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SPFT 83: Sklyar vs. Anajo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lagoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draught Papillia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papillia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I dont know what those two ladies were singing about that day kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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162 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Lagoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Draught Papillia!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagoo shoots in for a takedown but Papillia shows good takedown defense.
Papillia lands a nice shot that snaps Lagoo's head back.
Donk. Lagoo catches Papillia right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Draught Papillia has been cut.
Lagoo slips under a jab from Papillia.
Papillia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lagoo circles away.
Papillia lands with an uppercut that bounces Lagoo off the cage and back into range.
Papillia jabs Lagoo right on the nose. Lagoo blinks but takes it well.
Lagoo lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Papillia goes down and covers up as Lagoo starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Lagoo!
Sasha Lagoo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn's Laundry 93% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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147 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ground Guru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Guru fails to land the takedown.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Guru misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Guru shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Guru misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guru fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Guru throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Guru tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guru's defenses.
Guru avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Guru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Guru is blocking nicely.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guru's defenses.
It looks like Ground Guru has been cut.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guru takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guru's defenses.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guru blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ground Guru's cut is getting worse.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Guru wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guru can't get the takedown.
Guru is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Guru is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Guru tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Guru has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guru tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guru is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Guru 's eye.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Guru drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson pushes Guru away with a front kick.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guru.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Guru moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Guru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guru is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Guru's brow.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guru is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guru is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Ground Guru's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Guru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guru has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Guru has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Guru, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guru avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Guru sees coming a mile off.
Guru fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Guru checks it.
Johnson clinches up with Guru and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Guru jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Guru gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Guru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Guru takes it in his stride.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Guru in a clinch.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Guru fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Guru fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jeez, Ground Guru's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guru's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Guru blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Anthony Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guru is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ground Guru's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mogul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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144 lbs
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135 lbs
20 - 14 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mogul Khan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop digs a good hook to Khan's body.
Bishop ducks right into an uppercut from Khan.
Bishop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khan's guard.
Khan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan being controlled here, momentarily.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bishop advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop prevents Khan from improving his position.
Khan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khan avoid being mounted?
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Bishop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bishop'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.
Khan with the active half guard here but Bishop passes nicely into side control.
Khan wants to control but Bishop postures up.
Khan tries to improve position but can't.
Khan is being controlled here.
Bishop cracks Khan with a big right hand but Khan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Khan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bishop wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bishop working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Bishop moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Khan tries to improve position but can't.
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!
Khan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Bishop is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khan is looking to improve his position.
Khan looking for submissions off his back.
Khan wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
Bishop slips a nice elbow through Khan's hands, connecting with Khan's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop working the head and body with strikes.
Bishop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bishop winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khan is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khan avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bishop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bishop's back!
Well, with Khan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bishop is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Khan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Bishop's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan trying to control.
Bishop tries to roll but Khan sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Khan is trying to stick to Bishop's back but Bishop is turning into Khan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Khan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bishop.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khan looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Khan's legs - danger averted.
Khan looks gassed!
Bishop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bishop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Khan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Khan can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Bishop 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.
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Khan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bishop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khan tries to pull guard but Bishop forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khan fails to pull guard.
Kevin Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mogul Khan.
Bishop prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bishop taking a breather.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.
Khan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bishop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop digs a right hand into Khan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khan's gas tank.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khan.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khan takes a shot to the head.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan is rocked!
Bishop is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Khan's ribcage. Khan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bishop is pushing Khan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khan seems to have recovered his senses.
Bishop stops a takedown attempt from Khan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop lands a right hand.
Kevin Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bishop.
Good body shot from Bishop.
A body shot lands from Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Bishop - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bishop stops a takedown attempt from Khan.
Khan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop presses Khan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bishop has Khan pushed against the cage.
Khan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bishop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Khan's ribs.
Bishop punishes Khan's body with a nice straight punch.
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
Bishop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bishop thuds a left hand into Khan's body.
Bishop lands a big head kick that sends Khan tumbling to the mat! Bishop takes a step backwards and waves Khan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Khan's leg. Khan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop throws a monster overhand right that drops Khan! Bishop follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Keystone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Keystone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Guapo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keystone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guapo moves into the clinch.
Guapo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Keystone is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Keystone fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guapo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keystone's brow.
Guapo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keystone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guapo prevents it.
Keystone is working for takedown but Guapo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Keystone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keystone has a couple of punches blocked by Guapo.
Keystone goes for a takedown attempt but Guapo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guapo throws a head kick that Keystone semi-blocks.
Keystone connects with a crisp jab.
Guapo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keystone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guapo throws a sloppy head kick and Keystone moves out of range easily.
Guapo throws a leg kick which misses Keystone's front leg but catches the back leg as Keystone tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo leaves Keystone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guapo throws a looping overhand right but Keystone ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keystone checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Guapo.
Guapo takes a swing at Keystone's ribcage but misses.
Keystone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guapo. Guapo obviously looking to wear him down.
Keystone dives in and scores a takedown into Guapo's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Keystone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guapo's head.
Guapo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keystone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keystone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keystone wants to control from the top but Guapo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guapo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guapo keeping moving, preventing Keystone from controlling successfully.
Keystone with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guapo wants to stand but Keystone is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Keith Keystone.
Guapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keystone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guapo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guapo tries a low kick but Keystone avoids it.
Guapo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Guapo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keystone's sensitive parts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keystone.
Keystone misses the jab.
Guapo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Keystone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keystone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Guapo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guapo lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guapo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keystone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keystone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guapo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Keystone wants to control from the top but Guapo keeps moving.
Keystone is looking to work some ground and pound but Guapo has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keystone slips nicely into half guard.
Keystone wants to free his trapped foot but Guapo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but El Guapo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guapo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keystone.
Keystone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Guapo misses.
Keystone looks to throw the jab but Guapo is out of range.
Guapo defending well as Keystone loads up on a big left hand.
Guapo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keystone misses with a straight right.
Guapo tries to score with a low kick but Keystone moves his leg out of the way.
Guapo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keystone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guapo on the side of the head.
Keystone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guapo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keystone's knee momentarily.
Guapo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guapo looks to land a left hand but Keystone moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo throws a leg kick but Keystone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keystone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keystone throws a shot from downtown. Guapo moves away and avoids it.
Guapo slips under a jab.
Keystone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guapo closes the distance and pushes Keystone back into the cage.
Guapo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keystone's efforts to push away.
Keystone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keystone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Guapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keystone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keystone misses with a straight left.
Guapo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keystone throws out the jab.
Guapo throws a shot to the body.
Guapo throws a leg kick but Keystone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guapo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Keystone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Keystone avoids the head kick by Guapo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guapo is looking to score with low kicks.
Keystone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Guapo feints and then cracks Keystone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keystone down.
Horrible takedown by Keystone or perhaps it was just good defense by Guapo which made him look bad.
Keystone looks to land a left hand but Guapo moved out of range nicely.
Guapo tries to clinch but Keystone is having none of it.
Guapo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Keystone avoids the head kick by Guapo.
Guapo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Guapo scores with a head kick. Keystone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Keystone loads up on a big right hand but Guapo slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo scores with a nice head shot.
Guapo throws a front kick aimed at Keystone's knee but Keystone avoids it well.
A left and a right from Guapo both land. Nice combination.
Keystone is rocked!
Keystone throws the left hand but Guapo avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Keystone there.
Keystone tries to score with a low kick but Guapo moves his leg out of the way.
Guapo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guapo tries to clinch up but Keystone circles away and keeps his distance.
Guapo throws a solid leg kick but Keystone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guapo.
Keystone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guapo moves away from the strike by Keystone.
A jab from Keystone misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Guapo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guapo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keystone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guapo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guapo tries to clinch there but Keystone circles away.
Keystone checks a leg kick.
Guapo avoids the body shot from Keystone.
Guapo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Keystone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guapo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keystone's calf.
Guapo clinches up with Keystone and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keystone misses with some punches.
Keystone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guapo's elbow.
Guapo prevents a body shot from Keystone.
Guapo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keystones head.
Guapo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Guapo 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. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Guapo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Guapo misses with a double jab.
Keystone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guapo moves away.
Keystone swings widly with a right hand
and Guapo counters with a leg kick.
Keystone lands a glancing blow to the side of Guapo's head.
Keystone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guapo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy left from Guapo finds it's target.
Guapo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guapo closes the distance and clinches.
Guapo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guapo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keystone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keystone takes an elbow to the temple.
Keystone gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Guapo holds on and takes a little breather.
Keystone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Keystone trying to control but Guapo is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guapo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Keystone with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guapo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guapo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keith Keystone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keystone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keystone throwing strikes but missing.
Guapo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keystone connects with a couple of short punches.
Keystone 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.
Keystone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keith Keystone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keystone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keystone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guapo keeping full guard, as Keystone tries to pass.
El Guapo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keystone throwing strikes from guard but Guapo blocks nicely.
Keystone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keystone postures up in Guapo's guard and throws a big left but Guapo blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guapo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Keystone dives into side control.
Keystone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Keystone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guapo 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Guapo!
El Guapo gave a mention to Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Cd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parts comes into the arena with call to prayer blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Parts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Cd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cd tries to move into range but Parts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parts throws a push kick but Cd slaps the foot to one side.
Cd wants to clinch.
Parts misses with a hook.
Cd scores with a nice body kick.
Cd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cd counters with a nice body shot.
Parts misses the jab.
Cd tries to land a leg kick but Parts saw it coming and moves away.
Parts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts blocks a head kick by Cd.
Parts misses with a looping left.
Parts ducks right into an uppercut from Cd.
Parts throws a series of punches but Cd moves out of range.
Parts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Parts works the jab nicely.
Cd wants to land a leg kick but Parts is out of range.
Cd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Cd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cd throws a head kick that misses.
Cd slips a straight right by Parts.
Parts misses with a jab to the body
and Cd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parts blocks a leg kick.
Parts takes one to the side of the head.
Cd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cd.
Parts takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parts was well out of range. Poor timing from Cd.
Parts looks to throw the jab but Cd is out of range.
Cd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parts checks it well.
Jab by Parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Parts misses the target.
Parts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cd is looking to clinch but Parts is avoiding it.
Parts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cd is rocked!
A low kick from Cd misses
and Parts counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cd! Parts lets Cd back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cd is still on wobbly legs! Can Parts finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parts cracks Cd on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cd falls backwards against the cage. Parts follows up with more strikes that drop Cd to his knees. Parts keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cd! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parts!
After the fight, Peter Parts was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalash Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nikov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Snoop Dogg Feat. Nate Dogg & Xzibit - Bitch Please . Turpaansaaja is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bulls On Parade. Severi Turpaansaaja has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kalash Nikov's chin.
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kalash Nikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severi Turpaansaaja!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpaansaaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Nikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nikov looking to throw knees to the head but Turpaansaaja is blocking nicely.
Turpaansaaja tries to throw a body punch but Nikov avoids it by throwing Turpaansaaja back against the cage.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turpaansaaja throws a head punch that misses.
Turpaansaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turpaansaaja prevents a body shot from Nikov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikov.
Turpaansaaja has a couple of punches blocked by Nikov.
Turpaansaaja struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikov controls his hands.
Nikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalash Nikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpaansaaja avoids the head kick by Nikov.
Turpaansaaja has closed the distance and engaged Nikov in a clinch.
Nikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikov misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turpaansaaja checks a leg kick nicely.
Nikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turpaansaaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nikov throws a sloppy head kick and Turpaansaaja moves out of range easily.
Turpaansaaja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja throws a right hand that Nikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nikov also avoids with ease.
Turpaansaaja looks to land a right hand but Nikov moved out of range.
Turpaansaaja fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nikov on the side of the head.
Turpaansaaja misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nikov lands a really nice looking cross but Turpaansaaja seems unphased.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a leg kick but Nikov saw it coming and moves away.
Nikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turpaansaaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikov misses with a body shot.
Turpaansaaja walks into a jab.
Nikov misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov scores with a head kick. Turpaansaaja tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Nikov finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Nikov. Those never looked like landing.
Nikov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turpaansaaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turpaansaaja counter with a right hand.
Turpaansaaja throws a leg kick but Nikov checks it.
Nikov throws a head kick that misses.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turpaansaaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Turpaansaaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turpaansaaja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turpaansaaja avoids the head kick by Nikov.
Turpaansaaja is looking to clinch.
Turpaansaaja scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nikov.
Turpaansaaja scores with a body shot.
Nikov misses with a head kick.
Nikov tries to clinch
and Turpaansaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook to the side of Nikov's head but Nikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turpaansaaja staying out of range there.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turpaansaaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Nikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Nikov blocks the leg kick.
Nikov is looking to slow Turpaansaaja down with leg kicks.
Nikov checks a low kick from Turpaansaaja.
Nikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turpaansaaja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turpaansaaja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja misses with a leg kick.
Nikov blocks a head kick by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nikov misses with a looping right.
Turpaansaaja takes a swing at Nikov's ribcage but misses.
Turpaansaaja misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpaansaaja.
Nikov throws a hook but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Turpaansaaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Turpaansaaja.
Nikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turpaansaaja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turpaansaaja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikov tries to clinch but Turpaansaaja is having none of it.
Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikov.
Turpaansaaja is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turpaansaaja.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turpaansaaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kalash Nikov will probably get the nod.
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.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalash Nikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikov throws a jab when Turpaansaaja was well out of range.
Nikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turpaansaaja throws a right hand that Nikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nikov also avoids with ease.
Nikov looks to throw the jab but Turpaansaaja is out of range.
Nikov tries to clinch up
and Turpaansaaja counters with a three punch combo that has Nikov backing up. Nikov nods at Turpaansaaja to acknowledge the strikes.
Nikov looks to land a combination but Turpaansaaja avoids it well.
Nikov misses with an uppercut.
Nikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Turpaansaaja. Those never looked like landing.
Turpaansaaja swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikov.
Turpaansaaja gets tackled into the cage by Nikov. Nikov maintains the clinch.
Nikov looking to throw knees to the head but Turpaansaaja is blocking nicely.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Turpaansaaja as the two fighters clinch.
Turpaansaaja tries a body shot but Nikov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turpaansaaja looking to stall.
Nikov looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Turpaansaaja on the inside.
Nikov lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turpaansaaja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nikov or not.
Nikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Turpaansaaja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turpaansaaja takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - Turpaansaaja finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turpaansaaja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Nikov. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja lands a slapping body shot.
Nikov checks a leg kick.
Turpaansaaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turpaansaaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikov.
Turpaansaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turpaansaaja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nikov tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Nikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Turpaansaaja blocks the low kick.
Nikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turpaansaaja throws the kick towards the body but Nikov avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov looks to throw the jab but Turpaansaaja is out of range.
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Nikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turpaansaaja lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nikov takes a step back to recover.
Turpaansaaja is looking to clinch.
Turpaansaaja throws out a powerful jab.
Nikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Turpaansaaja circles away.
Nikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Nikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turpaansaaja avoids the head kick by Nikov.
A left lands for Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja lands an overhand right.
Nikov lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikov moves away.
Turpaansaaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikov throws out the jab.
Turpaansaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikov.
Turpaansaaja walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Nikov.
Turpaansaaja closes the distance and pushes Nikov back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikov is trying to break the clinch but Turpaansaaja is controlling him.
Turpaansaaja lands a shoulder strike.
Turpaansaaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turpaansaaja struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikov controls his hands.
Nikov is trying to break free.
Turpaansaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch.
Nikov prevents a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch.
Nikov working hard to break the clinch.
Nikov blocks a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Turpaansaaja moves into the clinch.
Nikov trying to control the position but instead, Turpaansaaja has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nikov into the cage.
Turpaansaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turpaansaaja blocks a body shot from Nikov.
Turpaansaaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikov is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nikov as Turpaansaaja tries to tie him up.
Nikov has a couple of punches blocked by Turpaansaaja.
Nikov is trying to break free.
Nikov blocks an uppercut.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turpaansaaja lands with a right to the head.
Nikov throws a head punch that misses.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Turpaansaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov trying to control the position but instead, Turpaansaaja has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nikov into the cage.
Nikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turpaansaaja has closed the distance and engaged Nikov in a clinch.
Turpaansaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turpaansaaja blocks an uppercut.
Nikov slowing the pace effectively.
Turpaansaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikov tries to land a knee to the head but Turpaansaaja blocks with his arms.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Turpaansaaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Turpaansaaja misses with some punches.
Turpaansaaja stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov looking to throw knees to the head but Turpaansaaja is blocking nicely.
Turpaansaaja lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikov stalling in the clinch but Turpaansaaja improves position.
Nikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Turpaansaaja on the inside.
Turpaansaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Nikov controls the action.
Turpaansaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turpaansaaja gets through Nikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Nikov blocking some punches.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Turpaansaaja is working Nikov over against the cage.
Nikov is trying to stall.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nikov is keeping busy.
Turpaansaaja throws a head punch that misses.
Nikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Nikov is rocked!
Nikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turpaansaaja tries to work over Nikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turpaansaaja slowing the pace effectively.
Turpaansaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikov's elbow.
Nikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Severi Turpaansaaja has been cut.
Nikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikov is trying to break the clinch but Turpaansaaja is controlling him.
Turpaansaaja tries to work over Nikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turpaansaaja is trying to stall.
Nikov lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja managing to block the knees to the body from Nikov.
Turpaansaaja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Turpaansaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turpaansaaja has him pressed against the cage.
Turpaansaaja working aggressively here.
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!
Turpaansaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nikov up against the cage.
Nikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Severi Turpaansaaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turpaansaaja has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severi Turpaansaaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gab Jay-ar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geronimo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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290 lbs
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286 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gab Jay-ar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Geronimo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jay-ar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jay-ar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jay-ar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jay-ar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jay-ar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Santos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jay-ar has tightened it up now! Santos should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gab Jay-ar!
Gab Jay-ar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Pritchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pritchard has chosen English Blood, Irish Heart - By Morrissey as his entrance music. Randal Pritchard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Randal Pritchard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karl Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pritchard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Pritchard.
An inside leg kick lands from Pritchard.
Pritchard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pritchard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pritchard tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pritchard.
Pritchard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Pritchard tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Pritchard letting Thomas take a breather here.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Pritchard blocks with his arms.
Pritchard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pritchard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pritchard throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Pritchard.
Thomas pushes Pritchard up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pritchard avoids it.
Pritchard scores with a hook to the body.
Pritchard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pritchard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pritchard throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pritchard. Pritchard obviously looking to wear him down.
Pritchard throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pritchard throws out a leg kick but Thomas moves out of range and Pritchard only half commits.
Pritchard throws out a leg kick but Thomas moves out of range and Pritchard only half commits.
Pritchard checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Pritchard misses.
Pritchard lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Pritchard checks a low kick from Thomas.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Pritchard off balance momentarily.
Pritchard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pritchard stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas throws a push kick but Pritchard slaps the foot to one side.
Pritchard throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Pritchard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Pritchard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a lazy head kick
and Pritchard counters with a nice body kick.
Pritchard scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of Pritchard's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pritchard connects with a solid leg kick.
Pritchard dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Pritchard feints with a jab and clips Thomas right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Thomas is sent crashing into the canvas and Pritchard leaps in for the kill! Thomas tries to get to his feet but Pritchard is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Thomas is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randal Pritchard!
After the fight, Randal Pritchard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butt Piracy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piracy comes to the cage accompanied by I Like Big Butts. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butt Piracy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tallak Hrolf !
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrolf throws a head kick that misses.
Hrolf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Piracy throws a body punch but Hrolf moves out of range.
Hrolf 's corner calls for a 1-2. Hrolf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hrolf lands with a nice body punch.
Hrolf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hrolf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Piracy to the ground. Hrolf is now in Piracy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piracy wants to get back to his feet but Hrolf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hrolf throwing strikes from guard but Piracy blocks nicely.
Piracy wants to get back to his feet but Hrolf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hrolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Piracy has wrist control.
Piracy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hrolf wants to control from the top but Piracy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piracy wants to stand up but Hrolf is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hrolf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Piracy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Piracy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piracy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Piracy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Hrolf to work.
Piracy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hrolf breaks from the clinch.
Piracy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hrolf .
Piracy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piracy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hrolf scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Butt Piracy has been cut.
Piracy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Hrolf misses the target.
Piracy has Hrolf up against the cage in a clinch.
Piracy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hrolf turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Piracy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hrolf connects with a decent elbow.
Piracy pushes Hrolf away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hrolf gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
An elbow from Hrolf crashes against the mat.
Hrolf cracks Piracy with a big right hand but Piracy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Piracy tries to escape but Hrolf is in control.
Hrolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hrolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Piracy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hrolf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Hrolf crashes against the mat.
Piracy wants to get back to his feet but Hrolf drags him back down.
Hrolf trying to control the action but Piracy is working from the bottom.
Piracy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hrolf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hrolf tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Piracy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hrolf controlling the position.
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!
Piracy wants to get back to his feet but Hrolf drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Piracy is avoiding damage well.
Piracy is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piracy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hrolf working the ground and pound.
Piracy tries to escape but Hrolf is in control.
Hrolf cracks Piracy with a big right hand but Piracy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Piracy is breathing heavily.
Piracy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hrolf throws an elbow but Piracy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Piracy is pushing Hrolf 's head away, looking to escape. Hrolf manages to hold on to the position though.
Hrolf grinds an elbow into Piracy's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Piracy prevents Hrolf from improving position.
Hrolf lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hrolf creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hrolf scores with a couple of short elbows.
Piracy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hrolf is controlling him well.
Hrolf stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tallak Hrolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butt Piracy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Piracy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hrolf counters with a head kick that drops Piracy - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hrolf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hrolf trying to pass the guard but Piracy defending well.
Hrolf working the head and body with strikes.
Hrolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Piracy is just riding it out for now. Hrolf eventually gives up the hold.
Piracy is looking to get back to is feet but Hrolf passes into side control.
Piracy wants to get back to his feet but Hrolf drags him back down.
Hrolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piracy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Piracy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piracy is not content to let Hrolf control the position.
Hrolf scores with a couple of short elbows.
Butt Piracy's cut is getting worse.
Piracy wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hrolf working the ground and pound.
Hrolf working the ground and pound from side control.
Butt Piracy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tallak Hrolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hrolf lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Piracy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hrolf is controlling him well.
Hrolf works to advance to full mount. Piracy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hrolf landing strikes from the mount.
Hrolf landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Piracy! Hrolf sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Piracy and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tallak Hrolf !
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ketsuno Anajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sklyar comes to the cage accompanied by Scarface - No Tears. Anajo has chosen Ghostbusters as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
140 lbs
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25
137 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergiy Sklyar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ketsuno Anajo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anajo tries to land a front kick but Sklyar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anajo has closed the distance and engaged Sklyar in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Anajo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anajo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anajo blocks a body shot from Sklyar.
Sklyar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sklyar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anajo.
Anajo trying to control the position but instead, Sklyar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anajo into the cage.
Anajo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sklyar misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Anajo.
Sklyar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sklyar manages to end up in side control.
Sklyar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anajo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Sklyar crashes against the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anajo wants to control but Sklyar postures up.
Anajo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sklyar is pressing down on Anajo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sklyar wants to sweep here but Anajo controlling him for the moment.
Anajo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anajo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anajo wants to pass the guard but Sklyar is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sklyar wants to control but Anajo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anajo is keen to just control but Sklyar is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar trying to control here.
Anajo with the ground and pound but Sklyar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anajo wants to control from the top but Sklyar keeps moving.
Sklyar is looking to stand up but Anajo isn't so interested in that idea.
Sklyar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sklyar working for a triangle but Anajo defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sklyar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anajo has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is looking for a sweep.
Anajo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Anajo working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is trying to buck Anajo off.
Anajo wants to control but Sklyar is keeping him busy.
Sklyar is trying to buck Anajo off.
Sklyar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anajo prevents Sklyar from improving his position.
Anajo trying to pass the guard but Sklyar defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergiy Sklyar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sklyar catches Anajo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sklyar dives in and scores a takedown into Anajo's guard.
Sklyar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sklyar stopping the sweep attempt from Anajo.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Anajo keeps moving.
Sklyar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sklyar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anajo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sklyar stops Anajo from standing up.
Sklyar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sklyar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anajo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sklyar landing with the ground and pound.
Anajo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sklyar's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sklyar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anajo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sklyar keeping full guard, as Anajo tries to pass.
Anajo stopping the sweep attempt from Sklyar.
Anajo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Sklyar misses.
Anajo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sklyar.
Ketsuno Anajo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anajo jabs at Sklyar's body.
Anajo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anajo staying out of range there.
Anajo lands a leg kick that knocks Sklyar off balance momentarily.
Anajo scores with a leg kick.
Sklyar throws a chopping leg kick but Anajo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anajo throws the left hand but Sklyar avoids the punch easily.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anajo but Anajo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anajo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklyar.
Sklyar looks to score with a jab to the body but Anajo is just out of range.
Sklyar throws the left hand but Anajo avoids the punch easily.
Ketsuno Anajo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anajo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sklyar dives in and grabs Anajo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anajo pushes down on Sklyar's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Anajo tenderised Sklyar's leg. Sklyar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sklyar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sklyar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anajo misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sklyar.
Sklyar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sklyar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sklyar throws a wild body kick that Anajo sees coming a mile off.
Anajo throws the left hand but Sklyar avoids the punch easily.
Anajo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sklyar checks a leg kick.
Anajo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Sklyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anajo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sklyar connects with a body shot.
Anajo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sklyar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anajo avoids the body shot from Sklyar.
Anajo throws a leg kick but Sklyar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Anajo.
Anajo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sklyar tries a head kick but it misses.
Ketsuno Anajo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anajo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklyar was well out of range. Poor timing from Anajo.
Anajo throws a leg kick but Sklyar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sklyar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anajo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anajo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sklyar.
Sklyar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anajo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anajo. Sklyar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sklyar misses with a double jab.
Anajo slips a jab from Sklyar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ketsuno Anajo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sklyar shoots in looking for a takedown. Anajo tries to sprawl out of it but Sklyar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anajo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anajo just misses with a punch to the body.
Anajo slips under a jab from Sklyar.
Anajo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklyar.
Anajo slaps away a takedown attempt from Sklyar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sklyar tries to score with a low kick but Anajo moves his leg out of the way.
Anajo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sklyar rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Sklyar does no damage.
Sklyar misses with an uppercut. Anajo saw that one coming.
Anajo thows a body shot but no joy.
Anajo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anajo avoids a kick to the body.
Anajo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anajo lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anajo cracks the inside of Sklyar's front leg.
Sklyar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anajo connects with a looping right hand.
Sklyar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anajo lands with an uppercut that bounces Sklyar off the cage and back into range.
Sklyar connects with an inside leg kick.
Anajo throws a sloppy head kick and Sklyar moves out of range easily.
Anajo throws a shot to the body.
Anajo swings for the body but Sklyar moves out of range.
Anajo tries to clinch but Sklyar is having none of it.
Sklyar throws a leg kick but Anajo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anajo lands with a straight right. Sklyar didn't see that one coming.
Anajo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sklyar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anajo tries to land a front kick but Sklyar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sklyar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anajo gets caught napping as Sklyar dives in and scores a takedown. Anajo manages to retain guard.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Anajo keeps moving.
Anajo has his hands on Sklyar's head, controlling the position.
Sklyar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anajo wants to sweep here but Sklyar controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sklyar throws a big elbow that misses.
Anajo looking to control but Sklyar passes into half guard.
Sklyar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar 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.
Sklyar slips a nice elbow through Anajo's hands, connecting with Anajo's forehead.
Anajo is looking to control Sklyar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anajo avoid being mounted?
Sergiy Sklyar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sklyar throws a strike but Anajo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anajo pulls Sklyar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sklyar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anajo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sklyar!
Anajo prevents Sklyar from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anajo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sklyar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anajo with shots to the head and body - Sklyar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anajo looking to control but Sklyar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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!
Sklyar is looking to improve his position but Anajo isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sklyar is working hard here to advance position.
Sklyar tries to hold on but Anajo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ketsuno Anajo really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anajo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anajo wants it to stay on the feet.
Anajo with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anajo. Sklyar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anajo. Sklyar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anajo swings for the body but Sklyar moves out of range.
Anajo misses with a body shot.
Anajo tries to score with a low kick but Sklyar moves his leg out of the way.
Anajo connects with a leg kick. Sklyar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sklyar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anajo on the side of the head.
Anajo cracks a nice hook into Sklyar's ribs.
Donk. Anajo catches Sklyar right on the button with a cross.
Anajo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sklyar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anajo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anajo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anajo is looking to slow Sklyar down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anajo works Sklyar's body with a nice hook.
Anajo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sklyar can pounce on him.
Anajo misses with a low kick.
Sklyar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anajo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sklyar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sklyar's back!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Anajo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Sklyar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anajo is trying to control but Sklyar is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Anajo controlling his opponent.
Anajo trying to control but Sklyar is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anajo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklyar tries to hold on but Anajo pushes him away.
Anajo throws some wild stikes that Sklyar manages to avoid easily.
Sklyar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Anajo is trying to control the position but Sklyar postures up.
Sklyar is working Anajo 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.
Sklyar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sklyar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sklyar trying to control but Anajo is working from the bottom.
Sklyar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anajo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sklyar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anajo keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
Sklyar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anajo is trying to keep Sklyar in close.
Sklyar throws a strike but Anajo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sklyar has his feet on Anajo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sklyar swings for the body but Anajo moves out of range.
Anajo lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anajo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sklyar misses with an uppercut. Anajo saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Anajo misses.
Sklyar throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ketsuno Anajo dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sklyar misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sklyar.
Anajo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anajo misses with a wild combination.
Anajo works the jab nicely.
Anajo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sklyar moves away.
Anajo throws a jab when Sklyar was well out of range.
Sklyar swings for the body but Anajo moves out of range.
Anajo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sklyar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sklyar scoring well with a low kick there.
Anajo tries to work over Sklyar's front leg with a kick but Sklyar checks it.
Anajo swings widly with a right hand
and Sklyar counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anajo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklyar is just out of range.
Anajo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anajo throws a shot to the body.
Anajo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sklyar.
Sklyar lands a nice hook to Anajo's body. Anajo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sklyar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sklyar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anajo to the mat! Anajo manages to get full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anajo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sklyar's guard.
Sklyar is looking for a triangle here but Anajo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sklyar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anajo off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anajo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sklyar is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Anajo. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklyar scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Anajo is looking for a way out.
Sklyar 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.
Anajo breaks Sklyar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sklyar is trying to keep Anajo in close.
Sklyar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anajo is one step ahead there.
Sklyar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anajo looking to pass the guard.
Sklyar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anajo is one step ahead there.
Anajo lying in Sklyar's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sklyar decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Anajo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergiy Sklyar!
Sergiy Sklyar retains his bantamweight title!
Sergiy Sklyar made sure to mention his sponsor, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! in his post fight interview.
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