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CFC 513 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Slappin (ranked 5236 p4p, 5374 weight class) and Soshito Nakagata Jr (ranked 352 p4p, 356 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 Soshito Nakagata Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Slappin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Soshito Nakagata Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakagata Jr tries to clinch there but Slappin circles away.
Nakagata Jr fails with the takedown
and Slappin moves into the clinch.
Slappin wants a takedown but no success here.
Slappin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slappin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nakagata Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slappin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagata Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagata Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slappin stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagata Jr.
Slappin throwing strikes but missing.
Slappin stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagata Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slappin throwing strikes from guard but Nakagata Jr blocks nicely.
Slappin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slappin is fighting to break Nakagata Jr's control of his arms but Nakagata Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nakagata Jr looking to control.
Slappin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagata Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Slappin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakagata Jr keeping moving, preventing Slappin from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Our spies down at at H!lo inform us that Nakagata Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Slappin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakagata Jr's head.
Nakagata Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slappin is one step ahead there.
Nakagata Jr managing to control the position.
Slappin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakagata Jr on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakagata Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Slappin is now in half guard.
Nakagata Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Slappin trying to control from half guard but Nakagata Jr is working away.
Nakagata Jr moves into full guard.
Nakagata Jr controlling Slappin's posture.
Nakagata Jr wants to improve his position but instead Slappin has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Slappin connects with a nice short shot to Nakagata Jr's temple.
Nakagata Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slappin.
Slappin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakagata Jr defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Slappin seems content to control.
Slappin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nakagata Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slappin trying to control the action but Nakagata Jr is working from the bottom.
Slappin is really struggling to control Nakagata Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nakagata Jr has hold of Slappin's hands but Slappin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nakagata Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Slappin trying to pass the guard but Nakagata Jr defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slappin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nakagata Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slappin defends it easily.
Slappin throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakagata Jr is pulling down on Slappin's head. It's preventing any offense from Slappin, at least for the moment.
Nakagata Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slappin wants to control from the top but Nakagata Jr keeps moving.
Slappin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nakagata Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Slappin working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Slappin dominated that round.
That's time! Slappin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slappin tries for a takedown but Nakagata Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a double leg but Slappin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakagata Jr is defended easily by Slappin.
Slappin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nakagata Jr throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nakagata Jr wants to clinch.
Slappin dives in and grabs Nakagata Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakagata Jr pushes down on Slappin's head and hops out.
Slappin connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagata Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Andy Slappin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soshito Nakagata Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a takedown but Slappin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakagata Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slappin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakagata Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slappin did well to prevent Nakagata Jr getting side control.
Nakagata Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nakagata Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Slappin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Slappin and Nakagata Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nakagata Jr is breathing heavily.
Slappin struggling a bit here.
Slappin seems a little lost for a moment, as Nakagata Jr dominates the positioning.
Slappin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakagata Jr can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slappin is trying to control Nakagata Jr's posture but Nakagata Jr avoids it.
Nakagata Jr trying to control the action but Slappin is working from the bottom.
Nakagata Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slappin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slappin wants to control but Nakagata Jr postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagata Jr tries to advance to mount but Slappin denies him.
Andy Slappin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakagata Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Slappin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Slappin holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nakagata Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nakagata Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slappin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakagata Jr wants to control for a moment but Slappin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
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.
Slappin wants to get back to full guard.
Slappin is working hard here to advance position.
Nakagata Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Slappin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagata Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slappin sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soshito Nakagata Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
An inside leg kick from Slappin misses.
Nakagata Jr moves away from the strike by Slappin.
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a takedown but Slappin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakagata Jr gets tackled into the cage by Slappin. Slappin maintains the clinch.
Nakagata Jr can't get the takedown.
Nakagata Jr has picked Slappin up - he's going for a ride! Nakagata Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Slappin is holding on to half guard well.
Slappin is looking to control Nakagata Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slappin avoid being mounted?
Slappin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slappin tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slappin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slappin is controlling Nakagata Jr's trapped leg to prevent Nakagata Jr from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slappin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slappin keeping moving, preventing Nakagata Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagata Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Slappin is retaining full guard.
Slappin pulls Nakagata Jr in to control the position.
Slappin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakagata Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Slappin throwing strikes from guard but Nakagata Jr blocks nicely.
Nakagata Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slappin defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagata Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakagata Jr working a defensive guard here.
Slappin postures up in Nakagata Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nakagata Jr blocks it.
Nakagata Jr wants to sweep here but Slappin controlling him for the moment.
Slappin postures up.
Nakagata Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagata Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slappin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakagata Jr is retaining full guard.
Slappin is working Nakagata Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slappin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slappin wants to control from the top but Nakagata Jr keeps moving.
Nakagata Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nakagata Jr has gone for a leg lock! Slappin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nakagata Jr's guard.
Slappin 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagata Jr has control of Slappin's left arm, preventing Slappin from doing any damage.
Nakagata Jr is trying to keep Slappin in close.
Nakagata Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Slappin postures up in Nakagata Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nakagata Jr blocks it.
Nakagata Jr controlling the position.
Nakagata Jr is trying to control the position but Slappin postures up.
Nakagata Jr keeping moving, preventing Slappin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slappin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nakagata Jr's head.
Nakagata Jr has momentary wrist control but Slappin slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Slappin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slappin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Slappin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kittisak Khemkhaeng (ranked 4364 p4p, 4759 weight class) and Chabuk Al Zubairi (ranked 428 p4p, 445 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chabuk Al Zubairi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khemkhaeng has Al Zubairi up against the cage in a clinch.
Khemkhaeng taking a breather.
Al Zubairi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khemkhaeng prevents Al Zubairi from breaking the clinch.
Al Zubairi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khemkhaeng has him pressed against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Zubairi's elbow.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Al Zubairi's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zubairi is trying to maintain a safe position but Khemkhaeng gets an underhook and turns Al Zubairi into the cage.
Al Zubairi letting Khemkhaeng take a breather here.
Al Zubairi avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zubairi misses with a body punch.
Al Zubairi lands a hook that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Al Zubairi takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Chabuk Al Zubairi has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Al Zubairi as the two fighters clinch.
Al Zubairi avoids the elbow strike from Khemkhaeng, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Zubairi's brow.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike.
Khemkhaeng has Al Zubairi pressed against the cage, preventing Al Zubairi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Zubairi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al Zubairi is working Khemkhaeng over against the cage.
Khemkhaeng controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng is struggling to control the position.
Khemkhaeng gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Al Zubairi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Zubairi leaning against his opponent.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow that misses.
Al Zubairi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khemkhaeng seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Al Zubairi can turn it around.
Al Zubairi takes an elbow to the temple.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Al Zubairi in his tracks for a moment.
Khemkhaeng is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Al Zubairi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khemkhaeng is stalling here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Zubairi's elbow.
Khemkhaeng lands a damaging elbow.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Al Zubairi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khemkhaeng.
Al Zubairi is trying to break the clinch but Khemkhaeng is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Zubairi's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Zubairi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Zubairi clinches with his opponent.
Al Zubairi misses with the head strike.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike.
Al Zubairi prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Zubairi's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Al Zubairi blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Al Zubairi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Al Zubairi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Khemkhaeng blocks the low kick.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Zubairi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al Zubairi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khemkhaeng clinches up with Al Zubairi and pushes him back against the cage.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Zubairi's brow.
Khemkhaeng stalling.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Al Zubairi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Zubairi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Zubairi breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zubairi throws a head kick but Khemkhaeng moves out of range.
Khemkhaeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside that Al Zubairi shrugs off.
Khemkhaeng stalling against the cage.
Al Zubairi misses with the head strike.
Al Zubairi has had enough of the clinch but Khemkhaeng keeps him there for the moment.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice shot to the body.
Khemkhaeng slowing the pace effectively.
Khemkhaeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng just leaning against Al Zubairi, taking a breather.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Al Zubairi is trying to break the clinch but Khemkhaeng has him pressed against the cage.
Khemkhaeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Zubairi can do to turn this around?
Khemkhaeng tries to throw a body punch but Al Zubairi avoids it by throwing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Al Zubairi tries to pull guard but Khemkhaeng won't allow it.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng lands a damaging elbow.
Khemkhaeng can't find room to land a body shot as Al Zubairi controls the action.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Zubairi's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zubairi tries to break the clinch but Khemkhaeng is controlling the position.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Al Zubairi being controlled against the cage.
Al Zubairi blocks the elbow strike.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Al Zubairi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Khemkhaeng to work.
Khemkhaeng stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng is struggling to control the position.
Khemkhaeng has Al Zubairi pressed against the cage.
Al Zubairi takes an elbow to the temple.
Khemkhaeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Zubairi's brow.
Al Zubairi tries to break free but Khemkhaeng pushes him back against the cage.
Al Zubairi dodges an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khemkhaeng stalling in the clinch.
Al Zubairi takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut even more.
Al Zubairi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Al Zubairi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Khemkhaeng takes a step back to recover.
Good work by Khemkhaeng as he checks the leg kick.
Khemkhaeng pushes Al Zubairi up against the cage in a clinch.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Zubairi tries a body shot but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
Al Zubairi takes an elbow to the temple.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Zubairi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Al Zubairi tries a body shot but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng lands a damaging elbow.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
A bit of stalling here from Khemkhaeng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Al Zubairi is trying to break the clinch but Khemkhaeng has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Zubairi's brow.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng is struggling to control the position.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng can't find room to land a body shot as Al Zubairi controls the action.
Al Zubairi is looking to break free of the clinch but Khemkhaeng has double underhooks.
Al Zubairi has had enough of the clinch but Khemkhaeng keeps him there for the moment.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zubairi avoids the elbow strike from Khemkhaeng, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng tries a body shot but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khemkhaeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Zubairi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow strike.
Al Zubairi misses with a body punch.
Al Zubairi working hard to break the clinch.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Al Zubairi's defenses.
Al Zubairi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khemkhaeng controlling the action here for a moment.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khemkhaeng content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Al Zubairi avoids the elbow strike from Khemkhaeng, against the cage.
Al Zubairi working hard to break the clinch.
Al Zubairi misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Al Zubairi in his tracks for a moment.
Al Zubairi tries to break free but Khemkhaeng pushes him back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Al Zubairi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zubairi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Zubairi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Chabuk Al Zubairi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khemkhaeng taking a breather.
Khemkhaeng is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khemkhaeng taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kittisak Khemkhaeng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khemkhaeng, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
An out of breath Kittisak Khemkhaeng 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Janssens (ranked 3849 p4p, 4032 weight class) and BJ Penncil (ranked 437 p4p, 445 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
165
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175
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesper Janssens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penncil!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penncil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Janssens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Janssens.
Janssens missing with knees to the body.
Janssens has picked Penncil up - he's going for a ride! Janssens dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Penncil wants to control but Janssens is keeping busy.
Penncil tries to roll over but Janssens keeps him under control.
Penncil trying to get back to full guard but Janssens takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssens landing shots from mount.
Penncil tries to hold on but Janssens postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penncil can't escape the position.
Penncil sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penncil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Janssens.
Janssens passes the guard and advances to mount!
Janssens is landing with some decent strikes but Penncil is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Janssens controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssens landing strikes from the mount.
Penncil is squirming around, avoiding Janssens's attempts to control the action.
Janssens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Penncil is squirming around, avoiding Janssens's attempts to control the action.
Janssens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Penncil wants to control but Janssens is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penncil is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janssens has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Penncil's face.
Penncil is looking to get to half guard.
Janssens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Janssens landing punches.
Janssens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Janssens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janssens pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Penncil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Janssens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Janssens lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Janssens.
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!
Janssens controlling the pace for now.
Penncil is looking to improve his position but Janssens isn't that keen on the idea.
Janssens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Janssens dominated that round.
That's time! Janssens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Janssens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Janssens works over Penncil with some ground and pound from guard.
Janssens throws an elbow that misses. Penncil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Janssens's guard. Nice move by Penncil!
Janssens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penncil pushing down on Janssens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penncil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penncil trying to control from half guard but Janssens is working away.
Jesper Janssens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Janssens wants to control but Penncil is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penncil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Janssens wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penncil throwing shots but Janssens is blocking nicely.
Janssens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penncil.
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. Penncil connects with a nice short shot to Janssens's temple.
Janssens looking for submissions off his back.
Penncil is working for a kimura but Janssens is defending it quite comfortably.
Penncil trying to control the action but Janssens is working from the bottom.
Janssens is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssens is holding on to half guard well.
Penncil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Janssens is just riding it out for now. Penncil eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penncil lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Penncil is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Penncil lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penncil.
Janssens is controlling Penncil's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Janssens wants to get back to full guard.
Janssens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penncil is working away from the top position though.
Penncil is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Penncil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Janssens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penncil is looking for a kimura but Janssens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penncil to get the leverage.
Janssens is trying to stand up here but Penncil is controlling him well.
Penncil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Janssens wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Janssens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penncil.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penncil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penncil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penncil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Penncil shoots in but no luck this time.
Janssens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Janssens clinches up with Penncil and pushes him back against the cage.
Penncil stalling in the clinch but Janssens improves position.
Penncil is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Janssens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Janssens pulls Penncil into guard.
Janssens has his foot on Penncil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penncil works his way back into a safe position though.
Janssens trying to control the position.
Penncil landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penncil trying to control but Janssens is working from the bottom.
Janssens trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penncil trying to control but Janssens is working from the bottom.
Janssens has his hands on Penncil's head, controlling the position.
Penncil sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Janssens's guard.
Penncil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Janssens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penncil 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
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. Penncil connects with a nice short shot to Janssens's temple.
Penncil thows a huge punch but Janssens dodges it nicely.
Janssens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Janssens tries to get out of the position.
Janssens trying to control from the bottom.
Penncil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janssens keeps working.
Penncil 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.
Janssens misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penncil wants to control but Janssens is keeping him busy.
Janssens is looking to improve his position.
Penncil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penncil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penncil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Janssens defends it well.
Penncil prevents Janssens from improving his position.
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.
Penncil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Penncil is looking for a kimura but Janssens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penncil to get the leverage.
Janssens is staying active underneath Penncil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penncil is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Janssens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Penncil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penncil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penncil!
BJ Penncil 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Makana Berzebal (ranked 3754 p4p, 4796 weight class) and Kagiso Lekobe (ranked 323 p4p, 342 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150
1 - 1 - 0 |
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146
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Makana Berzebal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kagiso Lekobe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Berzebal. No joy for Lekobe on that attempt.
Berzebal throws a body shot but no joy.
Berzebal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berzebal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berzebal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lekobe to the mat! Lekobe manages to get full guard.
Lekobe looks winded!
Berzebal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lekobe has control of Berzebal's left arm, preventing Berzebal from doing any damage.
Berzebal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzebal stopping the sweep attempt from Lekobe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzebal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berzebal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berzebal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lekobe is keeping the position for now.
Berzebal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berzebal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lekobe's guard.
Berzebal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berzebal tries to stand but Lekobe is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzebal content to stall in guard here.
Berzebal postures up.
Berzebal distracts Lekobe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berzebal wants to stand but Lekobe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Berzebal wants to stand and escape but instead Lekobe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzebal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lekobe is controlling him.
Berzebal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lekobe wants to control from the top but Berzebal keeps moving.
Berzebal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berzebal has Lekobe pulled in close to control his posture.
Lekobe preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lekobe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berzebal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Berzebal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berzebal showed some decent athleticism there.
Lekobe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berzebal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzebal seems to be working for a kimura but Lekobe defends the submission attempt.
It looks like Berzebal is going to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Berzebal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lekobe working a defensive guard here.
Makana Berzebal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lekobe keeping moving, preventing Berzebal from controlling successfully.
Berzebal wants to pass the guard but Lekobe is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lekobe wants to stand and escape but Berzebal is having none of it.
Lekobe is breathing heavily.
Berzebal scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzebal controlling from the top position.
Lekobe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berzebal defends it easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berzebal gets the takedown into side control.
Berzebal working the head and body with strikes.
Berzebal tries to move to mount but Lekobe blocks the move with his legs.
Lekobe is letting Berzebal control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzebal's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lekobe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Berzebal wants to stand but Lekobe has his arm trapped.
Berzebal controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzebal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berzebal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lekobe some visible discomfort.
Berzebal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lekobe keeps working.
Berzebal working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lekobe is letting Berzebal control him for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berzebal drives through with a takedown into Lekobe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzebal wants to get up but he can't break Lekobe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lekobe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berzebal working some strikes from top position.
Lekobe trying to keep a closed guard but Berzebal is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzebal content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Berzebal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lekobe!
Berzebal creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Berzebal looks up at the clock and then as Lekobe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Berzebal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Berzebal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lekobe is trying to escape the position but Berzebal is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lekobe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lekobe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berzebal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lekobe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berzebal's guard! Nice work there by Lekobe!
Lekobe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berzebal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lekobe has Berzebal in his guard.
Lekobe wants to stand and escape but Berzebal is having none of it.
Berzebal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzebal looking to pass the guard.
Berzebal wants to stand and escape but instead Lekobe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Berzebal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berzebal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lekobe can do to turn this around?
Berzebal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lekobe manages to get himself to full guard.
Berzebal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lekobe keeping full guard, as Berzebal tries to pass.
Berzebal content to stall in guard here.
Further stalling from Berzebal.
Berzebal cracks Lekobe with a solid left hand.
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.
Berzebal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Berzebal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lekobe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lekobe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kagiso Lekobe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makana Berzebal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berzebal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makana Berzebal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berzebal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makana Berzebal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Chaney (ranked 3289 p4p, 4676 weight class) and Paul Eclaro (ranked 379 p4p, 442 weight class). Chaney comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman . Eclaro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm The Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
154
2 - 1 - 0 |
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23
155
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viktor Chaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Eclaro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaney throws a head kick that misses.
Chaney throws a head kick but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro with the counter takedown but Chaney avoids it easily.
Chaney throws a series of punches but Eclaro avoids them all with ease.
Chaney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
Chaney is looking to counter the offense by Eclaro and move into the clinch.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown but Eclaro shows good takedown defense.
Eclaro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chaney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eclaro feints the counter takedown.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Eclaro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Eclaro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Eclaro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Chaney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaney regains half guard.
Eclaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eclaro 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chaney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eclaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Chaney has wrist control.
Eclaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Eclaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaney is retaining full guard.
Eclaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Chaney is keeping the position.
Chaney seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Eclaro throwing strikes but missing.
Chaney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaney working a defensive guard here.
Eclaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaney looking to control but Eclaro passes into half guard.
Chaney is looking to control Eclaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaney avoid being mounted?
Eclaro wants to free his trapped foot but Chaney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chaney thows a leg kick but Eclaro checks it
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chaney!
Chaney is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro wants to take a breather but Chaney manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Eclaro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaney is retaining full guard.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Chaney keeps moving.
Eclaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaney is retaining full guard.
Chaney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eclaro is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro 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.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eclaro as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eclaro throws a hook but Chaney blocks it.
Chaney throws a leg kick but Eclaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chaney throws a combination that misses
and Eclaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chaney's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chaney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro postures up in Chaney's guard and throws a big left but Chaney blocks it.
Eclaro slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Chaney won't allow it.
Eclaro moves nicely into side control.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Chaney is working from the bottom.
Chaney defending against the ground and pound.
Chaney can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Eclaro crashes against the mat.
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.
Eclaro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Eclaro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Eclaro working the ground and pound but Chaney is defending the strikes.
Eclaro misses with the ground and pound.
Eclaro in side control, throwing shots but Chaney defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro throws a strike aimed at the side of Chaney's head but Chaney avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eclaro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chaney regains half guard, as Eclaro was trying to land strikes.
Eclaro is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro wants to free his trapped foot but Chaney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eclaro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chaney wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eclaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chaney's head.
Eclaro wants to take a breather but Chaney is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eclaro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eclaro.
Eclaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chaney defending well though.
Chaney is in trouble now - Eclaro has advanced to mount!
Eclaro punching from mount but Chaney doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eclaro wants to control the pace but Chaney is squirming around nicely.
Eclaro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chaney is now in Eclaro's guard. A big mistake from Eclaro there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chaney tries for a takedown but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eclaro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eclaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chaney throws a series of punches but Eclaro moves out of range.
Chaney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eclaro avoids the head kick by Chaney.
Chaney wants to clinch but Eclaro slips to the side
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eclaro moves into full mount! Chaney won't be happy about that!
Eclaro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro trying to control but Chaney is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Eclaro there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eclaro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaney wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Eclaro throwing strikes here but Chaney is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Eclaro landing strikes from the mount and Chaney is in trouble!
Eclaro thowing shots but they're missing.
Eclaro throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chaney avoids a series of strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Eclaro thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chaney is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Eclaro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chaney avoids a series of strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Eclaro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Chaney is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Eclaro!
A very excited looking Paul Eclaro 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between George Hale (ranked 3031 p4p, 4906 weight class) and Johnny Kenard (ranked 271 p4p, 344 weight class). Hale comes to the cage accompanied by Tenggar Cavalry - Lone Wolf. Johnny Kenard told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Hale!
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, Johnny Kenard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenard takes one on the button.
Johnny Kenard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kenard instigates a clinch.
Kenard is trying to break the clinch but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Hale lands a shot to the body.
Hale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenards head.
Kenard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
Hale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Hale.
 Kenard is rocked!
Hale lands a big right hand that drops Kenard! The killer instinct kicks in and Hale finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hale!
George Hale took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We come from the land of the ice and snow
From the midnight sun where the hot springs flow
Thank you to all the fans & please do check out White Gorilla (1529) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898) who have kindly sponsored me.'.
Johnny Kenard was interviewed post fight and said 'Bow in grace'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Rotunno (ranked 3728 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Henry Miller (ranked 405 p4p, 303 weight class). Rotunno comes to the cage accompanied by Believer. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Rotunno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Rotunno pushes him off.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Rotunno circles away.
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Rotunno in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rotunno has clasped his hands together around Miller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rotunno's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rotunno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
Rotunno trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotunno decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Rotunno counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rotunno uses it to pass to side control.
Rotunno landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rotunno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Miller tries to bench press Rotunno off him but Rotunno keeps the position.
Miller manages to get back to half guard.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotunno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotunno scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rotunno has his hands clasped together but Miller extends and breaks Rotunno's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Miller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Miller!
Ben Rotunno was interviewed post fight and said 'He’s using steroids, end of story. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kamaka (ranked 2258 p4p, 3916 weight class) and Don Schneider (ranked 291 p4p, 421 weight class). Kamaka comes to the cage accompanied by Carcass - Heartwork. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Kamaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Schneider!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamaka thuds a left hand into Schneider's body.
Kamaka closes the distance and pushes Schneider back into the cage.
Kamaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamaka pushes Schneider back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamaka pushes Schneider back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schneider.
Kamaka lands with a right to the head.
Schneider wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamaka has him pressed against the cage.
Kamaka managing to block the knees to the body from Schneider.
Schneider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamaka misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Kamaka.
Schneider landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schneider tries a body shot but Kamaka blocks it.
Kamaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schneider avoids it.
Kamaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Schneider lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schneider misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schneider misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Schneider fails to land.
Schneider blocking some punches.
Kamaka blocks an uppercut.
Schneider lands a right hand.
Schneider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kamaka.
Kamaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schneider wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamaka won't allow it.
Schneider is trying to force a seperation but Kamaka has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schneider.
Schneider tries to land knees in the clinch but Kamaka avoids the damage to the body.
Kamaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schneider backwards.
Schneider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schneider's efforts to push away.
Kamaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schneider crunches a lovely knee into Kamaka's ribcage.
Kamaka lands a right hand.
Schneider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamaka backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Schneider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schneider misses with some punches.
Schneider missing with knees to the body.
Kamaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamaka has a couple of punches blocked by Schneider.
A shot in the inside from Kamaka.
Kamaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schneider trying to land knees to the body.
Kamaka digs a right hand underneath Schneider's ribcage. Schneider let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schneider lands with a left to the head.
Schneider misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kamaka throws an elbow but misses.
Schneider tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kamaka managing to block the knees to the body from Schneider.
Kamaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamaka.
Schneider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schneider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamaka avoiding damage as Schneider throws knees to the body.
Kamaka scores with a hook to the body.
Schneider misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kamaka.
Kamaka lands with a light punch inside.
Kamaka lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Kamaka.
Kamaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schneider blocks an uppercut.
Kamaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schneider throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kamaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schneider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've been informed that Schneider has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schneider throws a head punch that misses.
Schneider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamaka is defending well for now.
Kamaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schneider misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider lands with a short shot to the head.
Schneider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamaka lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Kamaka.
Schneider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamaka is defending well for now.
Kamaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schneider backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamaka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schneider looks winded!
Schneider throws a head punch that misses.
Kamaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schneider.
Kamaka lands with a left to the head.
Schneider misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamaka blocks a body shot from Schneider.
Kamaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schneider throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamaka.
Schneider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamaka avoids it.
Schneider missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Kamaka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schneider's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kamaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schneider scrambles back to his feet.
Kamaka closes the distance and clinches.
Kamaka managing to block the knees to the body from Schneider.
Schneider prevents a body shot from Kamaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schneider.
Schneider throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamaka.
Kamaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schneider swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schneider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kamaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schneider backwards.
Kamaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamaka.
Schneider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schneider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamaka blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kamaka.
Schneider blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamaka.
Kamaka lands an uppercut.
Kamaka blocking some punches.
Kamaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamaka presses Schneider against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schneider throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamaka.
Kamaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schneiders head.
A nice left hand lands by Schneider.
Kamaka scores with a shot to the side of Schneider's head.
A head punch on the inside from Schneider fails to land.
Kamaka effectively controlling the action here.
Schneider trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Kamaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamaka works on Schneider's body with a couple of short punches.
Schneider has a couple of punches blocked by Kamaka.
Kamaka misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamaka lands an uppercut.
Kamaka lands with a left to the head.
Joe Kamaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamaka tries a body shot but Schneider blocks it.
Kamaka tries to work over Schneider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schneider can't find room to land a body shot as Kamaka controls the action.
Schneider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Kamaka.
Schneider misses with some punches.
Kamaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schneider backwards.
Schneider wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamaka won't allow it.
Kamaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Kamaka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamaka.
Kamaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamaka blocks a body shot from Schneider.
Kamaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schneider misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Kamaka.
Schneider misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider misses with some punches.
Kamaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schneider backwards.
Kamaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schneider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamaka lands a left hand.
Kamaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schneider.
Kamaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schneider backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kamaka.
A short right from Kamaka on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kamaka as the two fighters clinch.
Schneider tries to land knees in the clinch but Kamaka avoids the damage to the body.
Schneider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Kamaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schneider backwards.
Schneider misses with a knee to the head.
Schneider is breathing heavily.
Kamaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schneider throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamaka.
Kamaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schneider or not.
Kamaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamaka misses with some punches.
Kamaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schneider misses with the head strike.
Schneider working aggressively here.
Schneider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kamaka.
A left hand lands to the body for Schneider.
Schneider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schneider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kamaka.
Schneider tries a knee to the head but Kamaka blocks it.
Schneider misses with some punches.
Kamaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schneider's elbow.
Schneider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kamaka blocks it with crossed arms.
Kamaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Kamaka on the inside.
Kamaka lands a nice uppercut.
Kamaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kamaka.
Schneider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Kamaka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Schneider takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Kamaka lands.
Schneider is rocked!
Kamaka closes the distance and clinches.
Schneider is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamaka finish him?
Kamaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamaka gets through Schneider's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamaka presses Schneider against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schneider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schneider walks straight into a right hand from Kamaka - that's dropped him! Kamaka jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Schneider from any more punishment! Schneider complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Kamaka!
As Joe Kamaka got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you to all the fans & please do check out White Gorilla (1529) & Shadow Realm NYC (7076) who have kindly sponsored me & thanks to my Mom & Dad who have always been the best.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Seto (ranked 2102 p4p, 3048 weight class) and Roy Kalama (ranked 277 p4p, 376 weight class). Seto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Doors - Roadhouse Blues. Kalama has chosen Firestarter - The Prodigy as his entrance music. Junior Seto 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Seto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Kalama!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalama stuffs the takedown.
Seto shoots in but no luck this time.
Kalama lands a jab to Seto's midsection.
Kalama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalama is fending him off so far but Seto persists. Nope, Kalama circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalama forces Seto back against the cage and clinches.
Seto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalama controls his hands.
Good body shot from Kalama.
Seto takes a shot to the head.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seto is working for takedown but Kalama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kalama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seto backwards.
Seto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kalama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seto can't get the takedown.
Kalama lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Setos head.
A shot in the inside from Kalama.
Kalama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kalama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalama keeping moving, preventing Seto from controlling successfully.
Seto drops back looking for a leg! Kalama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalama manages to kick Seto off! Seto jumps back into Kalama's guard.
Seto drops back looking for a leg! Kalama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalama manages to kick Seto off! Seto jumps back into Kalama's guard.
Seto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Seto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Seto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Seto tries for a kimura but Kalama is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalama can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Seto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seto tries for a kimura but Kalama is defending well.
Seto trying to control the position but Kalama is working away.
Kalama gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Seto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Seto is working for a guillotine from mount but Kalama frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kalama can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Seto wants to control the pace but Kalama is squirming around nicely.
Seto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kalama to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kalama shrugs it off.
Kalama has given up his back. Will we see Seto going for some submissions?
Kalama won't enjoy being in this position. Seto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kalama is tapping - it's over boys! Seto picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Seto!
A relieved looking Junior Seto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Roy Kalama stepped up to the mic, saying 'Take my picture, smacked my lips up! Thank you to all the fans & please do check out White Gorilla (1529) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898) who have kindly sponsored me.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Belyaev (ranked 2146 p4p, 2125 weight class) and Mario Yamasaki (ranked 197 p4p, 194 weight class). Mario Yamasaki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Belyaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Yamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyaev closes the distance and clinches up with Yamasaki, looking for a takedown. Belyaev pushes Yamasaki against the cage but Yamasaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Belyaev with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Yamasaki. No joy for Belyaev on that attempt.
Belyaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev has his takedown stuffed
and Yamasaki counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belyaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamasaki, which made it look bad.
Yamasaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yamasaki's coach down at Brotherhood MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yamasaki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Belyaev ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
Belyaev misses with a takedown
and Yamasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Daniel Belyaev has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belyaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamasaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belyaev backs up against the cage.
Belyaev gets a double leg takedown into Yamasaki's guard.
Yamasaki has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Belyaev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belyaev.
Belyaev tries for a takedown but Yamasaki manages to get underhooks.
Yamasaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Belyaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamasaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yamasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belyaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamasaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belyaev somewhat.
Yamasaki throws out a counter right but Belyaev avoids it with no problem.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt - Yamasaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamasaki is looking for the big counter here.
Belyaev shoots and misses
and Yamasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Belyaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yamasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamasaki misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belyaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yamasaki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Belyaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belyaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamasaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Belyaev. Belyaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamasaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Belyaev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamasaki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev with a poor takedown
and Yamasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belyaev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yamasaki is trying to control Belyaev's posture but Belyaev avoids it.
Belyaev lands an elbow.
Yamasaki prevents Belyaev from moving into mount.
Belyaev working the body and head with strikes.
Yamasaki sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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. Belyaev connects with a nice short shot to Yamasaki's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamasaki has his hands clasped together around Belyaev's back. He's all about the action.
Belyaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belyaev is nestled in close to Yamasaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yamasaki wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy.
Belyaev throws a strike but Yamasaki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is keeping the position.
Belyaev scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Yamasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Belyaev's cut.
That's time! Belyaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belyaev tries for a takedown but Yamasaki circles away easily
and Yamasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belyaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yamasaki wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Belyaev.
Belyaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belyaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belyaev 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.
Yamasaki trying to control here.
Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belyaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamasaki tries to kick Belyaev off but Belyaev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belyaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belyaev with the ground and pound but Yamasaki uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belyaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyaev forces his way into half guard.
Yamasaki is looking to improve his position.
Yamasaki is breathing heavily.
Yamasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belyaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Belyaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yamasaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belyaev thows a huge punch but Yamasaki dodges it nicely.
Yamasaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belyaev.
Belyaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belyaev looks to land a strike but Yamasaki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Belyaev working some strikes from top position.
Belyaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev cracks Yamasaki with a solid left hand.
Belyaev pushing down on Yamasaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belyaev works his way into side control.
Belyaev cracks Yamasaki with a big right hand but Yamasaki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Belyaev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belyaev working the ground and pound.
Belyaev lands a nice forearm strike.
Belyaev working the ground and pound.
Belyaev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yamasaki to see if he's OK.
Belyaev 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.
Belyaev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Belyaev scores with punches from side control.
Belyaev lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev landing strikes.
Yamasaki is rocked!
Belyaev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yamasaki is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?
Belyaev lands an elbow.
Belyaev is chipping away with strikes.
Belyaev landing strikes.
Belyaev landing strikes.
Belyaev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Belyaev lands some shots froms side control.
Belyaev scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Yamasaki is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Belyaev can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
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