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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Barrengarry (ranked 4678 p4p, 440 weight class) and Juan Christiano (ranked 4679 p4p, 441 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Barrengarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Christiano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrengarry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barrengarry lands a front kick.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses.
Barrengarry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Christiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Barrengarry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Barrengarry counters with a thumping low kick.
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Barrengarry moves out of range easily.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that misses.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christiano is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Christiano counters with a body kick that stops Barrengarry in his tracks momentarily.
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrengarry. Barrengarry obviously looking to wear him down.
Christiano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barrengarry will feel that in the morning.
Barrengarry throws a wild body kick that Christiano sees coming a mile off.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano feints a counter leg kick.
Barrengarry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christiano. That one must have hurt.
Barrengarry is breathing heavily.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrengarry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christiano is out of range and Barrengarry settles back down.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barrengarry thuds his shin into the meat of Christiano's side.
Barrengarry moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a big head kick but Barrengarry shrugs it off.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Barrengarry's front leg but catches the back leg as Barrengarry tries to avoid it.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christiano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Christiano throws a push kick but Barrengarry slaps the foot to one side.
Barrengarry throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Christiano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barrengarry tries a head kick but it misses.
Christiano shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barrengarry avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Barrengarry throws a counter high kick but Christiano was just alert enough to avoid it.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Barrengarry.
Christiano lands a head kick. Barrengarry smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrengarry avoids the head kick by Christiano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barrengarry will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barrengarry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrengarry blocks a head kick by Christiano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barrengarry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Barrengarry's leg but Barrengarry calmly moves out of range.
Barrengarry quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Barrengarry finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Christiano misses
and Barrengarry counters with a body kick.
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Barrengarry moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Christiano 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.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barrengarry might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barrengarry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
A lazy body kick from Barrengarry
and Christiano counters with a head kick.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Christiano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barrengarry lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Barrengarry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barrengarry.
Christiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry lands a front kick.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
Barrengarry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Barrengarry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barrengarry misses with a leg kick.
Barrengarry takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christiano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that misses.
Barrengarry 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.
Barrengarry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Christiano.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick.
Christiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christiano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarrengarry.
Christiano lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Barrengarry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano misses with a head kick.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry throws a push kick but Christiano slaps the foot to one side.
Christiano throws a big counter head kick but Barrengarry avoids it with no problem.
Barrengarry lands with a slapping head kick.
Christiano misses with a head kick.
Barrengarry throws a quick counter head kick but Christiano was just out of range.
A head kick from Christiano lands but Barrengarry takes it in his stride.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barrengarry counters with a nice body kick.
Barrengarry scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrengarry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barrengarry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrengarry tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barrengarry if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Barrengarry's leg. Barrengarry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barrengarry.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Barrengarry.
Christiano is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Christiano blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Christiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Christiano lands with a kick to the temple. Barrengarry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barrengarry moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Barrengarry.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano flicks out a counter leg kick but Barrengarry steps away.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barrengarry. That's going to slow Christiano down.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a slapping leg kick.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry blocks a head kick by Christiano.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick
and Christiano counters with a head kick.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses.
Barrengarry is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Barrengarry finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christiano's head.
A head kick misses from Christiano.
Christiano throws a head kick but Barrengarry moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrengarry.
Christiano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barrengarry.
A head kick misses from Barrengarry.
Christiano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barrengarry can pounce on him.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Barrengarry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barrengarry takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barrengarry throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
Barrengarry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Christiano scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a chopping leg kick but Christiano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Barrengarry.
Christiano throws a head kick but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Christiano throws a nice head kick!
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Barrengarry.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiano blocks the body kick.
Christiano scores with a head kick. Barrengarry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Christiano tries to land a leg kick but Barrengarry saw it coming and moves away.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that misses.
Christiano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano lands a front kick.
Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrengarry. That did some damage!
Christiano misses with a head kick.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick which misses Christiano's front leg but catches the back leg as Christiano tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrengarry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Logan Barrengarry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barrengarry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Christiano.
Well Christiano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
A relieved looking Juan Christiano 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Trymore Nkomo (ranked 4058 p4p, 346 weight class) and Beef Stew (ranked 1741 p4p, 197 weight class). Nkomo's entrance music is On the Floor. A fine choice. Beef Stew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trymore Nkomo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Beef Stew!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stew cracks Nkomo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nkomo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stew scores with a one two! Nkomo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stew scores with a body shot.
Nkomo gets tackled into the cage by Stew. Stew maintains the clinch.
Stew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nkomo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stew avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stew.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nkomo is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right handed body shot lands from Stew.
Nkomo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stew fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nkomo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stew can pounce on him.
Donk. Stew catches Nkomo right on the button with a cross.
Nkomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stew avoids the body shot from Nkomo.
Stew drops Nkomo with a beautiful combination! Nkomo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stew is looking for the KO!
Nkomo is rocked!
Nkomo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stew counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oh Nkomo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trymore Nkomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stew connects with a single shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stew. Nkomo shrugs it off though.
Stew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stew connects with an inside leg kick.
Nkomo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stew.
Nkomo wants to slow Stew down by chopping away at his legs.
Stew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Nkomo got wobbled bad by a big combination! Stew presses forward with punches and knees until Nkomo stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Nkomo closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beef Stew!
During a confident post fight interview, Beef Stew thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Trymore Nkomo had this to say: 'They don't call me "Brave" for nothing.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Halli (ranked 4045 p4p, 344 weight class) and Abdul Nurmy (ranked 23320 p4p, 499 weight class). Abdul Nurmy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.9lbs 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. This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Halli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Nurmy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Halli counters with a single leg into guard. Nurmy didn't expect that.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Halli is pushing down on Nurmy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmy is fighting to maintain full guard but Halli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli passes to side control.
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurmy, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tries to advance to mount but Nurmy denies him.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurmy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Nurmy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halli tries for a kimura but Nurmy is defending well.
Nurmy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nurmy to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli is trying to get an arm triangle but Nurmy is defending well.
Halli swings around for an armbar but Nurmy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halli's guard.
Nurmy won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Nurmy working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
Nurmy can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli wants to work for an arm triangle but Nurmy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nurmy trying to control but Halli postures up.
Halli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurmy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily.
Halli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurmy sees it coming and defends easily.
Halli 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.
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.
Halli has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nurmy defend it? Halli steps over the head and cranks it - Nurmy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Halli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reijo Halli!
A victorious Reijo Halli 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chok Delarock (ranked 6762 p4p, 252 weight class) and Oleg Borisov (ranked 23164 p4p, 262 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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135 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chok Delarock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delarock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borisov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borisov is defended easily by Delarock.
Borisov moves out of range of the leg kick from Delarock.
Delarock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Delarock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Borisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delarock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Borisov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Borisov looking to slow down the pace here.
Delarock throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delarock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Oleg Borisov has been cut.
Borisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chok Delarock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Borisov.
Borisov blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov blocks an elbow strike.
Borisov prevents the takedown attempt.
Borisov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delarock.
Delarock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borisov blocks an elbow strike from Delarock.
With the fighters up against the cage, Delarock throws an elbow but misses.
Borisov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Borisov managing to block the knees to the body from Delarock.
Borisov prevents a body shot from Delarock.
Borisov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Borisov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Borisov can't keep his opponent in guard - Delarock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Delarock controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delarock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borisov sees it coming and defends easily.
Delarock drops an elbow to the side of Borisov's head.
Delarock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delarock throwing shots but Borisov is blocking nicely.
Borisov is refusing to be controlled, as Delarock sits in half guard.
Delarock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delarock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borisov's head.
Delarock trying to control from half guard but Borisov is working away.
Delarock working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delarock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borisov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Delarock.
Delarock working Borisov over with strikes.
Delarock working over Borisov with some ground and pound. Borisov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borisov taking some punishment here, with Delarock in his half guard.
Delarock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borisov's head.
Delarock lands with a punch from half guard.
Delarock is nestled in close to Borisov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borisov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Delarock stalling.
Borisov is concentrating on defense, preventing Delarock from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delarock slips a nice elbow through Borisov's hands, connecting with Borisov's forehead.
Delarock is nestled in close to Borisov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borisov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delarock is working away from the top position though.
Delarock is nestled in close to Borisov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borisov is looking to escape.
Delarock working Borisov over with strikes.
Borisov looks winded!
Delarock winds up and cracks Borisov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Delarock lands with a punch from half guard.
Delarock working the head and body with strikes.
Delarock working over Borisov with some ground and pound. Borisov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chok Delarock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Borisov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Delarock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Delarock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delarock working over Borisov with some ground and pound. Borisov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Delarock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borisov can do to turn this around?
Delarock is looking to take a break and control but Borisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borisov is trying to maintain the position but Delarock is very close to passing his half guard.
Delarock working Borisov over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delarock 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.
Delarock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov is looking to control Delarock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borisov avoid being mounted?
Delarock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Delarock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Delarock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Delarock wants to control but Borisov is keeping him busy.
Delarock is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delarock winds up and cracks Borisov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Delarock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delarock lands strikes from half guard.
Delarock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borisov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Delarock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Delarock connects with a nice short shot to Borisov's temple.
Delarock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Borisov is defending against the submission attempts here by Delarock.
Delarock is trying to control the action in half guard but Borisov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borisov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delarock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delarock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delarock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borisov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Delarock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Delarock there.
Borisov has hold of Delarock's hands but Delarock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Delarock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Delarock lands a nice short elbow.
Delarock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borisov is staying active underneath Delarock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delarock is stalling here. Borisov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Delarock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Borisov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Delarock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Delarock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borisov pulls his head out easily.
Delarock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borisov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borisov's back!
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!
Delarock has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Borisov.
Delarock scores with punches from the back.
Delarock keeps control of the position easily here as Borisov tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chok Delarock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Borisov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Delarock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Delarock.
Delarock stalks Borisov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Borisov's face. Borisov staggers backwards, shaken.
Chok Delarock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delarock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Delarock showed some decent athleticism there.
Delarock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borisov keeps working.
Borisov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Borisov has hold of Delarock's hands but Delarock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borisov taking some punishment here, with Delarock in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Delarock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delarock slips a nice elbow through Borisov's hands, connecting with Borisov's forehead.
Borisov is looking for a sweep. Delarock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delarock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Delarock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Borisov is rocked!
Borisov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delarock winds up and cracks Borisov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Borisov is still in real trouble! Can Delarock finish him?
Delarock wants to take a breather but Borisov is having none of it.
Borisov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Delarock working Borisov over with strikes.
Delarock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Delarock working the head and body with strikes.
Delarock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delarock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov wants to get back to full guard.
Delarock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borisov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Delarock scores with a couple of nice shots.
Delarock content to control rather than advance.
Delarock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delarock 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!
Delarock drops an elbow to the side of Borisov's head.
Delarock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borisov trying to control but Delarock postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delarock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Delarock working Borisov over with strikes.
Delarock lands with a punch from half guard.
Delarock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borisov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chok Delarock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delarock is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Borisov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Delarock fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Borisov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Delarock! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chok Delarock!
Chok Delarock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yanji Klushinwa (ranked 2774 p4p, 318 weight class) and Ronaldo Gonya (ranked 1789 p4p, 215 weight class). Ronaldo Gonya has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yanji Klushinwa's chin.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yanji Klushinwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronaldo Gonya!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonya thuds his right hand into Klushinwa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Gonya.
Klushinwa misses with a takedown attempt - Gonya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab lands there for Gonya.
Klushinwa misses with a takedown
and Gonya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonya as he connects with a hook.
Gonya cracks Klushinwa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gonya connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klushinwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klushinwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Gonya.
Gonya lands a glancing blow to the side of Klushinwa's head.
Klushinwa is rocked!
Gonya cracks Klushinwa's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Klushinwa slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Gonya can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronaldo Gonya!
A very excited looking Ronaldo Gonya made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 1556 p4p, 87 weight class) and Anthony Shiina (ranked 1629 p4p, 92 weight class). Shiina is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gurren Lagaan OST - To Hell With Gattai!. 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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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Shiina!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Shiina.
Shiina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sripituksakul.
We've been hearing reports that Sripituksakul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sripituksakul, as that shot connected.
Shiina throws a hook to the side of Sripituksakul's head but Sripituksakul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sripituksakul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shiina staying out of range there.
Shiina throws a fast counter high kick but Sripituksakul manages to duck under it in time.
Shiina moves out of range of the strikes.
Shiina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sripituksakul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sripituksakul misses with a few strikes there.
Sripituksakul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook
and Sripituksakul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sripituksakul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiina circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina slips under a jab.
And Shiina tries to counter it with a takedown but Sripituksakul pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Sripituksakul misses the target.
Shiina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shiina misses with a lunging right hand
and Sripituksakul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sripituksakul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sripituksakul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Shiina misses the target.
Sripituksakul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shiina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul swings widly with a right hand
and Shiina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Sripituksakul.
Shiina walks into a stiff left hand from Sripituksakul.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shiina.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sripituksakul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiina.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sripituksakul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shiina to counter with a crisp jab.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sripituksakul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shiina has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sripituksakul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shiina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shiina unleashes a big counter combination but Sripituksakul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot.
Shiina slips a jab and a cross from Sripituksakul.
Shiina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sripituksakul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sripituksakul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shiina moves away from the strike by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul misses with a straight left.
Sripituksakul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shiina in his tracks.
Sripituksakul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sripituksakul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul looks to land a combination. Shiina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sripituksakul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shiina pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sripituksakul back to the cage. Shiina follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice cross by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul takes a swing at Shiina's ribcage but misses.
Sripituksakul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shiina counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sripituksakul on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiina avoids the body shot from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul connects with a body shot that sends Shiina's belly button to the back.
Sripituksakul just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina gets tackled into the cage by Sripituksakul. Sripituksakul maintains the clinch.
Sripituksakul lands an uppercut.
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Sripituksakul avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage.
Shiina lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiina's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sripituksakul fails to land.
Sripituksakul manages to break the clinch.
Sripituksakul throws a shot from downtown. Shiina moves away and avoids it.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Shiina moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shiina.
Sripituksakul lands a jab-cross combination.
Sripituksakul lands with a straight right. Shiina didn't see that one coming.
Sripituksakul rushes Shiina and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sripituksakul as the two fighters clinch.
Sripituksakul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shiina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Sripituksakul.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shiina working aggressively here.
Shiina scores with a hook to the body.
Sripituksakul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sripituksakul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that round.
That's time! Sripituksakul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sripituksakul connects with a body shot that sends Shiina's belly button to the back.
Shiina slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul cracks Shiina with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sripituksakul lands with a shot to the body.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is winning the standup battle so far.
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Shiina.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook.
Shiina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sripituksakul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiina can do to turn this around?
Shiina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sripituksakul cracks Shiina with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shiina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul looks to clinch
and Shiina counters with a shoot takedown. Sripituksakul fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiina won't allow Sripituksakul to sweep him here.
Shiina is pushing down on Sripituksakul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sripituksakul is fighting to maintain full guard but Shiina has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul trying to hold on to Shiina's head to control him but Shiina postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shiina trying to mount his opponent but Sripituksakul defends it.
Shiina prevents Sripituksakul from improving his position.
Sripituksakul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shiina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sripituksakul sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shiina wants to work for an arm triangle but Sripituksakul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sripituksakul is staying active underneath Shiina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sripituksakul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sripituksakul.
Shiina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shiina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shiina wants to control from the top but Sripituksakul keeps moving.
Shiina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sripituksakul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiina drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shiina jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sripituksakul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shiina is one step ahead there.
Shiina trying to control but Sripituksakul is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sripituksakul throws an overhand right that lands on Shiina's shoulder, as Shiina tries to avoid the shot.
Sripituksakul missing with a left hand there. Shiina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sripituksakul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shiina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Sripituksakul misses.
Shiina drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sripituksakul defends it well.
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.
Sripituksakul throws a poor cross that misses
and Shiina decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sripituksakul's guard.
Sripituksakul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shiina is aware though and is defending well.
Shiina wants to control from the top but Sripituksakul keeps moving.
Sripituksakul throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shiina escapes and throws Sripituksakul's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shiina tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shiina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Shiina will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sripituksakul throws the left hand but Shiina avoids the punch easily.
Sripituksakul thuds his right hand into Shiina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shiina misses with an uppercut. Sripituksakul saw that one coming.
Sripituksakul stuns Shiina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook.
Sripituksakul misses with a series of wild punches.
Shiina swats away the attempt to clinch by Sripituksakul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.
Shiina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sripituksakul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina throws a sloppy body shot
and Sripituksakul counters with a nice body shot.
Shiina lands with an uppercut that bounces Sripituksakul off the cage and back into range.
Shiina staying out of range there.
Sripituksakul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shiina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sripituksakul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shiina eats them both and turns towards Sripituksakul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shiina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul scores with a hook.
Sripituksakul misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sripituksakul misses with a lunging right hand
and Shiina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook. Shiina ducked under it nicely.
Shiina throws a lazy right hand but Sripituksakul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul swings widly with a right hand
and Shiina counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shiina is working for a kimura but Sripituksakul is defending it quite comfortably.
Shiina is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sripituksakul is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Shiina!
Anthony Shiina spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Genji Kamogawa (ranked 2274 p4p, 121 weight class) and Ichiro Suzuki (ranked 2009 p4p, 105 weight class). Kamogawa comes to the cage accompanied by The Veer Union - Bitter End. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichiro Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamogawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suzuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamogawa punishes Suzuki's body with a nice straight punch.
Suzuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamogawa.
Suzuki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kamogawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Suzuki's head.
Suzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Kamogawa. Beautiful body shot.
Suzuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa stuns Suzuki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Kamogawa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suzuki.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but Kamogawa shows good takedown defense.
Kamogawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Suzuki. Suzuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Suzuki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Kamogawa's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamogawa cracks Suzuki with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suzuki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamogawa.
A jab from Kamogawa finds it's way through Suzuki's defenses.
No luck for Suzuki with that takedown attempt.
Kamogawa throwing a counter right hand but Suzuki manages to avoid it.
Genji Kamogawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suzuki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamogawa as he avoids it easily.
Suzuki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamogawa is trying to defend but Suzuki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kamogawa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kamogawa works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki is pushing down on Kamogawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamogawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Suzuki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamogawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Suzuki.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Suzuki has control of the leg.
Kamogawa is refusing to be controlled, as Suzuki sits in half guard.
Kamogawa tries to roll over but Suzuki keeps him under control.
Kamogawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamogawa tries to get out of the position.
Kamogawa is staying active underneath Suzuki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamogawa moves into full guard.
Kamogawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamogawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suzuki on the ground.
Suzuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki wants to get up but he can't break Kamogawa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamogawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamogawa 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.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suzuki preventing the sweep.
Suzuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamogawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suzuki wanted to stand there but Kamogawa had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suzuki pushing down on Kamogawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Suzuki has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Suzuki seems content to control.
Suzuki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamogawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Suzuki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamogawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suzuki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamogawa is just riding it out for now. Suzuki eventually gives up the hold.
Suzuki prevents Kamogawa from improving his position.
Suzuki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Suzuki is looking to work his way around to Kamogawa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa 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.
Suzuki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kamogawa!
Suzuki controlling the position from side mount.
Kamogawa stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kamogawa is looking to reverse the position.
Suzuki trying to control the action but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Suzuki tries for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending well.
Suzuki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamogawa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ichiro Suzuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kamogawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Suzuki trying to control the position but Kamogawa is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kamogawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamogawa holds on to Suzuki's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kamogawa manages to get back to half guard.
Kamogawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kamogawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamogawa looking to control but Suzuki passes into half guard.
Kamogawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suzuki can do to turn this around?
Suzuki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamogawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suzuki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamogawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Suzuki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa moves into full guard.
Suzuki trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa has his hands on Suzuki's head, controlling the position.
Suzuki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kamogawa keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Kamogawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamogawa, not yet.
Suzuki controlling from the top position.
Suzuki wants to stand but Kamogawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamogawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kamogawa wants to sweep here but Suzuki controlling him for the moment.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
Kamogawa is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kamogawa misses with a looping right.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suzuki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kamogawa drives through and clinches with Suzuki against the cage.
Suzuki goes for a takedown attempt but Kamogawa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kamogawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suzuki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Genji Kamogawa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kamogawa is trying is best to control the position here.
Suzuki wants to stand up but Kamogawa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Suzuki has control of the leg.
Kamogawa is trying is best to control the position here.
Kamogawa is trying to control but can't.
Suzuki is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamogawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suzuki tries to pass to full mount but Kamogawa defends it.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position.
Suzuki is looking to advance position but Kamogawa won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suzuki is thwarting Kamogawa's attempts to control the position.
Suzuki is pressing down on Kamogawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamogawa is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichiro Suzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kamogawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Suzuki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamogawa scores with a jab to the body.
Kamogawa slips a straight right by Suzuki.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suzuki is defended easily by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa clinches up with Suzuki and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamogawa lands a shot to the body.
Kamogawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suzukis head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa presses Suzuki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa gets through Suzuki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suzuki.
Kamogawa breaks the clinch.
Kamogawa jabs Suzuki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamogawa cracks Suzuki with a good jab.
Suzuki is rocked!
Suzuki drops his hands momentarily. Kamogawa doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Suzuki staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Suzuki doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jb Brown (ranked 1767 p4p, 203 weight class) and Seymour Hughes (ranked 539 p4p, 69 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by A lot by 21 savage/j cole. Seymour Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
168 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jb Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seymour Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes lands a right hook to the body.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Hughes counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Hughes moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hughes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
Brown is working for takedown but Hughes is calmly controlling the position for now.
A hook to the body from Hughes.
Hughes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jb Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hughes.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hughes counters with a huge left! Brown is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hughes isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Brown from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seymour Hughes!
Seymour Hughes 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 Moganesh Jain (ranked 289 p4p, 15 weight class) and Kreepee Krawlee (ranked 897 p4p, 52 weight class). Kreepee Krawlee will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moganesh Jain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jain misses with a straight left.
Jain misses with an uppercut. Krawlee saw that one coming.
Krawlee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jain scores with a body shot.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krawlee shoots in and drives through. Jain sprawls well.
Krawlee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Krawlee misses
and Jain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krawlee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jain tries to avoid it but Krawlee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jain to the ground. Jain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moganesh Jain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kreepee Krawlee.
Jain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krawlee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krawlee.
Jain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jain works the jab nicely.
Jain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krawlee.
And Krawlee tries to counter it with a takedown but Jain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jain cracks Krawlee with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jain jabs at Krawlee's body.
Krawlee closes the distance and clinches up with Jain, looking for a takedown. Krawlee pushes Jain against the cage but Jain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krawlee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jain misses with a hook. Krawlee ducked under it nicely.
Krawlee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jain lands the left hand.
Krawlee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krawlee misses with a takedown attempt - Jain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krawlee moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jain.
Nice jab there from Jain.
Jain throws the left hand but Krawlee avoids the punch easily.
Jain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jain pushes a forearm under Krawlee's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Krawlee is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moganesh Jain!
Moganesh Jain retains his bantamweight title!
Moganesh Jain made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Di Lodovico (ranked 441 p4p, 61 weight class) and Michael Swango (ranked 639 p4p, 83 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Swango!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swango missing with a left hand there. Di Lodovico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swango cracks Di Lodovico with a good jab.
Swango slips under a jab.
Di Lodovico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swango falls off balance throwing a combination
and Di Lodovico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Di Lodovico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swango lands a nice looking body shot.
Swango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Di Lodovico.
Swango is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Di Lodovico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swango moves away.
Swango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Di Lodovico backs off Swango throws a huge counter combo but Di Lodovico manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Di Lodovico.
Nice shot lands for Swango.
Di Lodovico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swango.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Lodovico missing with a left hand there. Swango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Di Lodovico takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swango doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swango throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Di Lodovico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swango swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swango throws a series of punches but Di Lodovico moves out of range.
Di Lodovico feinted with a counter takedown.
Swango cracks Di Lodovico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swango throws the left hand but Di Lodovico avoids the punch easily.
Di Lodovico gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Swango throws out a loose jab but Di Lodovico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Di Lodovico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael Swango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Di Lodovico.
Decent striking displayed by Swango there.
Swango swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Lodovico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swango.
Di Lodovico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Di Lodovico dodges the punch combination from Swango.
Di Lodovico appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Di Lodovico doesn't manage to clinch there - Swango circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Swango misses.
Di Lodovico scores with a hook to the body. Swango takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swango throws a series of punches but Di Lodovico moves out of range.
Di Lodovico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Di Lodovico works Swango's body with a nice hook.
Di Lodovico fails in his attempt to clinch.
Di Lodovico is looking to clinch but Swango is avoiding it.
Di Lodovico misses with a lunging right hand
and Swango connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swango throws a big shot that misses.
Di Lodovico cracks Swango with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Di Lodovico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swango has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swango with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swango lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Di Lodovico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swango throws a hook but Di Lodovico blocks it.
Di Lodovico feinted with a counter takedown.
Di Lodovico connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Di Lodovico slips a jab from Swango.
Di Lodovico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swango.
A big right from Swango misses.
Swango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Lodovico counters with a right hand to the body.
Swango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Di Lodovico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Di Lodovico misses with an uppercut. Swango saw that one coming.
Swango swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swango lands a jab to Di Lodovico's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swango moves away from the strike by Di Lodovico.
Michael Swango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swango feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Di Lodovicos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swango misses with a right hand
and Di Lodovico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swango gets tackled into the cage by Di Lodovico. Di Lodovico maintains the clinch.
Swango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Di Lodovico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Di Lodovico misses with a double jab.
Di Lodovico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swango.
Di Lodovico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swango throws an off balance right hand
and Di Lodovico counters with a single leg into guard. Swango didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Di Lodovico not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Di Lodovico wants to pass the guard but Swango is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Swango dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Di Lodovico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swango looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook.
It seemed like Swango was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Michael Swango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Di Lodovico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Swango lands an impressive looking overhand right. Di Lodovico doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Swango.
Di Lodovico throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Di Lodovico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swango misses with a straight right.
Di Lodovico staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Lodovico counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swango is trying to stand.
Di Lodovico is trying to control the action in half guard but Swango is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swango tries to kick Di Lodovico off but Di Lodovico keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Lodovico throwing shots but Swango is blocking nicely.
Di Lodovico is looking to stall here but Swango recovers full guard.
Swango really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Di Lodovico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Di Lodovico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swango is keeping the position for now.
Di Lodovico is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Di Lodovico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Di Lodovico stops Swango from standing up.
Di Lodovico is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Swango lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Di Lodovico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swango moves away.
Di Lodovico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swango misses with a hook. Di Lodovico ducked under it nicely.
Swango misses with a straight left.
Di Lodovico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swango.
It looked like Di Lodovico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swango.
No joy there for Swango, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Di Lodovico scores with a hook.
Di Lodovico dodges the punch combination from Swango.
It looked like Di Lodovico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swango.
The fighters circling - Swango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swango throws a jab when Di Lodovico was well out of range.
Di Lodovico clinches with his opponent.
Swango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Di Lodovico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Swango.
Di Lodovico changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Di Lodovico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swango clobbers Di Lodovico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Di Lodovico misses the shot to the body.
Swango looks to land a left hand but Di Lodovico moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Swango.
Di Lodovico shoots and misses
and Swango makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swango's corner calls for a 1-2. Swango obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Di Lodovico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swango cracks a nice hook into Di Lodovico's ribs.
Jab, jab by Di Lodovico - just one landing.
Di Lodovico lands an overhand right.
Swango misses with a two punch combination.
Di Lodovico is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Swango showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Swango throws a hook but Di Lodovico avoids it easily.
Di Lodovico slips a jab from Swango.
Swango misses with an uppercut. Di Lodovico saw that one coming.
Di Lodovico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swango uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Swango misses.
Swango has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swango throws a right hand that misses
and Swango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swango lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Di Lodovico throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Swango tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Di Lodovico is in Swango's guard.
Di Lodovico won't allow Swango to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swango can do anything to dispel that myth.
Di Lodovico passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Di Lodovico wants to control for a moment but Swango uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Lodovico content to control rather than advance.
Di Lodovico is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Di Lodovico is working for a submission of some sort.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Di Lodovico content to control rather than advance.
Di Lodovico is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swango defends it well.
Swango has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Di Lodovico is on him like a limpet, forcing Swango back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Lodovico is working Swango over against the cage.
Swango lands with a right to the head.
Swango lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Di Lodovico to work.
A short right from Swango.
Swango wants to break free but Di Lodovico has control.
Di Lodovico tries for a takedown but Swango manages to get underhooks.
Swango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Swango misses.
Di Lodovico moves out of range as Swango strikes.
Swango takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Di Lodovico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swango.
Di Lodovico wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Lodovico throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swango was covering up waiting for the punch and Di Lodovico finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Di Lodovico wants to control from the top but Swango keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Lodovico won't allow Swango to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Di Lodovico distracts Swango with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michael Swango is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Di Lodovico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Swango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swango 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Swango!
A victorious Michael Swango thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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