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BKFC 16 - Lahey vs Bostic PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie DeLuna (ranked 4993 p4p, 5602 weight class) and Marco Montgomery (ranked 519 p4p, 544 weight class). 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddie DeLuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeLuna.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.
DeLuna fails with a takedown attempt.
Montgomery looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeLuna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montgomery sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montgomery keeps DeLuna at a distance using the push kick.
Montgomery darts in and clinches DeLuna up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery scores with a shoulder strike.
Montgomery lands a body shot.
DeLuna pulls guard.
DeLuna managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Montgomery manages to get himself to full guard.
Montgomery trying to control the position.
Montgomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeLuna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeLuna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLuna trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing DeLuna from controlling successfully.
DeLuna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DeLuna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montgomery is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing DeLuna from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Montgomery displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
DeLuna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montgomery counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie DeLuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
DeLuna changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Montgomery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeLuna appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Montgomery lands a leg kick that knocks DeLuna off balance momentarily.
Montgomery looks to land a combination. DeLuna sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Montgomery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Montgomery lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeLuna backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna is working for takedown but Montgomery is calmly controlling the position for now.
Montgomery dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeLuna is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Montgomery gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Montgomery lands a shot to the body.
Montgomery is pressed up against the cage. DeLuna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Montgomery down to the mat. Montgomery avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Montgomery misses with a lunging right hand
and DeLuna counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeLuna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
DeLuna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DeLuna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DeLuna wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
DeLuna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Montgomery dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Montgomery connects with a body shot.
DeLuna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Montgomery gets caught napping as DeLuna dives in and scores a takedown. Montgomery manages to retain guard.
Montgomery wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and DeLuna manages to pass to side control.
DeLuna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
DeLuna is working for a kimura but Montgomery is defending it quite comfortably.
DeLuna is working for a kimura but Montgomery is defending it quite comfortably.
Montgomery is defending against the submission attempts here by DeLuna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuna is trying for a kimura here. Montgomery looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! DeLuna wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Freddie DeLuna!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 4825 p4p, 4007 weight class) and Hiroshi Yamashita (ranked 487 p4p, 437 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Yamashita!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamashita misses with a takedown attempt
and OcasioCortez counters with a left to the body.
Yamashita darts in trying to clinch
and OcasioCortez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Hiroshi Yamashita has been cut.
OcasioCortez has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from OcasioCortez.
Yamashita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OcasioCortez stalling.
A body shot lands from OcasioCortez.
Yamashita looks winded!
OcasioCortez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez effectively controlling the action here.
OcasioCortez stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OcasioCortez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez pushes Yamashita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
OcasioCortez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to OcasioCortez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
OcasioCortez lands a body shot.
OcasioCortez lands a shot to the body.
OcasioCortez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
OcasioCortez pushes Yamashita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
OcasioCortez lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamashita backwards.
OcasioCortez lands a hook to the side of the head.
OcasioCortez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OcasioCortez scores with a hook to the body.
OcasioCortez scores with a shot to the side of Yamashita's head.
OcasioCortez lands a shot to the body.
OcasioCortez presses Yamashita against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OcasioCortez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OcasioCortez lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez scores with a nice hook to the head.
OcasioCortez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands a shot to the body.
OcasioCortez is leaning against Yamashita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez digs a right hand into Yamashita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamashita's gas tank.
OcasioCortez digs a right hand underneath Yamashita's ribcage. Yamashita let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
OcasioCortez digs a right hand into Yamashita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamashita's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands a body punch.
OcasioCortez lands with a light punch inside.
OcasioCortez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yamashita.
OcasioCortez lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from OcasioCortez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OcasioCortez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yamashita is trying to pull guard but OcasioCortez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands a right hand.
OcasioCortez scores with a hook to the body.
OcasioCortez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamashita backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
OcasioCortez digs a right hand into Yamashita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamashita's gas tank.
A hook to the body from OcasioCortez.
A short uppercut from OcasioCortez.
That has opened up Hiroshi Yamashita's cut even more.
OcasioCortez lands a shot to the body.
OcasioCortez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
 Yamashita is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OcasioCortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamashita is still on wobbly legs! Can OcasioCortez finish him?
OcasioCortez pushes Yamashita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for OcasioCortez to work.
OcasioCortez stalling.
OcasioCortez lands a big right hand that drops Yamashita! The killer instinct kicks in and OcasioCortez finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by OcasioCortez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandria OcasioCortez!
A victorious Alexandria OcasioCortez 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lee (ranked 4197 p4p, 4340 weight class) and Juan Esposito Andres (ranked 496 p4p, 505 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Juan Esposito Andres was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Esposito Andres!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Robert Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andres pinned against the cage. Andres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andres fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andres with the inside leg kick.
Andres feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Andres then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lee has been working on his balance at Mapinguari Guerreiro, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Andres.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Andres.
Andres throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Andres swinging wildly here.
Andres connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andres but Andres pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andres struggling a bit here.
Lee tries to move to mount but Andres blocks the move with his legs.
Andres is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lee is controlling him well.
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andres, who protects the arm well.
Andres is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andres, who protects the arm well.
That's two 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.
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andres has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andres gets back to half guard.
Andres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee prevents Andres from standing back up.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Andres defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Andres manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lee tries for a takedown but Andres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andres swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Andres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Andres scores with a three punch combo!
Lee tries for a takedown but Andres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Andres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Andres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Andres closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andres wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Andres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andres tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Esposito Andres dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Andres sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andres smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andres feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Andres then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lee looks for a takedown but Andres sprawls well.
Andres lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Andres connects with a body shot.
Robert Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Andres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andres is looking to get back to is feet but Lee passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andres is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Andres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andres gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Andres tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee avoids the attempt from Andres to control.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Robert Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Lee but it's paid off an Andres is forced to tap! Nice work by Lee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valdo Calamari (ranked 2964 p4p, 3795 weight class) and Zaire Buceba (ranked 377 p4p, 459 weight class). Calamari comes to the cage accompanied by Bellini - Samba Do Brasil. Valdo Calamari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valdo Calamari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zaire Buceba!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calamari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buceba under the eye.
We've been told by Calamari's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Buceba throws a hook to the side of Calamari's head but Calamari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Calamari misses the target.
Calamari closes the distance and pushes Buceba back into the cage.
Calamari managing to block the knees to the body from Buceba.
Buceba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calamari after a bit of a struggle.
Calamari can't break the clinch.
Buceba being controlled against the cage.
Buceba pushes off an throws an elbow but Calamari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Buceba misses with a punch to the body.
Calamari blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buceba is looking for a takedown.
Buceba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calamari is defending well.
Valdo Calamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaire Buceba.
The referee calls for Calamari to work.
Calamari lands a left hand.
Buceba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calamari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calamari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Buceba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calamari tries to circle away but Buceba has him pinned against the cage.
Buceba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calamari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Calamari is stalling here.
Calamari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calamari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calamari managing to block the knees to the body from Buceba.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Buceba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calamari's brow.
Calamari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calamari scores with a nice right hand.
Buceba shoots in for a takedown but Calamari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calamari, as that shot connected.
Buceba moves in looking to clinch but Calamari pushes him off.
Buceba dives in for a single leg takedown but Calamari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamari moves into the clinch.
Calamari has a couple of punches blocked by Buceba.
Calamari manages to break the clinch.
Calamari leaves Buceba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buceba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Calamari finds it's way through Buceba's defenses.
Buceba wants to clinch but Calamari slips to the side
and Calamari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buceba wants to clinch up but Calamari keeps it at a distance.
Buceba fails with the takedown.
Buceba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calamari lands a head shot.
Buceba has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Calamari misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Calamari as he connects with a hook.
Buceba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Calamari to the mat! Calamari manages to get full guard.
Calamari is pulling down on Buceba's head to control his posture.
Buceba with a nice head shot there.
Buceba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calamari trying to control the position.
Buceba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buceba throwing strikes but missing.
Buceba stopping the sweep attempt from Calamari.
Buceba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buceba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buceba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buceba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calamari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buceba is one step ahead there.
Calamari wants to stand up but Buceba is controlling him.
Calamari controls Buceba momentarily but Buceba frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valdo Calamari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Buceba closes the distance and clinches up with Calamari, looking for a takedown. Buceba pushes Calamari against the cage but Calamari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Calamari catches Buceba right on the button with a cross.
Calamari lands with a hook. Buceba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buceba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calamari defends it nicely.
Buceba tries to clinch up
and Calamari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calamari scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buceba in his tracks.
Calamari throws out a loose jab but Buceba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buceba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buceba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Calamari to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buceba moves out of range of the strikes.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Buceba ducks down to avoid it.
Buceba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calamari is fending him off so far but Buceba persists. Nope, Calamari circles away and we're back to standing.
Valdo Calamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaire Buceba.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buceba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buceba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Calamari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Calamari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calamari connects with the punch.
Calamari connects with a right hand. Buceba shakes it off.
Buceba misses with a takedown attempt
and Calamari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buceba is rocked!
Buceba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buceba is still on wobbly legs! Can Calamari finish him?
Buceba misses with a takedown attempt
and Calamari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buceba is breathing heavily.
Buceba tries to clinch
and Calamari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calamari drops Buceba with a big left hand! Buceba is injured, injured bad! Calamari jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valdo Calamari!
An out of breath Valdo Calamari thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 3987 p4p, 2275 weight class) and Alex Barnes (ranked 222 p4p, 135 weight class). Shima's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Shima's defenses.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shima takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Shima down.
Shima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Shima staying out of range there.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Shima moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Shima's head back.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shima is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shima rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes's coach down at Mentor Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barnes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Barnes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Shima wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes won't allow Shima to get back to his feet.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
Shima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Barnes jabs at Shima's body.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Shima's head but Shima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shima lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima misses with a hook to the body
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Shima's leg but Shima calmly moves out of range.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Shima throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Shima throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Barnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Shima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnes is working for takedown but Shima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barnes.
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shima lands a left hand.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shima throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shima throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shima is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Nice cross by Shima.
Shima blocks a jab.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alex Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Shima misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes has Shima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Shima has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
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!
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Barnes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's time! Shima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shima dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shima has managed to clinch.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barnes.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Shima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima tries to clinch up.
Shima misses the jab.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shima thinking.
Shima tries to clinch up.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Shima moves into the clinch.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
Shima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnes tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the cage.
Shima prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Shima's ribcage. Shima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Barnes is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes is rocked!
Shima misses with the head strike.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Barnes jumps guard but Shima stands there with Barnes around his waist. Barnes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Barnes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shima smiles and moves away.
Shima lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shima presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Spam (ranked 2279 p4p, 3766 weight class) and Danny Racio (ranked 285 p4p, 459 weight class). The key to victory for Brian Spam has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Spam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Racio!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Racio shoots for a takedown but Spam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Racio fails with a takedown attempt.
Racio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Racio unleashes a big counter combination but Spam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Racio tries to clinch there but Spam circles away.
Racio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spam scores with a sloppy right hand. Racio should have avoided that one.
Racio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spam lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spam.
Spam lands a left and a right that send Racio crashing to the mat, dazed. Spam thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Racio is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spam throws a series of punches but Racio moves out of range.
Racio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Racio is still on wobbly legs! Can Spam finish him?
Racio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spam as he jumps to the side.
Brian Spam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Racio.
Racio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spam sprawls well. Spam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Racio gets slowly back to his feet.
Racio seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Racio counters with a series of strikes. Spam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spam connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Racio! He's out on his feet! Spam rushes in and drops Racio with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Spam!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jordan (ranked 2306 p4p, 2426 weight class) and Paolo Del Geno (ranked 137 p4p, 142 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jordan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Andre Nickatina, My Rap World. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Jordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paolo Del Geno!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Geno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Geno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Geno lands a nice shot that snaps Jordan's head back.
Jordan takes a swing at Del Geno's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Jordan - just one landing.
Del Geno takes the fight into the clinch.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Del Geno.
A head punch on the inside from Del Geno fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Del Geno.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Del Geno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Geno throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Del Geno lands an uppercut.
Del Geno pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Geno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Del Geno working hard to break the clinch.
Del Geno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Del Geno blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Del Geno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Del Geno slowing the pace effectively.
Jordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Del Geno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Del Geno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Geno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Del Geno.
Del Geno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Del Geno lands with a left to the head.
Del Geno works on Jordan's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Del Geno.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Del Geno blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Geno.
Del Geno trying to stall but Jordan improves his position.
Del Geno is struggling to control the position.
Del Geno lands a shoulder strike.
 Jordan is rocked!
Del Geno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jordan.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I was talking to Jordan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Del Geno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Geno flashes Jordan a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Jordan's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Jordan crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Del Geno punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paolo Del Geno!
Paolo Del Geno is the new bantamweight champion!
Paolo Del Geno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jim Jordan had this to say: 'See me in the streets. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isak Hardrada (ranked 2165 p4p, 1530 weight class) and Kentrail Colamarino (ranked 277 p4p, 201 weight class). Hardrada comes into the arena with Shaarimoth blaring out of the sound system. Isak Hardrada has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isak Hardrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kentrail Colamarino!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colamarino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colamarino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardrada. Hardrada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardrada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardrada.
Hardrada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardrada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardrada, as that shot connected.
Hardrada seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Colamarino moves out of range as Hardrada strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardrada misses the target.
Colamarino moves out of range as Hardrada strikes.
Kentrail Colamarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colamarino staying out of range there.
Colamarino takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Colamarino.
The referee calls for Colamarino to work.
Colamarino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colamarino working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardrada swings wildly with an uppercut but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardrada stalling in the clinch.
Colamarino scores with a shoulder strike.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Hardrada controls the action.
Nice body punch from Colamarino - that landed with a thud.
Colamarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardrada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardrada prevents a body shot from Colamarino.
Hardrada swings wildly with an uppercut but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino is leaning against Hardrada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardrada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardrada has a couple of punches blocked by Colamarino.
Hardrada working aggressively here.
Colamarino is pushing Hardrada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hardrada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino blocking some punches.
Hardrada is trying to stall.
Colamarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colamarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colamarino lands a nice uppercut.
Colamarino tries to work over Hardrada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colamarino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardrada's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Colamarino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardrada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardrada misses with the head strike.
Hardrada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Colamarino backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino cracks Hardrada with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Colamarino misses with a punch to the body.
Hardrada blocks an uppercut.
Hardrada's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Colamarino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colamarino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hardrada throws a punch but it's blocked by Colamarino.
Colamarino is trying to stall.
Hardrada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Colamarino backwards.
Colamarino is leaning against Hardrada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardrada blocks a body shot from Colamarino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino blocks an uppercut.
Colamarino digs a right hand into Hardrada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardrada's gas tank.
Hardrada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colamarino stalling against the cage.
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardrada swings wildly with an uppercut but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardrada works on Colamarino's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardrada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colamarino slows down the pace here.
Colamarino blocking some punches.
Hardrada tries to throw a body punch but Colamarino avoids it by throwing Hardrada back against the cage.
Hardrada misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Isak Hardrada will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hardrada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No joy there for Hardrada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Hardrada coming out on top.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
Colamarino moves out of range as Hardrada strikes.
Colamarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colamarino catches Hardrada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Colamarino has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hardrada throws a jab when Colamarino was well out of range.
Colamarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Colamarino.
Colamarino throws out a powerful jab.
Hardrada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardrada.
Hardrada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colamarino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Colamarino.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardrada slips under a jab from Colamarino.
Hardrada misses with a series of wild punches.
Isak Hardrada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardrada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardrada loads up on a big right hand but Colamarino slips the punch.
Hardrada connects with a crisp jab.
Hardrada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Colamarino scores with a jab. Hardrada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Colamarino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hardrada connects with a body shot.
Hardrada lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardrada was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
Colamarino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Colamarino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hardrada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hardrada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Colamarino momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardrada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Colamarino throws the left hand but Hardrada avoids the punch easily.
Hardrada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Colamarino misses the target.
A punch combination from Hardrada misses.
Hardrada ducks under a wild hook from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colamarino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardrada counters with a three punch combo that has Colamarino backing up. Colamarino nods at Hardrada to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Colamarino misses the target.
Hardrada scores with a nice strike.
Colamarino misses with a hook
and Hardrada counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardrada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Colamarino scores with the left hand. Hardrada knows he should have avoided that one.
Colamarino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino swings for the body but Hardrada moves out of range.
Hardrada misses with a wild combination.
Hardrada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colamarino moves away.
Hardrada looks to land a right hand but Colamarino moved out of range.
Hardrada misses with a combination
and Colamarino counters with a one-two to the body.
Colamarino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Hardrada misses its intended target.
Hardrada looks to land a right hand but Colamarino moved out of range.
Hardrada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Colamarino tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardrada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardrada swings widly with a right hand
and Hardrada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardrada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardrada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardrada ducks under a wild hook from Colamarino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardrada defending well as Colamarino loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colamarino clinches with his opponent.
Hardrada being controlled against the cage.
Hardrada blocking some punches.
Colamarino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colamarino misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Hardrada controls the action.
Colamarino tries a body shot but Hardrada blocks it.
Hardrada working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colamarino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardrada is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Colamarino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kentrail Colamarino 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Colamarino lands a nice looking body shot.
Colamarino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardrada throws the left hand but Colamarino avoids the punch easily.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardrada misses with an uppercut. Colamarino saw that one coming.
Colamarino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Colamarino.
A jab from Hardrada misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardrada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Colamarino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardrada ducks under a wild hook from Colamarino.
Colamarino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardrada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardrada misses with a combination
and Colamarino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colamarino lands a right hook to the body.
Colamarino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardrada throws a combination that misses
and Colamarino counters with a stiff right hand.
Colamarino misses with a straight left.
Hardrada throws a right hand that Colamarino ducks under and follows up with a left that Colamarino also avoids with ease.
A big right from Colamarino misses.
Hardrada staying out of range there.
Hardrada takes a swing at Colamarino's ribcage but misses.
Hardrada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Colamarino's head backwards.
Hardrada misses with a lunging right hand
letting Colamarino counter with a right hand.
Colamarino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardrada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colamarino slips a jab and a cross from Hardrada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardrada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colamarino slips a straight right by Hardrada.
Colamarino throws the left hand but Hardrada avoids the punch easily.
Hardrada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Colamarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Colamarino misses its intended target.
Colamarino cracks Hardrada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Colamarino pushes Hardrada up against the cage in a clinch.
Colamarino blocks an uppercut.
Hardrada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Colamarino lands with a light punch inside.
Hardrada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardrada lands a shot to the body.
Hardrada misses with a punch on the inside.
Colamarino struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardrada controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Colamarino prevents a body shot from Hardrada.
Colamarino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardrada backwards.
Colamarino cracks Hardrada with a nice body shot.
Colamarino blocks an uppercut.
Colamarino tries to work over Hardrada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardrada stalling against the cage.
Hardrada trying to control the position but instead, Colamarino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardrada into the cage.
A short right from Hardrada.
Hardrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colamarino blocks an uppercut.
Hardrada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardrada has a couple of punches blocked by Colamarino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Colamarino.
Colamarino scores with a shot to the side of Hardrada's head.
Colamarino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Colamarino scores with a hook to the body.
Colamarino struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardrada controls his hands.
Hardrada struggles to land a body shot inside as Colamarino controls his hands.
Colamarino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hardrada up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Hardrada fails to land.
Colamarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colamarino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardrada's elbow.
Kentrail Colamarino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardrada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Colamarino on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrail Colamarino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Colamarino 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 1241 p4p, 1299 weight class) and Johnny Billabong (ranked 166 p4p, 177 weight class). Billabong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Waltzing Matilda. The key to victory for Javier Arroyo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Arroyo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arroyo. That's going to slow Billabong down.
Arroyo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Billabong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arroyo up against the cage.
Arroyo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Billabong has him pressed against the cage.
Arroyo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billabong tries to work over Arroyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billabong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Arroyo regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arroyo working a defensive guard here.
Billabong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arroyo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billabong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Billabong is stalling in the full guard.
Arroyo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arroyo has Billabong pulled in close to control his posture.
Arroyo is trying to keep Billabong in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arroyo lands with a cross.
Billabong checks a leg kick nicely.
Arroyo misses with the combination.
Arroyo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arroyo connects with an inside leg kick.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Arroyo.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arroyo throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arroyo throws out the jab.
Arroyo scores with a decent looking hook.
Arroyo lands with a nice body punch.
Arroyo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arroyo.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong checks a low kick from Arroyo.
Billabong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arroyo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arroyo throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Arroyo misses
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Billabong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Billabong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Billabong preventing the sweep.
Billabong stands and throws Arroyo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arroyo is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong grinds an elbow into Arroyo's temple.
Arroyo is trying to improve his position.
Billabong tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arroyo can't do much from the bottom here.
Billabong happy to just control the position for now.
Billabong is putting a hurting on Arroyo here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
Javier Arroyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arroyo wants to slow Billabong down by chopping away at his legs.
Billabong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arroyo throws a jab when Billabong was well out of range.
Billabong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arroyo.
Arroyo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Javier Arroyo is winning the standup battle so far.
Arroyo lands with an uppercut that bounces Billabong off the cage and back into range.
Arroyo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Arroyo there.
The fighters circling - Arroyo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arroyo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Billabong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arroyo misses with a kick to the body
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Arroyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arroyo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Arroyo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong trying to control the action but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Billabong scoring with punches and elbows.
Billabong wants to control but Arroyo is keeping him busy.
Arroyo wants to control but Billabong postures up.
What's Arroyo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Arroyo is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billabong scoring with punches from side control.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billabong moves into full mount!
Arroyo is desperately trying to improve his position but Billabong has a good base and remains in mount.
Arroyo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arroyo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Billabong wants to sweep here but Arroyo controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arroyo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Billabong is pressing down on Arroyo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Billabong has his foot on Arroyo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arroyo works his way back into a safe position though.
Arroyo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Billabong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arroyo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Billabong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arroyo has managed to get both his arms back between Billabong's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
Billabong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arroyo is one step ahead there.
Arroyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Arroyo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billabong checks it well.
Billabong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arroyo. Arroyo obviously looking to wear him down.
Arroyo lands a jab to the head.
Arroyo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Billabong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Billabong closes the distance and clinches.
Arroyo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Billabong backwards.
Billabong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards.
Billabong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arroyo looking to slow down the pace here.
Arroyo prevents a body shot from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a punch to the body.
Arroyo misses with a punch on the inside.
Arroyo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billabong can't find room to land a body shot as Arroyo controls the action.
Arroyo lands a body shot.
Billabong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Billabong.
A short left from Billabong.
I was talking to Arroyo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arroyo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arroyo.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Arroyo.
Arroyo stalling in the clinch but Billabong improves position.
Billabong taking a breather.
Billabong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Billabong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Arroyo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Arroyo is looking for a sweep.
Billabong slows the pace down.
Arroyo is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arroyo seems a little lost for a moment, as Billabong dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong scoring with punches and elbows.
Arroyo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Billabong lands a few punches from side control.
Billabong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Billabong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Arroyo is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo stops Billabong from passing to mount.
Arroyo is trying to control Billabong's posture but Billabong avoids it.
Arroyo is looking for a sweep.
Billabong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Arroyo wants to control but Billabong postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arroyo doesn't manage to clinch there - Billabong circles away.
Billabong moves out of range as Arroyo strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Billabong 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Javier Arroyo had this to say: 'Shout out to that dickhead Louie, 1-10-1 against G Wad, you are a disgrace!! Find a new hobby clown!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Lahey (ranked 2168 p4p, 1552 weight class) and Michael Bostic (ranked 220 p4p, 164 weight class). Bostic has chosen Move as his entrance music. Jim Lahey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Lahey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Bostic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bostic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lahey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bostic is in Lahey's guard.
Lahey is pulling down on Bostic's head. It's preventing any offense from Bostic, at least for the moment.
Bostic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bostic trying to control but Lahey is working from the bottom.
Lahey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bostic on the ground.
Bostic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bostic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bostic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lahey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bostic throwing strikes from guard but Lahey blocks nicely.
Bostic throws an elbow that misses. Lahey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bostic's guard. Nice move by Lahey!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bostic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lahey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lahey looking to pass the guard.
Bostic looking for a sweep. Not yet Bostic, not yet.
Bostic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lahey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bostic.
Bostic is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Lahey slows the pace down.
Bostic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bostic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bostic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bostic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lahey stopping the sweep attempt from Bostic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bostic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lahey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bostic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bostic trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bostic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lahey content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bostic shoots in and drives through. Lahey sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Lahey misses the target.
Bostic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bostic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lahey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bostic tries for a takedown but Lahey circles away easily
and Lahey counters with a nice uppercut.
Bostic scores with a takedown into Lahey's guard.
Bostic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bostic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bostic throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bostic wants to control from the top but Lahey keeps moving.
Bostic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bostic dominated that round.
That's time! Lahey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bostic or perhaps it was just good defense by Lahey, which made it look bad.
Lahey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bostic misses with a takedown
and Lahey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Lahey misses.
Bostic misses with a takedown
and Bostic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bostic is rocked!
Jim Lahey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bostic.
Lahey scores with a jab to the body.
Bostic is still on wobbly legs! Can Lahey finish him?
Bostic tries to get into range but Lahey steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bostic! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Lahey scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Lahey!
Jim Lahey is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, Jim Lahey stared into the camera and said 'Nothings wrong with a lil drink from time to time. Without the liquor whats the point. Im getting a little thirsty right now. Randy lets hit the LC bud.'.
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