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SPNY 76: Drago - Windfather PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philmore Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Onassis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onassis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Billy Talent - Viking Death March. This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philmore Butts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Onassis!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Butts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Onassis was well out of range. Poor timing from Butts.
Onassis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Butts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Butts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Onassis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Butts lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butts misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Butts. Those never looked like landing.
Butts throws a series of punches but Onassis avoids them all with ease.
Onassis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Butts moves into range and connects with a jab.
Butts rushes Onassis with punches - Onassis moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Onassis goes down! Butts follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philmore Butts!
A less than humble Philmore Butts misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Manninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Manninen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman misses with the combination.
Manninen clinches.
Manninen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Manninen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoffman after a bit of a struggle.
Manninen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manninen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manninen shoots in and drives through. Hoffman sprawls well.
Manninen shoots in but Hoffman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jack Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manninen.
A good leg kick by Manninen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Manninen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manninen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manninen won't allow Hoffman to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manninen stands and steps away. Hoffman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Manninen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoffman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manninen.
Hoffman throws a series of punches but Manninen avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manninen wants to clinch up but Hoffman keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Hoffman. Those never looked like landing.
Manninen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manninen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoffman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manninen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jack Hoffman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manninen moves into the clinch.
Manninen gets control of Hoffman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Manninen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hoffman wanted to stand there but Manninen had control of the position.
Manninen wants to stand and escape but Hoffman is having none of it.
Hoffman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoffman tries to stand but Manninen is controlling from the bottom.
Hoffman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manninen on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Manninen controls Hoffman momentarily but Hoffman frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hoffman wants to get up but he can't break Manninen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manninen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoffman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Manninen.
Hoffman feints a jab promting Manninen to slip. Hoffman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Manninen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Matt Manninen has been cut.
Hoffman misses with a low kick.
Hoffman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoffman swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a nice looking combination but Manninen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manninen misses with a body kick.
Manninen shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense.
Hoffman lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoffman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manninen back to the cage. Hoffman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Manninen looks winded!
Hoffman takes a swing at Manninen's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoffman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoffman throws a right hand that Manninen ducks under and follows up with a left that Manninen also avoids with ease.
Manninen clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hoffman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Manninen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manninen fails with the takedown.
Hoffman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jack Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoffman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoffman throws a series of punches but Manninen avoids them all with ease.
Manninen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoffman is able to avoid easily.
Manninen throws a one two combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoffman.
Manninen has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Manninen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoffman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manninen keeps control of Hoffman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoffman tries to break the clinch but Manninen is controlling the position.
Manninen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoffman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manninen.
Manninen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoffman avoids it.
Manninen is trying to pull guard but Hoffman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Manninen manages to break the clinch.
Hoffman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manninen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manninen is breathing heavily.
Hoffman jabs at Manninen's body.
Hoffman scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Manninen to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Hoffman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Hoffman!
Jack Hoffman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derick Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Lopez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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289 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derick Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore looks to clinch
and Lopez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moore defending well though.
Moore won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
Lopez prevents Moore from standing back up.
Moore is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Lopez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lopez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lopez trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
Moore has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
Lopez trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moore trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lopez is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez connects with a couple of short punches.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
Lopez prevents Moore from getting back to his feet.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Lopez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moore dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Moore's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into Moore's guard.
Lopez passes Moore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lopez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Lopez wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Lopez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moore is not content to let Lopez control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Lopez is taking a breather. Moore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Lopez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moore taking some punishment here, with Lopez in his half guard.
Moore trying to control from the bottom.
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Moore defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moore is looking to improve his position.
Lopez is looking to advance position but Moore won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Lopez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lopez dives in and grabs Moore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
Moore stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Derick Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Lopez.
Moore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moore scores with a shot to the body.
Moore doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Lopez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lopez wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.
Moore is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moore 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.
Moore stays in close to Lopez's body and controls the position.
Moore throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez has his hands on Moore's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moore preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derick Moore wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moore moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moore.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Moore. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Moore tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but Moore defending well.
Moore wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Lopez trying to mount his opponent but Moore defends it.
Moore wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Lopez working over Moore with some ground and pound. Moore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moore wants to get back to full guard.
Tony Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez is thwarting Moore's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Moore.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Moore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore shoots in and drives through. Lopez sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moore as he jumps to the side.
Lopez 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Lopez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Moore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moore throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Derick Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Lopez is pressing down on Moore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moore is holding on for now.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lopez wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Lopez.
Lopez moves nicely into side control.
Moore manages to get back to half guard.
Moore trying to control from the bottom.
Lopez is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lopez lands a nice short elbow.
Moore gets back to full guard.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
Lopez prevents Moore from getting back to his feet.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Moore can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lopez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away.
Lopez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moore haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moore is trying to stand.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Lopez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Moore enables Lopez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moore manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Moore's brow.
Lopez wanted to stand there but Moore had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Derick Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Lopez!
An out of breath Tony Lopez 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lahai Bangura Bangura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen General Public - Tenderness as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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165 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lahai Bangura Bangura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal White!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangura Bangura tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bangura Bangura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura motions for White to come forward. Bangura Bangura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangura Bangura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bangura Bangura scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura cracks White with a good jab.
White tries to clinch up but Bangura Bangura circles away and keeps his distance.
Bangura Bangura throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bangura Bangura blocks a head kick by White.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangura Bangura checks a leg kick nicely.
Bangura Bangura throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
White slips a jab and a cross from Bangura Bangura.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bangura Bangura avoids the head kick by White.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Bangura Bangura misses.
Bangura Bangura avoids a kick to the body.
Bangura Bangura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bangura Bangura lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Bangura Bangura finds it's way through White's defenses.
White throws the kick towards the body but Bangura Bangura avoids it.
Bangura Bangura misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White throws a head kick but Bangura Bangura moves out of range.
Bangura Bangura throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bangura Bangura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangura Bangura connects with the punch.
Bangura Bangura lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangura Bangura misses with a low kick.
Bangura Bangura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
White checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bangura Bangura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bangura Bangura lands a nice looking kick to the body. White takes a step back to recover.
White tries to clinch there but Bangura Bangura circles away.
Bangura Bangura ducks under a wild hook from White.
White misses with a head kick.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bangura Bangura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White throws the kick towards the body but Bangura Bangura avoids it.
Bangura Bangura throws a low kick, looking for White's leg but White calmly moves out of range.
Bangura Bangura ducks under a wild hook from White.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bangura Bangura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jamal White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White has managed to clinch.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bangura Bangura's efforts to push away.
White misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands an elbow that stopped Bangura Bangura in his tracks for a moment.
White landing knees to the head.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bangura Bangura blocks it with crossed arms.
Bangura Bangura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Bangura Bangura avoids the damage to the body.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bangura Bangura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Bangura Bangura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bangura Bangura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White misses with a knee to the head.
Bangura Bangura tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
White landing knees to the head.
Bangura Bangura avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
Bangura Bangura blocks an elbow strike from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bangura Bangura tries to circle away but White has him pinned against the cage.
Bangura Bangura is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
Bangura Bangura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bangura Bangura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bangura Bangura, as that shot connected.
Bangura Bangura lands a leg kick that knocks White off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bangura Bangura is out of range.
A good leg kick by White.
White scores with a head kick.
Bangura Bangura moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
Bangura Bangura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White tries to clinch
and Bangura Bangura counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White dodges the punch combination from Bangura Bangura.
A swing and a miss from White.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangura Bangura misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lahai Bangura Bangura 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.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Bangura Bangura lands with a cross.
Bangura Bangura lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White throws an elbow but it misses.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bangura Bangura blocks it with crossed arms.
White misses with a knee to the head.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from White in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bangura Bangura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bangura Bangura is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
White missing with knees to the body.
White tries to land a knee to the head but Bangura Bangura blocks with his arms.
White using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bangura Bangura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bangura Bangura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura tries to circle away but White has him pinned against the cage.
White using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bangura Bangura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bangura Bangura avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by White.
White trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
A frustrated look appears on Bangura Bangura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bangura Bangura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bangura Bangura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White is breathing heavily.
Bangura Bangura wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
Bangura Bangura manages to break the clinch.
Bangura Bangura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White on the side of the head.
White moves in looking to clinch but Bangura Bangura pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands a head kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangura Bangura!
White walks into a straight right hand from Bangura Bangura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bangura Bangura.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura connects with a single shot there.
Bangura Bangura lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
Bangura Bangura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bangura Bangura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lahai Bangura Bangura is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Bangura Bangura.
White is rocked!
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Bangura Bangura finish him?
White walks straight into a right hand from Bangura Bangura - that's dropped him! Bangura Bangura jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save White from any more punishment! White complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lahai Bangura Bangura!
A victorious Lahai Bangura Bangura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Delaroca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pukki has chosen Trololo as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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136 lbs
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146 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lolo Delaroca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raimo Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaroca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pukki connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Pukki.
It looks like Lolo Delaroca has been cut.
Pukki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Delarocas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pukki avoids the body shot from Delaroca.
Delaroca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pukki.
Pukki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Delaroca bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pukki's head.
Delaroca gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pukki is trying to stand.
Delaroca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pukki tries to kick Delaroca off but Delaroca keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Delaroca wants to free his trapped foot but Pukki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Delaroca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki is defending against the submission attempts here by Delaroca.
Pukki is looking to escape.
Pukki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Delaroca wants to pass to mount but Pukki is defending the position.
Delaroca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pukki's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukki pushes Delaroca off looking to stand but Delaroca dives back in and keeps control.
Delaroca wants to work for an arm triangle but Pukki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pukki pushes Delaroca off and gets back to his feet.
Delaroca with a nice cross.
Pukki looks to land a right hand but Delaroca moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki scores with a shot to the body.
Delaroca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raimo Pukki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pukki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Delaroca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pukki.
Delaroca throws a hook to the side of Pukki's head but Pukki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pukki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Pukki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delaroca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pukki stuffs the takedown attempt from Delaroca. Delaroca gets slowly back to his feet.
Lolo Delaroca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delaroca swings for the body but Pukki moves out of range.
Pukki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delaroca manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pukki to the mat! Pukki manages to get full guard.
Delaroca throwing strikes from guard but Pukki blocks nicely.
Delaroca prevents Pukki from getting back to his feet.
Delaroca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pukki wants to stand up but Delaroca is controlling him.
Pukki wriggles free and stands up.
Pukki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Delaroca lands a jab to Pukki's midsection.
Pukki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pukki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delaroca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delaroca walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaroca goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Delaroca throws a hook to the side of Pukki's head but Pukki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pukki lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Delaroca.
Pukki throws a series of punches but Delaroca moves out of range.
Delaroca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pukki.
Pukki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delaroca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Delaroca.
Delaroca fails to land with a series of punches.
Delaroca 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raimo Pukki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lolo Delaroca's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Delaroca 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.
Delaroca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Delaroca scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Delaroca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pukki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delaroca is controlling him.
Delaroca drops back looking for a leg! Pukki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pukki manages to kick Delaroca off! Delaroca jumps back into Pukki's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delaroca is looking to work some ground and pound but Pukki has wrist control.
Delaroca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pukki wants to get back to his feet but Delaroca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Delaroca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pukki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delaroca is controlling him.
Delaroca 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pukki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delaroca is controlling him.
Delaroca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delaroca is looking to work some ground and pound but Pukki has wrist control.
Pukki wants to stand and escape but Delaroca is having none of it.
Delaroca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Delaroca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delaroca throws a big right hand that misses.
Delaroca connects with a couple of short punches.
Lolo Delaroca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delaroca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Delaroca postures up in Pukki's guard and throws a big left but Pukki blocks it.
Delaroca stops Pukki from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pukki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delaroca.
Pukki has momentary wrist control but Delaroca slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pukki wants to get back to his feet.
Delaroca tries to pass to full mount but Pukki defends it.
Delaroca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pukki wants to get back to his feet.
Delaroca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pukki defending well though.
Delaroca prevents Pukki from standing back up.
Pukki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Delaroca scores with a couple of nice shots.
Delaroca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pukki tries to kick Delaroca off but Delaroca keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Delaroca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delaroca.
Delaroca looks to land a strike but Pukki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pukki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Delaroca with a nice head shot there.
Delaroca won't allow Pukki to get back to his feet.
Pukki is breathing heavily.
Delaroca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Delaroca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Delaroca stops Pukki from standing up.
Delaroca distracts Pukki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Delaroca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pukki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki pushes Delaroca off and scrambles back to his feet.
Delaroca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pukki throws a lazy right hand but Delaroca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pukki slips under a jab.
Pukki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Delaroca has a takedown stuffed.
Delaroca with a nice cross.
Raimo Pukki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delaroca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Delaroca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lolo Delaroca's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Delaroca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Delaroca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pukki misses with an uppercut.
Delaroca misses with a wild combination.
Delaroca slips a straight right by Pukki.
Pukki throws a big shot that misses.
Delaroca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pukki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delaroca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delaroca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Delaroca fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pukki did well to prevent Delaroca getting side control.
Pukki is looking to escape.
Delaroca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pukki is trying to stand.
Delaroca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pukki wants to get back to his feet.
Pukki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delaroca.
Delaroca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delaroca throws a strike but Pukki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pukki wants to get back to his feet but Delaroca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca distracts Pukki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Delaroca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delaroca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pukki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pukki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delaroca is controlling him.
Delaroca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pukki pushes Delaroca off and gets back to his feet.
Delaroca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pukki as he avoids it easily.
Pukki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delaroca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delaroca.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pukki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pukki wants to get back to his feet but Delaroca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Delaroca throws a big elbow that misses.
Delaroca works over Pukki with some ground and pound from guard.
Delaroca stops Pukki from standing up.
Pukki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delaroca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pukki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaroca is trying to pull guard but Pukki has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolo Delaroca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pukki working aggressively here.
Delaroca takes a shot to the head.
Pukki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca blocking some punches.
Delaroca jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pukki walks away with a smile on his face. Delaroca gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pukki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horrible takedown by Delaroca or perhaps it was just good defense by Pukki which made him look bad.
Pukki lands a jab to the head.
Pukki looks to throw the jab but Delaroca is out of range.
Delaroca swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pukki counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delaroca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Delaroca connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lolo Delaroca.
I think Delaroca 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolo Delaroca!
Lolo Delaroca made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Spacial thanks to his roomMate'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Granite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granite has chosen Brokencyde - Get Crunk as his entrance music. Rocky Granite looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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223 lbs
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215 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Granite!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Finch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Finch throwing shots but Granite is blocking nicely.
Granite is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Finch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Granite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finch.
Finch wants to take a breather but Granite is having none of it.
Finch throwing shots but Granite is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Granite wants to control but Finch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Granite looks winded!
Finch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granite blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch is looking to stall here but Granite recovers full guard.
Finch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Finch passes Granite's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Finch wants to pass the guard but Granite is defending well.
Finch lands strikes from half guard.
Finch trying to control from Granite's half guard. Granite has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Finch lands a couple of elbows.
Granite trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Finch connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Granite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Granite is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finch defends well.
Finch trying to control but Granite is working from the bottom.
Finch is looking to work some ground and pound but Granite has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch stands up over Granite, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Finch passes into half guard.
Finch is keen to just control but Granite is a slippery customer.
Finch is nestled in close to Granite, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Finch slips a nice elbow through Granite's hands, connecting with Granite's forehead.
Finch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Granite sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granite blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finch.
Granite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Granite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Finch there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finch connects with a nice short shot to Granite's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Finch throwing shots but Granite is blocking nicely.
Finch winds up and cracks Granite with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Finch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Granite taking some punishment here, with Finch in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Finch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Finch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Granite's half guard.
Finch is trying to control the action in half guard but Granite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Finch wants to free his trapped foot but Granite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Finch seems content to control.
Granite is not content to let Finch control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Granite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Finch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Finch is keen to just control but Granite is a slippery customer.
Finch is really struggling to control Granite but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Granite is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kenny Finch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finch.
Finch has a takedown stuffed.
Finch shoots in looking for a takedown but Granite manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Finch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Granite keeps working.
Finch trying to control from Granite's half guard. Granite has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Finch looking to pass the guard.
Finch wants to stand but Granite has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finch wants to control from the top but Granite keeps moving.
Finch slips nicely into half guard.
Finch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch moves into full mount! Granite won't be happy about that!
Finch cracks Granite with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch with good strikes from the mount here!
Finch lands a big elbow.
Finch with the ground and pound from mount.
Finch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Granite's face.
Finch is landing with some decent strikes but Granite is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Finch landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Finch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Granite looks a forlorn figure.
Finch dominating with strikes here.
Finch is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Granite can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Granite in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Granite is rocked!
It looks like Rocky Granite has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granite is bucking up trying to escape but Finch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Granite is still in real trouble! Can Finch finish him?
Granite taking shots to the head.
Kenny Finch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finch cracks Granite with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Finch!
Kenny Finch thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bosede Adwamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haloti Gnata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adwamba comes to the cage accompanied by Execution Style. Haloti Gnata told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
220 lbs
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209 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bosede Adwamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haloti Gnata!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adwamba tries to clinch up.
Adwamba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adwamba moves in looking to clinch but Gnata pushes him off.
Adwamba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gnata.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adwamba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gnata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adwamba manages to avoid it.
Gnata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adwamba.
Adwamba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adwamba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gnata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adwamba clinches with his opponent.
Adwamba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gnata blocks an elbow strike from Adwamba.
Adwamba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adwamba has Gnata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gnata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gnata misses with a body punch.
Gnata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gnata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gnata trying to stall but Adwamba improves his position.
Adwamba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gnata can't find room to land a body shot as Adwamba controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gnata.
Adwamba scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adwamba.
Gnata misses with some punches.
Adwamba blocks a body shot from Gnata.
Gnata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adwamba fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adwamba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gnata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gnata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adwamba fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Adwamba misses.
Gnata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adwamba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gnata.
Gnata throws a head kick that misses.
Gnata thows a body shot but no joy.
Adwamba tries to clinch but Gnata is having none of it.
Adwamba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnata swats away the attempt to clinch by Adwamba.
Adwamba stalks Gnata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gnata's face. Gnata staggers backwards, shaken.
Adwamba tries to clinch there but Gnata circles away.
Gnata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gnata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adwamba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gnata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adwamba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gnata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adwamba scrambles back to his feet.
Adwamba is rocked!
Gnata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gnata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adwamba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adwamba moves in looking to clinch but Gnata pushes him off.
Gnata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adwamba counters with a two punch combo.
Gnata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adwamba tries to clinch there but Gnata circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adwamba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gnata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Adwamba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gnata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adwamba.
Adwamba seems to have got his legs back now.
Gnata throws a lazy head kick
and Adwamba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adwamba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adwamba doesn't manage to clinch there - Gnata circles away.
Adwamba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gnata throws an off balance right hand
and Adwamba moves into the clinch.
Adwamba prevents a body shot from Gnata.
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!
Gnata tries to work over Adwamba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gnata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gnata breaks the clinch.
Gnata throws a shot from downtown. Adwamba moves away and avoids it.
Adwamba tries to close the distance and clinch but Gnata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gnata throws a hook but Adwamba avoids it easily.
Gnata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adwamba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adwamba.
Adwamba wants to clinch.
Gnata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gnata steps into range and cracks Adwamba with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Adwamba flops backwards and Gnata dives into his guard looking to finish!
Gnata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gnata slips nicely into half guard.
Gnata missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adwamba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gnata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haloti Gnata dominated that round.
That's time! Adwamba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adwamba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gnata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adwamba dodges the punch combination from Gnata.
Adwamba tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gnata counters with a series of strikes. Adwamba will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Bosede Adwamba has been cut.
Gnata swats away the attempt to clinch by Adwamba.
Adwamba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gnata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adwamba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gnata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adwamba moves in looking to clinch but Gnata pushes him off.
Gnata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adwamba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice combo by Gnata! Oh, that's hurt him - Adwamba falls to the canvas and Gnata follows him into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adwamba can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Gnata crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gnata is looking to take a break and control but Adwamba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnata looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Adwamba is avoiding damage well.
Adwamba is trying to escape the position but Gnata is controlling the position.
Adwamba is looking to reverse the position.
Adwamba struggling a bit here.
Gnata laying and praying for a moment but Adwamba takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gnata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adwamba wants to get back to his feet.
Gnata looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gnata thows a huge punch but Adwamba dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gnata in particular looking to stall.
Adwamba trying to control but Gnata postures up.
Gnata is trying to control. Adwamba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gnata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gnata missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adwamba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gnata.
Gnata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gnata is looking to take a break and control but Adwamba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Haloti Gnata has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gnata sizes up Adwamba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gnata looks to land a combination but Adwamba avoids it well.
Haloti Gnata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adwamba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gnata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adwamba drives through and clinches with Gnata against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gnata breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haloti Gnata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bosede Adwamba's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Adwamba tries to clinch but Gnata moves out of range.
Adwamba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adwamba blocks a jab.
Adwamba tries to clinch there but Gnata circles away.
Gnata lands a left and a right that sends Adwamba crashing to the canvas! Gnata dives into mount looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gnata content just to control the position here.
Gnata unloads with some shots from mount but Adwamba bucks and avoids them well.
Gnata throwing strikes here but Adwamba is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Adwamba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gnata throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Adwamba because Gnata loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnata with the ground and pound from mount.
Gnata throws some wild stikes that Adwamba manages to avoid easily.
Gnata misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Adwamba holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gnata tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gnata thowing shots but they're missing.
Gnata throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnata thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Adwamba wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gnata.
Gnata unloads with some shots from mount but Adwamba bucks and avoids them well.
Adwamba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gnata on the ground.
Gnata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adwamba is looking to escape.
Gnata throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnata sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gnata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gnata looking to control but Adwamba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gnata unloads with some shots from mount but Adwamba bucks and avoids them well.
Gnata tries to control but Adwamba wriggling away.
Haloti Gnata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Gnata there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gnata thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Adwamba holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gnata tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnata thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gnata throws some wild stikes that Adwamba manages to avoid easily.
Bosede Adwamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haloti Gnata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gnata fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gnata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adwamba is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gnata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haloti Gnata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gnata winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haloti Gnata!
In his post fight interview, Haloti Gnata started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vassago Ballardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juancho Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juancho Rivera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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216 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vassago Ballardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juancho Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballardo tries to clinch but Rivera moves away
and Ballardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivera looks to land a right hand but Ballardo moved out of range.
Ballardo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ballardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ballardo throws a chopping leg kick but Rivera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ballardo.
Ballardo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ballardo misses with a low kick.
Ballardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ballardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.
Ballardo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rivera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Ballardo blocks the low kick.
A head kick from Ballardo lands but Rivera takes it in his stride.
Ballardo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ballardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Ballardo misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera checks a leg kick.
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballardo defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
Ballardo throws a front kick aimed at Rivera's knee but Rivera avoids it well.
Rivera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ballardo rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Ballardo controls the action.
Ballardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Ballardo looking to stall.
Ballardo manages to break the clinch.
Ballardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivera.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Rivera as he checks the leg kick.
Jab by Ballardo.
Rivera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ballardo.
Ballardo motions for Rivera to come forward. Ballardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ballardo.
Ballardo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ballardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ballardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Ballardo misses its intended target.
Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ballardo misses with a leg kick
enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballardo blocks a jab.
Ballardo gets a clinch.
Rivera lands a shoulder strike.
Ballardo blocks a body shot from Rivera.
Ballardo lands an uppercut.
Ballardo lands a right hand.
Ballardo prevents a body shot from Rivera.
Rivera tries to break the clinch but Ballardo is controlling the position.
Ballardo avoiding damage.
Ballardo manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera throws a big shot that misses.
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballardo throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Ballardo misses
and Rivera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ballardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ballardo avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Rivera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ballardo. Ballardo obviously looking to wear him down.
Vassago Ballardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ballardo.
Rivera checks a low kick from Ballardo.
Ballardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ballardo thumps Rivera with a low kick.
Ballardo tries to land a front kick but Rivera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo throws a leg kick
and Rivera counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballardo moves out of range of the body kick from Rivera.
Ballardo ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Ballardo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ballardo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ballardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rivera checks it well.
Ballardo tries to work over Rivera's front leg with a kick but Rivera checks it.
Ballardo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rivera checks a leg kick.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ballardo misses the target.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera moves out of range of the body kick from Ballardo.
Ballardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ballardo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ballardo moves out of range as Rivera strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vassago Ballardo dominated that round.
That's time! Ballardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick from Ballardo misses.
Ballardo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ballardo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ballardo is looking to clinch.
Rivera lands a jab.
Ballardo darts in and clinches Rivera up against the cage.
Ballardo breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ballardo.
Ballardo throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Ballardo tries to clinch there but Rivera circles away.
Ballardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
A leg kick checked by Rivera.
Ballardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rivera blocks a jab.
Ballardo moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Ballardo defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivera tries to keep at a distance but Ballardo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ballardo lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ballardo - that landed with a thud.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Ballardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballardo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ballardo blocking some punches.
Ballardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riveras head.
Ballardo gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Ballardo lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballardo breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Ballardo misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ballardo.
Ballardo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ballardo connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ballardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ballardo forces Rivera back against the cage and clinches.
Ballardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Ballardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballardo lands with a right to the head.
Vassago Ballardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ballardo stalling.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballardo.
Ballardo lands a shot to the body.
Rivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballardo.
Ballardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballardo.
Ballardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riveras head.
Ballardo lands an uppercut.
Ballardo manages to break the clinch.
Ballardo clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ballardo's elbow.
Ballardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballardo gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballardo.
Ballardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballardo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ballardo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ballardo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivera.
Ballardo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vassago Ballardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballardo fakes the leg kick and cracks Rivera in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballardo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ballardo. Ballardo obviously looking to wear him down.
Ballardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ballardo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ballardo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ballardo moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ballardo.
Good leg kick by Ballardo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rivera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ballardo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ballardo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ballardo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ballardo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ballardo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivera. Rivera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ballardo moves into the clinch successfully.
Rivera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballardo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballardo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ballardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ballardo closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vassago Ballardo dominated that second round.
That's time! Ballardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ballardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ballardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ballardo, right into the meat.
That kick from Ballardo tenderised Rivera's leg. Rivera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ballardo wants to clinch up but Rivera keeps it at a distance.
Ballardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballardo tried to score with a low kick but Rivera checks it.
Ballardo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ballardo.
Ballardo tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Ballardo back against the cage.
Ballardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballardo lands a shot to the body.
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!
Ballardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rivera tries to work over Ballardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ballardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riveras head.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ballardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ballardo as the two fighters clinch.
Ballardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballardo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ballardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ballardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ballardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ballardo motions for Rivera to come forward. Ballardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That kick from Ballardo tenderised Rivera's leg. Rivera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ballardo throws a leg kick but Rivera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ballardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivera tries to keep at a distance but Ballardo has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ballardo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ballardo has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballardo.
Ballardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ballardo works on Rivera's body with a couple of short punches.
Ballardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riveras head.
Ballardo lands a shoulder strike.
Ballardo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ballardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ballardo pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Ballardo.
Ballardo lands a body shot.
Ballardo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ballardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ballardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballardo lands a right hand.
Ballardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ballardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rivera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ballardo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ballardo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ballardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riveras head.
Ballardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ballardo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Ballardo controls the action.
Juancho Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballardo.
Ballardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ballardo.
A short right from Ballardo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballardo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ballardo.
Ballardo tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ballardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ballardo throws a nice head kick!
Ballardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ballardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ballardo.
Vassago Ballardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ballardo connects with an inside leg kick.
Rivera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ballardo can pounce on him.
Ballardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ballardo lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballardo darts in and clinches Rivera up against the cage.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vassago Ballardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ballardo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vassago Ballardo!
A relieved looking Vassago Ballardo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Cronkite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadaharu Tanikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronkite comes into the arena with Croc song! blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Cronkite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sadaharu Tanikawa!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cronkite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cronkite swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cronkite.
Tanikawa misses with a takedown attempt - Cronkite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cronkite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tanikawa as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Cronkite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cronkite shoots in and drives through. Tanikawa sprawls well.
Cronkite doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanikawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cronkite wants to control but Tanikawa is keeping busy.
Tanikawa stalling.
Tanikawa is just content to waste time from the top position. Cronkite takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanikawa stopping the sweep attempt from Cronkite.
Tanikawa throws a big right hand that misses.
Tanikawa trying to control but Cronkite is working from the bottom.
Tanikawa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tanikawa trying to control but Cronkite is working from the bottom.
Cronkite looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tanikawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tanikawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanikawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Cronkite has wrist control.
Cronkite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cronkite looking for a guillotine here but Tanikawa defends easily.
Cronkite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanikawa is one step ahead there.
Tanikawa landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cronkite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cronkite is looking for a triangle here but Tanikawa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cronkite is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanikawa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
It looks like Melvin Cronkite has been cut.
Tanikawa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cronkite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tanikawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tanikawa working the head with strikes.
Melvin Cronkite's cut is getting worse.
Cronkite sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanikawa is stalling here. Cronkite is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tanikawa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cronkite has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tanikawa is trying to improve his position.
Cronkite goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tanikawa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cronkite's guard! Nice work there by Tanikawa!
Tanikawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cronkite has his foot on Tanikawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tanikawa works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanikawa working some strikes from top position.
Tanikawa wants to control from the top but Cronkite keeps moving.
Tanikawa stands up over Cronkite, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cronkite is trying to control the position but Tanikawa postures up.
Tanikawa scoring with some ground and pound.
Tanikawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cronkite works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cronkite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tanikawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tanikawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tanikawa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Melvin Cronkite's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Melvin Cronkite's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sadaharu Tanikawa!
Sadaharu Tanikawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krayzor Windfather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - Crush 'Em. Windfather has chosen All The Above as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Axel Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Krayzor Windfather!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windfather closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drago did well to prevent Windfather getting side control.
Drago pushes Windfather off looking to stand but Windfather dives back in and keeps control.
Windfather tries to pass to full mount but Drago defends it.
Drago trying to hold on to Windfather's head to control him but Windfather postures up.
Windfather not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Windfather throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drago trying to hold on to Windfather's head to control him but Windfather postures up.
Windfather throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Windfather throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Windfather throws a strike but Drago avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Drago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Windfather throws an elbow that misses. Drago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Windfather's guard. Nice move by Drago!
Windfather manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard.
Windfather throwing strikes but missing.
Windfather throws an elbow that misses. Drago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Windfather's guard. Nice move by Drago!
Drago postures up.
Windfather is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Windfather has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windfather is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drago is aware though and is defending well.
Drago is looking to stand up but Windfather won't let him.
Windfather keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago won't allow Windfather to sweep him here.
Windfather looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
Drago preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Drago pushes down on Windfather's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Windfather makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Windfather.
Windfather trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Windfather looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Windfather trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windfather is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Windfather has a closed guard, preventing Drago from standing up.
Windfather 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.
Drago has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Windfather is proving hard to escape from.
Drago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Windfather looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krayzor Windfather dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Windfather bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Windfather is trying to move to mount but Drago reverses beautifully and ends up in Windfather's guard.
Windfather doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Windfather is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drago defends well.
Drago trying to control but Windfather is working from the bottom.
Windfather looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drago wanted to stand there but Windfather had control of the position.
Windfather looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windfather looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drago passes into side control.
Windfather is trying to improve his position.
Windfather struggling a bit here.
Windfather regains half guard.
Windfather is trying to get back to full guard.
Windfather moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windfather throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Windfather looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drago has picked Windfather up and slammed him! Windfather can't keep hold of the triangle and Drago manages to pass to side control!
Drago tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Windfather trying to control but Drago flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Windfather tries to escape but Drago has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windfather trying to control the hands but Drago won't let him.
Krayzor Windfather has got the better of the ground game so far.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Windfather is really stuck here.
Drago wants to control but Windfather is keeping busy.
Windfather manages to reverse the position and now he's in Drago's guard. Nice work there by Windfather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Windfather accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Windfather working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Windfather accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Windfather throws a strike but Drago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drago slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Windfather looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there.
Windfather has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krayzor Windfather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Windfather throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely.
Drago leaves Windfather with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Windfather shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drago is trying to defend but Windfather finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drago manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Windfather postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Windfather with a flurry of punches that miss.
Windfather lands a couple of digs.
Windfather working some strikes from top position.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
Windfather has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Windfather throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Windfather postures up in Drago's guard and throws a big left but Drago blocks it.
Windfather looking to pass the guard.
Windfather throws a strike but Drago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windfather throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Windfather has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drago has managed to get both his arms back between Windfather's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Windfather looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there.
Windfather is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drago defends well.
Windfather is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windfather throws a strike but Drago avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Windfather makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Windfather lands a couple of elbows.
Drago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard.
Windfather is looking for a triangle but Drago pushes his legs off easily.
Drago wants to stand but Windfather is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windfather has an active guard here but Drago has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Windfather looking for submissions off his back.
Drago tries to pass the half guard into mount. Windfather knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Windfather is not content to let Drago control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago is thwarting Windfather's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krayzor Windfather really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Windfather throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.
Windfather throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drago throws a jab when Windfather was well out of range.
Windfather tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Windfather somewhat.
Drago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Windfather.
A jab from Windfather misses.
Drago misses with an uppercut.
Drago scores with a decent looking hook.
Drago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Windfather doesn't seem bothered though.
Windfather throws a hook but Drago avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windfather looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Windfather manages to avoid it.
Drago scores with a hook to the body. Windfather takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Windfather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Windfather throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Windfather is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
Drago lands with a nice body punch.
Windfather is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Drago is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Windfather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Windfather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drago catches Windfather with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Windfather looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Axel Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Windfather takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Windfather takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Windfather.
Drago lands a nice shot to the body.
Drago looks to throw the jab but Windfather is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing.
Windfather is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Windfather gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drago working aggressively here.
Drago throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Windfather misses.
A left lands for Windfather.
Windfather lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Windfather throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.
Drago lands a body shot.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Windfather.
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Windfather.
Windfather fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drago connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago throws out a loose jab but Windfather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago jabs Windfather to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Windfather takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Windfather circles away quickly and effectively.
Drago throws the left hand but Windfather avoids the punch easily.
Windfather fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drago sprawls well initially but Windfather persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Drago is trying to stand up here but Windfather is controlling him well.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Windfather has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Windfather is nestled in close to Drago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Windfather not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Drago had his way with Krayzor Windfather in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Windfather, as that shot connected.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Windfather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Windfather closes the distance and clinches up with Drago, looking for a takedown. Windfather pushes Drago against the cage but Drago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Windfather.
Drago throws a combination that misses
and Windfather makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drago throws a poor cross that misses
and Windfather counters with a solid body kick.
Windfather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Windfather is defended easily by Drago.
Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
Axel Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Windfather throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Windfather was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago stuffs the takedown.
Axel Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krayzor Windfather.
Windfather takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Windfather doesn't seem bothered though.
Drago slips a jab from Windfather.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Windfather counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Windfather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Windfather's hands.
Drago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drago looks to land a right hand but Windfather moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Windfather loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Windfather misses with a left hand
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Windfather throws a nice looking combination but Drago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drago throws a shot from downtown. Windfather moves away and avoids it.
Drago throws out a loose jab but Windfather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Windfather has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Windfather there as he acknowledges the shot.
Windfather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Windfather looks for the body kick but Drago saw that one coming.
Drago tests Windfather's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drago scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Windfather sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Windfather. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Windfather shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Windfather showed some decent athleticism there.
Windfather is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Drago wants to sweep here but Windfather controlling him for the moment.
Drago keeping full guard, as Windfather tries to pass.
Drago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windfather postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Windfather throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Windfather has gone for a leg lock! Drago slips out almost immediately though and dives into Windfather's guard.
Drago gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Windfather takes one to the side of the head.
Axel Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Windfather jabs at Drago's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck for Windfather with that takedown attempt.
Drago misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Windfather 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krayzor Windfather!
Krayzor Windfather is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Krayzor Windfather 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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