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RISE 35 - Farina vs Alison 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Four (ranked 5323 p4p, 534 weight class) and Jim Sterntz (ranked 7130 p4p, 611 weight class). Jim Sterntz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Amsterdam, Mr Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Sterntz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterntz takes the fight into the clinch.
Sterntz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Four.
Four drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sterntz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Four misses with a body shot.
Sterntz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Four paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Four gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sterntz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Four has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterntz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Four looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Four on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Four tries to get out of the position.
Sterntz trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterntz lands a couple of elbows.
Sterntz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sterntz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Four utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sterntz stopping the sweep attempt from Four.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sterntz wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.
Sterntz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sterntz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Four is proving hard to escape from.
Sterntz wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.
Four had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sterntz defends it easily.
Sterntz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Four swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Four utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Four is controlling Sterntz's posture.
Sterntz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Four manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sterntz manages to get himself to full guard.
Sterntz looking for a guillotine here but Four defends easily.
Four lands a couple of digs.
Four is in close to Sterntz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sterntz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Four gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Four preventing the sweep.
Sterntz wants to stand but Four is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterntz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Four doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Four manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sterntz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Four controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterntz wants to stand and escape but Four is having none of it.
Four with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sterntz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Four cracks Sterntz with a solid left hand.
Four avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sterntz has momentary wrist control but Four slips an elbow through the middle.
Sterntz looking for a guillotine here but Four defends easily.
Sterntz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sterntz working for a triangle but Four defends it easily.
Sterntz has his foot on Four's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Four works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four trying to control but Sterntz is working from the bottom.
Sterntz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Four stands up over Sterntz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Four connects with a couple of short punches.
Sterntz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Four can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sterntz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sterntz has his foot on Four's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Four works his way back into a safe position though.
Four landing some decent shots from guard.
Four is in close to Sterntz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterntz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Four gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sterntz has momentary wrist control but Four slips an elbow through the middle.
Sterntz keeping full guard, as Four tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Sterntz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sterntz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Four paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sterntz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Four is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Four working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sterntz.
Sterntz tries to stand but Four is controlling from the bottom.
Sterntz stopping the sweep attempt from Four.
Sterntz looking to pass the guard.
Four looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Four controls Sterntz momentarily but Sterntz frees himself.
Four looking for a guillotine here but Sterntz defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterntz tries to stand but Four is controlling from the bottom.
Four wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four trying to control the position.
Four working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sterntz.
Sterntz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sterntz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Four swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jim Sterntz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sterntz wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sterntz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Four is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Four keeping moving, preventing Sterntz from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sterntz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sterntz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Four has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sterntz has managed to get both his arms back between Four's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four 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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Four throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sterntz wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.
Four looking for a guillotine here but Sterntz defends easily.
Four looking for a sweep. Not yet Four, not yet.
Sterntz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sterntz trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterntz wants to pass the guard but Four is keeping the position.
Sterntz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Four tries to buck Sterntz off but Sterntz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterntz tries for a kimura but Four is defending well.
Four is trying to get back to half guard.
Sterntz controls the position.
Sterntz stands up and beckons Four to his feet.
Sterntz gets a double leg takedown into Four's guard.
Sterntz controlling from the top position.
Sterntz trying to control but Four is working from the bottom.
Sterntz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sterntz wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterntz pushes down on Four's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sterntz stalling.
Four is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Four manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Four keeping moving, preventing Sterntz from controlling successfully.
Sterntz preventing the sweep.
Sterntz passes Four's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Four tries to roll over but Sterntz keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Sterntz 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! And we move into the final round!
Sterntz tries to clinch there but Four circles away.
Sterntz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Four to the ground. Sterntz is now in Four's guard.
Sterntz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Four swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sterntz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Four's guard.
Four is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sterntz is aware though and is defending well.
Sterntz wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.
Four is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sterntz defends well.
Sterntz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four looking for a sweep. Not yet Four, not yet.
Sterntz tries to free his leg and advance position but Four is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four keeping moving, preventing Sterntz from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Four is on top in guard.
Four with a nice head shot there.
Sterntz is looking for a triangle here but Four uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Four tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Four has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Four prevents Sterntz from escaping the position.
Four lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sterntz sneaks back into half guard.
Four is keen to just control but Sterntz is a slippery customer.
Four prevents Sterntz from improving his position.
Four wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterntz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mr Four has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterntz is looking for a sweep. Four is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Four wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterntz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sterntz looking for submissions off his back.
Sterntz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sterntz is trying to stand.
Sterntz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sterntz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sterntz tries to kick Four off but Four keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Four 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.
Sterntz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterntz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Four scores with a couple of nice shots.
Four is looking to take a break and control but Sterntz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sterntz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Four pulls his head out easily.
Four wants to pass to mount but Sterntz is defending the position.
Sterntz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Four seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Four lands strikes from half guard.
Sterntz is pressing down on Four's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sterntz has his feet on Four's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterntz is looking to clinch but Four is avoiding it.
Sterntz moves into the clinch.
Four has clasped his hands together around Sterntz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Four is trying to get an arm triangle but Sterntz is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Four thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sterntz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Four trying to pass the guard but Sterntz defending well.
Sterntz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sterntz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Four there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Four showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sterntz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Man (ranked 7329 p4p, 704 weight class) and Liam James (ranked 2849 p4p, 391 weight class). James has chosen Come To Daddy by Aphex Twin as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam James!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James lands the left hand.
James slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from James.
Man tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Man.
James connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Man is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man moves to clinch but James breaks away
and James scores with a counter punch that sends Man to the canvas! James smells blood - he's punishing Man with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Man has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
A very excited looking Liam James 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rooben Nevez (ranked 4394 p4p, 216 weight class) and Larone Stewart (ranked 8550 p4p, 308 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rooben Nevez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larone Stewart !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevez tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nevez.
Stewart throws a sloppy body shot
and Nevez counters by moving into the clinch.
Stewart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nevez is defending well for now.
Nevez misses with a knee strike.
Nevez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stewart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stewart has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nevez is trying to keep an underhook but Stewart manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stewart in particular looking to stall.
Nevez has hold of Stewart 's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nevez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stewart .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stewart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stewart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nevez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stewart lands strikes from half guard.
Stewart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nevez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nevez tries to get out of the position.
Stewart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Nevez is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stewart decides to stand and escape the position.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
Stewart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nevez looks to land a body kick but Stewart moved away.
Nevez connects with a solid leg kick.
Stewart walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nevez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nevez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stewart throws out a leg kick but Nevez moves out of range and Stewart only half commits.
Nevez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stewart takes a step back to recover.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nevez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nevez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stewart controls the pace.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart stands and steps away. Nevez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nevez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rooben Nevez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nevez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nevez.
Nevez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nevez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stewart takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Larone Stewart has been cut.
Stewart takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stewart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nevez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rooben Nevez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larone Stewart 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nevez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stewart . That did some damage!
Nevez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
Nevez scores with a nice body kick.
Stewart takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Nevez blocks a head kick by Stewart .
Nevez closes the distance and clinches.
Nevez with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Nevez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Nevez.
Nevez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stewart is rocked!
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!
Nevez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nevez has Stewart pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Stewart is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Nevez - that's hurt Stewart badly! Oh, another knee lands and Stewart is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Stewart doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Rooben Nevez!
Rooben Nevez made sure to mention his sponsor, Real Men Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nuno Pontes (ranked 5156 p4p, 517 weight class) and Max Onera (ranked 4011 p4p, 428 weight class). Nuno Pontes had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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201 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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191 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nuno Pontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Onera!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onera slips a jab from Pontes.
Onera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pontes misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Onera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Max Onera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pontes misses with a hook. Onera ducked under it nicely.
Onera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pontes to counter with a crisp jab.
Pontes misses with a hook. Onera ducked under it nicely.
Pontes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Pontes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pontes avoids the body shot from Onera.
Onera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good shot there by Onera.
Pontes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Onera.
Onera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Onera.
Onera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pontes was well out of range. Poor timing from Onera.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Onera.
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!
Pontes avoids the body shot from Onera.
Onera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pontes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Onera.
Pontes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pontes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Onera.
It looked like Pontes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Onera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pontes misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onera. Pontes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Onera.
Onera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pontes throws an overhand right that lands on Onera's shoulder, as Onera tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Onera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pontes.
A big left from Pontes misses.
Onera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pontes throws out the jab.
Pontes punishes Onera's body with a nice straight punch.
Onera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pontes.
Pontes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pontes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Onera.
Pontes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Onera ducks under a wild hook from Pontes.
Pontes misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Onera finds it's target.
Onera misses with a straight left.
Pontes throws out a loose jab but Onera uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pontes throws a big shot that misses.
Pontes throws a looping overhand right but Onera ducks down to avoid it.
Pontes throws an overhand right that lands on Onera's shoulder, as Onera tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Onera! But no joy.
Pontes throws a body shot but no joy.
Onera ducks under a wild hook from Pontes.
Onera lands a lovely overhand right.
Onera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Onera is looking to chop away at Pontes's legs.
Onera misses with a straight left.
Pontes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Onera's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A big right from Pontes misses.
Pontes misses with a hook. Onera ducked under it nicely.
Onera dips to his left and cracks Pontes with an uppercut!
Onera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Onera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pontes misses with a looping left.
Onera moves out of range of the strikes.
Onera with a nice cross.
Onera lands a jab to the nose.
Pontes looks to land a left hand but Onera moved out of range nicely.
Pontes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Pontes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Onera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pontes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pontes.
Pontes blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onera. Pontes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Onera throws a jab but it's blocked by Pontes.
An attempted straight right counter from Pontes misses the target.
Pontes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Onera.
Onera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Onera misses with an uppercut.
Pontes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Pontes.
Onera scores with a jab. Pontes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pontes slips a straight right by Onera.
Pontes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pontes misses with a looping left.
Pontes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Onera to score with a decent uppercut.
Onera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Onera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pontes.
Pontes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Onera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pontes scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Onera tries to bum rush Pontes with a series of wild strikes but Pontes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Onera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pontes. Pontes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onera lands a nice hook to Pontes's body. Pontes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Onera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Pontes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pontes throws a hook but Onera avoids it easily.
Pontes misses with a body shot.
Pontes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pontes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Onera misses
and Pontes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pontes takes a swing at Onera's ribcage but misses.
Onera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pontes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Onera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Onera looks to land a left hand but Pontes moved out of range nicely.
Pontes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pontes looks to land a left hand but Onera moved out of range nicely.
Pontes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onera defending well as Pontes loads up on a big left hand.
Pontes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Onera.
Pontes misses with an uppercut.
Pontes takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Onera misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Onera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Onera misses with an uppercut. Pontes saw that one coming.
Onera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Onera connects with a nice looking jab.
Pontes takes one to the side of the head.
Onera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Onera lands a jab to the head.
Onera misses with a low kick as Pontes jumps back.
Pontes lands a really nice looking cross but Onera seems unphased.
Max Onera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Onera lands a head shot.
Onera lands a lovely overhand right.
Onera misses with the combination.
Donk. Onera catches Pontes right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onera throws a body punch but Pontes moves out of range.
Pontes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pontes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Onera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pontes circles away quickly and effectively.
Onera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Onera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Onera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Onera throws a jab when Pontes was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes lands a lovely overhand right.
Pontes lands with a nice body punch.
Onera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pontes momentarily.
Pontes slips a jab from Onera.
Pontes stuns Onera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Onera scores with a jab.
Pontes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pontes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Onera.
Onera slips under a jab from Pontes.
Onera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Onera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pontes. Onera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onera lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pontes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Onera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pontes throws a big shot that misses.
Onera cracks Pontes with a good jab.
Onera cracks Pontes with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onera looks to land a left hand but Pontes moved out of range nicely.
Pontes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Onera misses with a looping right.
Pontes throws a big shot that misses.
Pontes throws an overhand right that lands on Onera's shoulder, as Onera tries to avoid the shot.
Onera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Onera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Onera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pontes counters with a stiff right hand.
Onera missing with a left hand there. Pontes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Onera connects with a right hand. Pontes shakes it off.
Pontes misses with a straight right.
Pontes just misses with a punch to the body.
Onera throws out a counter right but Pontes avoids it with no problem.
Onera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pontes moves away.
Pontes throws a big shot that misses.
Onera tries to bum rush Pontes with a series of wild strikes but Pontes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pontes misses the jab.
Onera scores with a jab. Pontes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Onera.
Onera with a nice cross.
Onera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes ducks under a wild hook from Onera.
Onera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pontes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Onera throws a leg kick but Pontes moved away.
Pontes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pontes. Onera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pontes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pontes takes one to the chin there.
Pontes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Onera misses.
Onera drops his hands momentarily and Pontes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Onera lands with a nice combination. Pontes backs away looking to recover.
Onera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pontes.
Pontes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Onera scores with the left hand. Pontes knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pontes. Onera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onera throws a jab but it's blocked by Pontes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onera slips a straight right by Pontes.
Onera loads up on a big right hand but Pontes slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Onera.
Onera throws a hook but Pontes blocks it.
Onera scores with a jab to the body.
Onera misses with a body shot.
Onera scores with a nice strike.
Onera lands a two punch combo.
Onera works the jab nicely.
A big right from Onera misses.
Pontes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Onera manages to avoid it.
Pontes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Onera ducks under a wild hook from Pontes.
Onera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pontes.
Pontes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Pontes misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pontes moves out of range as Onera strikes.
Pontes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Onera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pontes throws an overhand right that lands on Onera's shoulder, as Onera tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Onera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pontes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pontes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Onera.
Onera misses with a looping left.
Pontes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Onera.
Pontes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pontes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Onera throws a leg kick but Pontes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pontes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Onera finds it's way round the side to connect with Pontes's head.
Onera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pontes with a hook.
A big right from Pontes misses.
Pontes missing with a left hand there. Onera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pontes lands with an uppercut that bounces Onera off the cage and back into range.
Onera lands with a hook. Pontes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Onera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pontes throws a looping overhand right but Onera ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Pontes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Onera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Onera.
Onera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onera lands with an uppercut that bounces Pontes off the cage and back into range.
Onera scores with a decent looking hook.
Onera slips a jab from Pontes.
Onera throws a right and a left that Pontes avoids nicely.
Onera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Onera catches Pontes right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Onera.
Sloppy strikes from Onera. Those never looked like landing.
Pontes loads up on a big right hand but Onera slips the punch.
Onera lands with a good body shot.
Pontes slips a jab and a cross from Onera.
Onera swinging wildly here.
Pontes loads up on a big right hand but Onera slips the punch.
Onera misses with a right hand
enabling Pontes to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pontes misses with a body shot.
Pontes clobbers Onera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Onera.
Max Onera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pontes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pontes looks to score with a jab to the body but Onera is just out of range.
Onera works Pontes's body with a nice hook.
Pontes connects with a right hand. Onera shakes it off.
Onera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pontes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Pontes does it's job there.
Onera throws a right hand that misses
and Pontes counters with a right hand to the body.
Onera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pontes walks into a straight right hand from Onera.
A shot to the liver by Pontes. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Pontes misses its intended target.
Onera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Onera misses the shot to the body.
Pontes misses with a looping left.
Onera throws out a loose jab but Pontes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pontes misses with a looping right.
Onera lands with a nice body punch.
Pontes missing with a left hand there. Onera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes throws a shot from downtown. Onera moves away and avoids it.
Onera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pontes throws a body shot but no joy.
Onera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pontes throws a shot from downtown. Onera moves away and avoids it.
Onera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Onera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pontes doesn't seem bothered though.
Pontes missing with a left hand there. Onera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pontes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pontes loads up on a big right hand but Onera slips the punch.
Onera cracks Pontes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Onera, as that shot connected.
Onera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Onera lands a body shot.
Onera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onera slips a straight right by Pontes.
Pontes thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onera scores with a punch to the head.
Pontes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pontes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Onera.
Onera moves away from the strike by Pontes.
Onera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pontes.
Onera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pontes moves away.
Pontes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Onera to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Pontes misses the target.
Onera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Onera blocks a jab.
Pontes loads up on a big right hand but Onera slips the punch.
Onera misses with an uppercut
and Pontes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Onera lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pontes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Onera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pontes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Onera moves away.
Nuno Pontes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Onera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pontes at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Onera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Onera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Onera!
Max Onera managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RISE Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ion Pascu (ranked 2011 p4p, 246 weight class) and Carmelo Anthony (ranked 1730 p4p, 222 weight class). Pascu comes into the arena with Future - Bag (Audio ) (From "SUPERFLY") ft. Yung Bans blaring out of the sound system. Carmelo Anthony has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ion Pascu's chin.
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26
185 lbs
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197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ion Pascu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmelo Anthony!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony gets tackled into the cage by Pascu. Pascu maintains the clinch.
Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pascu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Anthony thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pascu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Ion Pascu has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pascu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anthony effectively controlling the action here.
Pascu working aggressively here.
Anthony lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anthony creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anthony swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pascu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Anthony on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anthony lands with a left to the head.
Anthony working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pascu is rocked!
Anthony drops Pascu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pascu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Pascu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anthony stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anthony lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Pascu senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carmelo Anthony!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niudu Kakka (ranked 3790 p4p, 410 weight class) and Nick Morris (ranked 1932 p4p, 228 weight class). Niudu Kakka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Morris's chin.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niudu Kakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Morris!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris connects with a leg kick. Kakka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Morris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morris follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kakka misses with a wild combination.
Morris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kakka looking to score a takedown here. Morris is defending well but Kakka drives through and ends up in Morris's guard.
Morris has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kakka off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morris.
Morris slaps away a takedown attempt from Kakka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kakka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morris connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kakka is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Morris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Morris finds it's target.
Kakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morris moves away.
Morris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kakka on the side of the head.
Kakka is rocked!
Morris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Kakka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kakka tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily
and Morris counters with a big left hand that crumples Kakka! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Morris!
A very excited looking Nick Morris made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sadollah (ranked 1509 p4p, 79 weight class) and Ahed Tamimi (ranked 3351 p4p, 158 weight class). 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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134 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Sadollah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahed Tamimi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamimi lands a nice hook to Sadollah's body. Sadollah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tamimi, as that shot connected.
Tamimi scores with a shot to the body.
Sadollah clinches.
Tamimi tries to pull guard but Sadollah holds him up against the cage and eventually Tamimi drops back down to his feet.
Sadollah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tamimi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tamimi blocks an uppercut.
Sadollah lands a left hand.
Sadollah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tamimi blocking some punches.
A short left from Sadollah.
Sadollah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sadollah misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadollah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sadollah.
Sadollah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamimis head.
Sadollah misses with the head strike.
Sadollah lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sadollah fails to land.
Sadollah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sadollah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sadollah.
Sadollah slowing the pace effectively.
Sadollah scores with a shot to the side of Tamimi's head.
Tamimi blocking some punches.
Sadollah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadollah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sadollah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamimi's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sadollah misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadollah scores with a shot to the side of Tamimi's head.
A short uppercut from Sadollah.
Sadollah swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamimi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamimi tries to break the clinch but Sadollah is controlling the position.
Sadollah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sadollah.
Tamimi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sadollah misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadollah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tamimi blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sadollah.
Sadollah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamimi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sadollah lands a hook that snaps the head of Tamimi backwards.
Sadollah lands a nice uppercut.
Sadollah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sadollah lands a left hand.
Sadollah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tamimi jumps guard but Sadollah stands there with Tamimi around his waist. Tamimi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sadollah is struggling to control the position.
Tamimi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mike Sadollah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahed Tamimi.
Sadollah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tamimi or not.
Sadollah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamimi backwards.
Sadollah struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamimi controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Sadollah.
Sadollah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadollah misses with the head strike.
Tamimi jumps guard but Sadollah stands there with Tamimi around his waist. Tamimi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sadollah throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Sadollah.
Sadollah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadollah swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamimi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadollah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sadollah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sadollah cracks Tamimi with a nice body shot.
Sadollah can't find room to land a body shot as Tamimi controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Sadollah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sadollah instigates a clinch.
Sadollah throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamimi.
Sadollah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamimi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sadollah.
Sadollah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sadollah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadollah lands a nice uppercut.
Mike Sadollah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sadollah scores with a hook to the body.
Sadollah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamimi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadollah misses with a body punch.
Sadollah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tamimi.
Sadollah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadollah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadollah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sadollah lands with a right to the head.
Sadollah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sadollah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tamimi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadollah scores with a shot to the side of Tamimi's head.
Tamimi blocks an uppercut.
Sadollah scores with a shoulder strike.
Sadollah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sadollah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sadollah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sadollah misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadollah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah misses with a body punch.
Tamimi tries to pull guard but Sadollah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sadollah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sadollah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sadollah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadollah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sadollah misses with a body punch.
Sadollah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tamimi blocks an uppercut.
Sadollah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamimi backwards.
Sadollah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tamimi.
Sadollah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sadollah throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sadollah.
A hook to the body from Sadollah.
Tamimi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadollah lands with a right to the head.
Tamimi has had enough of the clinch but Sadollah keeps him there for the moment.
Sadollah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sadollah pushes Tamimi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamimi prevents a body shot from Sadollah.
Sadollah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamimi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sadollah.
Sadollah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sadollah lands with a light punch inside.
Sadollah misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamimi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadollah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sadollah lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadollah works on Tamimi's body with a couple of short punches.
Sadollah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadollah.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sadollah.
Sadollah stalling against the cage.
Sadollah working aggressively here.
Sadollah is leaning against Tamimi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sadollah has a couple of punches blocked by Tamimi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sadollah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Sadollah 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.
Tamimi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tamimi misses with an uppercut. Sadollah saw that one coming.
Sadollah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tamimi works Sadollah's body with a nice hook.
Tamimi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sadollah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tamimi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sadollah can't find room to land a body shot as Tamimi controls the action.
Sadollah swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamimi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamimi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadollah can't find room to land a body shot as Tamimi controls the action.
Sadollah is leaning against Tamimi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tamimi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sadollah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Sadollah.
Sadollah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamimi can do to turn this around?
Sadollah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadollah swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamimi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadollah stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sadollah lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Sadollah.
Sadollah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sadollah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sadollah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamimi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadollah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Sadollah.
Tamimi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadollah.
Sadollah working aggressively here.
Tamimi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tamimi jumps guard but Sadollah stands there with Tamimi around his waist. Tamimi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike Sadollah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahed Tamimi.
Sadollah swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamimi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadollah throws a head punch that misses.
Sadollah stalling.
Tamimi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadollah scores with a shot to the side of Tamimi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah misses with a punch to the body.
Sadollah lands with a right to the head.
Tamimi blocking some punches.
A short right from Sadollah.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadollah.
Sadollah has a couple of punches blocked by Tamimi.
A left hand lands to the body for Sadollah.
Sadollah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sadollah misses with the head strike.
Sadollah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tamimi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tamimi blocks a body shot from Sadollah.
Sadollah swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamimi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tamimi backwards.
Sadollah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sadollah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sadollah misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadollah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Sadollah on the inside.
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!
Sadollah lands an uppercut.
Sadollah throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamimi.
Sadollah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sadollah.
Nice body punch from Sadollah.
Tamimi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Sadollah clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tamimi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tamimi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sadollah is looking to clinch but Tamimi is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamimi.
Sadollah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadollah scores with a shoulder strike.
Sadollah tries to work over Tamimi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sadollah lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Sadollah.
Sadollah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamimi.
Tamimi tries to pull guard but Sadollah won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadollah lands a shoulder strike.
Tamimi takes a shot to the head.
Sadollah throws a head punch that misses.
Tamimi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadollah lands a body punch.
Sadollah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadollah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sadollah.
Sadollah lands a left hand.
Tamimi jumps guard but Sadollah stands there with Tamimi around his waist. Tamimi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sadollah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamimi backwards.
Sadollah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamimi's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadollah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tamimi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sadollah smiles and moves away.
Mike Sadollah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahed Tamimi.
Tamimi lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadollah has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadollah.
Tamimi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamimi.
Sadollah tries to throw a body punch but Tamimi avoids it by throwing Sadollah back against the cage.
Sadollah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamimi blocks an uppercut.
Sadollah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadollah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamimi backwards.
Sadollah tries to throw a body punch but Tamimi avoids it by throwing Sadollah back against the cage.
Sadollah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadollah slowing the pace effectively.
Sadollah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadollah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Sadollah on the inside.
Sadollah misses with a punch on the inside.
Tamimi can't break the clinch.
Sadollah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sadollah takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah is working Tamimi over against the cage.
Sadollah scores with a shot to the side of Tamimi's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sadollah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadollah can't find room to land a body shot as Tamimi controls the action.
Sadollah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamimi backwards.
Sadollah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamimi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sadollah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Sadollah had his way with Ahed Tamimi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sadollah tries to clinch up.
As Sadollah backs off Tamimi throws a huge counter combo but Sadollah manages to avoid it all.
Tamimi keeps the fight on the outside.
Tamimi lands a slapping body shot.
Tamimi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sadollah rather than just go for the knockout.
Sadollah tries to clinch but Tamimi is having none of it.
Tamimi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadollah.
Sadollah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadollah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tamimi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tamimi works Sadollah's body with a nice hook.
Tamimi keeps the fight on the outside.
Tamimi throws out a counter right but Sadollah avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamimi digs a good hook to Sadollah's body.
Tamimi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Tamimi looks to move away, Sadollah throws a big counter combo but Tamimi just gets out of the way.
Sadollah wants to clinch.
Tamimi misses with a looping right.
Tamimi just misses with a punch to the body.
Sadollah closes the distance but Tamimi moves to the side
and Tamimi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tamimi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tamimi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sadollah thinking.
Ahed Tamimi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamimi throws an off balance right hand
and Sadollah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sadollah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tamimi swings for the body but Sadollah moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tamimi. Beautiful body shot.
Mike Sadollah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tamimi misses the jab.
Sadollah tries to clinch but Tamimi moves away
and Tamimi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike Sadollah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadollah wants to clinch.
Tamimi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Sadollah.
Tamimi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamimi.
Sadollah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tamimi.
Sadollah cracks Tamimi with a nice body shot.
Sadollah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mike Sadollah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadollah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sadollah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadollah pushes Tamimi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sadollah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sadollah.
Sadollah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadollah working aggressively here.
Sadollah digs a right hand underneath Tamimi's ribcage. Tamimi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadollah lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadollah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadollah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadollah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sadollah scores with a shoulder strike.
Tamimi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sadollah blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Mike Sadollah.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sadollah, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:44
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:44
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Sadollah!
Mike Sadollah retains his bantamweight title!
Mike Sadollah 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Bianchi (ranked 1598 p4p, 170 weight class) and Bubba Bizzle (ranked 6624 p4p, 444 weight class). Bianchi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Die Antwoord - Pitbull Terrier. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alessio Bianchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Bizzle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bianchi checks a low kick from Bizzle.
Bizzle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bianchi counters with a series of strikes. Bizzle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bizzle shoots for a takedown but Bianchi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bianchi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bizzle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bianchi controls Bizzle momentarily but Bizzle frees himself.
Bizzle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bianchi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi 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 been hearing that Bianchi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bianchi not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizzle taking some punishment here, with Bianchi in his half guard.
Bizzle is refusing to be controlled, as Bianchi sits in half guard.
Bizzle is trying to control but can't.
Bianchi working over Bizzle with some ground and pound. Bizzle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bianchi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bianchi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bianchi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi trying to control from half guard but Bizzle is working away.
Bianchi stalling.
Bizzle is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bianchi lands a nice short elbow.
Bizzle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizzle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bianchi 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizzle trying to keep a closed guard but Bianchi is proving a slippery customer.
Bianchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bianchi passes into half guard.
Bianchi slips a nice elbow through Bizzle's hands, connecting with Bizzle's forehead.
Bizzle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bianchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bianchi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bianchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizzle keeps working.
Bianchi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Bianchi there.
Bizzle wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Bianchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Bizzle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Bianchi there.
Bianchi is looking to take a break and control but Bizzle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Bianchi seems content to control.
Bianchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizzle keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bianchi working the head and body with strikes.
Bizzle taking some punishment here, with Bianchi in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Bianchi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bizzle or perhaps it was just good defense by Bianchi, which made it look bad.
Bizzle moves forwards but Bianchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bianchi throws an overhand right that drops Bizzle like a sack of potatoes! Bianchi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessio Bianchi!
Alessio Bianchi retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Alessio Bianchi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Farina (ranked 594 p4p, 62 weight class) and Benny Alison (ranked 883 p4p, 100 weight class). Farina comes into the arena with Combichrist - Today I Woke to the Rain of Blood blaring out of the sound system. Alison has chosen The Greatest (I am) as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Farina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Alison!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Farina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alison throws a poor cross that misses
and Farina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alison swings for the body but Farina moves out of range.
Benny Alison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farina scores with the left hand. Alison knows he should have avoided that one.
Farina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alison throws a sloppy body shot
and Farina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alison misses with a jab to the body
and Farina counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Farina finds it's way through Alison's defenses.
Farina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alison misses with a left hand
and Farina counters with a big right hand! Oh Alison is in trouble here! Farina follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Farina!
Mario Farina retains his heavyweight title!
Mario Farina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Benny Alison stepped up to the mic, saying 'Mario, what a fucking tool. I thought he would bathe prior to the fight, he got me fooled there. Smelt like a 2 week old italian sausage in the back of the fridge. I had to get away from that smelly mook.'.
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pop
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