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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Roberts (ranked 4990 p4p, 541 weight class) and Michael Shaw (ranked 6482 p4p, 610 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Shaw!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Shaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shaw passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roberts!
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
My spies in Spar Bros inform me that Shaw has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shaw is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Roberts to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Roberts shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throwing strikes but Roberts bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shaw working for submissions but it's allowed Roberts to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shaw reverses the position - he's now on top in Roberts's guard.
Shaw slips nicely into half guard.
Shaw wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Roberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.
Shaw prevents Roberts from improving his position.
Shaw wants to pass to mount but Roberts is defending the position.
Shaw trying to control from Roberts's half guard. Roberts has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shaw postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw has gone for a leg lock! Roberts slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shaw's guard.
Roberts trying to move into half guard but instead Shaw has managed to sweep!
Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Shaw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Shaw sprawls well.
Shaw with the counter takedown but Roberts avoids it easily.
Shaw looking to score a takedown here. Roberts is defending well but Shaw drives through and ends up in Roberts's guard.
Shaw trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Michael Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts trying to control the position here.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Roberts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaw defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shaw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shaw throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw throws a big elbow that misses.
Shaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shaw pushing down on Roberts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Shaw sits in half guard.
Roberts trying to control but Shaw postures up.
Shaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Roberts controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two 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.
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Roberts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaw trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaw drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roberts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roberts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roberts!
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shaw's legs.
Shaw is looking to reverse the position.
Shaw is trying to control Roberts's posture but Roberts avoids it.
Roberts passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shaw!
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.
Roberts tries to control but Shaw wriggling away.
Shaw tries to reverse the position but Roberts maintains control.
Roberts wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
Roberts goes for an armbar but Shaw turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shaw trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Shaw 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!
Roberts dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
Shaw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Roberts defends it well.
Shaw scores with a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Shaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Roberts looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw has gone for a leg lock! Roberts slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shaw's guard.
Roberts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shaw has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Roberts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaw scoring with some ground and pound.
Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between Roberts's legs - danger averted.
Shaw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roberts dives on top into guard.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts forces his way into half guard.
Shaw is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Roberts is tapping! Great win for Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Shaw!
A very excited looking Michael Shaw rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Heath (ranked 4835 p4p, 513 weight class) and Ryan Taylor (ranked 6869 p4p, 626 weight class). Heath comes to the cage accompanied by Blaze all day -by KOTTONMOUTH KINGS. Josh Heath has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Heath !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heath scores with a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Heath in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heath drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Heath off! Heath jumps back into Taylor's guard.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Heath tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to stand up but Heath is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath controls from within his opponent's guard.
Heath trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Heath might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heath is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Heath passes Taylor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Heath uses his free foot to push down on Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heath is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Taylor is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Taylor flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Heath anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Taylor and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Heath slips an arm under Taylor chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Heath has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Heath is squeezing on Taylor like an anaconda would it's prey. Taylor fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Heath !
A very excited looking Josh Heath made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurma Jr (ranked 3982 p4p, 455 weight class) and Jhin Markell (ranked 4818 p4p, 531 weight class). Khabib Nurma Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jhin Markell's chin.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurma Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jhin Markell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurma Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Markell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Markell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markell wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab by Markell.
Markell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurma Jr.
Markell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurma Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markell misses the shot to the body.
Nurma Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markell doesn't seem bothered though.
Markell throws a body punch but Nurma Jr moves out of range.
Nurma Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nurma Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurma Jr sets himself, and Markell steps forward looking for the clinch! Nurma Jr avoids it this time.
Nurma Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurma Jr tests Markell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurma Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markell's hands.
Nurma Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurma Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nurma Jr wants to control but Markell is keeping him busy.
Markell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Markell is looking to advance position but Nurma Jr won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nurma Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Nurma Jr pushes Markell off looking to stand but Markell dives back in and keeps control.
Markell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurma Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurma Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Nurma Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurma Jr tries to get out of the position.
Nurma Jr trying to control but Markell postures up.
Nurma Jr controlling the position for now.
Nurma Jr is trying to stand.
Nurma Jr trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markell trying to control the pace.
Nurma Jr wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markell controlling the pace.
Nurma Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Markell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurma Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markell.
Nurma Jr with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Nurma Jr.
Nurma Jr throws a lazy right hand but Markell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markell feints the counter takedown.
Nurma Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markell momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markell throws a hook but Nurma Jr blocks it.
Markell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Nurma Jr.
Markell slips a straight right by Nurma Jr.
Markell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurma Jr connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurma Jr with a jab.
Markell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurma Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Markell takes one on the button.
Nurma Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurma Jr works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurma Jr 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.
Markell loads up on a big right hand but Nurma Jr slips the punch.
Markell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurma Jr.
The fighters circling - Nurma Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markell tries to counter with a clinch but Nurma Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Nurma Jr scores with a body shot.
Nurma Jr scores with a takedown into Markell's guard.
Nurma Jr trying to control but Markell is working from the bottom.
Markell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurma Jr tries to get to full guard but Markell has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markell slows the pace down in half guard.
Nurma Jr tries to roll over but Markell keeps him under control.
Well, if Markell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jhin Markell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurma Jr pushes Markell off looking to stand but Markell dives back in and keeps control.
Nurma Jr tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Markell manages to move to mount!
Markell controlling his opponent.
Nurma Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markell can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Markell content just to control the position here.
Markell dominating with strikes here.
Markell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurma Jr holds on for dear life, controlling Markell's posture momentarily.
Nurma Jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurma Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Markell raining down shots from the mount!
Nurma Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Markell controlling the pace for now.
Markell prevents Nurma Jr from getting the reversal.
Markell controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhin Markell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Markell swings for the body but Nurma Jr moves out of range.
Nurma Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markell's hands.
Nurma Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markell at a distance.
Markell throws out a loose jab but Nurma Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurma Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nurma Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Markell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurma Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markell is keeping the position for now.
Markell looking for a sweep. Not yet Markell, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurma Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurma Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurma Jr wants to pass the guard but Markell is keeping the position.
Nurma Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Markell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Markell keeping moving, preventing Nurma Jr from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markell misses with a low kick.
Markell misses with a body shot
and Nurma Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Markell feints and as Nurma Jr raises his hands in defense, Markell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markell stays in close to Nurma Jr's body and controls the position.
Nurma Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurma Jr, not yet.
Markell prevents Nurma Jr from getting back to his feet.
Nurma Jr keeping full guard, as Markell tries to pass.
Markell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Markell stops Nurma Jr from standing up.
Markell stays in close to Nurma Jr's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurma Jr with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurma Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurma Jr with a hook.
Nurma Jr dips to his left and cracks Markell with an uppercut!
Nurma Jr scores with a jab.
Nurma Jr dives in and grabs Markell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Markell pushes down on Nurma Jr's head and hops out.
Khabib Nurma Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurma Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nurma Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markell manages to avoid it.
Markell with the counter takedown but Nurma Jr avoids it easily.
Nurma Jr swings for the body but Markell moves out of range.
Nurma Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurma Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markell in his tracks.
Markell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nurma Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Markell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurma Jr is trying to control Markell's posture but Markell avoids it.
Markell advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurma Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nurma Jr 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurma Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ White (ranked 4729 p4p, 535 weight class) and Henry Aron (ranked 5101 p4p, 561 weight class). Aron has chosen USA! as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Aron!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aron clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
Aron struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Aron's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aron is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
White pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White has his hands on Aron's head, controlling the position.
Aron throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aron trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Aron makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White working a defensive guard here.
White keeping moving, preventing Aron from controlling successfully.
Aron keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
Aron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aron postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aron with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aron's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White controls Aron momentarily but Aron frees himself.
Aron postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aron is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Aron postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aron is aware though and is defending well.
Aron stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
White working a defensive guard here.
Aron throws a big right hand that misses.
Aron has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aron content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
White is trying to keep Aron in close.
Aron makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aron looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aron stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aron keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
White wants to stand up but Aron is controlling him.
We've been informed that Aron has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
White throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.
Aron keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
Aron chips away with some ground and pound.
Aron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aron working some strikes from top position.
White keeping moving, preventing Aron from controlling successfully.
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White is breathing heavily.
Aron connects with a couple of short punches.
Aron distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aron works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
Aron lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aron working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Aron dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aron lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aron tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Aron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aron can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Aron misses with the head strike.
A short right from Aron.
Aron tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Aron back against the cage.
Aron gets control of White's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aron will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aron has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aron lands a couple of elbows.
Aron throws a big elbow that misses.
Aron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aron on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aron's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aron lands a couple of digs.
Aron working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aron postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aron trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aron's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aron looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aron lands a couple of elbows.
White trying to strike off his back.
Aron is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aron distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aron is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aron working some strikes from top position.
Aron is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aron is aware though and is defending well.
Aron is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aron content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aron is aware though and is defending well.
Aron working some strikes from top position.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aron trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Aron working some strikes from top position.
Aron trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Aron is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aron wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Aron scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aron controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aron scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Aron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Aron darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Aron lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
White wants to stall.
Aron tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Aron back against the cage.
Aron is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White wants to break free but Aron has control.
White trying to stall but Aron improves his position.
Aron has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aron missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aron tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White being controlled against the cage.
Aron pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aron pulls White into guard.
Aron pulls White in close to his closed guard and prevents White from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aron working a defensive guard here.
Aron is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aron keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Aron trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White drives through with a takedown into Aron's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aron trying to control the position here.
White sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aron has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think White should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Aron has tightened it up now! White 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 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henry Aron!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Henry Aron made sure he mentioned Revenge Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Faze (ranked 5126 p4p, 540 weight class) and Roberto Sandri (ranked 8517 p4p, 706 weight class). Faze's entrance music is Ride on these MOTHA fuckas-by 2PAC. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruno Faze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Sandri!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandri scores with a hook.
Sandri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Faze counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Faze forces his way into half guard.
Faze works his way into side control.
Sandri trying to remain calm as Faze controls from the top position.
Faze has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faze has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Faze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sandri tries to bench press Faze off him but Faze keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sandri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sandri is letting Faze control him for a moment.
Faze has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Faze takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Faze moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sandri has worked his arm free - good work by Sandri!
Sandri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandri is not content to let Faze control the position.
Sandri gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Faze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Faze is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sandri has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Faze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faze looking to control but Sandri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faze looking to finish with strikes here!
Faze wants to control the pace but Sandri is squirming around nicely.
Faze swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Faze!
Bruno Faze tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Shield (ranked 5376 p4p, 578 weight class) and Barry Rarden (ranked 8598 p4p, 706 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Shield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Rarden!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rarden lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Nathan Shield has been cut.
Shield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rarden misses the jab.
Rarden doesn't manage to clinch there - Shield circles away.
Shield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rarden throws a combination that misses
letting Shield counter with a right hand.
Shield throws a right and a left that Rarden avoids nicely.
Rarden looks to land a combination but Shield avoids it well.
Rarden just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShield.
Shield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Shield.
Shield scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Shield's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rarden prevents it.
Shield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rarden, pushing him back against the cage.
Rarden is trying to break the clinch but Shield has him pressed against the cage.
Shield pulls guard effortlessly.
Shield 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.
Shield pulls Rarden in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield wants to stand and escape but Rarden is having none of it.
Shield working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rarden has passed into half guard!
Shield tries to kick Rarden off but Rarden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rarden tries to stand and escape but Shield is controlling the position.
Shield tries to kick Rarden off but Rarden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch combination from Rarden misses.
Rarden dodges the punch combination from Shield.
Barry Rarden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rarden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shield ducks right into an uppercut from Rarden.
Rarden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shield eats them both and turns towards Rarden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shield closes the distance and pushes Rarden back into the cage.
Shield looking to throw knees to the head but Rarden is blocking nicely.
Shield prevents Rarden from breaking the clinch.
Rarden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shield leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rarden is trying to push Shield away but Shield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rarden is trying to push Shield away but Shield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Shield to work.
Shield leaning against his opponent.
Rarden is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Shield.
Shield is looking to control Rarden's arms but Rarden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shield has his back to the cage.
Shield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rarden's efforts to push away.
Shield tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shield has Rarden pressed against the cage, preventing Rarden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rarden tries to break free but Shield pushes him back against the cage.
Rarden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Shield on the inside.
Rarden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rarden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shield has him pressed against the cage.
Shield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rarden is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Shield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shield wants a takedown.
Shield is breathing heavily.
Rarden working hard to break the clinch.
Rarden breaks from the clinch.
Rarden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shield backs up against the cage.
Barry Rarden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shield wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Rarden misses.
Rarden throws the left hand but Shield avoids the punch easily.
Rarden misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rarden up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Shield.
Shield is trying to maintain a safe position but Rarden gets an underhook and turns Shield into the cage.
Shield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shield lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shield manages to break the clinch.
Shield gets a double leg takedown into Rarden's guard.
Shield works over Rarden with some ground and pound from guard.
Shield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rarden is keeping the position for now.
Rarden wants to stand but Shield is controlling the position.
Shield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shield throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nathan Shield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Shield's cut.
That's time! Shield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rarden throws a right hand that Shield ducks under and follows up with a left that Shield also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Rarden misses.
Shield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shield showed some decent athleticism there.
Shield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nice strikes from Shield there.
Shield trying to pass the guard but Rarden defending well.
Rarden wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shield content to control rather than advance.
Shield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rarden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield prevents Rarden from standing back up.
Shield working Rarden over with strikes.
Shield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shield is trying to control. Rarden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shield working the head and body with strikes.
Shield is looking for a kimura here.
Shield is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rarden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rarden keeps working.
Shield is pressing down on Rarden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rarden is holding on for now.
Shield is nestled in close to Rarden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Shield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rarden tries to kick Shield off but Shield keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shield lands strikes from half guard.
Nathan Shield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rarden wants to get back to his feet.
Rarden is breathing heavily.
Shield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rarden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shield scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rarden keeps working.
Shield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shield lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Shield is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shield slips a nice elbow through Rarden's hands, connecting with Rarden's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Shield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Shield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rarden doesn't manage to clinch there - Shield circles away.
Shield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shield rushes Rarden and presses him up against the cage.
Rarden is trying to force a seperation but Shield has the dominant position.
Rarden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nathan Shield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rarden swinging wildly here.
Rarden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shield.
Rarden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Shield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rarden throws a right hand that Shield ducks under and follows up with a left that Shield also avoids with ease.
Shield gets the takedown into side control.
Rarden taking a bit of punishment here - Shield scoring with strikes.
Shield cracks Rarden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shield working the head and body with strikes.
Rarden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rarden keeps working.
Shield lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield scoring with punches and elbows.
Shield is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rarden will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rarden taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rarden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rarden takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rarden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rarden taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shield wants to control but Rarden is keeping him busy.
Shield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rarden can do to turn this around?
Shield tries for a kimura but Rarden is defending well.
Rarden takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shield 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.
Rarden is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shield looks up at the clock and then as Rarden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shield smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shield looks up at the clock and then as Rarden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shield smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shield lands a few punches from side control.
Shield is looking to take a break and control but Rarden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shield advances to mount.
The referee warns Rarden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Shield.
Shield punishing his opponent with strikes.
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.
Shield connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shield with a couple of short strikes.
Rarden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
The referee warns Rarden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shield lands a heavy elbow.
Shield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shield is landing with some decent strikes but Rarden is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barry Rarden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan Shield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shield lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Shield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shield, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Shield!
Nathan Shield looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to thank Barry for taking the fight he is a tough guy a good fighter a warrior keep your head up kdi , i want to thanks my coaches , RISE for the opportunity . Where you at Eddie ? Where you at motherfucker ?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niudu Kakka (ranked 4113 p4p, 396 weight class) and Ryo Sakuni (ranked 6257 p4p, 491 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niudu Kakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Sakuni!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kakka.
Sakuni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kakka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakuni momentarily.
Sakuni lands with a cross.
Sakuni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kakka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ryo Sakuni has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakka.
Sakuni throws a sloppy head kick and Kakka moves out of range easily.
Sakuni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Niudu Kakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakka connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakuni is rocked!
Kakka closes the distance looking for a takedown. Sakuni stuffs it but Kakka still has hold of him. Kakka picks Sakuni up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Kakka slams Sakuni to the floor and that's really hurt Sakuni - he doesn't know where he is! Kakka throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niudu Kakka!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Gafotas (ranked 4129 p4p, 397 weight class) and Pladimir Vutin (ranked 4676 p4p, 430 weight class). Manolito Gafotas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manolito Gafotas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pladimir Vutin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gafotas rushes Vutin and presses him up against the cage.
Gafotas wants the takedown. Vutin is fighting it off but Gafotas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vutin's guard against the cage.
Gafotas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vutin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gafotas is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gafotas trying to control but Vutin is working from the bottom.
Gafotas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vutin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gafotas landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gafotas wants to control from the top but Vutin keeps moving.
Gafotas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gafotas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vutin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gafotas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vutin is keeping the position for now.
Vutin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gafotas postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vutin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vutin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gafotas tries to roll over but Vutin keeps him under control.
Vutin prevents Gafotas from standing back up.
Gafotas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vutin is working away from the top position though.
Vutin trying to control the action but Gafotas is working from the bottom.
Vutin stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gafotas is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gafotas wants to improve his position but Vutin is controlling well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No joy there for Gafotas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vutin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vutin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gafotas is refusing to be controlled, as Vutin sits in half guard.
Vutin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vutin stops Gafotas from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vutin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vutin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gafotas keeps working.
Vutin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gafotas trying to hold on to Vutin's head to control him but Vutin postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manolito Gafotas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vutin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gafotas tries to counter with a takedown but Vutin is quick to defend against it.
Gafotas throws a head kick that misses
and Vutin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vutin.
Gafotas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vutin manages to pass to side control.
Vutin is trying to control the action in half guard but Gafotas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vutin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gafotas has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gafotas is looking to control Vutin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gafotas avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gafotas tries to roll over but Vutin keeps him under control.
Vutin not doing much here.
Gafotas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vutin content to control rather than advance.
Vutin wants to take a breather but Gafotas is having none of it.
Gafotas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gafotas tries to get out of the position.
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.
Gafotas wants to get back to full guard.
Vutin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gafotas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gafotas postures up in Vutin's guard and throws a big left but Vutin blocks it.
Gafotas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gafotas trying to control but Vutin is working from the bottom.
Vutin is pulling down on Gafotas's head. It's preventing any offense from Gafotas, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gafotas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vutin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gafotas has managed to get both his arms back between Vutin's legs - danger averted.
Gafotas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gafotas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gafotas advances position into side control!
Gafotas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gafotas throws a strike aimed at the side of Vutin's head but Vutin avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vutin wants to control but Gafotas postures up.
Vutin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gafotas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vutin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gafotas lands a few punches from side control.
Gafotas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gafotas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Gafotas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gafotas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vutin wants to sweep but no luck.
Vutin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gafotas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gafotas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gafotas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vutin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gafotas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vutin's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gafotas trying to control but Vutin is working from the bottom.
Gafotas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vutin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vutin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gafotas wants to control from the top but Vutin keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gafotas postures up.
Vutin is looking to sweep but instead, Gafotas has passed into half guard.
Gafotas is keen to just control but Vutin is a slippery customer.
Gafotas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vutin to regain full guard.
Gafotas is looking to work some ground and pound but Vutin has wrist control.
Vutin managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gafotas throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gafotas misses with a right hand
and Vutin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gafotas!
Vutin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gafotas keeps working.
Gafotas is letting Vutin control him for a moment.
Vutin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gafotas keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gafotas prevents Vutin from improving position.
Vutin just content to control the position.
Gafotas gets back to half guard.
Gafotas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vutin slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gafotas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vutin did well to prevent Gafotas getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vutin trying to get back to full guard but Gafotas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vutin tries to hold on but Gafotas postures up.
Pladimir Vutin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gafotas punching from mount but Vutin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vutin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vutin is staying active underneath Gafotas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manolito Gafotas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vutin is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manolito Gafotas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gafotas 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolito Gafotas!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bravo (ranked 4009 p4p, 470 weight class) and Your Moms Favorite (ranked 3404 p4p, 424 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Destroyer. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Your Moms Favorite!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Favorite takes the fight into the clinch.
Bravo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Favorite can't fight it off and eventually Bravo manages to take the fight to the floor. Favorite looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bravo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bravo stops Favorite from standing up.
Bravo passes into half guard.
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Favorite is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
Bravo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Favorite sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favorite pushes Bravo off looking to stand but Bravo dives back in and keeps control.
Favorite is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo.
Bravo is trying to control the action in half guard but Favorite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Favorite looks like he's trying to stand up.
Favorite is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo stops Favorite from getting back to his feet.
Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Favorite is trying to stand back up but Bravo is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Favorite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bravo prevents Favorite from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Favorite can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Favorite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Favorite wants to get back to his feet.
Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Favorite defends the submission attempt.
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
Favorite is trying to stand up here but Bravo is controlling him well.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Favorite defends it well.
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Favorite is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo stops Favorite from getting back to his feet.
Bravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Favorite's head.
Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bravo throwing shots but Favorite is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Favorite is defending well.
Favorite is trying to stand up here but Bravo is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Favorite is staying active underneath Bravo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Favorite is trying to stand.
Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Favorite wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bravo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Favorite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bravo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Favorite stuffs the takedown.
Favorite throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Favorite darts in and clinches Bravo up against the cage.
Favorite will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bravo up against the cage.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Favorite won't allow it.
Favorite stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Favorite is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favorite lands a right hand.
Favorite lands a hook to the side of the head.
Favorite lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Favorite.
A nice right hand lands inside from Favorite.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Favorite lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Favorite.
Favorite works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Favorite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Favorite stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Favorite.
Your Moms Favorite seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Favorite scores with a shot to the side of Bravo's head.
A right hand to the body from Favorite.
Favorite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Come on Favorite - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Favorite throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravos head.
Favorite working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bravo takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Favorite lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bravo is rocked!
Favorite lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bravo takes a shot to the head.
Favorite dips a shoulder and cracks Bravo with a mighty uppercut! Bravo falls back against the cage and Favorite unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bravo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Favorite screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Your Moms Favorite!
Joe Bravo spoke after the fight, saying 'Next Time I will be back more technically sounded.'.
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