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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kvan Bearclaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvan Bearclaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jay Pettis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kvan Bearclaw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Pettis! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bearclaw shoots for a takedown but Pettis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bearclaw fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pettis to the ground. Bearclaw is now in Pettis's guard. Bearclaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Pettis is wriggling around but Bearclaw manages to pass to half guard.
Bearclaw passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Bearclaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Pettis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bearclaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bearclaw punishing his opponent with strikes. Bearclaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Pettis is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bearclaw connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bearclaw controlling the position easily from mount. Pettis is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pettis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Bearclaw unloading with bombs!
Pettis is rocked! Pettis takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bearclaw's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kvan Bearclaw! Jay Pettis was interviewed post fight and said 'Next Time!! God bless'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Karlsson! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Karlsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Karlsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Karlsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Karlsson gets a clinch. Karlsson's coach down at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karlsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage. Smith breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Karlsson does no damage. A punch combination from Karlsson misses. Karlsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Karlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karlsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Karlsson is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karlsson's head. Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Karlsson is controlling Smith's posture. Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Karlsson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. Karlsson working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Karlsson. Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Karlsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Peter Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Karlsson. Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Karlsson's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. Smith 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. Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Smith 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. Smith trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom. Karlsson 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. Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Karlsson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Peter Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Karlsson looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. Karlsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Karlsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Karlsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Karlsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Karlsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Smith working away. Smith wants to control but Karlsson is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith is staying tight to Karlsson's torso, preventing him from escaping. Smith lands some shots froms side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith lands a decent elbow from side control. Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Smith working the ground and pound.
Karlsson is rocked! Karlsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Karlsson wants to control but Smith postures up. Karlsson is looking for a sweep. Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson avoids it well. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Karlsson tries to improve position but can't. Smith swings around for an armbar but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard. Smith trying to control the position here. Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karlsson manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karlsson rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it. Smith throws a right and a left that Karlsson avoids nicely. A solid body kick from Smith. A combination from Karlsson does no damage. Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Alex Karlsson has been cut. Smith throws a right hand that Karlsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Karlsson also avoids with ease. Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson. Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Peter Smith is winning the standup battle so far. A jab lands there for Karlsson. 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! Karlsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karlsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? Karlsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Karlsson seems to have recovered his senses. Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Karlsson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karlsson. Smith connects with a body shot that sends Karlsson's belly button to the back. Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Karlsson trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Karlsson! Smith lands a big elbow. Smith punishing his opponent with strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith wants to control the pace but Karlsson is squirming around nicely. Peter Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith with good strikes from the mount here! Smith with shots to the head and body - Karlsson looks very uncomfortable down there. Smith postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Karlsson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Smith around the waist but Smith pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Smith is the winner by TKO! Smith jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smith! Post fight, an emotional Peter Smith said 'I have trained and trained beyond what i though i could and tonight i see why i have pushed so hard... thank you'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dj Crabby Jef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kos Pellegrino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crabby Jef kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Madd Skillz. Pellegrino is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Meiju Suvas - Pure Mua. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj Crabby Jef! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kos Pellegrino! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab from Crabby Jef. Pellegrino tries to clinch but Crabby Jef is having none of it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Crabby Jef turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Crabby Jef fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pellegrino 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. The fight stays on the outside here - Pellegrino looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Pellegrino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crabby Jef misses with a head kick.
Pellegrino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pellegrino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crabby Jef. Pellegrino wants to clinch. Crabby Jef's corner calls for a 1-2. Crabby Jef obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Pellegrino moves into the clinch successfully.
Crabby Jef trying to control the position but instead, Pellegrino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crabby Jef into the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Crabby Jef. Pellegrino lands a shoulder strike. Crabby Jef trying to stall but Pellegrino improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pellegrino blocks an uppercut.
Crabby Jef gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Crabby Jef lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Crabby Jef pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pellegrino is keeping the position for now. Crabby Jef throws a strike but Pellegrino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Crabby Jef looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crabby Jef manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pellegrino manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crabby Jef trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Crabby Jef slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crabby Jef in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Pellegrino tries to improve position but can't. Crabby Jef looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pellegrino is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pellegrino prevents Crabby Jef from moving into mount. Pellegrino wants to control but Crabby Jef postures up. Crabby Jef is looking to take a break and control but Pellegrino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pellegrino is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Crabby Jef wants to control but Pellegrino is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pellegrino manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crabby Jef missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Pellegrino wants to improve his position but Crabby Jef is controlling well.
Pellegrino is not content to let Crabby Jef control the position. Crabby Jef 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. Crabby Jef missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Pellegrino tries to roll over but Crabby Jef keeps him under control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Crabby Jef trying to control the pace. Pellegrino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crabby Jef scores with a couple of nice shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj Crabby Jef dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pellegrino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pellegrino is looking to clinch. Crabby Jef scores with a jab. Crabby Jef uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Pellegrino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Pellegrino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Crabby Jef avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pellegrino wants to clinch. Pellegrino looks for the body kick but Crabby Jef saw that one coming. Crabby Jef misses the jab. Crabby Jef avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pellegrino wants to clinch. Pellegrino tries to clinch but fails miserably and Crabby Jef counters with a straight right hand. Crabby Jef's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pellegrino under the eye. Crabby Jef throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pellegrino. Pellegrino pushes Crabby Jef up against the cage in a clinch. Pellegrino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crabby Jef avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pellegrino missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Pellegrino. Crabby Jef can't find room to land a body shot as Pellegrino controls the action.
Pellegrino lands an uppercut. A short right from Pellegrino. Pellegrino tries to land knees in the clinch but Crabby Jef avoids the damage to the body. Pellegrino tries a knee to the head but Crabby Jef blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Crabby Jef.
Pellegrino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crabby Jef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pellegrino darts in and clinches Crabby Jef up against the cage. Crabby Jef managing to block the knees to the body from Pellegrino.
Pellegrino throws a head punch that misses. Crabby Jef tries to throw a body punch but Pellegrino avoids it by throwing Crabby Jef back against the cage. Crabby Jef managing to block the knees to the body from Pellegrino.
Pellegrino working Crabby Jef over with knees to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Crabby Jef. Crabby Jef scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Crabby Jef.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pellegrino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Crabby Jef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pellegrino scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crabby Jef. Crabby Jef blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pellegrino working aggressively here.
Pellegrino misses with a short punch on the inside. Pellegrino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pellegrino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crabby Jef.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the body.
Pellegrino tries to land knees in the clinch but Crabby Jef avoids the damage to the body. Pellegrino misses with a hook from the clinch. Pellegrino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crabby Jef backwards. Kos Pellegrino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Crabby Jef on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crabby Jef lands with a short shot to the head. Pellegrino trying to land knees to the body.
Pellegrino misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Crabby Jef.
Pellegrino trying to land knees to the body.
Crabby Jef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crabby Jef tries a body shot but Pellegrino blocks it.
Pellegrino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A shot in the inside from Crabby Jef. Crabby Jef misses with a body punch.
Pellegrino is defending well against a takedown attempt. Crabby Jef blocks an uppercut.
Crabby Jef misses with a punch on the inside.
Crabby Jef scores with a nice hook to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Crabby Jef. Crabby Jef misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Pellegrino fails to land. Pellegrino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Crabby Jef avoiding damage as Pellegrino throws knees to the body.
Crabby Jef takes a knee to the side of the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crabby Jef lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Crabby Jef.
Pellegrino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crabby Jef is looking to control Pellegrino's arms but Pellegrino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crabby Jef has his back to the cage. Crabby Jef tries a body shot but Pellegrino blocks it.
Pellegrino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crabby Jef backwards. Crabby Jef tries a body shot but Pellegrino blocks it.
Pellegrino blocks a body shot from Crabby Jef. Crabby Jef wants to take the fight to the mat but Pellegrino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Pellegrino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crabby Jef lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pellegrino backwards. Crabby Jef pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Crabby Jef throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellegrino. Crabby Jef lands a head shot. Kos Pellegrino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crabby Jef avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Pellegrino tries to clinch up and Crabby Jef counters with a takedown into side control. Crabby Jef misses with an attempted head punch from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kos Pellegrino will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pellegrino clinches. Pellegrino lands with a right to the head. Crabby Jef tries to work over Pellegrino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pellegrino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crabby Jef has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pellegrino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crabby Jef backwards. Pellegrino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pellegrino lands a hook to the side of the head. Pellegrino misses with some punches.
Crabby Jef managing to block the knees to the body from Pellegrino.
Crabby Jef lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Crabby Jef tries to work over Pellegrino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Crabby Jef managing to block the knees to the body from Pellegrino.
Still in the clinch, Pellegrino scores with a nice short uppercut. Crabby Jef lands a body punch in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pellegrino swings wildly with an uppercut but Crabby Jef uses good head movement to avoid it. Pellegrino is fighting off a takedown attempt but Crabby Jef is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pellegrino to the mat. Pellegrino regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Crabby Jef working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crabby Jef looking to pass the guard. Crabby Jef postures up in Pellegrino's guard and throws a big left but Pellegrino blocks it. Pellegrino keeping moving, preventing Crabby Jef from controlling successfully. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Crabby Jef is looking to pass into half guard but Pellegrino pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pellegrino is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crabby Jef working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dj Crabby Jef just wasn't active enough. Pellegrino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crabby Jef connects with a crisp jab. Pellegrino throws a head kick but Crabby Jef moves out of range.
Pellegrino ducks right into an uppercut from Crabby Jef. Crabby Jef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pellegrino is looking to clinch. Crabby Jef listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jab by Crabby Jef. Pellegrino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pellegrino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crabby Jef avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kos Pellegrino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pellegrino rushes Crabby Jef and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crabby Jef's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Crabby Jef moves into range and connects with a jab. Crabby Jef misses with a looping right. Pellegrino tries to clinch but Crabby Jef moves out of range. Pellegrino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crabby Jef. Pellegrino tries to clinch up but Crabby Jef circles away and keeps his distance. Pellegrino tries to clinch there but Crabby Jef circles away.
Pellegrino clinches up with Crabby Jef and pushes him back against the cage. Crabby Jef doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pellegrino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pellegrino lands a hook that snaps the head of Crabby Jef backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pellegrino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Crabby Jef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pellegrino's elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crabby Jef creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A bit of stalling here from Crabby Jef.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crabby Jef. A short right hand to the side of the head by Pellegrino. Pellegrino looking to throw knees to the head but Crabby Jef is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pellegrino lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short uppercut from Pellegrino. Crabby Jef struggles to land a body shot inside as Pellegrino controls his hands.
Pellegrino missing with knees to the body.
Crabby Jef avoiding damage as Pellegrino throws knees to the body.
Pellegrino throws a head punch that misses. Pellegrino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crabby Jef's face.
Pellegrino misses with a knee to the head. Pellegrino connects with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crabby Jef struggles to land a body shot inside as Pellegrino controls his hands.
Pellegrino with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Crabby Jef lands with a short shot to the head. Crabby Jef looking to slow down the pace here. Pellegrino tries to land knees in the clinch but Crabby Jef avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kos Pellegrino. I think Pellegrino 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burley Haines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamiwe Kamanula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamanula has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out 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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152 lbs
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152 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burley Haines! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tamiwe Kamanula! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haines looks to land a right hand but Kamanula moved out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Kamanula checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Haines throws a big shot that misses. Haines shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamanula as he jumps to the side. Kamanula has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Haines fails with the takedown. Haines misses with a straight left. Haines has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. The fighters circling - Haines throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Haines shoots for a takedown but Kamanula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burley Haines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haines pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamanula is out of range and Haines settles back down. Tamiwe Kamanula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Haines swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Haines misses with a straight left. Haines closes the distance and clinches up with Kamanula, looking for a takedown. Haines pushes Kamanula against the cage but Kamanula circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Haines misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Haines is predictable there and Kamanula counters with a flying knee. Nice. Haines looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kamanula!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kamanula is trying to get back to his feet. Haines advances nicely into full mount. Haines trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kamanula tries to hold on but Haines postures up. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kamanula tries to reverse the position but Haines maintains control. Haines looking to control but Kamanula is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Haines throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Haines throws a strike there. Kamanula manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Haines sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamanula defending well though. Kamanula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kamanula is trying to stand up here but Haines is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice strikes from Haines there. Haines is looking to advance position but Kamanula won't allow it. Haines not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Haines trying to mount his opponent but Kamanula defends it. Kamanula avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haines. Kamanula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Haines is trying to work for a kimura but Kamanula is defending well.
Kamanula wants to get back to full guard. Haines wants to pass to mount but Kamanula is defending the position. Kamanula is looking for a sweep. Haines is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Haines not landing any meaningful shots this time. Haines is working for a submission of some sort.
Haines content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Kamanula wants to get back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Haines seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kamanula is not content to let Haines control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burley Haines dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Haines misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Haines goes for a double leg but Kamanula avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamanula continues to drive forward. Kamanula landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Haines is trying to force a seperation but Kamanula has the dominant position. Haines is trying to break the clinch but Kamanula is controlling him. Haines wants to break free but Kamanula has control.
Kamanula prevents Haines from breaking the clinch. Kamanula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kamanula slaps away a takedown attempt from Haines, before circling back to the center of the mat. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haines, as that shot connected.
Haines throws a leg kick and Kamanula counters with a head kick. That will keep Haines thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Kamanula slips under a jab from Haines. A shot to the body from Haines misses and Kamanula counters by moving into the clinch. Haines successfully pulls guard.
Haines working for a triangle but Kamanula defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kamanula would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Burley Haines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kamanula preventing the sweep. 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! Kamanula wanted to stand there but Haines had control of the position. Haines 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. Kamanula is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Haines has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kamanula is looking to defend but Haines has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kamanula! Haines pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kamanula taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Burley Haines! In his post fight interview, Burley Haines started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berric Dondarrion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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191 cm
34
198 lbs
32 - 13 - 1 |
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194 lbs
22 - 21 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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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
32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Berric Dondarrion! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Moxon! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dondarrion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moxon circles away quickly and effectively. Dondarrion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moxon sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dondarrion ducks under a wild hook from Moxon. Moxon misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Moxon. Dondarrion tries to move into range but Moxon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Dondarrion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolfschanze in the buildup to the fight. Moxon misses with a looping left. Moxon misses with a double jab
and Dondarrion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dondarrion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moxon's calf. Dondarrion ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Moxon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dondarrion moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Moxon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Moxon throws a sloppy head kick and Dondarrion moves out of range easily. Dondarrion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moxon. Jonathan Moxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Moxon throws a head kick that half lands.
Moxon takes one to the chin there. Moxon scores with a jab to the head.
Dondarrion missing with a left hand there. Moxon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danga de danga de dang - Dondarrion scores with a four punch combination! We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moxon 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. Dondarrion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dondarrion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moxon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dondarrion cracks a nice hook into Moxon's ribs. Moxon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dondarrion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dondarrion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moxon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dondarrion to score with a decent uppercut. Dondarrion takes a swing at Moxon's ribcage but misses. Dondarrion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dondarrion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moxon is out of range and Dondarrion settles back down. Dondarrion misses with a hook
and Moxon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moxon. Moxon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dondarrion keeping moving, preventing Moxon from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moxon throws a big right hand that misses. Dondarrion pulls Moxon in to control the position. Moxon looking to pass the guard. Moxon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dondarrion's guard. Moxon wants to free his trapped foot but Dondarrion is holding on for dear life with his legs. Moxon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Moxon throwing shots but Dondarrion is blocking nicely. Moxon wants to work for an arm triangle but Dondarrion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moxon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Moxon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dondarrion sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moxon seems to be looking for submissions.
Moxon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dondarrion defending well though. Dondarrion keeps control of the position for the meantime. Moxon is working for a submission of some sort.
Dondarrion is trying to stand up here but Moxon is controlling him well. Dondarrion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moxon on the ground. Moxon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moxon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Dondarrion is trying to stand.
Moxon looks to land a strike but Dondarrion avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Dondarrion keeping full guard, as Moxon tries to pass. Moxon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moxon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Dondarrion is trying to keep Moxon in close.
Moxon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Moxon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dondarrion swivels though and keeps the full guard. Moxon throwing strikes from guard but Dondarrion blocks nicely. 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 Berric Dondarrion will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dondarrion misses with a hook. Moxon ducked under it nicely. Dondarrion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moxon. Moxon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Dondarrion. Dondarrion connects with a leg kick. Moxon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Dondarrion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. An inside leg kick from Dondarrion misses. Moxon misses with a low kick as Dondarrion jumps back. Dondarrion lands with a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dondarrion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Moxon throws a right and a left that Dondarrion avoids nicely. Moxon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jonathan Moxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dondarrion throws a push kick but Moxon slaps the foot to one side. Dondarrion lands a really nice looking cross but Moxon seems unphased.
Dondarrion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dondarrion.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dondarrion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moxon. Dondarrion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moxon throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Berric Dondarrion is winning the standup battle so far. Dondarrion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moxon doesn't seem bothered though. Moxon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dondarrion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moxon's head backwards. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moxon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Dondarrion looks to score with a jab to the body but Moxon is just out of range. Moxon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moxon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dondarrion throws a push kick but Moxon slaps the foot to one side. Moxon catches Dondarrion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Dondarrion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moxon doesn't seem bothered though. Dondarrion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dondarrion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch combination from Dondarrion misses. Nice straight punches there by Dondarrion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dondarrion.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters circling - Dondarrion throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dondarrion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Moxon lands a nice hook to Dondarrion's body. Dondarrion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Moxon throws a body punch but Dondarrion moves out of range. Moxon throws a sloppy head kick and Dondarrion moves out of range easily. Dondarrion lands a glancing blow to the side of Moxon's head. Dondarrion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moxon finds it's way round the side to connect with Dondarrion's head. Moxon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dondarrion scores with a jab to the body. Dondarrion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moxon counters with a takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dondarrion pushes Moxon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moxon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Dondarrion is trying to control Moxon's posture but Moxon avoids it. Dondarrion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moxon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moxon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Moxon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dondarrion is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Moxon! A very excited looking Jonathan Moxon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Del Mar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Jay Wadenah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wadenah has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
31
180 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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32
183 lbs
24 - 10 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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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
14 - 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
24 - 10 - 3, fighting out of New York, Toby Jay Wadenah! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wadenah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Del Mar is out of range and Wadenah settles back down. A head kick misses from Del Mar. Wadenah misses with a body shot.
Del Mar throws a hook but Wadenah avoids it easily. Wadenah takes a swing at Del Mar's ribcage but misses. We've been hearing reports that Del Mar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Wadenah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Del Mar. Del Mar tries to clinch up. Del Mar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Mar gets in close and instigates a clinch. Wadenah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wadenah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Del Mar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wadenah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wadenah wants to break free but Del Mar has control.
Del Mar misses with a knee strike.
Del Mar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wadenah or not. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch on the inside from Wadenah fails to land. Del Mar misses with a knee strike.
Del Mar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Del Mar scores with a nice hook to the head. Del Mar misses with a knee to the head. Del Mar blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wadenah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wadenah managing to block the knees to the body from Del Mar.
Wadenah working aggressively here.
Del Mar lands a knee to the body.
Wadenah tries to work over Del Mar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A shot in the inside from Wadenah. Del Mar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Del Mar misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Mar. Wadenah working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wadenah. Wadenah lands a right hand. Del Mar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wadenah can't fight it off and eventually Del Mar manages to take the fight to the floor. Wadenah looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Del Mar won't allow Wadenah to sweep him here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wadenah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Del Mar manages to get himself to full guard.
Del Mar trying to keep a closed guard but Wadenah is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Del Mar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wadenah's corner is telling him to maintain position. Del Mar wants to sweep here but Wadenah controlling him for the moment. Wadenah is stalling in the full guard. Wadenah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Wadenah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Toby Jay Wadenah wasn't active enough on the ground. Del Mar tries to score with a low kick but Wadenah moves his leg out of the way. Wadenah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Del Mar momentarily.
Wadenah connects with an inside leg kick. Wadenah stalks Del Mar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Del Mar's face. Del Mar staggers backwards, shaken. Wadenah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Del Mar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wadenah defends well and Del Mar ends up having to push Wadenah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Del Mar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wadenah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wadenah swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Mar uses good head movement to avoid it. Wadenah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wadenah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Del Mar momentarily.
Del Mar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Del Mar throws a lazy head kick and Wadenah counters with a slapping leg kick. Del Mar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Del Mar throws a head kick but Wadenah moves out of range.
A jab from Del Mar finds it's way through Wadenah's defenses. Wadenah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Mar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Del Mar moves out of range of the body kick from Wadenah.
Del Mar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wadenah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wadenah instigates a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Wadenah. Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wadenah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wadenah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Del Mar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wadenah is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Del Mar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wadenah is defending well for now. 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.
A head punch on the inside from Del Mar fails to land. Wadenah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Del Mar backwards. Wadenah taking a breather. Del Mar prevents a body shot from Wadenah. Del Mar misses with a knee to the head. Wadenah lands a body shot. Wadenah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Del Mar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wadenah.
Del Mar misses with a knee strike.
Del Mar trying to land knees to the body.
Wadenah lands with a short head shot on the inside. Del Mar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wadenah gets through Del Mar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Del Mar misses with a knee strike.
Wadenah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Del Mar tries a body shot but Wadenah blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wadenah. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wadenah. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Jay Wadenah dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Del Mar tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Mar throws a head kick that misses. Del Mar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wadenah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Del Mar. Wadenah throws a chopping leg kick but Del Mar manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wadenah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Del Mar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wadenah defends it nicely. Del Mar throws a head kick that misses and Wadenah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Toby Jay Wadenah seems to be getting the better of the standup. Del Mar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wadenah. That did some damage! Del Mar throws a leg kick but Wadenah checks it. Del Mar throws a head kick that misses. Del Mar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Wadenah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Del Mar rather than just go for the knockout. Del Mar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wadenah. Del Mar is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wadenah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Del Mar. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wadenah moves into the clinch successfully.
Wadenah tries to work over Del Mar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wadenah lands an uppercut. Wadenah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Mar's elbow. Del Mar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wadenah lands with a left to the head. Del Mar tries a knee to the head but Wadenah blocks it.
Del Mar takes a shot to the head.
Del Mar is rocked! Wadenah will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Del Mar up against the cage. Del Mar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wadenah clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Del Mar has the hooks in. Wadenah is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Del Mar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Wadenah is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Del Mar wants to control but Wadenah is keeping busy. I really don't envy Wadenah right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Del Mar is looking to get the fight back to the feet. Wadenah is trying to stand back up. Wadenah turns into Del Mar and is now in his guard.
Del Mar trying to control the position.
Del Mar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wadenah controls the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Del Mar misses with a kick to the body.
Del Mar throws a front kick aimed at Wadenah's knee but Wadenah avoids it well. Del Mar wants to clinch up but Wadenah keeps it at a distance. Wadenah misses with an uppercut. Del Mar saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Del Mar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wadenah. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Good exchange - Wadenah coming out on top. Del Mar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wadenah's guard. Del Mar won't allow Wadenah to get back to his feet. Del Mar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Wadenah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Del Mar postures up.
Wadenah wants to get back to his feet but Del Mar is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Wadenah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Toby Jay Wadenah wasn't active enough on the ground. Del Mar avoids the head kick by Wadenah.
A jab from Wadenah misses. Wadenah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Mar.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Del Mar avoids the head kick by Wadenah.
Del Mar throws out a leg kick but Wadenah moves out of range and Del Mar only half commits. Del Mar shoots for a takedown but Wadenah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wadenah throws a nice looking combination but Del Mar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nice body kick there by Wadenah. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from Del Mar. Wadenah does a little dance to reset his feet. Del Mar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wadenah is out of range and Del Mar settles back down. Wadenah leaves Del Mar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Del Mar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice jab there from Wadenah. Toby Jay Wadenah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wadenah moves out of range of the leg kick from Del Mar. Del Mar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wadenah works the jab nicely. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nice sprawl there from Wadenah as Del Mar shoots in. Wadenah lands a body shot.
Wadenah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wadenah lands with a slapping head kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Jay Wadenah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Del Mar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wadenah scores with a jab. Del Mar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wadenah.
Wadenah throws a series of strikes that have Del Mar backpedaling.
Wadenah tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wadenah. Oh Del Mar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Del Mar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A cross from Wadenah lands. Wadenah avoids the head kick by Del Mar.
Wadenah misses with a body shot.
Wadenah throws out a loose jab but Del Mar uses good head movement to avoid it. A chopping leg kick lands by Wadenah. A good leg kick by Del Mar. Del Mar takes one to the chin there. This has been an exciting period of action! Del Mar misses with a leg kick. Del Mar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wadenah. Wadenah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wadenah misses with a body kick. Del Mar throws a low kick but Wadenah avoids it. Del Mar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wadenah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wadenah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Some wild striking there from Wadenah.
Del Mar misses with a head kick.
Wadenah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Del Mar is looking to clinch. Wadenah cracks Del Mar with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Del Mar tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Wadenah pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Del Mar is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby Jay Wadenah! Toby Jay Wadenah made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey man I want to say Alysian for coming to fight and good luck to my boy Julio later tonight. Hes coming for that belt.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bancroft Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rothschild's choice of entrance music: The Light. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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192 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Haley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
37 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bancroft Rothschild! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haley blocks a low kick nicely. Rothschild takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Haley shoots in and drives through. Rothschild sprawls well. Haley scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Rothschild 's head but he takes it in his stride. Haley misses with a wild body shot. Haley lands with a good body shot. Rothschild throws a leg kick so Haley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. This has been an exciting period of action! The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Haley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've been hearing that Haley has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Haley throws a big right hand that misses. Haley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Rothschild looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Haley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rothschild is retaining full guard. Haley is looking to work some ground and pound but Rothschild has wrist control. Rothschild wants to sweep but no luck. Haley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rothschild swivels though and keeps the full guard. Haley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Rothschild blocks the body kick.
Rothschild misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haley dives in and grabs Rothschild's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rothschild pushes down on Haley's head and hops out. Rothschild moves into the clinch. Haley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Haley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Haley presses Rothschild against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rothschild trying to land knees to the body.
Haley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Haley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Haley scores with a shoulder strike. Rothschild lands with a right to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Rothschild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Haley throws a head punch that misses. Haley tries a body shot but Rothschild blocks it.
Rothschild blocking some punches.
Haley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Haley blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haley working aggressively here.
Haley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rothschild backwards. Haley is looking to take this one to the mat. Rothschild gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Dan Haley has been cut. Rothschild throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rothschild lands a damaging elbow. Haley blocks the elbow strike.
Rothschild lands with a light punch inside. A nice left hand lands by Haley.
Rothschild gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Haley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rothschild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haley throws a head punch that misses. Rothschild looking to throw knees to the head but Haley is blocking nicely.
Haley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rothschild throws an elbow but it misses.
Rothschild swings wildly with an uppercut but Haley uses good head movement to avoid it. Haley misses with an elbow strike.
Rothschild prevents a body shot from Haley.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rothschild prevents a body shot from Haley. Haley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haley missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Haley stalling. Rothschild is looking to control Haley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rothschild avoid being mounted? Rothschild blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haley. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Haley trying to control the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Haley dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dan Haley's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haley blocks the body kick.
Haley lands an overhand right. Rothschild throws an overhand right that lands on Haley's shoulder, as Haley tries to avoid the shot. Haley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rothschild to the ground. Haley is now in Rothschild's guard. Rothschild utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rothschild not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haley scoring with some ground and pound. Haley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Rothschild avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haley looking to pass the guard. Haley won't allow Rothschild to sweep him here. Haley wants to control from the top but Rothschild keeps moving. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Haley is really struggling to control Rothschild but he's trying to hold on to the position. Rothschild working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haley.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rothschild preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Haley trying to control but Rothschild is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dan Haley. Haley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rothschild lands a nice shot to the body.
Rothschild checks a low kick from Haley. Haley looks to land a body kick but Rothschild moved away. Rothschild connects with a single shot there. Haley throws a big shot that misses. Rothschild scores with a hook. Haley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Well, if Haley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dan Haley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rothschild is refusing to be controlled, as Haley sits in half guard. Haley stalling. Haley thows a huge punch but Rothschild dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Haley is trying to control the action in half guard but Rothschild is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Dan Haley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Rothschild throws the left hand but Haley avoids the punch easily. A jab from Rothschild finds it's way through Haley's defenses. Rothschild defending well as Haley loads up on a big left hand. Rothschild throws a body kick that misses. Rothschild throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rothschild lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rothschild takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Rothschild swings away with a leg kick that misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rothschild tries to land a front kick but Haley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rothschild shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haley eats them both and turns towards Rothschild to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Rothschild looks to land a right hand but Haley moved out of range. Rothschild misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Haley will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dan Haley's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A combination from Rothschild does no damage. A looping hook to the body misses from Haley. Rothschild does a little dance to reset his feet. Haley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Haley swings for the body but Rothschild moves out of range.
Haley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rothschild. Rothschild moves out of range as Haley throws a body kick.
Haley lands a slapping body shot.
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 Haley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Haley catches Rothschild with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Haley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Haley slips the punch. Rothschild checks a leg kick nicely. Haley misses with a wild body shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Haley looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Haley misses with a looping left. Rothschild rushes Haley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Haley scores with a nice hook to the head. Rothschild throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rothschild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haley's brow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rothschild. A short right from Haley. Haley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rothschilds head. Haley lands a nice uppercut. Rothschild tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Haley goes for a takedown attempt but Rothschild pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Rothschild. Haley thuds a left hand into Rothschild's body. Rothschild 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. Haley throws a right and a left that both miss. Bancroft Rothschild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haley blocks a jab. Haley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rothschild throws a nice inside leg kick. Haley thuds a left hand into Rothschild's body. Haley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rothschild sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big right from Rothschild misses. Haley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Rothschild stuffs the takedown attempt from Haley. Haley gets slowly back to his feet. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rothschild checks a leg kick. Haley looks to throw the jab but Rothschild is out of range. Rothschild walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Rothschild lands a front kick. Rothschild throws a front kick aimed at Haley's knee but Haley avoids it well. Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haley blocks a head kick by Rothschild.
Haley throws a lazy right hand but Rothschild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bancroft Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Haley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rothschild moves away. Rothschild looks to score with a jab to the body but Haley is just out of range. Rothschild misses with a body kick. Nice sprawl there from Rothschild as Haley shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Haley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rothschild gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haley to score an easy takedown into full guard. Rothschild trying to control the position.
Dan Haley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Haley wants to control from the top but Rothschild keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Haley landing with the ground and pound. Haley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Rothschild keeping moving, preventing Haley from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Dan Haley showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haley, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Haley! Dan Haley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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 Clay Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Damian Marley - Confrontation. Wilkinson has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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39
221 lbs
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216 lbs
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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 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey Rodinerio Bravo ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Wilkinson! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilkinson digs a good body shot into Bravo 's ribs. Bravo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Wilkinson is looking to improve his position.
Wilkinson is still trying to improve position. Bravo tries to pass to full mount but Wilkinson defends it. Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilkinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilkinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilkinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily. Bravo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilkinson has managed to free his arm - good work. Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Wilkinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Bravo wants to pass the guard but Wilkinson is keeping the position. Wilkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there. Wilkinson keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass. Bravo wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving. Bravo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wilkinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Wilkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bravo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bravo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Wilkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilkinson, not yet. Wilkinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bravo 's guard. Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bravo has Wilkinson pulled in close to control his posture. Wilkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bravo has his foot on Wilkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilkinson works his way back into a safe position though. Bravo pulls Wilkinson in to control the position. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Wilkinson won't allow Bravo to sweep him here. Bravo wants to improve his position but instead Wilkinson has moved into half guard.
Bravo wants to improve his position but Wilkinson is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wilkinson trying to control from half guard but Bravo is working away. Wilkinson wants to pass to mount but Bravo is defending the position. 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. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bravo moves into range and clinches up with Wilkinson. Bravo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilkinson is refusing to be controlled, as Bravo sits in half guard. Wilkinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Wilkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkinson is retaining full guard. Wilkinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bravo looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bravo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wilkinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bravo has Wilkinson in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bravo looking for a guillotine here but Wilkinson defends easily.
Wilkinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bravo looking for a triangle here. Wilkinson is fighting it but it looks tight! Bravo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wilkinson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joey Rodinerio Bravo ! Joey Rodinerio Bravo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarred Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billet comes to the cage accompanied by Wasted. Belin Billet had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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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
36 - 27 - 2, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarred Rose! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Billet, pushing him back against the cage. Billet has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Rose tries to pull guard but Billet holds him up against the cage and eventually Rose drops back down to his feet.
Billet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rose dives in for a single leg takedown but Billet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Rose goes for a takedown attempt but Billet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Belin Billet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarred Rose. Billet tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice defenses there by Rose. Billet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Billet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Billet throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Billet. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet. Billet with a body punch. A glancing blow. Billet misses with a looping left. Billet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Billet connects with a leg kick. Rose looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Billet cracks Rose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by Billet. Billet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Rose tries to clinch up but Billet circles away and keeps his distance. Rose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Billet. Billet obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rose misses with a low kick. Billet misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rose shoots in looking for a takedown. Billet tries to sprawl out of it but Rose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Billet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Billet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Billet misses with a body shot.
Billet stuffs the takedown. Belin Billet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Billet throws a head kick that misses. Billet takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses. Billet lands with a good body shot. Billet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Billet throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Billet throws a shot to the body.
Rose checks a low kick from Billet. Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Rose tries to clinch up. A shot to the body from Billet misses and Rose counters with a stiff right hand. Rose lands an overhand right. Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rose with a hook. Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Billet lands with a cross. Rose lands a two punch combo.
Billet thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Billet works Rose's body with a nice hook. Rose fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Billet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away. Billet cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rose misses with a two punch combination.
Rose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Billet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Billet swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Billet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Billet does a little dance to reset his feet. Rose is trying desperately to land a takedown but Billet is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rose. Billet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rose takes a shot right to the bread basket. Billet connects with a single shot there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belin Billet dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rose closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Billet did well to prevent Rose getting side control. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Billet is doing well to control the position and prevent Rose from advancing to side control. Rose is trying to control. Billet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Billet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rose is working away from the top position though. Rose throwing shots but Billet is blocking nicely. Rose is trying to control the action in half guard but Billet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Billet is pressing down on Rose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Billet has control of Rose's left arm, preventing Rose from doing any damage. Rose postures up in Billet's guard and throws a big left but Billet blocks it. Rose throwing strikes but missing. Rose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rose throws a big elbow that misses. Billet pulls Rose in close to prevent any damage. Rose trying to control but Billet is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Billet working a defensive guard here.
Billet is pulling down on Rose's head. It's preventing any offense from Rose, at least for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Billet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Billet lands with a straight right. Rose didn't see that one coming. Billet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rose at a distance.
Billet looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range. Billet throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range. Rose looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Billet pulls Rose in to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rose wants to control from the top but Billet keeps moving. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Billet seems keen to control Rose's posture. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Billet stuffs the takedown. Billet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Billet. Beautiful body shot. Rose fails with a takedown attempt. Billet lands the left hand. Jarred Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice takedown defense from Billet. No joy for Rose on that attempt. Belin Billet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarred Rose. Rose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Billet scores with a nice right hand.
Billet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it. Billet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rose swinging wildly here.
Billet's corner calls for a 1-2. Billet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rose closes the distance and clinches up with Billet, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes Billet against the cage but Billet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Rose is breathing heavily. Billet lands a right hook to the body.
Rose dives in and scores a takedown into Billet's guard. Billet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Billet pulls Rose in to control the position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Billet is pulling down on Rose's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Belin Billet. Billet takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses. Billet thuds his right hand into Rose's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Billet jabs at Rose's body. Billet catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A combination from Rose does no damage. Billet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Billet is looking to wear down Rose with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Rose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rose dives in and grabs Billet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Billet pushes down on Rose's head and hops out. Rose fails with the takedown and Billet counters with an inside leg kick. Billet lands a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belin Billet dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Billet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Billet throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range. Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Belin Billet is winning the standup battle so far. A looping hook to the body misses from Billet. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet. Rose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Billet counter with a right hand. Rose misses with a straight right. Rose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Billet. Billet just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Good leg kick by Billet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Billet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Billet lands a nice shot to the body.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Belin Billet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarred Rose. Rose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Billet avoids it really well and circles away. Rose walks into a stiff left hand from Billet. Billet connects with a jab. Billet dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Billet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Billet lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Billet stuffs the takedown attempt from Rose. Rose gets slowly back to his feet. Billet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Billet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rose misses with a takedown attempt - Billet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Billet lands the left hand. Billet takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses. Billet swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Billet tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rose shoots in for a takedown but Billet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Billet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away. Billet lands a jab to Rose's midsection. Billet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Billet lands a slapping body shot.
Billet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Billet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Billet pinned against the cage. Billet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rose shoots in for a takedown but Billet shows good takedown defense. Billet throws a good cross that connects.
Billet looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range. Rose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Billet circles away. Billet connects with a leg kick. Rose looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Billet looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range. Billet lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rose moves forwards but Billet connects with a nice, crisp jab. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by Billet. Billet takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses. Billet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around? Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jarred Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Billet thows a body shot but no joy. Billet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though. Rose has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jab by Billet. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Billet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! Belin Billet showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Billet, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belin Billet! Our winner, Belin Billet, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Twilight Guardians - Out of Our Hands. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slade Wilson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rokka feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down. Rokka moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilson. Wilson scores with a leg kick.
Wilson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Wilson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rokka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wilson - the referee stops the clock and Rokka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wilson. Rokka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rokka scores with a nice body kick.
Rokka drops Wilson with a beautiful combination! Wilson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rokka is looking for the KO!
Wilson is rocked!
It looks like Slade Wilson has been cut. Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rokka 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. Wilson seems to have got his legs back now. Rokka 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. Rokka moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Rokka takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rokka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wilson scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson cracks the inside of Rokka's front leg. Rokka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rokka there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rokka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokka manages to avoid it. Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Wilson is looking to land body kicks. Wilson is looking to land body kicks. Wilson misses with a body punch
and Rokka counters with an outside leg kick.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilson lands a leg kick that knocks Rokka off balance momentarily. Wilson throws a low kick but Rokka avoids it. Rokka thuds a left hand into Wilson's body. Rokka sends Wilson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rokka is motioning to the referee to let Wilson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! This has been an exciting period of action! A low kick from Wilson misses and Rokka rattles Wilson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Wilson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Rokka dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Wilson stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antero Rokka! Antero Rokka is the new light heavyweight champion! Antero Rokka 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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