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SPNY 173: Atomi - Wadenah PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Trish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Trish has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jay Pettis's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Trish!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
Trish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Trish has Pettis up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Pettis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pettis is looking to break free of the clinch but Trish has double underhooks.
Pettis working hard to break the clinch.
Pettis is trying to break the clinch but Trish has him pressed against the cage.
Pettis being controlled against the cage.
Trish jumps guard and drags Pettis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pettis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis throws a big elbow that misses.
Pettis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pettis stopping the sweep attempt from Trish.
Pettis is looking to work some ground and pound but Trish has wrist control.
Pettis throws a strike but Trish rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Trish controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trish tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettis is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trish lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trish prevents Pettis from getting back to his feet.
Trish throws a strike but Pettis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Trish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pettis.
Pettis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Trish is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pettis, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trish pushing down on Pettis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trish working over Pettis with some ground and pound. Pettis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pettis wants to stand back up but Trish manages to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis stops Trish from passing to mount.
Trish tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trish has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trish decides to stand back up. Trish steps back and let's Pettis get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Trish dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trish gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jay Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trish moves into the clinch.
Trish turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Trish is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pettis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Trish has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Trish working the body and head with strikes.
Trish has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pettis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettis wants it to stay on the feet.
Trish throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trish lands a jab-cross combination.
Trish tries for a takedown but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jay Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Trish.
Trish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trish is looking to clinch but Pettis is avoiding it.
Trish closes the distance and clinches.
Trish manages to break the clinch.
Pettis leaves Trish with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pettis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettis wants it to stay on the feet.
Trish is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettis gets tackled into the cage by Trish. Trish maintains the clinch.
Trish has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pettis regains guard immediately.
Pettis wants to stand and escape but Trish is having none of it.
Trish is sitting in close to Pettis's body. Pettis has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Trish is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Trish is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pettis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jay Pettis!
A victorious Jay Pettis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arus Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fletcher comes into the arena with Gregorian Chant blaring out of the sound system. Arnost Paskalev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arus Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnost Paskalev!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fletcher wants it to stay on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fletcher!
An inside leg kick from Fletcher misses.
Paskalev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fletcher circles away.
Arnost Paskalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fletcher leaves Paskalev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arus Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnost Paskalev.
Paskalev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fletcher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paskalev is in Fletcher's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Paskalev looking to pass the guard.
Paskalev forces his way into half guard.
My spies in immortals inform me that Paskalev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fletcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paskalev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fletcher has given up his back here. Will Paskalev look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Fletcher is doing well to defend. Paskalev seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Fletcher is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arnost Paskalev!
Arnost Paskalev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Arus Fletcher had this to say: 'Today, Jesus was on my opponent's corner, and he didn't got punished for his sins, but karma awaits and he will still have to pay for his sins.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bancroft Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Takka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rothschild's entrance music is The Light. A fine choice. Takka has chosen Kavinsky - Nightcall as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bancroft Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timo Takka !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild throws a front kick aimed at Takka 's knee but Takka avoids it well.
Rothschild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takka .
Rothschild looks to score with a jab to the body but Takka is just out of range.
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
Rothschild throws a leg kick which misses Takka 's front leg but catches the back leg as Takka tries to avoid it.
Rothschild is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Rothschild - just one landing.
Rothschild misses with a low kick as Takka jumps back.
Rothschild throws a sloppy head kick and Takka moves out of range easily.
Rothschild avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takka throws a right and a left that Rothschild avoids nicely.
Bancroft Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rothschild sprawls well. Rothschild wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takka gets slowly back to his feet.
Rothschild looks for the body kick but Takka saw that one coming.
Takka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takka avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild looks to throw the jab but Takka is out of range.
Rothschild pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takka misses with the combination.
Rothschild connects with a body shot that sends Takka 's belly button to the back.
Rothschild blocks a jab.
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
Rothschild misses with a wild combination.
Rothschild takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rothschild checks a leg kick nicely.
Rothschild throws a body kick that misses.
Takka throws a hook to the side of Rothschild's head but Rothschild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Takka .
Rothschild connects with an inside leg kick.
Rothschild throws a leg kick but Takka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rothschild throws a leg kick but Takka moved away.
A good leg kick by Rothschild.
A good leg kick by Rothschild.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takka misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Rothschild.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takka .
Rothschild is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rothschild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rothschild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takka stalling away here and it's allowed Rothschild to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rothschild preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takka wants to stand but Rothschild is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takka throws a big elbow that misses.
Takka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takka tries to free his leg and advance position but Rothschild is retaining full guard.
Rothschild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takka is one step ahead there.
Rothschild trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rothschild is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takka tries to keep at a distance but Rothschild has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rothschild lands a nice elbow.
Rothschild misses with an elbow over the top.
Takka tries to score a body lock takedown but Rothschild shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takka .
Rothschild utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rothschild lands an elbow that stopped Takka in his tracks for a moment.
Rothschild throws an elbow that misses.
Rothschild misses with an elbow over the top.
Rothschild throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothschild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takka 's defenses.
Takka avoids a wild elbow strike from Rothschild.
Takka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rothschild lands a jab to Takka 's midsection.
Rothschild will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rothschild bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takka 's head.
Takka throws a nice looking combination but Rothschild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rothschild misses with a kick to the body.
Takka throws a right hand that Rothschild ducks under and follows up with a left that Rothschild also avoids with ease.
Takka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rothschild scores with a punch to the head.
Takka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rothschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takka was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothschild.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takka to score with a decent uppercut.
Bancroft Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
Rothschild looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild throws a quick inside leg kick.
Timo Takka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rothschild moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takka misses with a wild body shot.
Takka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good leg kick by Rothschild there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rothschild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takka .
Takka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rothschild paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takka 's calf.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Takka lands a leg kick that knocks Rothschild off balance momentarily.
Takka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rothschild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takka misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild throws a solid leg kick but Takka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rothschild.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rothschild.
Takka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rothschild connects with a leg kick. Takka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Rothschild.
Takka is breathing heavily.
Rothschild connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rothschild.
Rothschild looks to score with a jab to the body but Takka is just out of range.
Rothschild connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rothschild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Rothschild rushes Takka and presses him up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Rothschild.
Takka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Rothschild.
Takka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rothschild connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bancroft Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takka connects with an inside leg kick.
Rothschild lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takka .
Takka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rothschild throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rothschild lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rothschild throws a leg kick which misses Takka 's front leg but catches the back leg as Takka tries to avoid it.
Takka 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rothschild lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rothschild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rothschild cracks the inside of Takka 's front leg.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rothschild working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takka tries to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling the position.
Takka has had enough of the clinch but Rothschild keeps him there for the moment.
Takka wants to break free but Rothschild has control.
Rothschild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takka blocks the elbow strike.
Rothschild lands an elbow just above Takka 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rothschild throws an elbow but misses.
Rothschild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takka backwards.
Takka can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Takka 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rothschild lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Takka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rothschild throws a leg kick which misses Takka 's front leg but catches the back leg as Takka tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takka avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild is looking to wear down Takka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
Rothschild scores with a jab to the head.
Rothschild throws a good cross that connects.
Rothschild misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Rothschild.
Takka thuds his shin into the meat of Rothschild's side.
Takka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rothschild lands a jab to the nose.
Rothschild is looking to chop away at Takka 's legs.
Rothschild moves out of range as Takka strikes.
Rothschild finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothschild throws a push kick but Takka slaps the foot to one side.
Rothschild throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takka counters with a thumping low kick.
Rothschild fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takka .
Takka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takka misses with a head kick.
Takka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rothschild.
A jab lands there for Takka .
An inside leg kick lands from Rothschild.
Rothschild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rothschild throws out a leg kick but Takka moves out of range and Rothschild only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takka .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild dodges the punch combination from Takka .
Timo Takka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rothschild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rothschild closes the distance and clinches.
Rothschild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takka .
Takka is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling him.
Takka tries to circle away but Rothschild has him pinned against the cage.
Rothschild trying to land knees to the body.
Rothschild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rothschild lands a nice shot to the body.
Rothschild scores with a shot to the side of Takka 's head.
Rothschild tries to land knees in the clinch but Takka avoids the damage to the body.
Takka wants a takedown but no success here.
Rothschild tries to land knees in the clinch but Takka avoids the damage to the body.
Rothschild tries a body shot but Takka blocks it.
Rothschild connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rothschild pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rothschild landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takka wants to get back to striking at distance but Rothschild won't allow it.
Takka blocks an elbow strike.
Rothschild prevents Takka from breaking the clinch.
Takka managing to block the knees to the body from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takka backwards.
A knee to the head by Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with an elbow over the top.
Takka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rothschild works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takka tries to land a knee to the head but Rothschild blocks with his arms.
Rothschild misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takka controlling the action here for a moment.
Takka avoiding damage as Rothschild throws knees to the body.
A short left from Takka .
And that's the end of the fight!
Bancroft Rothschild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rothschild, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bancroft Rothschild!
Bancroft Rothschild took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want Dwight ekins next iv fought some of the best so has he. I want to prove I'm the best and a win over him gets me closer to my belt'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Del Mar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Also Zarathustra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zarathustra has chosen Red Birds Will Fly Out Of The East And Destroy Paris In A Night as his entrance music. Also Zarathustra struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Also Zarathustra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Del Mar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Also Zarathustra!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Mar misses with a head kick.
Del Mar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Del Mar looks to throw a body kick
and Del Mar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Del Mar connects with a leg kick. Zarathustra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zarathustra lands with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zarathustra has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Del Mar misses with a low kick as Zarathustra jumps back.
Zarathustra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zarathustra cracks a nice hook into Del Mar's ribs.
Good leg kick by Del Mar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zarathustra avoids the body shot from Del Mar.
Del Mar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zarathustra.
Del Mar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zarathustra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zarathustra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Del Mar's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zarathustra throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Del Mar tenderised Zarathustra's leg. Zarathustra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zarathustra misses with a hook.
Del Mar takes the fight into the clinch.
Del Mar lands a nice knee to the body.
Zarathustra looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Mar missing with knees to the body.
Del Mar lands a right hand.
Zarathustra managing to block the knees to the body from Del Mar.
Del Mar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zarathustra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zarathustra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zarathustra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Mar pushes Zarathustra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Del Mar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Del Mar missing with knees to the body.
Del Mar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zarathustra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Del Mar tries a knee to the head but Zarathustra blocks it.
Del Mar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zarathustra.
Del Mar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Del Mar.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Del Mar crunches a lovely knee into Zarathustra's ribcage.
I was talking to Del Mar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Del Mar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra managing to block the knees to the body from Del Mar.
Del Mar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zarathustra blocks it with crossed arms.
Del Mar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Del Mar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zarathustra's face.
Zarathustra misses with a punch to the body.
Zarathustra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Del Mar.
Del Mar swings wildly with an uppercut but Zarathustra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zarathustra avoids it.
Del Mar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Also Zarathustra has been cut.
Knees to the body from Del Mar.
A knee to the head by Del Mar.
Zarathustra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Del Mar looking to throw knees to the head but Zarathustra is blocking nicely.
Zarathustra scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zarathustra blocks it with crossed arms.
Del Mar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zarathustra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zarathustra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zarathustra pushes Del Mar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Del Mar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Del Mar misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Mar.
Zarathustra tries to throw a body punch but Del Mar avoids it by throwing Zarathustra back against the cage.
Del Mar prevents a body shot from Zarathustra.
Zarathustra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Del Mar missing with knees to the body.
Del Mar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zarathustra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Del Mar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Del Mar - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Mar scores with a knee to the head.
Del Mar looking to throw knees to the head but Zarathustra is blocking nicely.
Zarathustra scores with a shoulder strike.
Zarathustra lands a hook that snaps the head of Del Mar backwards.
Del Mar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zarathustra.
Del Mar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zarathustra backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Del Mar.
Zarathustra misses with some punches.
Zarathustra avoiding damage as Del Mar throws knees to the body.
Del Mar landing knees to the body.
Del Mar landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Mar trying to land knees to the body.
Del Mar lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Del Mar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zarathustra takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Del Mar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Also Zarathustra's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Del Mar scores with a jab.
Del Mar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Mar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Del Mar.
Zarathustra takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zarathustra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Del Mar.
Del Mar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Mar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Del Mar misses.
Zarathustra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Del Mar throws a leg kick which misses Zarathustra's front leg but catches the back leg as Zarathustra tries to avoid it.
Del Mar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Del Mar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Del Mar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zarathustra is breathing heavily.
Del Mar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zarathustra.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Mar connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Mar wants to clinch.
Zarathustra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Del Mar.
Del Mar ducks under a wild hook from Zarathustra.
Del Mar has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Del Mar.
Del Mar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zarathustra can do to turn this around?
Del Mar missing with knees to the body.
Del Mar working Zarathustra over with knees to the body.
Del Mar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Del Mar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Del Mar scores with a knee to the head.
Del Mar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Del Mar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but Zarathustra blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar tries to land knees in the clinch but Zarathustra avoids the damage to the body.
Del Mar tries a knee to the head but Zarathustra blocks it.
Fabio Del Mar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zarathustra avoiding damage as Del Mar throws knees to the body.
Del Mar misses with a knee to the head.
Zarathustra jumps guard.
Zarathustra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Mar is one step ahead there.
Del Mar passes Zarathustra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Del Mar wants to take a breather but Zarathustra is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar not doing much here.
Zarathustra actively working from the bottom here.
Del Mar is looking to take a break and control but Zarathustra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zarathustra actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Del Mar decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Del Mar connects with a leg kick. Zarathustra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Del Mar.
Del Mar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Mar cracks a nice hook into Zarathustra's ribs.
Del Mar gets a clinch.
Del Mar looking to throw knees to the head but Zarathustra is blocking nicely.
Del Mar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Del Mar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Also Zarathustra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zarathustra keeps the fight on the outside.
Zarathustra shoots in for a double leg but Del Mar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Del Mar.
Del Mar feints and then cracks Zarathustra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zarathustra down.
Del Mar tries to clinch but Zarathustra is having none of it.
Zarathustra moves out of range of the body kick.
Del Mar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zarathustra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fabio Del Mar is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Mar lands a slapping body shot.
Del Mar closes the distance and pushes Zarathustra back into the cage.
Zarathustra can't find room to land a body shot as Del Mar controls the action.
Del Mar misses with a knee strike.
Del Mar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zarathustra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but Zarathustra blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarathustra managing to block the knees to the body from Del Mar.
Zarathustra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zarathustra wants to stall.
Zarathustra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zarathustra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zarathustra tries a body shot but Del Mar blocks it.
Del Mar with a knee to the head.
Del Mar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zarathustra managing to block the knees to the body from Del Mar.
Del Mar tries to throw a body punch but Zarathustra avoids it by throwing Del Mar back against the cage.
Zarathustra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zarathustra trying to control the position but instead, Del Mar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zarathustra into the cage.
Del Mar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Mar tries a body shot but Zarathustra blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Mar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Mar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zarathustra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Mar scores a nice knee to the body.
Del Mar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zarathustra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Del Mar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zarathustra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zarathustra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Del Mar tries a knee to the head but Zarathustra blocks it.
Del Mar misses with a body punch.
Zarathustra managing to block the knees to the body from Del Mar.
Zarathustra can't break the clinch.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zarathustra avoids it.
Del Mar blocks a body shot from Zarathustra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Mar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zarathustra is defending well for now.
Del Mar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zarathustra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zarathustra lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Zarathustra to work.
Del Mar misses with a knee to the head.
Also Zarathustra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zarathustra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Mar has him pressed against the cage.
Zarathustra wants to break free but Del Mar has control.
Del Mar scores a nice knee to the body.
Zarathustra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Del Mar looking to throw knees to the head but Zarathustra is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zarathustra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zarathustra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra managing to block the knees to the body from Del Mar.
Knees in the clinch landing for Del Mar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Mar trying to land knees to the body.
Del Mar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zarathustra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Del Mar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Del Mar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zarathustra takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fabio Del Mar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Del Mar blocks an uppercut.
Zarathustra struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Mar controls his hands.
Zarathustra throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Mar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Mar blocks a body shot from Zarathustra.
Zarathustra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabio Del Mar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Del Mar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Del Mar!
After the fight, Fabio Del Mar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Okin Slavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavas has chosen WolfMother as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
171 lbs
16 - 15 - 2 |
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26
188 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tony Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Okin Slavas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slavas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Slavas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hendricks throws a wild body kick that Slavas sees coming a mile off.
Hendricks takes the fight into the clinch.
Hendricks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slavas avoids it.
Slavas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hendricks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Slavas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Slavas passes into side control, despite Hendricks's attempt to control the position.
Hendricks throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
You can see the frustration on Hendricks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slavas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hendricks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hendricks is trying to control Slavas's posture but Slavas avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The strikes coming from Slavas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hendricks is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hendricks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hendricks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position.
Slavas wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is defending well.
Slavas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slavas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hendricks!
Hendricks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slavas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slavas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slavas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slavas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hendricks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Slavas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Okin Slavas!
Okin Slavas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Hinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcolini has chosen Raffaella Carra - Rumore as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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280 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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259 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie Hinch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Marcolini!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcolini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marcolini looks to land a right hand but Hinch moved out of range.
Hinch slips a jab from Marcolini.
Hinch ducks under a wild hook from Marcolini.
Hinch shoots in looking for a takedown. Marcolini tries to sprawl out of it but Hinch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marcolini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcolini throws a wild body kick that Hinch sees coming a mile off.
Marcolini throws a looping overhand right but Hinch ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Marcolini misses.
Marcolini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marcolini throws out a loose jab but Hinch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcolini throws a right and a left that Hinch avoids nicely.
Hinch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcolini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marcolini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcolini throws a low kick but Hinch avoids it.
Hinch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marcolini swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hinch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marcolini napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marcolini tries to improve position but can't.
Marcolini is trying to buck Hinch off.
Hinch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hinch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hinch trying to control the position but Marcolini is working away.
Hinch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marcolini's legs.
Marcolini is trying to improve his position.
Hinch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marcolini, who protects the arm well.
Marcolini told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Marcolini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini tries to roll over but Hinch keeps him under control.
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!
Marcolini keeps trying to improve his position.
Hinch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcolini is controlling Hinch's trapped leg to prevent Hinch from advancing to side control.
Marcolini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hinch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hinch's back!
Hinch tries to escape but Marcolini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marcolini throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hinch!
Hinch tries to escape the position.
Marcolini tightening his grip on Hinch, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinch can't escape the position.
Hinch is working hard here to advance position.
Hinch breaks Marcolini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hinch preventing the sweep.
Marcolini can't keep his opponent in guard - Hinch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marcolini is looking for a sweep. Hinch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcolini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcolini 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.
Marcolini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hinch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini keeping moving, preventing Hinch from controlling successfully.
Marcolini wants to sweep here but Hinch controlling him for the moment.
Marcolini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Hinch is not content to let Marcolini control the position.
Hinch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcolini.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hinch is trying to stand back up but Marcolini is controlling him
Hinch has his hands clasped together around Marcolini's back. He's all about the action.
Hinch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcolini pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Marcolini. No joy for Hinch on that attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marcolini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hinch blocks a jab.
Marcolini connects with a solid leg kick.
Hinch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcolini!
Marcolini tries to buck Hinch off but Hinch is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcolini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hinch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marcolini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcolini.
Marcolini is trying to hold Hinch in close to prevent damage but Hinch has managed to pass into half guard.
Hinch seems to be looking for submissions.
Hinch is looking to pass Marcolini's guard but actually Marcolini recovers to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinch wants to control from the top but Marcolini keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Marcolini throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hinch is trying desperately to improve position.
Hinch regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hinch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hinch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcolini is one step ahead there.
Hinch working for a triangle but Marcolini defends it easily.
Marcolini with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini trying to control but Hinch is working from the bottom.
Marcolini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hinch is keeping the position for now.
Marcolini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marcolini landing some decent shots from guard.
Marco Marcolini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hinch trying to keep a closed guard but Marcolini is proving a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcolini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcolini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hinch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marcolini defends it easily.
Marcolini passes Hinch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hinch is looking for a sweep. Marcolini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hinch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hinch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcolini trying to mount his opponent but Hinch defends it.
Marcolini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hinch actively working from the bottom here.
Marcolini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hinch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hinch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcolini pulls his head out easily.
Hinch looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marcolini connects with a nice short shot to Hinch's temple.
Marcolini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hinch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hinch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcolini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marcolini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hinch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcolini throws some wild stikes that Hinch manages to avoid easily.
Hinch wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marcolini.
Marcolini throwing strikes here but Hinch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hinch dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcolini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcolini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hinch is keeping busy.
Marcolini missing with knees to the body.
Hinch pulls guard.
Marcolini trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hinch can't keep his opponent in guard - Marcolini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hinch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hinch actively working from the bottom here.
Marcolini prevents Hinch from improving his position.
Marcolini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hinch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marcolini forces his way into half guard.
Hinch moves into full guard.
Marcolini is stalling in the full guard.
Marcolini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marcolini trying to control but Hinch is working from the bottom.
Hinch has an active guard here but Marcolini has managed to pass into half guard.
Hinch actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini thows a huge punch but Hinch dodges it nicely.
Marcolini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hinch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marcolini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hinch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcolini pulls his head out easily.
Marcolini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marcolini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marcolini's back!
Hinch is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marcolini knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marcolini for a finish.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcolini rolls, trying to escape but Hinch keeps control of the position.
Hinch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinch not allowing Marcolini to control his hands.
Marcolini tries to escape but Hinch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marcolini fending off the submission attempt from Hinch.
I really don't envy Marcolini right now.
Hinch looking for the choke from the back.
Hinch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marcolini has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marcolini can't escape the position.
Hinch is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marcolini knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marcolini for a finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hinch keeps control of the position as Marcolini tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Marcolini is in bad spot here.
Marco Marcolini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hinch is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hinch is persistently looking for the submission but Marcolini is defending it well.
Marcolini preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hinch is trying to stick to Marcolini's back but Marcolini is turning into Hinch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hinch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marcolini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Hinch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marcolini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Marcolini!
A relieved looking Marco Marcolini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abaka Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macale comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
182 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
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40
177 lbs
54 - 21 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abaka Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
54 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiao Macale!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khan throws a chopping leg kick but Macale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Macale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Macale throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Macale takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Khan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Macale blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Macale takes a step back to recover.
Khan is looking to clinch but Macale is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Macale.
Macale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've been informed that Macale has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tiao Macale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macale throws out the jab.
Khan rushes Macale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khan throws an elbow but it misses.
Khan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khan wants to control from the top but Macale keeps moving.
Macale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khan manages to get himself to full guard.
Macale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macale has managed to get both his arms back between Khan's legs - danger averted.
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!
Macale content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Khan is pulling down on Macale's head. It's preventing any offense from Macale, at least for the moment.
Macale controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tiao Macale.
A head kick misses from Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale thows a leg kick but Khan checks it
and Khan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khan scores with a kick to the body.
Macale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Macale misses with an uppercut
and Khan counters with a one-two to the body.
Macale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Macale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Macale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macale misses with a lunging right hand
and Khan counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macale throws a predictable looking body shot
and Khan moves into the clinch.
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Khan tries to clinch up but Macale circles away and keeps his distance.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Macale moves out of range easily.
Macale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Macale.
Macale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khan.
Macale throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan tries to clinch but Macale is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Khan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abaka Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khan lands with a kick to the temple. Macale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Macale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abaka Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Macale - just one landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khan.
Macale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khan's head backwards.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macale.
Khan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macale doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale throws a low kick but Khan moves out of range easily.
Macale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan tries to clinch up.
Khan shoots for a double leg takedown but Macale sprawls well. He's pushed Khan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Macale throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Khan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Macale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macale creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Macale is trying to maintain a safe position but Khan gets an underhook and turns Macale into the cage.
Macale tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Macale prevents a body shot from Khan.
Macale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khan is defending well for now.
Khan working Macale over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan avoids a wild elbow strike from Macale.
Macale trying to land knees to the body.
Macale misses with the head strike.
Macale blocks an elbow strike.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Macale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macale throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macale misses with the head strike.
Macale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macale takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Tiao Macale has been cut.
Khan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macale lands with a right to the head.
Macale blocks an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Khan trying to land knees to the body.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macale avoids a wild elbow strike from Khan.
Khan jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Khan is looking for a triangle but Macale pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macale stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.
Khan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Macale is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Khan.
Macale controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khan is trying to control but can't.
Macale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Khan wants to control but Macale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abaka Khan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiao Macale's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Khan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macale momentarily.
Khan lands with a slapping head kick.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macale.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan blocks the body kick.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macale manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Khan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Macale cracks Khan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Macale loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
A jab from Macale does it's job there.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macale.
Macale takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macale blocks a head kick by Khan.
Macale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Macale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Macale.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan throws a lazy head kick
and Macale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khan wants to clinch.
Macale misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khan tries to clinch but Macale is having none of it.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macale misses the shot to the body.
Crunch! Khan slams his shin into Macale's torso.
Macale throws a leg kick but Khan moved away.
Macale throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Macale scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Khan as he connects with a hook.
Tiao Macale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Macale.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abaka Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khan throws an elbow but misses.
Macale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khan blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macale avoiding damage as Khan throws knees to the body.
Khan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiao Macale.
Well Khan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abaka Khan!
Abaka Khan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figaro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prospect - Warrior. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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37
180 lbs
36 - 15 - 0 |
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26
184 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabin Figaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Rabago!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figaro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Figaro lands a head shot.
It looks like Adam Rabago has been cut.
Rabago has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Figaro misses with a head kick.
Rabago takes one on the button.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Figaro and Rabago goes tumbling to the canvas! Figaro follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Rabago is rocked!
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!
Rabago is looking to control Figaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rabago avoid being mounted?
Rabago is still in real trouble! Can Figaro finish him?
Rabago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rabago seems to have recovered his senses.
Rabago tries to roll over but Figaro keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Adam Rabago hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Figaro lands a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Figaro.
Rabago misses with a low kick.
Rabago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rabago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Figaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Figaro is defended easily by Rabago.
Rabago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Figaro to score with a decent uppercut.
That has opened up Adam Rabago's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Figaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Rabago which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rabago lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Figaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Figaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rabago slaps away a takedown attempt from Figaro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sabin Figaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rabago blocks a low kick nicely.
Rabago throws a head kick that misses.
Rabago shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Figaro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Figaro throws the kick towards the body but Rabago avoids it.
Rabago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Figaro connects with a right hand. Rabago shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Rabago.
Rabago tries a low kick but Figaro avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Figaro swings for the body but Rabago moves out of range.
Rabago looks to land a body kick but Figaro moved away.
Figaro throws a jab when Rabago was well out of range.
Figaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Figaro misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Rabago.
Figaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rabago under the eye.
Figaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rabago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rabago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figaro manages to avoid it.
Figaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rabago.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Figaro, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rabago wants to land a leg kick but Figaro is out of range.
Figaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rabago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rabago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Figaro 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.
Rabago ducks under a wild hook from Figaro.
Rabago checks a leg kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Figaro.
A big left from Figaro misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Rabago is predictable there
and Figaro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rabago's guard now.
Rabago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabin Figaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Rabago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Figaro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Figaro controlling the position.
Figaro is looking to take a break and control but Rabago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Figaro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rabago will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Figaro is looking to take a break and control but Rabago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sabin Figaro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Figaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Figaro throws a leg kick but Rabago moved away.
Rabago moves out of range of the body kick.
Rabago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago ducks under a wild hook from Figaro.
Figaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Figaro takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Sabin Figaro has been cut.
Rabago has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Figaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figaro misses with a low kick.
A big right from Figaro misses.
Decent striking displayed by Figaro there.
Figaro throws a leg kick but Rabago sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Figaro.
The cut above Adam Rabago's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Figaro moves away from the strike by Rabago.
Rabago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Figaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rabago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Figaro.
Figaro slips a straight right by Rabago.
Figaro lands a big head kick that sends Rabago to the canvas! Figaro follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabin Figaro!
Sabin Figaro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Confrontation. Rude has chosen Gunslinger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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39
221 lbs
24 - 16 - 1 |
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31
218 lbs
19 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dominic Rude!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rude misses the shot to the body.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Bravo moves in looking to clinch but Rude pushes him off.
Bravo needs to keep his hands up - Rude had a free shot at his head there.
Rude looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Bravo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rude looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rude has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rude gets back to half guard.
Rude trying to hold on to Bravo 's head to control him but Bravo postures up.
Bravo prevents Rude from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is working for a kimura but Rude is defending it quite comfortably.
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rude is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
Bravo moves into full mount! Rude won't be happy about that!
Rude stops Bravo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rude is squirming around, avoiding Bravo 's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rude stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo .
Rude sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bravo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rude escapes and throws Bravo 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rude lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rude wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravo keeps working.
Rude tries to advance to mount but Bravo denies him.
Bravo tries to bench press Rude off him but Rude keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bravo 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bravo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bravo is trying to control but can't.
Rude wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo tries to roll over but Rude keeps him under control.
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rude pulls his head out easily.
Rude perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bravo is refusing to be controlled, as Rude sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Rodinerio Bravo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rude slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravo , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bravo tries to clinch but Rude moves away
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rude swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bravo gets caught napping as Rude dives in and scores a takedown. Bravo manages to retain guard.
Rude pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now.
Rude wants to get up but he can't break Bravo 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bravo is trying to control the position but Rude postures up.
Rude tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
Bravo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo looking for a guillotine here but Rude defends easily.
Rude postures up.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Rude from controlling successfully.
Rude tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rude throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
Rude ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude 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.
Bravo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rude stacks Bravo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rude!
Bravo wants to control but Rude postures up.
Rude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravo keeps working.
Rude takes a little break here. Bravo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
You can see the frustration on Bravo 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rude trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Bravo tries to bench press Rude off him but Rude keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dominic Rude was stalling too much, according to the referee.
That kick from Rude tenderised Bravo 's leg. Bravo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rude misses with a double jab.
Bravo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bravo lands in his opponent's guard.
Rude is pulling down on Bravo 's head. It's preventing any offense from Bravo , at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rude looking for a sweep. Not yet Rude, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rude is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Rude showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bravo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rude is trying to defend but Bravo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
Rude is looking to control Bravo 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rude avoid being mounted?
Bravo is looking for a kimura but Rude is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage.
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Rude is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bravo wants to control but Rude is keeping him busy.
Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rude is positioning himself well to prevent Bravo advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude tries to kick Bravo off but Bravo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rude manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rude is trying to control the position but Bravo postures up.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo trying to control but Rude is working from the bottom.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Rude is keeping the position.
Rude controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dominic Rude was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bravo drives through and clinches with Rude against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rude is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rude misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rude wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rude can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
Rude lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Rude.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rude dives in and scores a takedown into Bravo 's guard.
Bravo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rude passes into half guard.
Bravo is refusing to be controlled, as Rude sits in half guard.
Rude is pressing down on Bravo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bravo is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to roll over but Rude keeps him under control.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
Rude keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dominic Rude was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bravo shoots in but Rude avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rude connects with a nice looking jab.
Rude gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude is keen to just control but Bravo is a slippery customer.
Rude sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rude wants to pass to mount but Bravo is defending the position.
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravo wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Rude comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rude has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Rude!
Dominic Rude really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Dark Side logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Joey Rodinerio Bravo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sure he applied WD-40 to his body, so i couldn't get a hold of him!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Atomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Jay Wadenah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stratovarius - Abyss Of Your Eyes. Wadenah has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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33
176 lbs
28 - 6 - 1 |
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32
183 lbs
24 - 9 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
28 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomi Atomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Toby Jay Wadenah!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wadenah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atomi.
An inside leg kick lands from Atomi.
Wadenah misses with a left hand
and Atomi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Atomi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wadenah's head.
Atomi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wadenah defending well though.
Atomi throwing shots but Wadenah is blocking nicely.
Wadenah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wadenah has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Atomi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Atomi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wadenah's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Atomi prevents Wadenah from standing back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wadenah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atomi lands with a punch from half guard.
Wadenah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atomi is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atomi trying to pass the guard but Wadenah defending well.
Atomi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wadenah tries to kick Atomi off but Atomi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atomi wants to pass the guard but Wadenah is defending well.
Atomi wants to take a breather but Wadenah is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wadenah manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nice shot lands for Wadenah.
Atomi misses with a head kick.
Wadenah scores with a jab. Atomi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wadenah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atomi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wadenah tries to land a front kick but Atomi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atomi avoids the body shot from Wadenah.
Wadenah lands a really nice looking cross but Atomi seems unphased.
Wadenah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wadenah throws a leg kick but Atomi checks it.
Wadenah throws a leg kick but Atomi moved away.
Atomi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wadenah throws an off balance right hand
so Atomi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Atomi stopping the sweep attempt from Wadenah.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Atomi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wadenah is on top in guard.
Atomi working a defensive guard here.
Atomi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atomi has his foot on Wadenah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wadenah works his way back into a safe position though.
Wadenah stays in close to Atomi's body and controls the position.
Atomi working for a triangle but Wadenah defends it easily.
Atomi keeping full guard, as Wadenah tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wadenah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wadenah trying to control the position from guard on top but Atomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toby Jay Wadenah has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Atomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Wadenah.
Atomi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wadenah if he has to take too many more of those.
Wadenah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atomi looks to land a right hand but Wadenah moved out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atomi.
Wadenah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wadenah.
Atomi throws a wild body kick that Wadenah sees coming a mile off.
A bone on bone clash there as Wadenah blocks the leg kick.
Atomi avoids the body shot from Wadenah.
Wadenah misses with a low kick as Atomi jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick lands from Atomi.
Atomi thuds his shin into the meat of Wadenah's side.
Atomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wadenah moves away.
Atomi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wadenah checks a leg kick.
Atomi avoids the body shot from Wadenah.
Wadenah misses with a looping right.
Wadenah blocks a low kick nicely.
Toby Jay Wadenah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Atomi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atomi thuds his right hand into Wadenah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Atomi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wadenah. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wadenah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atomi.
Atomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wadenah.
Wadenah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wadenah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Atomi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Atomi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wadenah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wadenah scores with a jab to the head.
Wadenah thuds a left hand into Atomi's body.
Wadenah throws a leg kick which misses Atomi's front leg but catches the back leg as Atomi tries to avoid it.
Atomi scoring well with a low kick there.
Atomi connects with a leg kick. Wadenah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Atomi tries for a takedown but Wadenah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atomi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Atomi lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atomi.
Wadenah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atomi throws a push kick but Wadenah slaps the foot to one side.
Atomi moves forwards but Wadenah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Atomi blocks the body kick.
Wadenah lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wadenah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atomi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wadenah at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi scores with a body shot.
Toby Jay Wadenah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Wadenah misses the target.
Atomi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atomi shoots in and gets a takedown into Wadenah's guard.
Atomi is looking to work some ground and pound but Wadenah has wrist control.
Wadenah wants to get back to his feet but Atomi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Atomi wants to control from the top but Wadenah keeps moving.
Wadenah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Atomi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atomi preventing the sweep.
Atomi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wadenah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atomi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wadenah's head.
Atomi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atomi won't allow Wadenah to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi postures up.
Wadenah keeping moving, preventing Atomi from controlling successfully.
Wadenah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atomi.
Wadenah trying to control the position.
Atomi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wadenah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wadenah wants to get back to his feet but Atomi passes into half guard.
Wadenah is trying to get back to full guard.
Wadenah wants to get back to his feet.
Atomi wants to control but Wadenah is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Atomi lands a nice short elbow.
Atomi works his way into full mount!
Atomi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wadenah is looking to escape.
Tomi Atomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah tries to reverse the position but Atomi maintains control.
Atomi trying to control but Wadenah is having none of it.
Wadenah in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Atomi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Atomi working Wadenah over with strikes here.
Wadenah slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wadenah trying to control here.
Atomi is trying to control the action in half guard but Wadenah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Atomi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atomi prevents Wadenah from improving his position.
Atomi trying to pass the guard but Wadenah defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atomi seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi wants to free his trapped foot but Wadenah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Atomi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wadenah wants to improve his position but Atomi is controlling well.
Wadenah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atomi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atomi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wadenah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wadenah taking some punishment here, with Atomi in his half guard.
Wadenah wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wadenah wants to control but Atomi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atomi trying to control from half guard but Wadenah is working away.
Wadenah is looking to control Atomi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wadenah avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Atomi dominated that second round.
That's time! Atomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, jab by Wadenah - just one landing.
Atomi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wadenah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Atomi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atomi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atomi lands a head shot.
Wadenah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atomi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Wadenah finds it's target.
Wadenah moves out of range of the strikes.
Atomi misses with a body kick.
Wadenah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atomi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wadenah throws out the jab.
Wadenah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wadenah slips a jab from Atomi.
Atomi looks to throw the jab but Wadenah is out of range.
Wadenah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wadenah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wadenah stuffs the takedown.
Atomi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wadenah misses with a few strikes there.
Wadenah lands with an overhand left.
Wadenah throws a big shot that misses.
Atomi throws a good cross that connects.
Wadenah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atomi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atomi.
Atomi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wadenah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Atomi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wadenah looking for a sweep. Not yet Wadenah, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah is still trying to improve position.
Atomi stands up over Wadenah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wadenah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atomi is one step ahead there.
Atomi prevents Wadenah from getting back to his feet.
Atomi trying to control but Wadenah is working from the bottom.
Atomi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wadenah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wadenah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atomi is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wadenah misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wadenah tries a head kick but it misses.
Atomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Wadenah misses the target.
A jab from Atomi misses.
Atomi missing with a left hand there. Wadenah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atomi misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Atomi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wadenah doesn't seem phased though.
Wadenah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Atomi lands a nice hook to Wadenah's body. Wadenah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wadenah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wadenah looks to throw the jab but Atomi is out of range.
Atomi throws a leg kick but Wadenah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wadenah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atomi is out of range and Wadenah settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atomi.
Wadenah pushes Atomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Atomi successfully pulls guard.
Wadenah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wadenah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toby Jay Wadenah has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wadenah throws a body kick that misses.
Atomi tries to land a front kick but Wadenah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atomi moves away from the strike by Wadenah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tomi Atomi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wadenah moves in looking to clinch but Atomi pushes him off.
Atomi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wadenah.
Wadenah throws a push kick but Atomi slaps the foot to one side.
Atomi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atomi thumps Wadenah with a low kick.
Wadenah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Wadenah misses
so Atomi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Atomi throwing strikes but missing.
Atomi trying to control but Wadenah is working from the bottom.
Wadenah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wadenah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Atomi stopping the sweep attempt from Wadenah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toby Jay Wadenah has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wadenah works Atomi's body with a nice hook.
Atomi throws an off balance right hand
and Wadenah holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Atomi swings wildly with an uppercut but Wadenah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wadenah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atomi is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Atomi.
Atomi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atomi throws a leg kick
and Wadenah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Wadenah.
Atomi walks into a left hand.
Atomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wadenah.
Wadenah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atomi throws a leg kick but Wadenah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi lands an overhand right.
Atomi avoids the head kick by Wadenah.
Atomi gets a double leg takedown into Wadenah's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wadenah wants to sweep but no luck.
Wadenah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Atomi is controlling him.
Wadenah is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wadenah pulls Atomi in close to prevent any damage.
Wadenah has momentary wrist control but Atomi slips an elbow through the middle.
Wadenah is trying to control the position but Atomi postures up.
Atomi lands a couple of digs.
Atomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wadenah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wadenah wants to stand up but Atomi is controlling him.
Atomi trying to control but Wadenah is working from the bottom.
Wadenah looking for a sweep. Not yet Wadenah, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Atomi cracks Wadenah with a solid left hand.
Atomi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wadenah keeping full guard, as Atomi tries to pass.
Atomi preventing the sweep.
Atomi looking to pass the guard.
Atomi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wadenah is looking to stand up but Atomi isn't so interested in that idea.
Wadenah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wadenah is keeping the position for now.
Atomi trying to control but Wadenah is working from the bottom.
Wadenah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wadenah scores with a sloppy right hand. Atomi should have avoided that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Atomi.
Wadenah throws a body punch but Atomi moves out of range.
Toby Jay Wadenah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wadenah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Atomi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wadenah scores with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Atomi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atomi takes a swing at Wadenah's ribcage but misses.
Atomi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wadenah sprawls well initially but Atomi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wadenah trying to control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wadenah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atomi.
Wadenah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wadenah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Atomi had his way with Toby Jay Wadenah in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Atomi defending well as Wadenah loads up on a big left hand.
Atomi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atomi scores with a nice right hand.
Atomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Wadenah as Atomi shoots in.
A swing and a miss from Atomi.
Wadenah ducks under a wild hook from Atomi.
Wadenah lands with a good body shot.
Wadenah lunges at Atomi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Atomi's hand.
Atomi shoots in for a takedown but Wadenah shows good takedown defense.
Wadenah defending well as Atomi loads up on a big left hand.
Wadenah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Atomi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atomi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi misses with a double jab
and Wadenah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Atomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wadenah was well out of range. Poor timing from Atomi.
Wadenah scores with a nice right hand.
Wadenah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wadenah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Atomi is defended easily by Wadenah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomi Atomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wadenah is looking to slow Atomi down with leg kicks.
Atomi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Wadenah.
Wadenah is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Atomi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Atomi shoots in but Wadenah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wadenah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wadenah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wadenah misses with a two punch combination.
Atomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atomi blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Atomi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wadenah doesn't seem phased though.
Wadenah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wadenah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atomi tries to bum rush Wadenah with a series of wild strikes but Wadenah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wadenah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atomi throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Atomi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wadenah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atomi throws a jab when Wadenah was well out of range.
Wadenah fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah throws a head kick that misses.
Wadenah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atomi finds it's way round the side to connect with Wadenah's head.
Good work by Atomi as he checks the leg kick.
Wadenah stuns Atomi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wadenah.
Atomi blocks the body kick.
Wadenah lands a nice shot to the body.
Atomi misses with a low kick.
Atomi slips a jab from Wadenah.
Wadenah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wadenah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wadenah throws a head kick but Atomi moves out of range.
Atomi is looking to chop away at Wadenah's legs.
Wadenah misses the jab.
Atomi ducks under a wild hook from Wadenah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wadenah's calf.
Atomi avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Wadenah misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atomi.
Wadenah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Atomi lands but Wadenah takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wadenah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wadenah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Wadenah is predictable there
and Atomi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Atomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wadenah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wadenah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atomi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wadenah's head.
Toby Jay Wadenah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wadenah throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toby Jay Wadenah.
I think Atomi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Atomi!
Tomi Atomi retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Tomi Atomi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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