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CFC 6: Return Of A King PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Baloni (ranked 6479 p4p, 573 weight class) and Justin Quinn (ranked 4474 p4p, 483 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Baloni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn tries to work over Baloni's front leg with a kick but Baloni checks it.
Baloni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quinn jabs at Baloni's body.
Baloni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baloni scores with a hook to the body. Quinn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baloni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baloni clinches with his opponent.
Baloni lands a left hand.
A short left from Baloni.
A short right from Baloni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baloni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Baloni.
Baloni pushes Quinn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baloni lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baloni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baloni lands a nice hook to Quinn's body. Quinn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quinn looks winded!
Quinn dodges the punch combination from Baloni.
Baloni cracks Quinn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Quinn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baloni finish him?
It looks like Justin Quinn has been cut.
Baloni seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baloni fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Quinn to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Quinn looks to clinch but Baloni throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Quinn taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Phil Baloni!
Phil Baloni gave a mention to Condemned in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Thompson (ranked 22678 p4p, 639 weight class) and Ehh Rhj (ranked 23297 p4p, 653 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by In the hall of the mountain king trap remix. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Thompson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ehh Rhj!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rhj did well to prevent Thompson getting side control.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rhj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson .
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Rhj tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Rhj dodges it nicely.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Rhj's head.
Rhj is rocked!
Thompson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Rhj! More strikes land and this one is all over! Thompson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Thompson !
William Thompson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Mike (ranked 6568 p4p, 237 weight class) and Djdi Sbsj (ranked 24556 p4p, 258 weight class). Djdi Sbsj struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johhny Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Djdi Sbsj!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sbsj tries for a takedown but Mike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Mike as Sbsj shoots in.
Sbsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mike throws a sloppy head kick and Sbsj moves out of range easily.
Mike shoots and misses
and Sbsj moves into the clinch.
Sbsj is trying to trip Mike. He has hold of a leg but Mike is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sbsj persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mike wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sbsj manages to pass to side control.
Mike might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mike throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mike is trying to control but can't.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Sbsj winds up and cracks Mike with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sbsj seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Sbsj is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sbsj decides to stand and escape the position.
Mike slaps away a takedown attempt from Sbsj, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johhny Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djdi Sbsj.
Sbsj gets a double leg takedown into Mike's guard.
Mike is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sbsj presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sbsj goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mike prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike manages to pull guard.
Mike controlling Sbsj's posture.
Sbsj is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mike has a closed guard, preventing Sbsj from standing up.
Sbsj trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sbsj is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mike is trying to control the position but Sbsj postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sbsj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mike.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mike enables Sbsj to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mike manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sbsj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mike's head.
Mike looking for a guillotine here but Sbsj defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sbsj 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Djdi Sbsj will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sbsj circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sbsj counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mike has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sbsj is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sbsj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mike gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mike is trying to break the clinch but Sbsj has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike wants the takedown. Sbsj is fighting it off but Mike persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sbsj's guard against the cage.
Sbsj looking to control.
Sbsj has his foot on Mike's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mike works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sbsj is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike wants to control from the top but Sbsj keeps moving.
Sbsj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mike being controlled here momentarily.
Sbsj has his foot on Mike's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mike works his way back into a safe position though.
Mike wants to stand and escape but instead Sbsj has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sbsj is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mike is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mike has escaped and now he's on top!
Sbsj is adopting a defensive guard.
Sbsj is looking for a triangle but Mike pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sbsj is trying to control the position but Mike postures up.
Mike trying to control the position from guard on top but Sbsj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sbsj is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sbsj wants to sweep here but Mike controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mike looking to pass the guard.
Sbsj not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sbsj is looking to stand back up but Mike counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sbsj.
Sbsj is staying active underneath Mike, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sbsj has his hands clasped together around Mike's back. He's all about the action.
Mike is looking for a kimura but Sbsj is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mike to get the leverage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Johhny Mike will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sbsj closes the distance and clinches.
Sbsj has had enough of the clinch but Mike keeps him there for the moment.
Sbsj pulls guard effortlessly.
Mike works over Sbsj with some ground and pound from guard.
Sbsj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mike stopping the sweep attempt from Sbsj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sbsj holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sbsj is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sbsj wants to work for an arm triangle but Mike is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mike moves into full guard.
Mike is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mike wants to control but Sbsj passes easily into half 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.
Sbsj takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sbsj is thwarting Mike's attempts to control the position.
Sbsj lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sbsj is looking to advance position but Mike won't allow it.
Sbsj seems to be looking for submissions.
Mike works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sbsj content to stall in guard here.
Sbsj's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sbsj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mike tries to avoid it but Sbsj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mike to the ground. Mike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Sbsj with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sbsj fails to land the takedown.
Mike lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johhny Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djdi Sbsj.
Mike misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mike looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sbsj scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mike is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mike is trying to improve his position.
Mike explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Djdi Sbsj.
I think Sbsj 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Djdi Sbsj!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long DeCock (ranked 6947 p4p, 491 weight class) and Piotr Rasputin (ranked 4394 p4p, 380 weight class). Piotr Rasputin 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Long DeCock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piotr Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rasputin lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Long DeCock has been cut.
Rasputin scores a nice knee to the body.
DeCock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knees to the body from Rasputin.
DeCock is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rasputin.
Rasputin jerks DeCock's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! DeCock drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Rasputin goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Rasputin because DeCock was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Piotr Rasputin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un (ranked 2069 p4p, 262 weight class) and Ben Roller (ranked 3468 p4p, 398 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Roller!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kim Jong Un counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roller!
Roller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kim Jong Un grinds an elbow into Roller's temple.
Roller on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Roller is rocked!
Kim Jong Un lands a strong strike to the head of Roller. That's dazed him! Kim Jong Un looking to finish here. Roller is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kim Jong Un lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un !
Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un retains his light heavyweight title!
Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Condemned logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Ortaga (ranked 1926 p4p, 249 weight class) and Dum Debble (ranked 3574 p4p, 398 weight class). Ortaga's entrance music is Mexican Rap. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alvaro Ortaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dum Debble!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debble throws a head kick that misses.
Ortaga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ortaga landing strikes.
Debble parries the strikes from Ortaga easily there. Ortaga is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Debble to escape.
Ortaga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Debble is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortaga tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Ortaga crashes against the mat.
Debble takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ortaga throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Ortaga.
Check out the look on Ortaga's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Debble is trying to get back to half guard.
Ortaga looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Debble is avoiding damage well.
Ortaga is working Debble over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Ortaga.
Ortaga working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ortaga's best efforts.
Debble blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortaga.
Debble desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ortaga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ortaga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Debble defending well though.
Debble slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ortaga landing with the ground and pound.
Debble 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.
Debble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Debble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortaga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Debble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Debble trying to control but Ortaga is working from the bottom.
Ortaga throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Debble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Debble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ortaga tries to strike from the bottom.
Debble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ortaga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ortaga throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Debble forces his way into half guard.
Ortaga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Debble blocks the strikes from Ortaga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debble slows the pace down in half guard.
Debble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ortaga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ortaga moves into full guard.
Debble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ortaga striking off his back but it's not causing Debble any problems.
Ortaga keeping moving, preventing Debble from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortaga wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortaga tries to strike from the bottom.
Ortaga striking from his own guard.
Debble stands up out of Ortaga's guard for a moment - Ortaga manages to land a nice upkick.
Debble stopping the sweep attempt from Ortaga.
Ortaga striking off his back but it's not causing Debble any problems.
Ortaga throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Debble looks for a takedown but Ortaga sprawls well.
Debble stuffs the takedown.
Ortaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Debble looks for a takedown but Ortaga sprawls well.
Ortaga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ortaga throws a combination. Debble tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ortaga tries for a takedown but Debble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Debble throws a sloppy head kick and Ortaga moves out of range easily.
Ortaga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Debble throws a head kick that misses.
Ortaga goes for a double leg but Debble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Debble continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Ortaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Debble goes for a double leg but Ortaga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortaga continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortaga.
Debble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ortaga defends it well.
Debble cracks the inside of Ortaga's front leg.
Ortaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ortaga shoots in looking for a takedown. Debble tries to sprawl out of it but Ortaga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Debble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Debble does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ortaga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Debble shoots in and drives through. Ortaga sprawls well.
Ortaga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debble throws a front kick aimed at Ortaga's knee but Ortaga avoids it well.
Debble scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Debble throws a chopping leg kick but Ortaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ortaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Debble tries to bum rush Ortaga with a series of wild strikes but Ortaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortaga attempts a counter takedown but Debble avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortaga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Debble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Debble throws a series of punches but Ortaga avoids them all with ease.
Ortaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Debble can do to turn this around?
Ortaga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortaga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortaga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Debble blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortaga.
Ortaga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Debble defending well though.
Ortaga looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Debble with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Debble slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvaro Ortaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortaga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Debble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortaga is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortaga throwing strikes from guard but Debble blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortaga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ortaga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortaga throws a big right hand that misses.
Debble has Ortaga pulled in close to control his posture.
Ortaga throwing strikes but missing.
Debble is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ortaga throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ortaga missing with punches from the bottom.
Ortaga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Debble is pressing down on Ortaga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortaga is holding on for now.
Debble stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debble is looking to advance position but Ortaga won't allow it.
Ortaga flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ortaga tries to roll over but Debble keeps him under control.
Ortaga missing with punches from the bottom.
Ortaga missing with punches from the bottom.
Ortaga is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Debble is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ortaga throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Debble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortaga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ortaga wants to improve his position but Debble is controlling well.
Debble blocks the strikes from Ortaga.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ortaga or perhaps it was just good defense by Debble, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Ortaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Debble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortaga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Debble dodges the punch combination from Ortaga.
Debble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortaga feinted with a counter takedown.
Debble shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ortaga eats them both and turns towards Debble to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ortaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Debble.
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 Alvaro Ortaga will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ortaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortaga dodges the punch combination from Debble.
Dum Debble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Debble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortaga.
Debble misses with a head kick.
Ortaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Debble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortaga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ortaga misses with a two punch combination.
Debble scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga misses with a few strikes there.
Debble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Debble throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Debble lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvaro Ortaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortaga goes for a double leg but Debble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Debble continues to drive forward.
No luck for Ortaga with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Debble lands with a nice combination. Ortaga backs away looking to recover.
Debble misses with a takedown attempt - Ortaga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ortaga feinted with a counter takedown.
Ortaga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Debble swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Ortaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Debble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortaga.
Debble throws a head kick that Ortaga semi-blocks.
Dum Debble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortaga shoots in looking for a takedown but Debble manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ortaga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Debble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortaga avoids the head kick by Debble.
Some wild striking there from Ortaga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortaga is defended easily by Debble.
Debble scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debble keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Debble shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Debble was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Ortaga's face as Debble controls the position.
Let's hope that Debble has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ortaga is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ortaga is looking for a sweep.
Ortaga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dum Debble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Debble blocks the strikes from Ortaga.
Debble blocks the strikes from Ortaga.
Debble controlling the action here.
Debble prevents Ortaga from improving his position.
Debble has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ortaga is looking to improve his position but Debble isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debble tries to control but Ortaga wriggling away.
Ortaga working to try and regain half guard.
Ortaga swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ortaga is bucking up trying to escape but Debble cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Debble lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ortaga is rocked!
Ortaga is looking to improve his position but Debble isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh Ortaga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortaga throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ortaga seems to have got his legs back now.
Debble lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ortaga hang on?
Debble tries to control but Ortaga wriggling away.
Debble loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ortaga scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Debble land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Debble stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dum Debble!
After winning the bout, Dum Debble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Alvaro Ortaga spoke after the fight, saying 'I fucking hate it when I miss my flight. No excuses, I fucked up!! Ill be back soom'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Poroshenko (ranked 5326 p4p, 428 weight class) and Drizontay Wilder (ranked 3668 p4p, 332 weight class). Drizontay Wilder told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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264 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Poroshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizontay Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poroshenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poroshenko tries to clinch up but Wilder circles away and keeps his distance.
Poroshenko instigates a clinch.
Wilder misses with an elbow strike.
Poroshenko blocks an elbow strike.
Wilder is pressed up against the cage. Poroshenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilder down to the mat. Wilder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Petr Poroshenko has been cut.
Poroshenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilder connects with a crisp jab.
Wilder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Poroshenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petr Poroshenko's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder keeps the fight on the outside.
Poroshenko tries to clinch up but Wilder circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilder scores with a jab. Poroshenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petr Poroshenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wilder lands with a right and another and another! Poroshenko is in big trouble! Wilder lands again and this time it's lights out for Poroshenko! A quality knockout there for Wilder.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drizontay Wilder!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Boom (ranked 2920 p4p, 357 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 4263 p4p, 470 weight class). Samuel Boom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Boom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom tests Howlett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom scores with a jab to the body.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Howlett blocks the low kick.
Boom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
Howlett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Howlett! But no joy.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Boom is avoiding it.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howlett tries to clinch there but Boom circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Boom misses its target.
Boom lands an overhand right.
Howlett wants to clinch up but Boom keeps it at a distance.
Boom fails to land with a series of punches.
Howlett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom connects with a jab.
Boom swings for the body but Howlett moves out of range.
Boom is looking to wear down Howlett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Howlett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boom's calf.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom scores with a hook.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Howlett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boom.
Howlett clinches up against the cage.
Howlett told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Howlett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Howlett with a knee to the head.
It looks like Samuel Boom has been cut.
Boom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Howlett scores a nice knee to the body.
Boom is trying to break free.
Boom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howlett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boom's face.
Howlett lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett with a knee to the head.
Howlett landing knees to the body.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but Boom blocks with his arms.
Boom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Howlett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boom's defenses.
Howlett landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Howlett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boom's brow.
Boom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boom is trying to break free.
Howlett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boom blocks the elbow strike.
Howlett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howlett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Samuel Boom's cut is getting worse.
Howlett stalls.
Boom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Howlett throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howlett keeps control of Boom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Howlett tries to land knees in the clinch but Boom avoids the damage to the body.
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boom.
Boom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett just leaning against Boom, taking a breather.
Boom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boom is trying to break free.
Boom is trying to break free.
Boom manages to break the clinch.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Howlett doesn't manage to clinch there - Boom circles away.
Boom throws a big counter combination but Howlett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab from Boom.
Boom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Howlett at a distance.
Howlett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boom dodges an elbow strike from Howlett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Howlett lands a nice elbow.
Boom tries to circle away but Howlett has him pinned against the cage.
Boom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boom takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howlett trying to land knees to the body.
Boom takes an elbow to the forehead.
Samuel Boom's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boom tries to land knees in the clinch but Howlett avoids the damage to the body.
Howlett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Howlett lands an elbow inside.
Come on Howlett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Howlett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Howlett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Boom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boom scores with a body shot.
Boom digs a good body shot into Howlett's ribs.
Boom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howlett circles away quickly and effectively.
Howlett swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Boom digs a good body shot into Howlett's ribs.
Howlett clinches with his opponent.
Howlett keeps control of Boom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Boom to work.
Boom has had enough of the clinch but Howlett keeps him there for the moment.
Boom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boom's face.
Jeez, Samuel Boom's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Boom has had enough of the clinch but Howlett keeps him there for the moment.
Howlett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boom's efforts to push away.
Boom tries to circle away but Howlett has him pinned against the cage.
Boom avoiding damage as Howlett throws knees to the body.
James Howlett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom has had enough of the clinch but Howlett keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Howlett obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Howlett.
Howlett scores a nice knee to the body.
Howlett lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Boom's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Howlett!
James Howlett is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva (ranked 1373 p4p, 189 weight class) and Oliver Huang (ranked 1784 p4p, 236 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oliver Huang!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva leaves Huang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DeSilva moves into range and clinches up with Huang.
Huang is looking for a takedown.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huang backwards.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huang jumps into guard, dragging DeSilva to the mat.
Huang keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Relentless Gym inform me that Huang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeSilva has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Huang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeSilva defends it well.
DeSilva is pressing down on Huang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DeSilva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Huang has passed into half guard!
Huang with the ground and pound but DeSilva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
DeSilva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huang drops back looking for a leg! DeSilva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeSilva manages to kick Huang off! Huang jumps back into DeSilva's guard.
Huang advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huang 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.
DeSilva is trying to maintain the position but Huang is very close to passing his half guard.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
DeSilva is working hard here to advance position.
Huang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Huang.
DeSilva is looking to improve his position.
Huang is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed DeSilva to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
DeSilva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeSilva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Huang passes into half guard.
Huang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeSilva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huang.
DeSilva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to take a breather but DeSilva is having none of it.
Huang winds up and cracks DeSilva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Huang content to control rather than advance.
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Huang trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
DeSilva has momentary wrist control but Huang slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Huang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeSilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeSilva stuffs the takedown attempt from Huang. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.
DeSilva throws a lazy uppercut
and Huang counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeSilva won't be happy with that.
DeSilva tries to improve position but can't.
Huang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DeSilva gets back to half guard.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Huang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
DeSilva is looking to improve his position.
Huang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DeSilva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeSilva defends it well.
Huang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSilva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Huang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
DeSilva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
DeSilva is not content to let Huang control the position.
Huang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep.
Huang trying to control the position but DeSilva is working away.
DeSilva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Huang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeSilva is just riding it out for now. Huang eventually gives up the hold.
DeSilva looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.
DeSilva trying to control but Huang postures up.
DeSilva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huang on the ground.
DeSilva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
DeSilva looking for submissions off his back.
DeSilva is staying active underneath Huang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
DeSilva trying to get back to full guard but Huang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
DeSilva is desperately trying to improve his position but Huang has a good base and remains in mount.
DeSilva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva trying to control here.
DeSilva tries to roll over but Huang keeps him under control.
Huang is thwarting DeSilva's attempts to control the position.
DeSilva is defending against the submission attempts here by Huang.
Huang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang moves into full mount! DeSilva won't be happy about that!
Oliver Huang has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeSilva wants to control but Huang is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Huang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
DeSilva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown but DeSilva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DeSilva connects with a right hand. Huang shakes it off.
DeSilva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeSilva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huang closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeSilva circles away.
DeSilva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Huangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
DeSilva has Huang up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from DeSilva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Huang's ribcage. Huang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Huang controls the action.
Huang wants a takedown.
Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Huang.
DeSilva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huang.
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!
Huang tries to pull guard but DeSilva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva lands with a short shot to the head.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
Huang goes for a takedown attempt but DeSilva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeSilva clinches up with Huang and pushes him back against the cage.
Huang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSilva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Huang controls the action.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
Huang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DeSilva after a bit of a struggle.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.
Huang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike.
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
Huang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Huang swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSilva.
Huang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeSilva defends well and Huang ends up having to push DeSilva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeSilva lands a lovely overhand right.
Huang keeps the fight on the outside.
Huang swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSilva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva takes a swing at Huang's ribcage but misses.
Huang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeSilva defends it well.
DeSilva lands a jab to the nose.
Huang looks for a takedown but DeSilva sprawls well.
DeSilva lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from DeSilva misses.
Huang tries for a takedown but DeSilva circles away easily
and DeSilva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
Huang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeSilva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Huang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Huang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DeSilva to the ground. Huang is now in DeSilva's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva has his foot on Huang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huang works his way back into a safe position though.
Huang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huang working some strikes from top position.
Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.
Huang advances to half guard.
Huang in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. DeSilva tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Huang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Huang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre St. Georges (ranked 193 p4p, 28 weight class) and Kevin Shinnie (ranked 4275 p4p, 375 weight class). St. Georges kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St. Georges!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Shinnie!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Shinnie misses its intended target.
Shinnie throws an off balance right hand
and St. Georges counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shinnie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shinnie misses with a wild body shot.
St. Georges moves away from the strike by Shinnie.
Shinnie looks to land a combination. St. Georges sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
St. Georges connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shinnie.
St. Georges tries to move into range but Shinnie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinnie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Georges manages to avoid it.
St. Georges has managed to clinch.
A short left from St. Georges.
St. Georges keeps control of Shinnie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St. Georges works on Shinnie's body with a couple of short punches.
St. Georges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shinnie backwards.
Shinnie can't break the clinch.
Shinnie wants to get back to striking at distance but St. Georges won't allow it.
St. Georges lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shinnie backwards.
Shinnie is trying to force a seperation but St. Georges has the dominant position.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike.
Shinnie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges misses with the head strike.
Shinnie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St. Georges prevents Shinnie from breaking the clinch.
St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shinnie is trying to break the clinch but St. Georges has him pressed against the cage.
St. Georges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shinnie backwards.
St. Georges scores with a shot to the side of Shinnie's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shinnie.
St. Georges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shinnie backwards.
Shinnie blocks a body shot from St. Georges.
Shinnie can't break the clinch.
Shinnie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shinnie scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from St. Georges.
Shinnie unleashes a big counter combination but St. Georges bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
St. Georges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St. Georges scores with a nice right hand.
St. Georges scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
St. Georges throws a jab but it's blocked by Shinnie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shinnie.
St. Georges swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shinnie misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from St. Georges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Shinnie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St. Georges is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as St. Georges blocks the low kick.
St. Georges lands a big right hand that sends Shinnie crashing to the mat! St. Georges stays standing though and waves Shinnie back to his feet!
Shinnie is rocked!
St. Georges lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Shinnie is looking to close the distance but St. Georges sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Shinnie crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Shinnie is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Pierre St. Georges!
Pierre St. Georges retains his heavyweight title!
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