice jab there from Yamada.
Yamada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yamada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yamada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kolmiokuristus's hands.
Yamada misses with an uppercut
and Kolmiokuristus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kolmiokuristus has his takedown stuffed
and Yamada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keiichi Yamada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and drives through. Yamada sprawls well.
Yamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamada lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamada pinned against the cage. Yamada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kolmiokuristus walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yamada cracks Kolmiokuristus with a good jab.
Yamada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamada tries to sprawl out of it but Kolmiokuristus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamada cracks Kolmiokuristus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kolmiokuristus just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kolmiokuristus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamada's waist but Yamada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolmiokuristus off to one side.
Yamada with a jab.
Yamada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kolmiokuristus momentarily.
Kolmiokuristus ducks right into an uppercut from Yamada.
Kolmiokuristus moves out of range as Yamada strikes.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Yamada shows good takedown defense.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Yamada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, jab by Yamada - just one landing.
Yamada lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Yamada.
Yamada misses the shot to the body.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolmiokuristus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kolmiokuristus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kolmiokuristus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kolmiokuristus lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolmiokuristus connects with a couple of short punches.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kolmiokuristus scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yamada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kolmiokuristus manages to get himself to full guard.
Yamada won't allow Kolmiokuristus to sweep him here.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Kolmiokuristus keeps moving.
Yamada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kolmiokuristus's guard.
Yamada is nestled in close to Kolmiokuristus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yamada is looking to advance position but Kolmiokuristus won't allow it.
Kolmiokuristus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiichi Yamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Yamada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to counter punch.
Kolmiokuristus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yamada misses with a hook. Kolmiokuristus ducked under it nicely.
Kolmiokuristus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yamada was covering up waiting for the punch and Kolmiokuristus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yamada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Yamada to sweep him here.
Kolmiokuristus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmiokuristus is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamada wants to sweep here but Kolmiokuristus controlling him for the moment.
Yamada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kolmiokuristus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamada's head.
Yamada working for a triangle but Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Kolmiokuristus distracts Yamada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the sweep.
Yamada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yamada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Yamada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yamada slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kolmiokuristus tries to buck Yamada off but Yamada is having none of it.
Yamada scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kolmiokuristus to see if he's OK.
Yamada is trying to move to mount but Kolmiokuristus reverses beautifully and ends up in Yamada's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kolmiokuristus defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Yamada's guard and throws a big left but Yamada blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but missing.
Yamada wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolmiokuristus is working Yamada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from guard but Yamada blocks nicely.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamada has momentary wrist control but Kolmiokuristus slips an elbow through the middle.
Yamada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolmiokuristus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolmiokuristus connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolmiokuristus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kolmiokuristus gets back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Yamada from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
I think Kolmiokuristus 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between IP Freely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freely kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Trooper. IP Freely had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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143 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, IP Freely!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Luiz!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Freely stopping the sweep attempt from Luiz.
Luiz keeps trying to improve his position.
Freely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luiz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Freely is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luiz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luiz has escaped and now he's on top!
Freely pulls Luiz in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freely bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Luiz's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freely prevents Luiz from getting back to his feet.
Freely drops back looking for a leg! Luiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luiz manages to kick Freely off! Freely jumps back into Luiz's guard.
Luiz wriggles free and stands up.
Luiz misses with an uppercut.
Luiz is looking to clinch but Freely is avoiding it.
A big right from Freely misses.
Luiz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Freely counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luiz darts in and clinches Freely up against the cage.
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freely throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luiz's waist but Luiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freely off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freely has a takedown stuffed.
Freely shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IP Freely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luiz throws a body shot but no joy.
Freely looks for a takedown but Luiz sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freely shoots for a takedown but Luiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Freely shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luiz pinned against the cage. Luiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freely closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luiz circles away.
Freely avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luiz jabs at Freely's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freely.
Luiz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Freely drives through with a takedown into Luiz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Luiz trying to keep a closed guard but Freely is proving a slippery customer.
Freely missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Freely won't allow Luiz to get back to his feet.
Luiz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Freely won't allow Luiz to get back to his feet.
Luiz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Freely is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freely goes for a takedown attempt but Luiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luiz thuds a left hand into Freely's body.
Luiz closes the distance and clinches.
Luiz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Freely after a bit of a struggle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luiz manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
IP Freely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freely gets tackled into the cage by Luiz. Luiz maintains the clinch.
Luiz manages to break the clinch.
Freely misses with an uppercut. Luiz saw that one coming.
Luiz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Freely seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Freely shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luiz pinned against the cage. Luiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luiz throws out a counter right but Freely avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Luiz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luiz has his takedown stuffed
and Freely counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freely moves away.
Freely fails with the takedown
enabling Luiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Freely shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luiz as he avoids it easily.
Luiz throws out a counter right but Freely avoids it with no problem.
Luiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Freely is just out of range.
Freely misses with a takedown attempt - Luiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IP Freely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Freely or perhaps it was just good defense by Luiz, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freely throws a right and a left that Luiz avoids nicely.
Luiz throws a nice looking combination but Freely bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freely tries for a takedown but Luiz circles away easily
and Luiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freely looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freely fails to land the takedown.
Luiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Freely tries to counter with a takedown but Luiz is quick to defend against it.
Luiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freely slips under a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Luiz enables Freely to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Luiz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Luiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Luiz, not yet.
Freely 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.
Luiz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Luiz lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freely looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Freely. Freely gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Luiz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luiz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Luiz manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luiz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Freely to see if he's OK.
Luiz trying to control the position but Freely is working away.
Freely avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Luiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freely is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Freely tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Luiz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Freely bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Freely content to stall in guard here.
Luiz wants to stand but Freely is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freely lands a couple of elbows.
Luiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Luiz has Freely pulled in close to control his posture.
Luiz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
David Luiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Freely shoots for a double leg takedown but Luiz sprawls well. He's pushed Freely's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luiz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luiz throws a counter combo.
Freely fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luiz avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Luiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Freely shoots for a takedown but Luiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Freely closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Luiz quickly recovers to half guard.
Luiz kicks Freely off and gets back to his feet.
Freely avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Freely misses the target.
Freely defending well as Luiz loads up on a big left hand.
Luiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Freely, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Luiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luiz leaves Freely with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IP Freely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freely shoots in looking for a takedown. Luiz tries to sprawl out of it but Freely keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Freely shoots in looking for a takedown but Luiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Freely's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Freely gets tackled into the cage by Luiz. Luiz maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz scores with a shot to the side of Freely's head.
Luiz breaks from the clinch.
Freely fails with the takedown.
Luiz throws out a loose jab but Freely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freely appears to be looking for a big counter.
Luiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freely.
Despite the aggression on Luiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Luiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Freely counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luiz scores with a sloppy right hand. Freely should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Luiz as Freely shoots in.
Luiz looks to throw the jab but Freely is out of range.
Luiz tries to clinch there but Freely circles away.
Luiz digs a good body shot into Freely's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luiz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
IP Freely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Freely gets a takedown into half guard.
David Luiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luiz trying to control but Freely postures up.
Freely is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Freely trying to control the action but Luiz is working from the bottom.
Luiz wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freely trying to pass the guard but Luiz defending well.
Luiz wants to get back to his feet.
Freely looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Luiz wants to get back to his feet.
Luiz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Luiz is refusing to be controlled, as Freely sits in half guard.
Luiz is trying to stand up here but Freely is controlling him well.
Luiz is trying to maintain the position but Freely is very close to passing his half guard.
Freely is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luiz is just riding it out for now. Freely eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Freely seems to be working for a kimura but Luiz defends the submission attempt.
Luiz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Freely looking to pass the guard.
Luiz working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Luiz really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Luiz stuffs the takedown.
Freely closes the distance and clinches up with Luiz, looking for a takedown. Freely pushes Luiz against the cage but Luiz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IP Freely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Freely.
Freely misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freely tries to sprawl but Luiz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Luiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Freely wants to improve his position but Luiz is controlling well.
Luiz lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz lands with a punch from half guard.
Luiz working the head and body with strikes.
Freely wants to get back to full guard.
Luiz trying to control the action but Freely is working from the bottom.
Freely makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Freely.
Freely is looking for a triangle here but Luiz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Luiz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freely manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Luiz is trying to stand back up but Freely is controlling him
Luiz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Luiz is trying to maintain the position but Freely is very close to passing his half guard.
Freely prevents Luiz from improving his position.
Freely trying to pass the guard but Luiz defending well.
Freely is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Luiz has one foot on Freely's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freely shoots in for a double leg but Luiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Freely with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Luiz counter with a right hand.
Freely fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Luiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Luiz has Freely up against the cage in a clinch.
Freely tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freely is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Freely is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Luiz is defending well.
Luiz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Luiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Luiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Luiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Freely wants to get back to full guard.
Luiz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Freely controls his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freely tries to get to full guard but Luiz has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Luiz dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Luiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Freely manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freely's waist but Freely gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Luiz off to one side.
Freely keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luiz.
Freely shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luiz but Luiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luiz moves into the clinch.
Luiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Freely tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freely prevents the takedown attempt.
IP Freely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Luiz.
Freely drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luiz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luiz lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz misses with a body punch.
Luiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freely jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Freely manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luiz throws a hook but Freely blocks it.
Freely listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Freely looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freely is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Freely. Those never looked like landing.
Luiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Freely is just out of range.
Freely looks for a takedown but Luiz sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz misses with a looping left.
Freely with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Luiz counter with a right hand.
Freely tries for a takedown but Luiz circles away easily
and Luiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Luiz scores with a one two! Freely had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luiz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freely drives through with a takedown into Luiz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Freely missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Luiz wants to sweep here but Freely controlling him for the moment.
Luiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz wants to stand up but Freely is controlling him.
Luiz kicks Freely off and gets to his feet.
Freely shoots in but no luck this time.
Luiz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Luiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freely fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freely shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Freely showed some decent athleticism there.
Luiz pushes Freely off and gets back to his feet.
IP Freely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Luiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luiz misses with an uppercut.
Freely has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luiz finds it's way round the side to connect with Freely's head.
Freely tries to keep at a distance but Luiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Freely is working for takedown but Luiz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Luiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freely pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Freely controls his hands.
Luiz manages to break the clinch.
Freely with a nice cross.
Luiz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Freely napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
David Luiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luiz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Luiz!
David Luiz is the new bantamweight champion!
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RATING
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