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SOTF 21: Islands of Aloha PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Rosberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo's entrance music is I am a Nightmare Walking. A fine choice. 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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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Rosberg!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosberg misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rosberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Rosberg moves to clinch but Halo breaks away
and Halo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halo dips to his left and cracks Rosberg with an uppercut!
Rosberg wants to clinch but Halo slips to the side
and Halo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Halo defending well as Rosberg loads up on a big left hand.
Rosberg darts in trying to clinch
and Halo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Stan Rosberg has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosberg tries to clinch but Halo moves away
and Halo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rosberg looks gassed!
Halo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rosberg falls backwards - clearly groggy! Halo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Halo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slabodan Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milosevic comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony of Destruction. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Slabodan Milosevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Pena!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milosevic slips under a jab from Pena.
A slow jab from Milosevic misses its intended target.
Milosevic throws out a powerful jab.
Milosevic slips a jab and a cross from Pena.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pena.
Milosevic connects with a jab.
Pena misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Milosevic.
A good leg kick by Milosevic.
Milosevic misses with a wild body shot.
Slabodan Milosevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milosevic throws a big shot that misses.
Pena moves away from the strike by Milosevic.
Pena lands a jab to Milosevic's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Milosevic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milosevic looks to land a right hand but Pena moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic misses with a leg kick.
Milosevic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milosevic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Milosevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Pena misses.
A punch combination from Pena misses.
Milosevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Pena misses the target.
Milosevic takes a swing at Pena's ribcage but misses.
Milosevic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Milosevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Milosevic tests Pena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Milosevic throws an off balance right hand
and Pena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic slips a jab and a cross from Pena.
Milosevic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pena.
Milosevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milosevic throws out a loose jab but Pena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milosevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left and a right from Pena both land. Nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Milosevic misses.
Pena fails to land with a series of punches.
Pena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Milosevic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Milosevic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Milosevic lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Milosevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Milosevic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Milosevic.
Milosevic lands a glancing blow to the side of Pena's head.
Milosevic works the jab nicely.
Milosevic looks to land a combination but Pena avoids it well.
Milosevic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Milosevic lands a head shot.
Milosevic throws a right hand that misses
and Pena counters with a two punch combo.
Pena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Milosevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Milosevic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pena misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Milosevic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milosevic with a jab.
Milosevic missing with a left hand there. Pena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Milosevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Milosevic throws a looping overhand right but Pena ducks down to avoid it.
Milosevic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pena takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Pena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pena on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Milosevic misses.
Pena takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pena avoids the body shot from Milosevic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slabodan Milosevic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Milosevic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milosevic thuds his right hand into Pena's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slabodan Milosevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Pena lands a two punch combo.
Pena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milosevic.
Pena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milosevic.
Milosevic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pena counters with a right hand to the body.
Pena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pena slips under a jab.
Milosevic stuns Pena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Milosevic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Pena does it's job there.
Pena avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pena cracks Milosevic with a hook to the temple - Milosevic is on wobbly legs here! Pena swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Milosevic falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Pena wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Javier Pena!
Javier Pena bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hermanni Holopainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durdun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holopainen comes to the cage accompanied by Black&Yellow. Durdun is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Where is My Mind. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hermanni Holopainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durdun!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durdun crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holopainen - the referee stops the clock and Durdun gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holopainen. Durdun manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durdun looks gassed!
Durdun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holopainen.
Holopainen throws a right and a left that Durdun avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holopainen fails with the takedown.
Holopainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holopainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holopainen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Durdun to get to his feet.
Holopainen scores with a leg kick.
Holopainen shoots in and drives through. Durdun sprawls well.
Holopainen looks to land a combination but Durdun avoids it well.
Holopainen throws a front kick that sends Durdun stumbling back into the cage.
Holopainen throws a right hand that Durdun ducks under and follows up with a left that Durdun also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holopainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Durdun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holopainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermanni Holopainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durdun stuffs the takedown attempt from Holopainen. Holopainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Durdun misses the jab.
Holopainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Holopainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Durdun counters with an inside leg kick.
Durdun connects with the punch.
It looks like Hermanni Holopainen has been cut.
Durdun avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Holopainen lands but Durdun takes it in his stride.
It looks like Tyler Durdun has been cut.
Durdun misses with a leg kick.
Durdun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hermanni Holopainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holopainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Durdun sprawls well. He's pushed Holopainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Holopainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durdun's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Durdun duly obliges.
Tyler Durdun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holopainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durdun's waist but Durdun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holopainen off to one side.
Durdun is looking to score with low kicks.
Durdun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holopainen works over Durdun's head and body with a nice combination.
Holopainen throws a head kick that half lands.
Durdun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holopainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durdun slaps away a takedown attempt from Holopainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holopainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holopainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Holopainen.
The fighters circling - Durdun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holopainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durdun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durdun lands a head kick!
Durdun throws a right and a left that Holopainen avoids nicely.
Holopainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holopainen shoots in and drives through. Durdun sprawls well.
Holopainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durdun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holopainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durdun.
Nice takedown defense from Durdun. No joy for Holopainen on that attempt.
Holopainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durdun lands with a kick to the temple. Holopainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some wild striking there from Durdun.
Holopainen looks for a takedown but Durdun sprawls well.
Holopainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Durdun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holopainen's calf.
Durdun throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Durdun throws a leg kick but Holopainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durdun moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Durdun throws a sloppy head kick and Holopainen moves out of range easily.
Durdun cracks a nice hook into Holopainen's ribs.
Holopainen tries to clinch there but Durdun 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 Hermanni Holopainen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Durdun throws a low kick but Holopainen avoids it.
Durdun is looking to land body kicks.
Durdun leaves Holopainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hermanni Holopainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holopainen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Holopainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Durdun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holopainen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Durdun's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holopainen wants to control from the top but Durdun keeps moving.
Holopainen passes Durdun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Holopainen is working for a kimura but Durdun is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durdun trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holopainen trying to control from half guard but Durdun is working away.
Holopainen is working for a submission of some sort.
Holopainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Durdun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holopainen is thwarting Durdun's attempts to control the position.
Holopainen is looking for a kimura but Durdun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holopainen to get the leverage.
Holopainen thows a huge punch but Durdun dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durdun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holopainen.
Durdun trying to control from the bottom.
Holopainen is looking to advance position but Durdun won't allow it.
Durdun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holopainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holopainen uses his free foot to push down on Durdun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Durdun.
Durdun tries to lock up and control but Holopainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holopainen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Crunch! Holopainen slams his shin into Durdun's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holopainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Durdun sprawls well. He's pushed Holopainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holopainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durdun tries to avoid it but Holopainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durdun to the ground. Durdun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermanni Holopainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Holopainen does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holopainen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durdun, as that shot connected.
Durdun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Durdun.
Holopainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holopainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durdun as he avoids it easily.
Durdun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durdun jabs Holopainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durdun misses with a series of wild punches.
Durdun scores with a punch to the head.
Durdun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holopainen is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Holopainen shoots in and drives through. Durdun sprawls well.
Durdun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holopainen under the eye.
Durdun thows a body kick. Holopainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Durdun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durdun bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That kick from Durdun tenderised Holopainen's leg. Holopainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durdun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durdun misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holopainen shoots in for a takedown but Durdun shows good takedown defense.
Durdun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durdun, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler Durdun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Holopainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holopainen pushes Durdun up against the cage in a clinch.
Durdun tries to circle away but Holopainen has him pinned against the cage.
Holopainen breaks from the clinch.
Durdun stuffs the takedown.
Durdun throws a right and a left that Holopainen avoids nicely.
Holopainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holopainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durdun as he jumps to the side.
Holopainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durdun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Durdun cracks the inside of Holopainen's front leg.
Sloppy strikes from Durdun. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Holopainen misses.
Durdun thumps Holopainen with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durdun scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durdun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holopainen shoots in for a takedown but Durdun shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermanni Holopainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durdun moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyler Durdun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holopainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Holopainen staying out of range there.
Durdun looks to throw the jab but Holopainen is out of range.
Holopainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durdun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holopainen somewhat.
Durdun lands an overhand right.
Holopainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Durdun tries to sprawl out of it but Holopainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Durdun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holopainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durdun sprawls well. Durdun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holopainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durdun moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Durdun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holopainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durdun but Durdun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holopainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holopainen tries for a takedown but Durdun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Durdun connects with a body shot.
Holopainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durdun scores with a head kick. Holopainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hermanni Holopainen's cut is getting worse.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Durdun. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durdun with a nice cross.
Durdun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holopainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Durdun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holopainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Durdun misses with a body kick.
Durdun lands a jab.
Holopainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Durdun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holopainen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holopainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holopainen shoots in and drives through. Durdun sprawls well.
Holopainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durdun is fending him off so far but Holopainen persists. Nope, Durdun circles away and we're back to standing.
Durdun works Holopainen's body with a nice hook.
Durdun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durdun throws a good cross that connects.
Durdun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durdun misses with a few strikes there.
Holopainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durdun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durdun throws a head kick that misses.
Durdun lands a nice shot that snaps Holopainen's head back.
Durdun stuffs the takedown attempt from Holopainen. Holopainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab from Durdun.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holopainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durdun as he avoids it easily.
Durdun lands with a shot to the body.
Durdun bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durdun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Durdun 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tyler Durdun!
After the fight, Tyler Durdun 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Linh Munn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Position (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munn comes to the cage accompanied by Motivation. 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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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Linh Munn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Position!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Position counters with a stiff right hand.
Munn fails with the takedown
and Position makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linh Munn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Position counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Munn!
Munn wants to hold on but Position pushes him away.
Munn gets back to half guard.
Munn is not content to let Position control the position.
Munn is pressing down on Position's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Position stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Position manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Position swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Position keeping moving, preventing Munn from controlling successfully.
Position has control of Munn's left arm, preventing Munn from doing any damage.
Munn stopping the sweep attempt from Position.
Position trying to control the position.
Position keeping moving, preventing Munn from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good shot there by Munn.
Position on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munn. Munn obviously looking to wear him down.
Munn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Position manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Position throws his legs up looking for a submission but Munn uses it to pass to side control.
Position wants to control but Munn postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Position is trying to escape the position but Munn is controlling the position.
Position manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Position gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position keeping moving, preventing Munn from controlling successfully.
Munn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munn looking to pass the guard.
Munn won't allow Position to sweep him here.
Position looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Position is on top in guard.
Position postures up.
Position wants to control from the top but Munn keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munn wants to stand up but Position is controlling him.
Position stopping the sweep attempt from Munn.
Position trying to control the position from guard on top but Munn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Position looks to score with a jab to the body but Munn is just out of range.
Linh Munn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Position connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Linh Munn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Munn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Munn clinches.
Position prevents a takedown attempt there.
Munn breaks the clinch.
Munn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linh Munn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munn moves out of range as Position strikes.
Position displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munn.
Munn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Position paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munn misses with a takedown
enabling Position to counter with a crisp jab.
Munn throws a head kick but Position moves out of range.
Munn tries for a takedown but Position circles away easily
enabling Position to counter with a crisp jab.
Position just misses with a punch to the body.
Position leaves Munn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Position counters with a right hand to the body.
Position fails with the takedown.
Position is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Position throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Position circles away.
Munn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Position paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Munn with a poor takedown
and Position counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Munn looks to land a combination but Position avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Munn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Position is in Munn's guard.
Munn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Position passes Munn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Munn wants to improve his position but Position is controlling well.
Position passes the guard and advances to mount!
Position has control of Munn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Munn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Position lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Position can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Munn is looking to escape.
Munn is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Position is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Munn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Munn shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Position showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Munn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Position moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munn throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Munn.
Position misses with a straight left.
Munn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Munn misses with a head kick.
Munn lands a jab.
Munn scores with a takedown into Position's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munn looking to sit in guard and control but Position gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Munn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Munn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Position as he jumps to the side.
Position has a takedown stuffed.
Munn misses with a takedown attempt
and Position decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Munn's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linh Munn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Position won't allow Munn to sweep him here.
Munn trying to control the position.
Position trying to control the position from guard on top but Munn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munn wants to stand and escape but Position is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munn trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munn looking for a sweep. Not yet Munn, not yet.
Linh Munn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Munn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot by Munn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Munn or perhaps it was just good defense by Position which made him look bad.
Munn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Munn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Position throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munn throws a lazy uppercut
and Position counters with a takedown into side control.
Position gets to mount! Munn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Munn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Position trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Position prevents Munn from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Position cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Position controlling the pace for now.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Position cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Position is working for a guillotine from mount but Munn frees his head quite easily.
Munn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sub Position.
I think Position 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Position!
Sub Position 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doc Holliday had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a leg kick that knocks Holliday off balance momentarily.
Charlie Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds connects with a jab.
Reynolds lands a lovely overhand right.
Holliday sizes up Reynolds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reynolds as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holliday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Holliday.
Holliday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reynolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday stops Reynolds from standing up.
Holliday trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holliday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holliday throws a big elbow that misses.
Reynolds pulls Holliday in close to prevent any damage.
Holliday throwing strikes but missing.
Holliday passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to control Holliday's posture but Holliday avoids it.
Holliday prevents Reynolds from escaping the position.
Holliday controls the position from side control.
Reynolds holds on to Holliday's head and controls the position momentarily.
The strikes coming from Holliday are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holliday wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday lands a decent elbow from side control.
Holliday 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.
Holliday lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holliday scoring with punches and elbows.
Holliday throws an elbow but Reynolds slips to the side and avoids it well.
Holliday landing strikes.
Holliday is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holliday misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reynolds is pushing Holliday's head away, looking to escape. Holliday manages to hold on to the position though.
Reynolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Reynolds's shoulder. That is not cool.
An elbow from Holliday crashes against the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds tries to bench press Holliday off him but Holliday keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Holliday are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holliday throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Holliday trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Reynolds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holliday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reynolds trying to remain calm as Holliday controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holliday is trying to get an arm triangle but Reynolds is defending well.
Holliday throws an elbow but Reynolds slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Holliday dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Holliday. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds throws a push kick but Holliday slaps the foot to one side.
Holliday misses with a low kick as Reynolds jumps back.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a combination
and Holliday makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reynolds really felt that one!
Charlie Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holliday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reynolds misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Holliday tenderised Reynolds's leg. Reynolds is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Holliday misses its intended target.
Reynolds connects with the punch.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Reynolds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday motions for Reynolds to come forward. Holliday throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands an elbow just above Holliday 's eye.
Holliday wants a takedown but no success here.
Holliday cracks Reynolds with a nice body shot.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holliday.
Reynolds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holliday is defending well for now.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Holliday avoids the damage to the body.
Reynolds throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holliday lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reynolds or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Holliday tries to break free but Reynolds pushes him back against the cage.
Holliday pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Reynolds - that landed with a thud.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Holliday scores with a shot to the side of Reynolds's head.
Holliday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holliday breaks the clinch.
Reynolds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holliday blocks the elbow strike.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holliday avoids it.
Reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
Holliday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holliday dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds is pressed up against the cage. Holliday has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reynolds down to the mat. Reynolds avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Reynolds wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Reynolds.
Holliday throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holliday works Reynolds's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Reynolds thows a body shot but no joy.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Holliday's corner calls for a 1-2. Holliday obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reynolds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but Holliday pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds thows a body kick. Holliday tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Holliday throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Reynolds throws a right hand that Holliday ducks under and follows up with a left that Holliday also avoids with ease.
Holliday blocks a jab.
Holliday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holliday moves out of range of the strikes.
Holliday misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Holliday lands with an uppercut that bounces Reynolds off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holliday closes the distance and clinches up with Reynolds, looking for a takedown. Holliday pushes Reynolds against the cage but Reynolds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doc Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Holliday moved out of range.
Reynolds motions for Holliday to come forward. Reynolds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A left and a right from Reynolds both land. Nice combination.
Reynolds defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
Holliday with a nice cross.
Holliday circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Holliday ducked under it nicely.
Holliday moves into the clinch.
Holliday dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.
Holliday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holliday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Reynolds.
A head punch on the inside from Holliday fails to land.
Reynolds looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reynolds takes a shot to the head.
Holliday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reynolds gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Holliday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holliday takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holliday lands a right hand.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holliday avoiding damage as Reynolds throws knees to the body.
Charlie Reynolds seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reynolds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holliday is defending well for now.
Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holliday.
Holliday tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Reynolds.
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holliday blocks an elbow strike.
Holliday's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holliday.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Holliday swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reynolds counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Reynolds.
Holliday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reynolds blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
Holliday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but Holliday avoids it.
Holliday lands a slapping body shot.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reynolds did well to prevent Holliday getting side control.
Holliday works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday tries to control but Reynolds wriggling away.
Reynolds can't escape the position.
Holliday throwing strikes here but Reynolds is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Reynolds wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Holliday.
Holliday misses with a head shot.
Holliday lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Reynolds is rocked!
Reynolds is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Reynolds is still in real trouble! Can Holliday finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Holliday! Reynolds is hurt baaadly! Holliday is firing away with more strikes - Reynolds is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doc Holliday!
After the big win, Doc Holliday made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TFP Graphics - Pit Inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sun Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hezekiah Stoltfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato comes to the cage accompanied by STILL BALLIN. Stoltfus has chosen The Chase as his entrance music. Hezekiah Stoltfus has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sun Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hezekiah Stoltfus!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoltfus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kato. That one must have hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kato.
Kato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoltfus moves out of range of the body kick.
Kato throws a hook but Stoltfus blocks it.
Kato gets caught flat footed, as Stoltfus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kato pulls Stoltfus in to control the position.
Kato keeping moving, preventing Stoltfus from controlling successfully.
Stoltfus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stoltfus passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoltfus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato has hold of Stoltfus's hands but Stoltfus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stoltfus is looking to take a break and control but Kato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kato wants to improve his position but Stoltfus is controlling well.
Kato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stoltfus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stoltfus.
Stoltfus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stoltfus wants to pass the guard but Kato is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus is looking for a kimura but Kato is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stoltfus to get the leverage.
Stoltfus trying to control the pace.
Kato has his hands clasped together around Stoltfus's back. He's all about the action.
Stoltfus looks to land a strike but Kato avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stoltfus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kato manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kato's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kato controls the action.
Stoltfus tries to break free.
Stoltfus trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Stoltfus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stoltfus holding both Kato 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus trying to control the action but Kato just sinks the hooks in.
Stoltfus has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kato just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kato is looking to control Stoltfus but Stoltfus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoltfus just trying to survive but Kato is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kato wants to control but Stoltfus is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiah Stoltfus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kato rushes Stoltfus and presses him up against the cage.
Kato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoltfus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stoltfus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kato.
Kato lands a right hand.
Stoltfus blocks a body shot from Kato.
Stoltfus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stoltfus is looking to control Kato's arms but Kato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stoltfus has his back to the cage.
Kato has a couple of punches blocked by Stoltfus.
Kato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kato stuffs the takedown.
Kato swinging wildly here.
Kato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stoltfus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kato's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltfus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stoltfus trying to control but Kato is working from the bottom.
Stoltfus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kato working a defensive guard here.
Stoltfus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kato trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kato looking for a sweep. Not yet Kato, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus throwing strikes from guard but Kato blocks nicely.
Stoltfus wants to control from the top but Kato keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stoltfus wants to land a leg kick but Kato is out of range.
Kato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kato cracks the inside of Stoltfus's front leg.
Stoltfus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoltfus.
Stoltfus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sun Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hezekiah Stoltfus.
Stoltfus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stoltfus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That kick from Kato tenderised Stoltfus's leg. Stoltfus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoltfus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus slips a jab and a cross from Kato.
Stoltfus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kato cracks Stoltfus with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoltfus looks for a takedown but Kato sprawls well.
Stoltfus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kato moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoltfus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Kato dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoltfus.
Stoltfus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kato scores with a head kick. Stoltfus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Hezekiah Stoltfus has been cut.
Kato throws a sloppy head kick and Stoltfus moves out of range easily.
Stoltfus fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Kato. Beautiful body shot.
Kato misses with a hook. Stoltfus ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kato. No joy for Stoltfus on that attempt.
Kato throws a combination. Stoltfus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stoltfus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sun Kato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kato cracks Stoltfus with a nice body shot.
Stoltfus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Stoltfus thows a huge punch but Kato dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stoltfus in particular looking to stall.
Stoltfus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kato to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kato takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stoltfus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stoltfus wants to improve his position but Kato is controlling well.
Kato content to control rather than advance.
Kato is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stoltfus sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kato passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Stoltfus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kato decides to stand back up.
Kato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoltfus closes the distance and clinches up with Kato, looking for a takedown. Stoltfus pushes Kato against the cage but Kato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sun Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hezekiah Stoltfus.
Kato misses with a body kick.
Kato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoltfus shoots in for a takedown but Kato shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoltfus manages to avoid it.
Stoltfus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Kato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kato has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Kato!
Sun Kato seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by All you need is love. Castle has chosen In Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
217 lbs
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219 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Potter blocks the leg kick.
Castle rushes Potter and presses him up against the cage.
Castle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Potter misses with the head strike.
Castle blocks an uppercut.
Castle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Potter tries to work over Castle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castle goes for a takedown attempt but Potter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castle.
Castle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castle cracks Potter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Castle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Potter.
Castle throws a leg kick
and Potter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Castle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Potter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Potter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Potter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castle needs to keep his hands up - Potter had a free shot at his head there.
Castle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Potter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Potter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Castle!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Harry Potter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Castle thumps Potter with a low kick.
Castle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potter avoids it really well and circles away.
Harry Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Castle.
Castle fails with the takedown.
Potter misses with a hook. Castle ducked under it nicely.
Castle has his takedown stuffed
and Potter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Potter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castle in his tracks.
Castle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potter.
Potter thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter takes a swing at Castle's ribcage but misses.
Castle throws a leg kick but Potter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Castle throws a solid leg kick but Potter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castle.
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!
Potter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Potter takes a swing at Castle's ribcage but misses.
Castle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter doesn't manage to clinch there - Castle circles away.
Castle misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potter looks to score with a jab to the body but Castle is just out of range.
A jab from Potter does it's job there.
Harry Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Potter takes a step back to recover.
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 Harry Potter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Potter thows a body shot but no joy.
Castle throws a leg kick but Potter moved away.
Potter moves out of range as Castle strikes.
Potter tries to clinch but Castle moves out of range.
Harry Potter is winning the standup battle so far.
Castle tries to clinch there but Potter circles away.
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castle walks into a jab.
Castle looks for a takedown but Potter sprawls well.
Castle moves into the clinch.
Potter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castle.
Castle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Potter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Potter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Potter content just to control the position here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harry Potter has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Potter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castle circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle catches Potter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the body from Potter misses
and Castle counters with a good low kick that Potter was not able to check.
Potter throws a poor cross that misses
and Castle counters with a good low kick that Potter was not able to check.
Castle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castle doesn't manage to clinch there - Potter circles away.
Castle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castle manages to avoid it.
Potter misses the shot to the body.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Potter blocks a low kick nicely.
Potter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Potter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Castle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Potter is out of range and Castle settles back down.
Castle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potter is fending him off so far but Castle persists. Nope, Potter circles away and we're back to standing.
Harry Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Castle.
Potter tests Castle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Potter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Potter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castle shoots in and drives through. Potter sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castle walks into a straight right hand from Potter.
Potter gets a clinch.
Castle lands a knee to the head.
Castle is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Potter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Potter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Castle moves away from the strike by Potter.
Good work by Potter as he checks the leg kick.
Potter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Potter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Castle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Potter as he connects with a hook.
Castle throws a jab when Potter was well out of range.
Potter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Castle is rocked!
Potter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castle is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Castle misses with a low kick.
Potter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castle seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Potter misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter lands a jab to Castle's midsection.
Castle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Potter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castle is looking to clinch.
Potter throws a good cross that connects.
Castle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Potter's calf.
Castle is looking to chop away at Potter's legs.
Castle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Potter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Potter misses.
Castle misses with a low kick.
Potter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Castle misses with a leg kick.
Castle tries to clinch but Potter moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Castle does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle misses with a low kick as Potter jumps back.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Potter throws a hook but Castle avoids it easily.
Potter scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Potter as he connects with a hook.
Potter closes the distance and pushes Castle back into the cage.
Castle misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Castle.
Potter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potter tries to work over Castle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castle can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Potter.
Potter working aggressively here.
Castle lands a right hand.
Harry Potter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle trying to control the position but instead, Potter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castle into the cage.
Potter is looking to break free of the clinch but Castle has double underhooks.
Potter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potter scores with a jab to the body.
Castle misses with a low kick.
Potter connects with a looping right hand.
Potter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Castle throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Castle misses the target.
Potter lands a right hook to the body.
Castle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Potter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Potter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castle doesn't seem phased though.
Potter lands a nice hook to Castle's body. Castle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Castle misses the target.
Castle wants to land a leg kick but Potter is out of range.
Castle throws a leg kick but Potter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potter misses with an uppercut. Castle saw that one coming.
Potter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castle.
Castle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potter throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castle avoids the body shot from Potter.
Castle misses with a low kick as Potter jumps back.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Frank Castle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Potter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Potter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Potter!
Our winner, Harry Potter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clone Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Junior Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clone Coleman !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Coleman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coleman avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
Coleman unloads with some shots from mount but Silva bucks and avoids them well.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coleman looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coleman with good strikes from the mount here!
Silva taking shots to the head.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coleman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Coleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Coleman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silva wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
Coleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Silva tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
Coleman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Coleman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Coleman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Coleman raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman with good strikes from the mount here!
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coleman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Silva tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Coleman maintains control.
Coleman with a couple of short strikes.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Coleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Coleman taking shots to the head.
Coleman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Coleman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva prevents Coleman from getting the reversal.
Coleman tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva has control of Coleman 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Coleman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clone Coleman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coleman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Coleman has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Coleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva tries to sprawl but Coleman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva is staying active underneath Coleman , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coleman is looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard.
Clone Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Clone Coleman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Junior Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clone Coleman .
Coleman tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coleman thinking.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Silva scores with a jab. Coleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Clone Coleman has been cut.
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!
Silva takes a swing at Coleman 's ribcage but misses.
Junior Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Coleman off the cage and back into range.
Coleman blocks a jab.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clone Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coleman in his tracks.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Coleman seems unphased.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Coleman 's defenses.
Coleman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Coleman sprawling to the canvas. Silva follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Coleman hang on?
Coleman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Coleman is working away.
Coleman is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Coleman seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva is looking to advance position but Coleman won't allow it.
Coleman tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Coleman is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coleman stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Coleman 's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clone Coleman 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Coleman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Coleman enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Coleman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coleman has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
Coleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Coleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Clone Coleman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Coleman fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva takes a swing at Coleman 's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coleman on the side of the head.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman .
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Coleman with an uppercut!
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Coleman 's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Silva misses.
Coleman with a poor takedown
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coleman , who protects the arm well.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Coleman is looking for a sweep.
Coleman taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva controls the position from side control.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Silva controls the position.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
Silva slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Coleman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Coleman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Coleman gets back to half guard.
Coleman is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Coleman is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Coleman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Silva!
Junior Silva made sure to mention his sponsor, MMA ANIMAL in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger De La Hoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aimo Mojaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De La Hoya's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kanye West - Clique ft. Big Sean & Jay-Z. Aimo Mojaus has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger De La Hoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aimo Mojaus!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De La Hoya checks a leg kick.
Mojaus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Roger De La Hoya has been cut.
Mojaus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mojaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De La Hoya.
De La Hoya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De La Hoya checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mojaus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Hoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mojaus throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by De La Hoya or perhaps it was just good defense by Mojaus which made him look bad.
Mojaus throws a sloppy head kick and De La Hoya moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Mojaus.
De La Hoya is breathing heavily.
De La Hoya tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mojaus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mojaus and De La Hoya goes tumbling to the canvas! Mojaus follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
De La Hoya is rocked!
Mojaus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Hoya won't allow Mojaus to pass to mount.
De La Hoya is looking for a sweep. Mojaus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De La Hoya wants to control but Mojaus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De La Hoya is holding on to half guard well.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aimo Mojaus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mojaus throws a powerful right kick. De La Hoya tried to block low but the kick was high! De La Hoya was taken right off of his feet! Mojaus jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aimo Mojaus!
An out of breath Aimo Mojaus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Doctor Doctor by UFO. Uusisto has chosen System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. as his entrance music. Jurmas Uusisto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jyrska Velmu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Uusisto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Velmu's calf.
Uusisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Velmu throws a hook but Uusisto blocks it.
Velmu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uusisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Velmu.
Uusisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Velmu has time to react.
Uusisto scores with a nice strike.
Jyrska Velmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velmu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uusisto.
Velmu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uusisto avoids the body shot from Velmu.
Uusisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velmu.
Uusisto scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uusisto misses with a double jab.
Velmu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown but Uusisto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velmu throws a jab but it's blocked by Uusisto.
Velmu cracks Uusisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Velmu throws a solid leg kick but Uusisto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Velmu.
Velmu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uusisto under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uusisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velmu.
Uusisto tries to land a front kick but Velmu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uusisto slips under a jab from Velmu.
Velmu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uusisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Velmu.
Velmu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uusisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uusisto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velmu scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Uusisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uusisto throws a jab when Velmu was well out of range.
Uusisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uusisto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velmu circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uusisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velmu throws out the jab.
Velmu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Velmu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velmu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uusisto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Velmu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Uusisto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Velmu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Velmu keeping moving, preventing Uusisto from controlling successfully.
Uusisto looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velmu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velmu keeping full guard, as Uusisto tries to pass.
Uusisto has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Velmu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Uusisto is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Velmu pulls down on the head and he's put Uusisto to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jyrska Velmu!
After winning the bout, Jyrska Velmu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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