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SPFT 127: Davidson vs Dirk 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas thuds his shin into the meat of Speed's side.
Speed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gravas as he jumps to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gravas.
Speed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Speed moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Speed.
Gravas tries to land a leg kick but Speed saw it coming and moves away.
Speed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gravas tries to avoid it but Speed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gravas to the ground. Gravas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Speed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speed blocks a leg kick.
Gravas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Speed fails with the takedown.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed dives in and grabs Gravas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gravas pushes down on Speed's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Gravas.
Speed shoots in looking for a takedown but Gravas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Speed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Latka Gravas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gravas's waist but Gravas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Speed off to one side.
Speed misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Gravas.
Gravas throws a leg kick
and Speed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gravas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Speed.
Horrible takedown by Speed or perhaps it was just good defense by Gravas which made him look bad.
Gravas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gravas connects with a jab.
Speed shoots in for a takedown but Gravas shows good takedown defense.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Speed checks it.
A good leg kick by Gravas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Speed goes for a double leg but Gravas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gravas continues to drive forward.
Speed is breathing heavily.
Speed can't get the takedown.
Gravas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speed's elbow.
Speed looking for a takedown.
Speed working hard to break the clinch.
Speed can't break the clinch.
Gravas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Speed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gravas fails to land.
Speed misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Speed.
Gravas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Gravas.
Gravas misses with the head strike.
Gravas misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Speed goes for a takedown attempt but Gravas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gravas is looking to land body kicks.
Gravas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Speed.
Speed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Speed fails with a takedown attempt.
Speed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravas.
Gravas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gravas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gravas lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gravas lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gravas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Speed blocks a leg kick.
Speed moves forwards but Gravas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gravas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Speed's head backwards.
Gravas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speed's sensitive parts.
Gravas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Speed dives in and grabs Gravas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gravas pushes down on Speed's head and hops out.
Gravas lands with an uppercut that bounces Speed off the cage and back into range.
Speed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Speed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gravas 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!
Speed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gravas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Speed scrambles back to his feet.
Speed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gravas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas 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.
Gravas takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
Gravas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Speed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gravas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Speed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gravas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gravas is looking to land body kicks.
Gravas connects with an inside leg kick.
Speed avoids the head kick by Gravas.
Gravas slaps away a takedown attempt from Speed, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gravas stuffs the takedown attempt from Speed. Speed gets slowly back to his feet.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Speed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Gravas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gravas cracks the inside of Speed's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas leaves Speed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Speed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Gravas.
Gravas scores with a leg kick.
Gravas connects with a solid leg kick.
Gravas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravas. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gravas.
Gravas tries to work over Speed's front leg with a kick but Speed checks it.
Speed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravas. Gravas obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravas stuns Speed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gravas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas.
Gravas connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Speed. That did some damage!
Gravas punishes Speed's body with a nice straight punch.
Speed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Speed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Speed misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gravas, right into the meat.
Gravas connects with a body shot.
Gravas clobbers Speed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gravas lands a jab to the nose.
Gravas lands a head kick. Speed smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Speed is rocked!
A solid body kick from Gravas.
Oh Speed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Speed seems to have got his legs back now.
Gravas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas thows a body kick. Speed tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gravas cracks Speed with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gravas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Speed to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gravas, right into the meat.
Speed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gravas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Speed's head backwards.
Latka Gravas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gravas cracks Speed with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Speed tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gravas pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Speed is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latka Gravas!
Latka Gravas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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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
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but Andriamboavonjy moves out of range easily.
Andriamboavonjy moves away from the strike by Rizzo Jr.
Andriamboavonjy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Andriamboavonjy blocks the low kick.
Andriamboavonjy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Andriamboavonjy!
Andriamboavonjy avoids the body shot from Rizzo Jr.
Andriamboavonjy slips under a jab from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andriamboavonjy.
A combination from Andriamboavonjy does no damage.
Andriamboavonjy ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo Jr.
Andriamboavonjy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rizzo Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rizzo Jr looks to land a combination but Andriamboavonjy avoids it well.
Rizzo Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Andriamboavonjy lands with a straight right. Rizzo Jr didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andriamboavonjy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzo Jr has time to react.
Rizzo Jr misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rizzo Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andriamboavonjy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo Jr looks to land a body kick but Andriamboavonjy moved away.
Rizzo Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy is out of range.
Rizzo Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Andriamboavonjy counters with a one-two to the body.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr dips to his left and cracks Andriamboavonjy with an uppercut!
Rizzo Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Andriamboavonjy moves away from the strike by Rizzo Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andriamboavonjy defending well as Rizzo Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andriamboavonjy is defended easily by Rizzo Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Rizzo Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a body shot.
Andriamboavonjy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rizzo Jr!
Rizzo Jr wants to control but Andriamboavonjy postures up.
Rizzo Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andriamboavonjy off and has taken his back!
Rizzo Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andriamboavonjy on the ground.
Rizzo Jr controlling well, preventing Andriamboavonjy from escaping the position.
Andriamboavonjy keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Andriamboavonjy turns into Rizzo Jr and is now in his guard.
Rizzo Jr controlling Andriamboavonjy's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Rizzo Jr, not yet.
Rizzo Jr is trying to keep Andriamboavonjy in close.
Rizzo Jr working for a triangle but Andriamboavonjy defends it easily.
Andriamboavonjy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizzo Jr is keeping the position for now.
Rizzo Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andriamboavonjy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andriamboavonjy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andriamboavonjy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andriamboavonjy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rizzo Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rizzo Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andriamboavonjy defends well.
Rizzo Jr controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy advances position into side control!
Andriamboavonjy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andriamboavonjy throws an elbow but Rizzo Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rizzo Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy 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.
Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut
and Andriamboavonjy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rizzo Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo Jr trying to control the position.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizzo Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rizzo Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rizzo Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Andriamboavonjy is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Rizzo Jr.
Andriamboavonjy throws a series of punches but Rizzo Jr avoids them all with ease.
Rizzo Jr tries to move into range but Andriamboavonjy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Andriamboavonjy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andriamboavonjy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Rizzo Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andriamboavonjy thows a body shot but no joy.
Andriamboavonjy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Andriamboavonjy.
Rizzo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo Jr misses the target.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick.
Andriamboavonjy tries to bum rush Rizzo Jr with a series of wild strikes but Rizzo Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andriamboavonjy looks to land a combination but Rizzo Jr avoids it well.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in looking for a takedown. Rizzo Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Andriamboavonjy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rizzo Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andriamboavonjy.
Rizzo Jr misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Andriamboavonjy there.
Andriamboavonjy swings for the body but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
Andriamboavonjy jabs Rizzo Jr right on the nose. Rizzo Jr blinks but takes it well.
Andriamboavonjy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rizzo Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andriamboavonjy checks a leg kick.
Andriamboavonjy avoids a kick to the body.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hook to the side of Rizzo Jr's head but Rizzo Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rizzo Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andriamboavonjy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rizzo Jr swivels and escapes.
Rizzo Jr misses the jab.
Andriamboavonjy slips under a jab from Rizzo Jr.
A swing and a miss from Andriamboavonjy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but Andriamboavonjy moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Rizzo Jr.
Andriamboavonjy 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.
Andriamboavonjy landing with the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzo Jr has wrist control.
Andriamboavonjy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rizzo Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rizzo Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andriamboavonjy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andriamboavonjy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andriamboavonjy keeping moving, preventing Rizzo Jr from controlling successfully.
Andriamboavonjy 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andriamboavonjy.
Rizzo Jr taking some punishment here, with Andriamboavonjy in his half guard.
Andriamboavonjy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rizzo Jr is trying to control but can't.
Rizzo Jr taking some punishment here, with Andriamboavonjy in his half guard.
Andriamboavonjy is thwarting Rizzo Jr's attempts to control the position.
Rizzo Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andriamboavonjy scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy is working for a kimura but Rizzo Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Andriamboavonjy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Andriamboavonjy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rizzo Jr as he jumps to the side.
Andriamboavonjy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andriamboavonjy swings widly with a right hand
and Rizzo Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rizzo Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andriamboavonjy's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andriamboavonjy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Andriamboavonjy.
Rizzo Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a right hand. Rizzo Jr shakes it off.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzo Jr's hands.
Andriamboavonjy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rizzo Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andriamboavonjy manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andriamboavonjy scrambles back to his feet.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a looping right.
Rizzo Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Andriamboavonjy off the cage and back into range.
Andriamboavonjy lands a nice hook to Rizzo Jr's body. Rizzo Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rizzo Jr jabs Andriamboavonjy right on the nose. Andriamboavonjy blinks but takes it well.
Rizzo Jr leaves Andriamboavonjy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rizzo Jr jabs Andriamboavonjy right on the nose. Andriamboavonjy blinks but takes it well.
Andriamboavonjy is rocked!
Andriamboavonjy throws a shot from downtown. Rizzo Jr moves away and avoids it.
Andriamboavonjy just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andriamboavonjy.
Rizzo Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andriamboavonjy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rizzo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook but Andriamboavonjy avoids it easily.
Frank Rizzo Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Andriamboavonjy thows a body shot but no joy.
Andriamboavonjy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rizzo Jr.
Andriamboavonjy is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzo Jr finish him?
Rizzo Jr shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Andriamboavonjy takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rizzo Jr sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Andriamboavonjy bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Rizzo Jr!
Frank Rizzo Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'Julio Driggs, your manager AK46.5 has a big mouth and because of that you are going to pay!! I dont care when or where but you are going to get knocked the eff out!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kush Goon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goon comes to the cage accompanied by Tourniquet . The crowd seem to be enjoying Malham's choice of entrance music: John's Walkout. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kush Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malham throws out the jab.
Malham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malham clobbers Goon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Kush Goon has been cut.
Malham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goon throws a good cross that connects.
Goon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malham.
Malham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goon.
Goon misses with a body shot.
Goon throws a shot from downtown. Malham moves away and avoids it.
Malham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goon tries to clinch up.
Malham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goon misses with a wild combination.
Goon looks to throw the jab but Malham is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham slips a jab and a cross from Goon.
Malham lands a lovely overhand right.
Malham throws a sloppy head kick and Goon moves out of range easily.
Malham throws a low kick, looking for Goon's leg but Goon calmly moves out of range.
Goon lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Goon as Malham shoots in.
Malham tries a head kick but it misses.
Goon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malham loads up on a big right hand but Goon slips the punch.
Goon misses with a series of wild punches.
Malham thumps Goon with a low kick.
Goon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon misses with a looping left.
Malham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goon misses with a right hand
and Malham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goon tries for a takedown but Malham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goon scores with a jab to the body.
Goon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Goon's guard now.
Malham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goon holds on and takes a little breather.
Goon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Goon doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Malham paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Goon - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kush Goon!
Kush Goon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Gillis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillis has chosen I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie Gillis!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillis shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Gillis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gillis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gillis is in Martin's guard.
Martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gillis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gillis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gillis stays in close to Martin's body and controls the position.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Gillis is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gillis uses it to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gillis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Martin down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillis working away.
Gillis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gillis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gillis passes into side control!
Martin is trying to control Gillis's posture but Gillis avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin manages to get back to half guard.
Gillis wants to take a breather but Martin is having none of it.
Martin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gillis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gillis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Martin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gillis jumps into side control!
Gillis is putting a hurting on Martin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gillis cracks Martin with a big elbow.
Gillis scoring with punches and elbows.
Martin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Martin is trying to control Gillis's posture but Gillis avoids it.
Check out the look on Gillis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Martin is looking for a sweep.
Martin wants to control but Gillis postures up.
Martin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gillis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillis is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gillis lands a few punches from side control.
Gillis lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gillis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martin's back!
Martin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Gillis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gillis moves out of range of the strikes.
Gillis with a jab.
Gillis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martin. Martin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martin slips under a jab from Gillis.
Martin rushes Gillis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gillis as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Gillis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gillis scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gillis.
Gillis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Jamie Gillis has been cut.
Gillis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gillis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin sprawls well initially but Gillis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martin is trying to control but Gillis manages to pass to mount!
Martin is desperately trying to improve his position but Gillis has a good base and remains in mount.
Martin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gillis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gillis is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gillis is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Gillis blocks nicely.
Gillis keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gillis is on top in guard.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gillis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gillis defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Gillis from controlling successfully.
Martin has an active guard here but Gillis has managed to pass into half guard.
Martin is looking to improve his position.
Gillis wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Martin looking for submissions off his back.
Gillis working Martin over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gillis.
Gillis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gillis slips a nice elbow through Martin's hands, connecting with Martin's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gillis trying to control the pace.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Gillis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamie Gillis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Martin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martin.
Martin avoids the body shot from Gillis.
Gillis dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
Martin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gillis.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin moves away from the strike by Gillis.
Gillis missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gillis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frank Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Gillis moves away and avoids it.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Gillis's shoulder, as Gillis tries to avoid the shot.
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut lands for Gillis. That snapped Martin's head back.
A slow jab from Gillis misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Martin. Beautiful body shot.
Martin walks into a jab.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Gillis moved out of range.
Martin dives in for a single leg takedown but Gillis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gillis lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Gillis.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Gillis has the dominant position.
Jamie Gillis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillis throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin takes a shot to the head.
Martin wants to break free but Gillis has control.
A short right from Gillis on the inside.
Gillis misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gillis throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin pushes Gillis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martin tries to break free but Gillis pushes him back against the cage.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Gillis is controlling him.
Gillis misses with the head strike.
Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gillis walks away with a smile on his face. Martin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin throws the left hand but Gillis avoids the punch easily.
Gillis works Martin's body with a nice hook.
Gillis jabs at Martin's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin closes the distance and clinches up with Gillis, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes Gillis against the cage but Gillis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gillis throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Gillis lands a jab to the head.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gillis moves away.
Frank Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Gillis - just one landing.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Gillis moved out of range nicely.
Gillis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gillis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Martin tries to buck Gillis off but Gillis is having none of it.
Martin is not content to let Gillis control the position.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gillis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martin taking a bit of punishment here - Gillis scoring with strikes.
Gillis working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin is trying to get back to half guard.
Gillis cracks Martin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin is trying to get back to half guard.
Martin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gillis's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Gillis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gillis 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Gillis!
After winning the bout, Jamie Gillis 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jensen Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puppy Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company - Holy Water. Love has chosen Otherside by Mackemore X Ryan Lewis as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jensen Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puppy Love!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love throws a jab when Saint was well out of range.
Saint fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Love sprawls well initially but Saint persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saint is trying to control the action in half guard but Love is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saint wants to work for an arm triangle but Love is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Love is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saint's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saint's back!
Love punches the canvas rather than the man.
Saint is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love lands a shot to the body.
Love punishes Saint with strikes from the back mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Saint is covering up but some of the strikes from Love are getting through and doing damage.
Love is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Saint defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Love lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Love.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love throwing damaging strikes from the back! Saint could be in trouble here!
Love has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Saint's body.
It looks like Love might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Saint is trying to break free.
Love lands a shot to the head.
Saint just trying to survive but Love is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Saint prevents Love from getting a body triangle.
Love has his arm under Saint's chin here. Game over son! Love squeezes tightly and Saint is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Puppy Love!
During a confident post fight interview, Puppy Love thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekapuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Queen - I Want It All as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Kealekapuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kealekapuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kealekapuna misses with a leg kick
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington connects with a looping right hand.
Kealekapuna closes the distance and clinches.
Kealekapuna blocking some punches.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington blocks a body shot from Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington digs a right hand into Kealekapuna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kealekapuna's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kealekapuna blocks an uppercut.
Washington digs a right hand into Kealekapuna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kealekapuna's gas tank.
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kealekapuna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washington.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kealekapuna thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Washington.
Leonard Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington lands with a straight right. Kealekapuna didn't see that one coming.
Kealekapuna misses with a low kick.
Washington connects with a body shot.
Kealekapuna throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with a nice body shot.
Kealekapuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Kealekapuna.
Washington throws a leg kick which misses Kealekapuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Kealekapuna tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington lands a nice hook to Kealekapuna's body. Kealekapuna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Washington misses with the combination.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Washington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kealekapuna avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Washington.
Washington scoring well with a low kick there.
Kealekapuna thows a leg kick but Washington checks it
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington lands with a cross.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Washington.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kealekapuna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kealekapuna throws a leg kick that is checked
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kealekapuna. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kealekapuna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Washington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington blocks a head kick by Kealekapuna.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Washington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kealekapuna had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kealekapuna moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Kealekapuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kealekapuna tries a head kick but it misses.
Kealekapuna tries a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Kealekapuna tries to clinch but Washington moves away
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Washington blocks a head kick by Kealekapuna.
Washington lands the left hand.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kealekapuna moves away.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kealekapuna swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Washington lands a jab to the head.
Kealekapuna digs a good hook to Washington's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington lands a really nice looking cross but Kealekapuna seems unphased.
Kealekapuna scores with a leg kick.
Moses Kealekapuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kealekapuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Washington blocks a low kick nicely.
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washington lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kealekapuna throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kealekapuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Kealekapuna avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Washington dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kealekapuna misses with a body punch
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Kealekapuna's head but Kealekapuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kealekapuna throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kealekapuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Washington.
Kealekapuna is rocked!
Kealekapuna lands a glancing blow to the side of Washington's head.
Kealekapuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington cracks Kealekapuna with a good jab.
Oh Kealekapuna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kealekapuna misses with a low kick.
Kealekapuna misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Washington counters with a single leg into guard. Kealekapuna didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kealekapuna is on top in guard.
Kealekapuna looking to pass the guard.
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kealekapuna manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kealekapuna is keeping the position for now.
Kealekapuna seems to have got his legs back now.
Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kealekapuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washington passes Kealekapuna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kealekapuna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washington tries to pass to full mount but Kealekapuna defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kealekapuna gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kealekapuna is on top in guard.
Washington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington lands a heavy elbow.
Washington is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Kealekapuna goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Washington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leonard Washington!
A very excited looking Leonard Washington rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Somore Fudge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson comes to the cage accompanied by one bourbon one scotch one beer. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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214 lbs
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223 lbs
17 - 12 - 1 |
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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
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Somore Fudge!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fudge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fudge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Axelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fudge.
Somore Fudge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Fudge misses
and Axelsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Axelsson scores with a hook to the body.
Fudge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsson.
Axelsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fudge's elbow.
Fudge tries a body shot but Axelsson blocks it.
Fudge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Axelsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Axelsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fudge looks winded!
Axelsson lands a body shot.
Axelsson slowing the pace effectively.
Axelsson lands a right hand.
Axelsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fudge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fudge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Axelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudge prevents a body shot from Axelsson.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fudge's elbow.
Axelsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fudge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to clinch there but Fudge circles away.
Axelsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fudge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axelsson can pounce on him.
Fudge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axelsson.
Fudge throws a wild body kick that Axelsson sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Axelsson.
Axelsson scores with a shot to the body.
Fudge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelsson moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fudge's elbow.
Fudge misses with a body punch.
Fudge is trying to break the clinch but Axelsson is controlling him.
Axelsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudge tries a body shot but Axelsson blocks it.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Fudge.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Fudge.
Fudge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fudge.
Axelsson blocking some punches.
Axelsson gets through Fudge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fudge tries a knee to the head but Axelsson blocks it.
Axelsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fudges head.
Axelsson works on Fudge's body with a couple of short punches.
Axelsson tries a body shot but Fudge blocks it.
Fudge misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fudge lands a shot to the body.
Axelsson stalling against the cage.
Axelsson misses with a knee to the head.
Axelsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fudge is keeping busy.
Axelsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Fudge fails to land.
Fudge swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fudge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Axelsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelsson throws a body punch but Fudge moves out of range.
Fudge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelsson.
Axelsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Axelsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fudge thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Axelsson misses its intended target.
Fudge thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Axelsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Axelsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fudge slips a jab and a cross from Axelsson.
Fudge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axelsson avoids the head kick by Fudge.
Axelsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson connects with a crisp jab.
Fudge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fudge. Fudge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fudge avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
Axelsson is looking to slow Fudge down with leg kicks.
Axelsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fudge throws a leg kick but Axelsson checks it.
Fudge lands with a nice body punch.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Axelsson throws a leg kick which misses Fudge's front leg but catches the back leg as Fudge tries to avoid it.
Axelsson misses with a leg kick.
Fudge looks to land a left hand but Axelsson moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fudge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fudge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Axelsson.
Fudge punishes Axelsson's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Axelsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Axelsson swinging wildly here.
Fudge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Axelsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Axelsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab, jab by Axelsson - just one landing.
Fudge moves out of range of the body kick from Axelsson.
Axelsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Axelsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Axelsson misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Axelsson breaks from the clinch.
Axelsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fudge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axelsson.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fudge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fudge misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson scores with a nice head shot.
Fudge needs to keep his hands up - Axelsson had a free shot at his head there.
Fudge is rocked!
Axelsson drops Fudge with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Fudge! Axelsson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ansgar Axelsson!
Ansgar Axelsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER Nutrition (160!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson comes into the arena with Dr. Dre - The Watcher blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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175 lbs
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33
180 lbs
31 - 10 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Davidson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson cracks the inside of Zeldenthuis's front leg.
Davidson throws a low kick but Zeldenthuis avoids it.
Davidson misses with a hook. Zeldenthuis ducked under it nicely.
Zeldenthuis swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidson.
Davidson misses with a head kick.
Zeldenthuis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davidson.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zeldenthuis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davidson digs a good hook to Zeldenthuis's body.
Davidson throws a head kick but Zeldenthuis moves out of range.
Davidson tries to clinch but Zeldenthuis is having none of it.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zeldenthuis sizes up Davidson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Davidson works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis looking to score a takedown here. Davidson is defending well but Zeldenthuis drives through and ends up in Davidson's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Davidson 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.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis lands a couple of elbows.
Davidson 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.
Zeldenthuis trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeldenthuis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis passes Davidson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zeldenthuis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zeldenthuis throwing shots but Davidson is blocking nicely.
Zeldenthuis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Davidson wants to control but Zeldenthuis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zeldenthuis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davidson's head.
Davidson is pressing down on Zeldenthuis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zeldenthuis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davidson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zeldenthuis keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aaron Davidson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zeldenthuis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidson moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zeldenthuis is out of range and Davidson settles back down.
Aaron Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zeldenthuis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davidson is trying to defend but Zeldenthuis 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. Davidson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis 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.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Aaron Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson cracks Zeldenthuis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davidson throws a shot from downtown. Zeldenthuis moves away and avoids it.
Zeldenthuis shoots in for a takedown but Davidson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davidson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeldenthuis needs to keep his hands up - Davidson had a free shot at his head there.
Davidson 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.
Zeldenthuis misses with a hook.
Zeldenthuis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Davidson - that will leave a mark!
Jab by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidson was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeldenthuis.
Davidson closes the distance and pushes Zeldenthuis back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davidson digs a right hand underneath Zeldenthuis's ribcage. Zeldenthuis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis prevents a body shot from Davidson.
Davidson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davidson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Davidson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zeldenthuis moves forwards but Davidson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davidson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zeldenthuis momentarily.
Zeldenthuis shoots in for a takedown but Davidson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davidson avoids the body shot from Zeldenthuis.
Nice shot by Davidson.
Davidson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zeldenthuis throws out a loose jab but Davidson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice sprawl there from Davidson as Zeldenthuis shoots in.
Aaron Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Zeldenthuis.
Davidson tries to clinch but Zeldenthuis is having none of it.
Zeldenthuis circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeldenthuis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
A lazy left from Zeldenthuis finds it's target.
A lazy body kick from Zeldenthuis
and Davidson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aaron Davidson is winning the standup battle so far.
Zeldenthuis is looking to chop away at Davidson's legs.
Davidson connects with a looping right hand.
Zeldenthuis misses with a takedown attempt - Davidson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davidson 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.
Zeldenthuis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zeldenthuis defending well as Davidson loads up on a big left hand.
Davidson lands the left hand.
Zeldenthuis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zeldenthuis was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
Zeldenthuis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeldenthuis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davidson looks to land a body kick but Zeldenthuis moved away.
Zeldenthuis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zeldenthuis connects with a body shot.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zeldenthuis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davidson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson moves in looking to clinch but Zeldenthuis pushes him off.
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeldenthuis connects with a body shot that sends Davidson's belly button to the back.
Davidson takes a swing at Zeldenthuis's ribcage but misses.
Davidson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davidson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zeldenthuis.
Davidson misses with a body shot
and Zeldenthuis counters with a single leg into guard. Davidson didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson wants to sweep here but Zeldenthuis controlling him for the moment.
Zeldenthuis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Davidson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davidson throws a head kick but Zeldenthuis moves out of range.
Zeldenthuis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davidson rather than just go for the knockout.
A leg kick checked by Davidson.
Zeldenthuis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davidson works the jab nicely.
Zeldenthuis blocks the body kick.
Davidson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davidson connects with a solid leg kick.
Davidson misses with a hook.
Zeldenthuis pushes Davidson away with a front kick.
A lazy body kick from Zeldenthuis
and Davidson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zeldenthuis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zeldenthuis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis with the ground and pound but Davidson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dirk Zeldenthuis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davidson is pressing down on Zeldenthuis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zeldenthuis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zeldenthuis looking to pass the guard.
Zeldenthuis is looking to work some ground and pound but Davidson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson trying to keep a closed guard but Zeldenthuis is proving a slippery customer.
Zeldenthuis tries to free his leg and advance position but Davidson is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zeldenthuis misses with a low kick as Davidson jumps back.
Zeldenthuis throws a looping overhand right but Davidson ducks down to avoid it.
Davidson staying out of range there.
Zeldenthuis misses with a leg kick
and Davidson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zeldenthuis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davidson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zeldenthuis throws a shot from downtown. Davidson moves away and avoids it.
Davidson throws an off balance right hand
so Zeldenthuis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zeldenthuis wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davidson wants to sweep here but Zeldenthuis controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson has control of Zeldenthuis's left arm, preventing Zeldenthuis from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davidson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davidson misses the body punch
and Zeldenthuis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeldenthuis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davidson wants to hold on but Zeldenthuis pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeldenthuis landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis really dominated that round.
That's time! Davidson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davidson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davidson throws a hook but Zeldenthuis avoids it easily.
Davidson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zeldenthuis goes for a double leg but Davidson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davidson continues to drive forward.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davidson.
Zeldenthuis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Davidson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zeldenthuis throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidson.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Zeldenthuis controls the action.
Davidson taking a breather.
Davidson working aggressively here.
Zeldenthuis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
Zeldenthuis misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson swings wildly with an uppercut but Zeldenthuis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Zeldenthuis.
Davidson lands a body shot.
Zeldenthuis cracks Davidson with a nice body shot.
Zeldenthuis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Davidson.
Davidson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zeldenthuis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zeldenthuis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zeldenthuis blocks a low kick nicely.
Zeldenthuis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davidson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zeldenthuis missing with a left hand there. Davidson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson tries a head kick but it misses.
Davidson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davidson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis lands a couple of digs.
Zeldenthuis postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zeldenthuis preventing the sweep.
Davidson is working hard here to advance position.
Zeldenthuis tries to free his leg and advance position but Davidson is retaining full guard.
Davidson looking for a sweep. Not yet Davidson, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zeldenthuis trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zeldenthuis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davidson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zeldenthuis at a distance.
Davidson misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zeldenthuis can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidson misses the target.
Zeldenthuis connects with a jab.
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick and Zeldenthuis moves out of range easily.
Davidson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Davidson misses.
Zeldenthuis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeldenthuis gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeldenthuis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davidson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Davidson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zeldenthuis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davidson as he avoids it easily.
Zeldenthuis connects with a body shot that sends Davidson's belly button to the back.
Davidson throws a low kick but Zeldenthuis moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zeldenthuis.
Davidson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeldenthuis.
Nice uppercut lands for Zeldenthuis. That snapped Davidson's head back.
Davidson scores with a sloppy right hand. Zeldenthuis should have avoided that one.
Davidson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zeldenthuis to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Davidson misses.
Zeldenthuis circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Zeldenthuis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidson. Zeldenthuis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidson misses with an uppercut.
Davidson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zeldenthuis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zeldenthuis.
Davidson keeping full guard, as Zeldenthuis tries to pass.
Davidson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zeldenthuis wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson is trying to control the action in half guard but Zeldenthuis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zeldenthuis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aaron Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Zeldenthuis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis trying to hold on to Davidson's head to control him but Davidson postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davidson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aaron Davidson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zeldenthuis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davidson's half guard.
Davidson is refusing to be controlled, as Zeldenthuis sits in half guard.
Davidson is looking to control Zeldenthuis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davidson avoid being mounted?
Zeldenthuis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Davidson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Davidson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick from Davidson lands but Zeldenthuis takes it in his stride.
Davidson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zeldenthuis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Davidson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to control but Zeldenthuis postures up.
Zeldenthuis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Davidson is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeldenthuis staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Zeldenthuis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zeldenthuis 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Zeldenthuis!
Dirk Zeldenthuis is the new welterweight champion!
Dirk Zeldenthuis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chung Quela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love. The crowd seem to be enjoying Quela's choice of entrance music: Queen of the Rodeo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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315 lbs
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30
235 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernesto Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chung Quela!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliveira. Oliveira obviously looking to wear him down.
Quela misses with a body kick.
Quela lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Quela throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Quela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quela.
Oliveira blocks a low kick nicely.
Quela looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Quela throws a leg kick but Oliveira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Quela moves out of range.
Quela circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Quela circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Quela circles away and keeps his distance.
Quela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quela looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quela darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Quela gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Quela scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quela has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quela lands a left hand.
Quela stalling.
Quela lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Quela blocks it.
Quela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quela.
Quela gets through Oliveira'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!
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quela will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliveira up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Quela.
Quela looking to stall.
Quela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quela is defending well for now.
Quela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quela lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira pushes Quela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
Oliveira looking to throw knees to the head but Quela is blocking nicely.
Quela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Quela fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quela.
Quela misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quela has Oliveira pressed against the cage.
Quela blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Quela avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Quela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quela.
Oliveira tries to work over Quela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quela blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Quela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quela lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Quela fails to land.
Quela holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chung Quela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Oliveira'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.
Oliveira walks into a left hand.
Quela throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira is looking to land body kicks.
Oliveira has Quela up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quela looking to stall.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Quela. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Quela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ernesto Oliveira's cut is getting worse.
Chung Quela seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oliveira blocking some punches.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quela swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quela.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Quela avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quela.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Quela controls the action.
Oliveira tries to work over Quela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Quela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Quela avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Quela blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quela managing to block the knees to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quela backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quela's elbow.
Quela blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Quela lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quela slows down the pace here.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Quela slows down the pace here.
Quela blocking some punches.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Quela controls the action.
The referee calls for Quela to work.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Quela blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Quela blocks it.
Oliveira has Quela pushed against the cage.
Oliveira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Quela.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quela.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Oliveira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Oliveira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Quela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chung Quela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quela lands a jab.
Quela throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliveira on the side of the head.
Quela misses with a hook.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Quela circles away and keeps his distance.
Quela connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira moves out of range as Quela strikes.
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Oliveira. That snapped Quela's head back.
Quela throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quela throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira counters by moving into the clinch.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quela is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Oliveira pushes Quela back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Quela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira cracks Quela with a nice body shot.
Quela is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Quela's head.
Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quela.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Quela fails to land.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quela.
Quela throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira is pushing Quela up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Quela blocking some punches.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quela working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Quela.
Quela trying to control the position but instead, Oliveira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Quela into the cage.
Oliveira lands an uppercut.
Quela working aggressively here.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Quela controls his hands.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Chung Quela has been cut.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Quela blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Quela.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quela trying to control the position but instead, Oliveira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Quela into the cage.
Oliveira pushes Quela back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quela's elbow.
Oliveira controlling the action here for a moment.
Quela leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oliveira 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Oliveira!
During a confident post fight interview, Ernesto Oliveira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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