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EFC Sobota vs Matusov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Matsuoka (ranked 1556 p4p, 166 weight class) and Holt Dennis (ranked 2377 p4p, 219 weight class). Matsuoka comes into the arena with Tom Petty - Won’t back down blaring out of the sound system. Hiroki Matsuoka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroki Matsuoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holt Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuoka cracks Dennis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsuoka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dennis tries a low kick but Matsuoka avoids it.
Matsuoka connects with a single shot there.
Matsuoka moves into range and clinches up with Dennis.
Dennis has Matsuoka pushed against the cage.
Matsuoka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuoka tries a body shot but Dennis blocks it.
Matsuoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dennis tries to land knees in the clinch but Matsuoka avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuoka.
Matsuoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuoka stalling against the cage.
Dennis blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dennis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsuoka has him pressed against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Matsuoka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dennis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dennis looking to throw knees to the head but Matsuoka is blocking nicely.
Matsuoka tries to throw a body punch but Dennis avoids it by throwing Matsuoka back against the cage.
Matsuoka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dennis looks for a takedown but Matsuoka sprawls well.
Matsuoka throws a quick counter head kick but Dennis was just out of range.
Hiroki Matsuoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Dennis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matsuoka kicks off Dennis and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dennis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dennis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsuoka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dennis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka delivers a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Matsuoka.
Dennis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dennis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Matsuoka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Matsuoka lands with a nice body kick.
Dennis tries to move into range but Matsuoka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dennis tries to clinch there but Matsuoka circles away.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the side of Dennis's head but Dennis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuoka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsuoka throws a front kick that sends Dennis stumbling back into the cage.
Dennis dodges the punch combination from Matsuoka.
Dennis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuoka.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matsuoka's half guard.
Dennis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dennis throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuoka moves out of range easily.
Dennis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuoka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Matsuoka finds it's target.
Dennis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dennis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuoka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dennis darts in trying to clinch
and Matsuoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dennis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuoka.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Dennis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dennis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matsuoka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dennis!
Matsuoka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matsuoka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holt Dennis.
Matsuoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dennis tries to clinch there but Matsuoka circles away.
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the head.
Dennis is looking to clinch.
Dennis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dennis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dennis tries to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka misses with a wild combination.
Dennis has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Matsuoka 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.
A slow jab from Matsuoka misses its intended target.
Matsuoka lands a high kick!
Hiroki Matsuoka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuoka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dennis digs a good hook to Matsuoka's body.
Dennis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matsuoka pushes Dennis off but Dennis dives into side control.
Matsuoka looks to move to half guard but instead Dennis has passed into mount! Damn!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dennis tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsuoka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dennis forces Matsuoka back against the cage and clinches.
Matsuoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dennis has Matsuoka pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dennis.
Matsuoka letting Dennis take a breather here.
Dennis takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Holt Dennis has been cut.
Dennis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dennis can do to turn this around?
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsuoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennis.
Matsuoka takes a swing at Dennis's ribcage but misses.
Dennis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsuoka's waist but Matsuoka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennis off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka connects with a high kick.
Matsuoka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dennis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsuoka tries to land a front kick but Dennis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holt Dennis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
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!
Dennis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dennis gets tackled into the cage by Matsuoka. Matsuoka maintains the clinch.
Matsuoka manages to break the clinch.
Matsuoka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dennis. That did some damage!
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Matsuoka shows good takedown defense.
Matsuoka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dennis to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsuoka tries to clinch but Dennis moves out of range.
Dennis fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuoka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis misses with a takedown attempt - Matsuoka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Dennis looks to move away, Matsuoka throws a big counter combo but Dennis just gets out of the way.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holt Dennis.
Donk. Matsuoka catches Dennis right on the button with a cross.
Dennis tries to clinch up but Matsuoka circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiroki Matsuoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsuoka as he jumps to the side.
Matsuoka tried to counter with a leg kick but Dennis avoided it.
Matsuoka lands with a shot to the body.
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuoka works Dennis's body with a nice hook.
Matsuoka cracks Dennis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dennis slips under a jab from Matsuoka.
Dennis tries for a takedown but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Dennis moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuoka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennis doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsuoka circles away.
Dennis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dennis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dennis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dennis misses with a takedown attempt - Matsuoka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsuoka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dennis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuoka misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dennis or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsuoka, which made it look bad.
Matsuoka scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Matsuoka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holt Dennis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dennis shoots in for a double leg but Matsuoka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dennis fails with the takedown
and Matsuoka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuoka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsuoka wants it to stay on the feet.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holt Dennis.
Dennis needs to keep his hands up - Matsuoka had a free shot at his head there.
Dennis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsuoka clinches up against the cage.
Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dennis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick which misses Dennis's front leg but catches the back leg as Dennis tries to avoid it.
Matsuoka throws out a loose jab but Dennis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuoka throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuoka scores with a nice head shot.
Matsuoka lands a glancing blow to the side of Dennis's head.
Dennis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsuoka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dennis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsuoka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuoka scores with a jab. Dennis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dennis is rocked!
Dennis tries for a takedown but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dennis is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuoka finish him?
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuoka with a jab.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Dennis throws a body kick.
Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dennis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Matsuoka. No joy for Dennis on that attempt.
Dennis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dennis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsuoka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsuoka avoids it really well and circles away.
Dennis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis tries to bum rush Matsuoka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuoka.
Dennis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuoka. Matsuoka obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Matsuoka finds it's target.
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsuoka avoids it really well and circles away.
Dennis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dennis shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsuoka sprawls well. He's pushed Dennis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dennis seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennis is defended easily by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dennis. That did some damage!
Dennis shoots for a takedown but Matsuoka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dennis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsuoka lands a jab.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiroki Matsuoka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsuoka with a hook.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dennis.
Matsuoka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsuoka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dennis backs up against the cage.
Dennis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsuoka's waist but Matsuoka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennis off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka keeps Dennis at a distance using the push kick.
Matsuoka misses with a takedown attempt - Dennis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuoka throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dennis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsuoka.
Dennis shoots in and drives through. Matsuoka sprawls well.
Matsuoka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dennis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsuoka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis misses with a double jab
and Matsuoka counters by clinching up.
Dennis has had enough of the clinch but Matsuoka keeps him there for the moment.
Matsuoka manages to break the clinch.
Holt Dennis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuoka throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Matsuoka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsuoka 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Matsuoka!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiroki Matsuoka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jo Boo (ranked 2124 p4p, 240 weight class) and Charles Hawtry (ranked 2190 p4p, 250 weight class). Hawtry has chosen The Rain as his entrance music. 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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173 lbs
9 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jo Boo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Hawtry!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawtry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boo as he jumps to the side.
Boo is looking to counter the offense by Hawtry and move into the clinch.
Boo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawtry.
Hawtry misses with a hook
and Boo moves into the clinch.
Boo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawtry avoids it.
Boo stalls.
Boo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hawtry tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawtry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jo Boo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Hawtry.
Boo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boo is trying to stall.
Hawtry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boo is defending well.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hawtry.
Our sources have told us that Boo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hawtry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hawtry gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Boo moves into full guard.
Hawtry has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 3Band MMA ($800/week). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boo trying to control the position.
Hawtry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawtry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawtry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boo has his foot on Hawtry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawtry works his way back into a safe position though.
Boo has his foot on Hawtry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawtry works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawtry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawtry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawtry lands a couple of elbows.
Hawtry stands up over Boo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawtry connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawtry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawtry throws an elbow that misses. Boo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawtry's guard. Nice move by Boo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boo being controlled here momentarily.
Hawtry keeping full guard, as Boo tries to pass.
Boo wants to control from the top but Hawtry keeps moving.
Hawtry has his hands on Boo's head, controlling the position.
Boo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawtry's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hawtry keeping control of the position.
Boo stalling away here and it's allowed Hawtry to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hawtry is pulling down on Boo's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boo postures up and lands a big shot to Hawtry's brow.
Hawtry is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Boo dominated that round.
That's time! Boo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boo takes a swing at Hawtry's ribcage but misses.
Boo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Hawtry misses.
Boo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawtry.
Hawtry throws the left hand but Boo avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Hawtry misses.
Boo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawtry can do to turn this around?
Boo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawtry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boo is looking for a counter combo.
Hawtry connects with a single shot there.
Boo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boo.
Hawtry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawtry just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBoo.
Boo tries to clinch up but Hawtry circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawtry appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hawtry loads up on a big right hand but Boo slips the punch.
Boo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawtry scores with a three punch combo!
Hawtry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawtry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawtry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawtry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawtry shoots for a takedown but Boo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boo tries to counter by clinching up but Hawtry breaks away and moves out of range.
Boo throws a head kick that Hawtry semi-blocks.
Boo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawtry.
Hawtry lands with a shot to the body.
Hawtry misses with a straight right.
Hawtry tries to land a leg kick but Boo saw it coming and moves away.
Jo Boo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawtry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boo.
Hawtry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boo's guard.
Hawtry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawtry is stalling in the full guard.
Hawtry trying to control but Boo is working from the bottom.
Boo wants to sweep here but Hawtry controlling him for the moment.
Boo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawtry won't allow Boo to sweep him here.
Hawtry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boo looking for a guillotine here but Hawtry defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo looking for a sweep. Not yet Boo, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hawtry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boo is keeping the position for now.
Hawtry trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boo ducks under a wild hook from Hawtry.
Boo throws a body kick that misses
enabling Hawtry to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hawtry avoids the head kick by Boo.
Hawtry blocks a head kick by Boo.
Hawtry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boo's head.
Hawtry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boo ducks under a wild hook from Hawtry.
Hawtry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawtry.
Hawtry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Charles Hawtry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawtry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boo lands with a nice body punch.
Hawtry works the jab nicely.
Boo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Hawtry 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boo checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawtry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Boo.
Hawtry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boo. Boo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawtry connects with a crisp jab.
Boo moves into range and clinches up with Hawtry.
Boo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hawtry managing to block the knees to the body from Boo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hawtry blocks an uppercut.
Hawtry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boo prevents it.
Hawtry turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hawtry manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawtry lands a nice forearm strike.
Hawtry scoring with punches from side control.
Hawtry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boo, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawtry scores with punches from side control.
Boo taking a bit of punishment here - Hawtry scoring with strikes.
Hawtry is working Boo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hawtry lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry is looking to take a break and control but Boo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawtry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hawtry lands a few punches from side control.
Hawtry cracks Boo with a big right hand but Boo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hawtry trying to control the position but Boo is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boo to see if he's OK.
Hawtry trying to control the action but Boo is working from the bottom.
Boo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawtry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boo has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Boo's face as Hawtry controls the position.
Hawtry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boo keeps working.
Hawtry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawtry is chipping away with strikes.
Hawtry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Hawtry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawtry 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Hawtry!
A very excited looking Charles Hawtry 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolfo Fernando (ranked 1100 p4p, 172 weight class) and Steel Penn (ranked 2223 p4p, 305 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28
219 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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40
213 lbs
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolfo Fernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernando moves forwards but Penn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Penn throws a head kick but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando throws a big counter combination but Penn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Penn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Penn delivers a nice body kick.
Penn lands a jab to the nose.
Fernando tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn tries to land a leg kick but Fernando saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando instigates a clinch.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernando working aggressively here.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Penn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fernando.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Penn.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Fernando.
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with a leg kick.
Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernando moves into the clinch successfully.
Penn breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Penn
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Penn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fernando has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fernando and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fernando moves forwards but Penn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Penn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernando went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Penn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn slips under a jab from Fernando.
Penn gets tackled into the cage by Fernando. Fernando maintains the clinch.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernando tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Fernando wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernando takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernando tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penn tries a low kick but Fernando avoids it.
Penn throws a hook but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Penn throws a leg kick
and Fernando counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fernando fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penn throws a leg kick
and Fernando counters with a series of strikes. Penn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Penn with a nice cross.
Fernando closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fernando has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fernando has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fernando tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Fernando sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Fernando counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fernando defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Fernando lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Penn misses with a hook. Fernando ducked under it nicely.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Fernando pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick by Penn misses
and Fernando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
Penn misses with a hook
and Fernando counters with a nice low kick that buckles Penn's knee momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Penn catches Fernando right on the button with a cross.
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!
Penn scores with a head kick.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fernando pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando lands a right hand.
Fernando has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fernando checks a leg kick.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernando throwing a counter right hand but Penn manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernando slips under a jab from Penn.
Penn throws a series of punches but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Fernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steel Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn gets tackled into the cage by Fernando. Fernando maintains the clinch.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.
Fernando prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Adolfo Fernando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernando tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Fernando takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fernando checks a leg kick.
Crunch! Penn slams his shin into Fernando's torso.
Fernando tries to clinch up.
Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Penn throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.
Fernando wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Fernando moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Fernando avoids the head kick by Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Penn slams his shin into Fernando's torso.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernando moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Fernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fernando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Adolfo Fernando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando lands with a left to the head.
Steel Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fernando breaks the clinch.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Penn scores with a nice body kick.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Penn finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando misses with a low kick.
Steel Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Fernando drives through and clinches with Penn against the cage.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fernando.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn breaks the clinch.
Fernando instigates a clinch.
Penn is trying to push Fernando away but Fernando has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Penn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steel Penn!
A relieved looking Steel Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Laxa Tiv (ranked 2572 p4p, 235 weight class) and Marcos Santana (ranked 2554 p4p, 234 weight class). Tiv comes to the cage accompanied by I have a bad case of Diarrhea - Japanese learning English. The key to victory for Laxa Tiv has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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29
150 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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160 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Laxa Tiv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Santana!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tiv's guard.
Santana passes Tiv's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tiv looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tiv is staying active underneath Santana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tiv has one foot on Santana's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tiv gets a double leg takedown into Santana's guard.
Santana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santana is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiv is keeping the position for now.
Tiv can't keep his opponent in guard - Santana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santana is working for a submission of some sort.
Santana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tiv does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tiv tries to kick Santana off but Santana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiv 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.
Santana is looking to advance position but Tiv won't allow it.
Tiv tries to kick Santana off but Santana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santana moves into full mount! Tiv won't be happy about that!
Santana takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Santana looking for the choke from the back.
Tiv is trying to get back to his feet but Santana has full control of the position and if anything, Tiv has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tiv is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Santana has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Tiv is in real trouble here. Santana gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Tiv is tapping out! Santana wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos Santana!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jako Day (ranked 1340 p4p, 205 weight class) and Gokhan Saki (ranked 2041 p4p, 284 weight class). Saki has chosen Beko as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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35
210 lbs
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28
205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jako Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gokhan Saki!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saki throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Saki misses.
Saki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Saki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saki swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Saki misses
and Day counters by moving into the clinch.
Day lands an elbow inside that Saki shrugs off.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Day manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Saki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Day swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saki misses with a leg kick
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Day.
Saki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saki.
It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
Saki moves to clinch but Day breaks away
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Day takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saki swings widly with a right hand
and Day counters with a two punch combo.
Saki scores with a head kick. Day tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Day digs a good hook to Saki's body.
We've been informed that Saki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Saki tries to counter it with a takedown but Day pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Day connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saki lands a nice shot that snaps Day's head back.
Saki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saki swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Day scores with a jab.
Saki tries to clinch
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Gokhan Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saki wants to clinch
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Day scores with a four punch combination!
Saki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Day counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day with a hook.
Saki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Day.
Saki moves to clinch but Day breaks away
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Day takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saki tries to clinch there but Day circles away.
Day throws a big counter combination but Saki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Day lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saki closes the distance and clinches.
Saki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saki misses with a punch on the inside.
Saki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Saki. Those never looked like landing.
As Saki looks to move away, Day throws a big counter combo but Saki just gets out of the way.
Saki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Saki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saki takes one on the button.
Saki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It appears Day was looking to counter with a kick there.
Day lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saki stalks Day and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Day's face. Day staggers backwards, shaken.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saki circles away quickly and effectively.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saki misses with a leg kick
and Day counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saki tries to clinch up.
Day was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saki throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Saki feints a jab promting Day to slip. Saki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Day slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jako Day's cut is getting worse.
Saki fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Day, pushing him back against the cage.
Day breaks the clinch.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saki swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Day lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saki backs up against the cage.
Saki doesn't manage to clinch there - Day circles away.
Saki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Day looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saki drops Day with a beautiful combination! Day stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saki is looking for the KO!
Saki ducks right into an uppercut from Day.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jako Day's cut.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
Saki throws a lazy body kick
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick from Saki lands but Day takes it in his stride.
Day is rocked!
Day jabs at Saki's body.
Jako Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saki throws a head kick that misses.
Day lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Day lands an overhand right.
Saki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Day dips to his left and cracks Saki with an uppercut!
Saki avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Day both land. Nice combination.
Saki is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day drops Saki with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Saki! Day dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jako Day!
A relieved looking Jako Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Mizushima (ranked 2046 p4p, 238 weight class) and Severo Del Bosque (ranked 824 p4p, 96 weight class). Del Bosque is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mimosa - Drippin. 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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27
160 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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32
165 lbs
19 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazushi Mizushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizushima misses with a low kick.
Mizushima misses with a low kick.
Mizushima gets a double leg takedown into Del Bosque's guard.
Del Bosque keeping full guard, as Mizushima tries to pass.
Del Bosque has Mizushima pulled in close to control his posture.
Mizushima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mizushima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mizushima is fighting to break Del Bosque's control of his arms but Del Bosque is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mizushima slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mizushima throwing strikes from guard but Del Bosque blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizushima trying to control but Del Bosque is working from the bottom.
Del Bosque 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.
Del Bosque is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Del Bosque keeping full guard, as Mizushima tries to pass.
Mizushima throws a strike but Del Bosque rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Del Bosque won't allow Mizushima to sweep him here.
That's two 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.
Mizushima is trying to keep Del Bosque in close.
Mizushima keeping full guard, as Del Bosque tries to pass.
Mizushima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Bosque defends it easily.
Mizushima is looking to sweep but instead, Del Bosque has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima wants to get back to full guard.
Mizushima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mizushima looking for a sweep. Not yet Mizushima, not yet.
Mizushima has his foot on Del Bosque's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Bosque works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Del Bosque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A good leg kick by Del Bosque.
Mizushima needs to keep his hands up - Del Bosque had a free shot at his head there.
Mizushima misses with a leg kick
and Del Bosque counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mizushima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Del Bosque sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mizushima somewhat.
Mizushima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Del Bosque throws a push kick but Mizushima slaps the foot to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mizushima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Del Bosque sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Del Bosque misses with a body shot.
Mizushima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Del Bosque's waist but Del Bosque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mizushima off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Mizushima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Bosque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Severo Del Bosque will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mizushima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Bosque to score with a decent uppercut.
Mizushima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Del Bosque to the mat! Del Bosque manages to get full guard.
Mizushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Bosque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mizushima looking to sit in guard and control but Del Bosque gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mizushima has Del Bosque pulled in close to control his posture.
Mizushima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima is trying to hold Del Bosque in close to prevent damage but Del Bosque has managed to pass into half guard.
Mizushima is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizushima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mizushima.
Mizushima wants to sweep here but Del Bosque controlling him for the moment.
Del Bosque is stalling in the full guard.
Mizushima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Bosque defends it easily.
That's two 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.
Mizushima 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.
Del Bosque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Del Bosque is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mizushima 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mizushima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Bosque missing with a left hand there. Mizushima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mizushima gets the takedown into side control.
Kazushi Mizushima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Del Bosque regains half guard, as Mizushima was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mizushima working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Bosque's head.
Mizushima seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Del Bosque has recovered full guard.
Mizushima throwing strikes from guard but Del Bosque blocks nicely.
Mizushima controlling from the top position.
Mizushima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mizushima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mizushima controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mizushima stands up over Del Bosque, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazushi Mizushima will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Mizushima's shoulder, as Mizushima tries to avoid the shot.
Mizushima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Del Bosque is trying to defend but Mizushima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mizushima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Bosque is not content to let Mizushima control the position.
Mizushima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mizushima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Del Bosque swivels and escapes.
Del Bosque is looking to chop away at Mizushima's legs.
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but Mizushima ducks down to avoid it.
Mizushima feinted with a counter takedown.
Mizushima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Del Bosque is trying to defend but Mizushima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mizushima throws a strike but Del Bosque avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mizushima connects with a couple of short punches.
Del Bosque keeping moving, preventing Mizushima from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mizushima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mizushima drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Del Bosque manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mizushima has Del Bosque in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima working a defensive guard but Del Bosque passes into half guard.
Mizushima wants to get back to full guard.
Mizushima is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Del Bosque has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mizushima working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Mizushima is just holding on here. Del Bosque manages to take his back.
Del Bosque biding his time, controlling Mizushima.
Mizushima tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Severo Del Bosque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Del Bosque 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severo Del Bosque!
Our winner, Severo Del Bosque, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 285 p4p, 38 weight class) and Logan Ninefingers (ranked 1676 p4p, 245 weight class). Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
210 lbs
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31
214 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Ninefingers!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninefingers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ninefingers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ninefingers or perhaps it was just good defense by DeSilva, which made it look bad.
DeSilva slips a jab from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ninefingers ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva.
Good leg kick by DeSilva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ninefingers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by DeSilva.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DeSilva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
DeSilva explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninefingers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DeSilva's guard.
DeSilva is pulling down on Ninefingers's head to control his posture.
Ninefingers won't allow DeSilva to get back to his feet.
DeSilva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
DeSilva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ninefingers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeSilva controls the pace.
DeSilva pushing down on Ninefingers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ninefingers is trying to get back to full guard.
DeSilva is controlling the pace.
DeSilva seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ninefingers is looking to control DeSilva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ninefingers avoid being mounted?
DeSilva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSilva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ninefingers is staying active underneath DeSilva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
DeSilva is taking a breather. Ninefingers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
DeSilva stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ninefingers to get to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Ninefingers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeSilva takes a swing at Ninefingers's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeSilva scores with a nice head shot.
DeSilva lands with a slapping head kick.
DeSilva with a nice cross.
Ninefingers checks a low kick from DeSilva.
Ninefingers fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers fails with the takedown.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.
DeSilva lands with a nice body punch.
DeSilva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ninefingers.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva.
Ninefingers misses with a hook.
DeSilva tried to counter with a leg kick but Ninefingers avoided it.
DeSilva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ninefingers.
Nice takedown defense from DeSilva. No joy for Ninefingers on that attempt.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Ninefingers avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeSilva - that will leave a mark!
Ninefingers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DeSilva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ninefingers misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninefingers closes the distance and clinches up with DeSilva, looking for a takedown. Ninefingers pushes DeSilva against the cage but DeSilva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers shoots in but DeSilva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ninefingers is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeSilva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeSilva defends it nicely.
Ninefingers looks winded!
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ninefingers throws a body kick that misses.
DeSilva cracks a nice hook into Ninefingers's ribs.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeSilva swings for the body but Ninefingers moves out of range.
Ninefingers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ninefingers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ninefingers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeSilva misses with a body kick.
Ninefingers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
Ninefingers dives in for a single leg takedown but DeSilva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circling - Ninefingers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeSilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ninefingers.
DeSilva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeSilva clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from DeSilva.
Ninefingers is breathing heavily.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva is stalling here.
DeSilva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Ninefingers controls the action.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ninefingers backwards.
Ninefingers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
DeSilva is pressed up against the cage. Ninefingers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeSilva down to the mat. DeSilva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.
Ninefingers shoots in but no luck this time.
DeSilva cracks Ninefingers with an open hand slap.
Ninefingers tries to move into range but DeSilva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeSilva defends it nicely.
DeSilva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
DeSilva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSilva throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ninefingers will feel that in the morning.
DeSilva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ninefingers. That did some damage!
DeSilva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva pushes Ninefingers up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DeSilva lands with a light punch inside.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ninefingers prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Ninefingers blocks it.
A body shot lands from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Ninefingers blocks it.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ninefingers can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Ninefingers.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Ninefingers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
Ninefingers looking for a takedown.
Ninefingers is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
DeSilva gets through Ninefingers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ninefingers backwards.
DeSilva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Ninefingers.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Ninefingers controls his hands.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ninefingers looking to throw knees to the head but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva stops a takedown attempt from Ninefingers.
DeSilva prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
DeSilva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DeSilva controlling the action here for a moment.
Ninefingers takes a shot to the head.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninefingers lands a takedown into guard.
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!
DeSilva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ninefingers trying to move into half guard but instead DeSilva has managed to sweep!
DeSilva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
DeSilva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by DeSilva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeSilva.
DeSilva lands the left hand.
DeSilva misses with a low kick as Ninefingers jumps back.
DeSilva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeSilva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second 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.
DeSilva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ninefingers shoots for a double leg takedown but DeSilva sprawls well. He's pushed Ninefingers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeSilva throwing a counter right hand but Ninefingers manages to avoid it.
DeSilva tries to land a leg kick but Ninefingers saw it coming and moves away.
DeSilva throws out a powerful jab.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ninefingers is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeSilva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.
A lazy left from Ninefingers finds it's target.
DeSilva lands with an uppercut that bounces Ninefingers off the cage and back into range.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva scores with the left hand. Ninefingers knows he should have avoided that one.
DeSilva lands with a kick to the temple. Ninefingers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ninefingers walks into a stiff left hand from DeSilva.
Ninefingers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ninefingers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ninefingers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninefingers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeSilva wants to clinch up but Ninefingers keeps it at a distance.
Logan Ninefingers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeSilva throws a head kick that half lands.
DeSilva misses with a low kick as Ninefingers jumps back.
Jab, jab by DeSilva - just one landing.
DeSilva moves in looking to clinch but Ninefingers pushes him off.
DeSilva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Ninefingers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninefingers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeSilva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ninefingers takes a step back to recover.
Ninefingers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeSilva. That's going to slow Ninefingers down.
DeSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeSilva throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninefingers blocks a low kick nicely.
DeSilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ninefingers throws out the jab.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva cracks Ninefingers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab lands there for DeSilva.
Ninefingers thumps DeSilva with a low kick.
DeSilva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeSilva with a jab.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Ninefingers.
DeSilva connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Ninefingers.
The crowd cheers as DeSilva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ninefingers doesn't seem phased though.
Ninefingers lands a two punch combo.
Ninefingers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeSilva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DeSilva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ninefingers doesn't seem bothered though.
DeSilva lands a glancing blow to the side of Ninefingers's head.
Ninefingers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Ninefingers avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ninefingers. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ninefingers, right into the meat.
Ninefingers fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from DeSilva.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat.
DeSilva darts in and clinches Ninefingers up against the cage.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
DeSilva avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva pushes Ninefingers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Ninefingers controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninefingers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ninefingers tries a knee to the head but DeSilva blocks it.
Good body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands with a right to the head.
Ninefingers misses with some punches.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninefingerss head.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Ninefingers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ninefingers's gas tank.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva connects with a right hand. Ninefingers shakes it off.
DeSilva moves out of range as Ninefingers strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DeSilva moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut. Ninefingers saw that one coming.
Ninefingers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ninefingers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DeSilva connects with a nice looking jab.
Ninefingers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown but DeSilva shows good takedown defense.
Ninefingers closes the distance and clinches up with DeSilva, looking for a takedown. Ninefingers pushes DeSilva against the cage but DeSilva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.
DeSilva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeSilva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeSilva moves in looking to clinch but Ninefingers pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from DeSilva misses the target.
Ninefingers lands a jab-cross combination.
Ninefingers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but DeSilva circles away easily
and DeSilva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninefingers moves out of range as DeSilva throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ninefingers prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ninefingers is looking for a takedown.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Ninefingers controls his hands.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva cracks Ninefingers with a nice body shot.
DeSilva lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ninefingers blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ninefingers wants to take the fight to the mat but DeSilva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Ninefingers's ribcage. Ninefingers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Ninefingers.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
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!
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninefingers's elbow.
DeSilva is trying to maintain a safe position but Ninefingers gets an underhook and turns DeSilva into the cage.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ninefingers.
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ninefingers's sensitive parts.
Ninefingers darts in looking for a takedown but DeSilva gets double underhooks and turns Ninefingers into the cage.
DeSilva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DeSilva jabs Ninefingers right on the nose. Ninefingers blinks but takes it well.
Ninefingers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeSilva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva connects with a solid leg kick.
DeSilva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ninefingers.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeSilva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick. Ninefingers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeSilva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DeSilva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ninefingers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeSilva throws a jab when Ninefingers was well out of range.
Ninefingers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DeSilva avoids the head kick by Ninefingers.
DeSilva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ninefingers checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers blocks a head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ninefingers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ninefingers with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeSilva counters with a big head kick but Ninefingers shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva connects with a single shot there.
Ninefingers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeSilva's head backwards.
DeSilva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ninefingers's head.
Ninefingers throws a right hand that DeSilva ducks under and follows up with a left that DeSilva also avoids with ease.
DeSilva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeSilva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ninefingers is able to avoid easily.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses.
Ninefingers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSilva.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeSilva.
Ninefingers scores with a takedown into DeSilva's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva controlling Ninefingers's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva had his way with Logan Ninefingers in 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. This is the final round!
DeSilva scores with a hook.
DeSilva tries to clinch but Ninefingers is having none of it.
Ninefingers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeSilva can pounce on him.
DeSilva gets a clinch.
DeSilva gets through Ninefingers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva tries to stall but Ninefingers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ninefingers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ninefingers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeSilva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ninefingers lands a nice uppercut.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Ninefingers uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ninefingers has picked DeSilva up - he's going for a ride! Ninefingers dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeSilva keeping hold of Ninefingers's head, controlling as best he can.
DeSilva regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeSilva pulls Ninefingers in close to his closed guard and prevents Ninefingers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeSilva trying to keep a closed guard but Ninefingers is proving a slippery customer.
Ninefingers wants to control from the top but DeSilva keeps moving.
Ninefingers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ninefingers looking to pass the guard.
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.
DeSilva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
DeSilva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ninefingers is controlling him.
DeSilva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ninefingers is one step ahead there.
Ninefingers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DeSilva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ninefingers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva throws a lazy right hand but Ninefingers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ninefingers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ninefingers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeSilva connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from DeSilva.
Ninefingers with the counter takedown but DeSilva avoids it easily.
Ninefingers darts in looking for a takedown but DeSilva gets double underhooks and turns Ninefingers into the cage.
Ninefingers misses with a jab to the body
enabling DeSilva to counter with a crisp jab.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeSilva lands with a straight right. Ninefingers didn't see that one coming.
DeSilva closes the distance and pushes Ninefingers back into the cage.
Ninefingers wants a takedown but no success here.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.
DeSilva is struggling to control the position.
DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSilva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ninefingers has time to react.
DeSilva tries to clinch up.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeSilva but DeSilva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four 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!
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Ninefingers checks it.
Ninefingers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ninefingers on the side of the head.
No luck for Ninefingers with that takedown attempt.
Ninefingers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ninefingers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeSilva.
DeSilva's corner calls for a 1-2. DeSilva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninefingers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ninefingers takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva works on Ninefingers's body with a couple of short punches.
Logan Ninefingers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from DeSilva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeSilva 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milton Friedman (ranked 679 p4p, 96 weight class) and Bonzela Franco (ranked 2439 p4p, 279 weight class). Franco has chosen Anti Heroi as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milton Friedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friedman misses with a body shot.
Franco grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Friedman takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Franco cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bonzela Franco!
A victorious Bonzela Franco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyaf Daeland Puno (ranked 441 p4p, 55 weight class) and Shelby Foote (ranked 903 p4p, 99 weight class). Puno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm a soldier - Tupac. Tyaf Daeland Puno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyaf Daeland Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shelby Foote!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foote connects with a crisp jab.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Foote takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foote.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Foote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Foote struggling a bit here.
Foote defending against the ground and pound.
Puno in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foote sneaks back into half guard.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Foote is defending the position.
Puno lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foote slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Foote 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.
Puno landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foote tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foote utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foote is keeping the position for now.
Puno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foote's head.
Foote looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
Foote throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foote tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foote's head.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Foote striking off his back but it's not causing Puno any problems.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote is trying to control the position but Puno postures up.
Foote is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foote in particular looking to stall.
Puno is staying active underneath Foote, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
Foote wants to pass to mount but Puno is defending the position.
Foote landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Foote landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Puno on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Foote is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Puno sees it coming and defends easily.
Puno keeping control of the position.
Foote thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foote throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puno is defending against the submission attempts here by Foote.
Puno wants to control the action here but instead Foote manages to pass to full mount!
Foote working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Foote's attempts to control the action.
Foote looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Foote sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Tyaf Daeland Puno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Puno with a jab.
Puno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foote's waist but Foote gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puno off to one side.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Foote moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Foote misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Foote scores with a hook to the body. Puno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puno lands in his opponent's guard.
Puno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Foote's head.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Foote has wrist control.
Foote thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foote is on top in guard.
Tyaf Daeland Puno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foote slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foote content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Foote thows a huge punch but Puno dodges it nicely.
Foote lands with a punch from half guard.
Foote 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.
Puno trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno tries to roll over but Foote keeps him under control.
Foote has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foote drops an elbow to the side of Puno's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foote is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Foote is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puno moves into full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foote working his ground and pound in the gym.
Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Puno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foote's guard.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Foote bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puno's guard.
Foote content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Puno has locked up a guillotine! Puno's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Foote is holding on here and Puno must be using up a lot of energy. Foote has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Puno gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyaf Daeland Puno!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leszek Sobota (ranked 480 p4p, 64 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 474 p4p, 62 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leszek Sobota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matusov.
Sobota throws a hook but Matusov blocks it.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Sobota counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sobota.
Matusov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sobota avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sobota gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matusov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matusov ducks under a wild hook from Sobota.
Matusov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sobota defends it well.
Matusov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sobota circles away.
Sobota stuffs the takedown attempt from Matusov. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sobota moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sobota lands with a straight right. Matusov didn't see that one coming.
Sobota darts in and clinches Matusov up against the cage.
Matusov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sobota can't fight it off and eventually Matusov manages to take the fight to the floor. Sobota looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobota is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matusov being controlled here momentarily.
Sobota keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobota swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sobota on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobota tries to get out of the position.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov stands and throws Sobota's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
Sobota is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matusov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobota keeps working.
Matusov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sobota's legs.
Matusov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matusov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sobota is not content to let Matusov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matusov tries for a kimura but Sobota is defending well.
Matusov tries to move to mount but Sobota blocks the move with his legs.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobota keeps working.
Matusov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sobota can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobota gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Matusov working for a submission but Sobota is keeping him at bay.
Sobota is trying to escape the mount.
Sobota has given up his back.
Our spies down at at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform us that Matusov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sobota is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sobota defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Matusov's arms.
Sobota wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Matusov 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.
Matusov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sobota counters with a stiff right hand.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sobota makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Sobota was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matusov.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov avoids the body shot from Sobota.
Matusov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sobota trying to hold on to Matusov's head to control him but Matusov postures up.
Sobota is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matusov passes to full mount!
Sobota is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov looking to control but Sobota is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matusov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matusov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matusov avoids the attempt from Sobota to control.
Matusov fails to advance to Sobota's back.
Matusov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sobota to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sobota shrugs it off.
Sobota is squirming around, avoiding Matusov's attempts to control the action.
Matusov is working for a guillotine from mount but Sobota frees his head quite easily.
Matusov is working for a guillotine from mount but Sobota frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sobota is holding on tight.
Matusov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sobota is surviving well by controlling Matusov's body position as best he can.
Sobota can't escape the position.
Matusov content just to control the position here.
Sobota wants to control but Matusov is having none of it.
Matusov mounts Sobota! Really nice guard pass there!
Matusov content just to control the position here.
Matusov working for a submission but Sobota is keeping him at bay.
Sobota is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov wants to take Sobota's back here but Sobota is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sobota is desperately trying to improve his position but Matusov has a good base and remains in mount.
Matusov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matusov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sobota tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
Sobota has given up his back.
Sobota is trying to defend against the choke here but Matusov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Matusov Tightens the hold and Sobota taps out furiously! Matusov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Matusov!
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