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HFC Tourneys 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Infante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neemias Error (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Error has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Infante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neemias Error!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infante scores with a body shot.
Infante clinches up against the cage.
Infante stalling against the cage.
Error is looking for a takedown.
Infante manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Infante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Infante.
Infante closes the distance and clinches.
Infante trying to land knees to the body.
Infante effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Infante.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infante tries to land knees in the clinch but Error avoids the damage to the body.
Infante pushes Error back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Infante throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Infante - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Infante lands a body shot.
Infante tries a knee to the head but Error blocks it.
Infante tries a knee to the head but Error blocks it.
Infante lands a left hand that snaps the head of Error backwards.
Infante lands a hook that snaps the head of Error backwards.
Infante breaks the clinch.
Error clinches up with Infante and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Infante.
Error looks winded!
Infante avoiding damage.
Infante presses Error against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Infante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Infante has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Error clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Infante will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Error takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Infante looking for the choke from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Infante. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Infante connects with a big shot to the side of Error's head.
Infante looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Infante is persistently looking for the submission but Error is defending it well.
Infante lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Infante working for the choke.
Infante has Error flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Infante.
Infante connects with a big shot to the side of Error's head.
Infante has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Infante scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Infante tries to get the hooks in deep but Error pushed the leg off.
Infante has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Error has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Infante scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Error is looking for a way out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infante is trying to control but Error is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Infante scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Error is in a horrible position here. Infante smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Error is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Infante lands a big elbow - Error is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Error is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pedro Infante!
An out of breath Pedro Infante thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Van Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Remoreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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168 lbs
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152 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Van Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus Remoreras!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly looks for the body kick but Remoreras saw that one coming.
Kelly fails to land the takedown.
Kelly shoots in and drives through. Remoreras sprawls well.
Remoreras misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Remoreras, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Remoreras against the cage but Remoreras circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Remoreras swivels and escapes.
Remoreras scores with a leg kick.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kelly checks a low kick from Remoreras.
Remoreras lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remoreras circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remoreras swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Remoreras lands a nice hook to Kelly's body. Kelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Remoreras is fending him off so far but Kelly persists. Nope, Remoreras circles away and we're back to standing.
Remoreras tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Remoreras lands a damaging elbow.
Remoreras misses with a body punch.
Remoreras looking to throw knees to the head but Kelly is blocking nicely.
Remoreras crunches a lovely knee into Kelly's ribcage.
Kelly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Remoreras is defending well.
Kelly blocks the elbow strike.
Remoreras is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Remoreras prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Remoreras using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Remoreras using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelly is stalling here.
Remoreras misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remoreras manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kelly is working for takedown but Remoreras is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly avoids a kick to the body.
Remoreras keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Remoreras throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Remoreras.
Remoreras throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kelly tries to clinch but Remoreras moves out of range.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Remoreras stuffs the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Remoreras.
Remoreras scores with a nice body kick.
Kelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Remoreras is fending him off so far but Kelly persists. Nope, Remoreras circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly lands a jab to Remoreras's midsection.
Remoreras is looking to land body kicks.
Remoreras throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Remoreras throws a body kick that misses.
Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Remoreras.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Remoreras as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Kelly drives through and clinches with Remoreras against the cage.
Remoreras tries a knee to the head but Kelly blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Remoreras dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A left and a right from Kelly both land. Nice combination.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Remoreras circles away.
Kelly connects with a looping right hand.
Remoreras leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Remoreras fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Remoreras. No joy for Kelly on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Kelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Remoreras which made him look bad.
Kelly shoots in and drives through. Remoreras sprawls well.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remoreras thuds his shin into the meat of Kelly's side.
Remoreras lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Remoreras. That one must have hurt.
Markus Remoreras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Remoreras moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remoreras throws a push kick but Kelly slaps the foot to one side.
Remoreras scores with a push kick.
Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Remoreras.
Remoreras thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kelly if he has to take too many more of those.
Remoreras throws a front kick that sends Kelly stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Remoreras.
A good leg kick by Remoreras.
Remoreras scores with a push kick.
Remoreras pushes Kelly away with a front kick.
Remoreras throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Remoreras.
Kelly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Remoreras.
Remoreras throws a push kick but Kelly slaps the foot to one side.
Remoreras rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kelly. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Remoreras.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras scores with a kick to the body.
Markus Remoreras seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remoreras lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Remoreras.
Remoreras closes the distance and clinches.
Remoreras lands an elbow just above Kelly 's eye.
Remoreras misses with a knee to the head.
Remoreras lands an elbow just above Kelly 's eye.
Remoreras tries to land a knee to the head but Kelly blocks with his arms.
Remoreras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Remoreras tries to avoid it but Kelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Remoreras to the ground. Remoreras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Remoreras.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Remoreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Remoreras misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Remoreras sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Remoreras throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Remoreras lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Remoreras, right into the meat.
Remoreras throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Remoreras throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Remoreras chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Remoreras connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Remoreras cracks the inside of Kelly's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Remoreras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Remoreras lands a jab.
Remoreras tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Remoreras connects with an inside leg kick.
Remoreras throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Remoreras throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Remoreras tries to land a front kick but Kelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kelly darts in looking for a takedown but Remoreras gets double underhooks and turns Kelly into the cage.
Kelly taking a breather.
Remoreras tries to land a knee to the head but Kelly blocks with his arms.
Remoreras tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kelly is trying to push Remoreras away but Remoreras has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kelly is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remoreras with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelly jumps into guard, dragging Remoreras to the mat.
Kelly controls Remoreras momentarily but Remoreras frees himself.
Remoreras must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Remoreras slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Remoreras trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Remoreras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras walks into a jab.
Horrible takedown by Kelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Remoreras which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Remoreras!
You can see the frustration on Remoreras's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Remoreras tries to improve position but can't.
Well,Kelly is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Remoreras is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kelly happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to stand but Remoreras has his arm trapped.
Remoreras is looking to reverse the position.
Kelly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Remoreras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Remoreras is trying to buck Kelly off.
Markus Remoreras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kelly taking a breather here.
Remoreras managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kelly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Van Kelly.
I think Remoreras 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Markus Remoreras!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Markus Remoreras!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Markus Remoreras!
Markus Remoreras wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Gorden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Evander Mackenzie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackenzie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gorden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mackenzie clinches up against the cage.
Mackenzie tries a knee to the head but Gorden blocks it.
Mackenzie slows down the pace here.
Mackenzie throws an elbow that misses.
Mackenzie taking a breather.
Gorden gets control of Mackenzie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gorden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mackenzie throws a strike but Gorden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie looking for a sweep. Not yet Mackenzie, not yet.
Mackenzie pulls Gorden in close to prevent any damage.
Gorden wants to control from the top but Mackenzie keeps moving.
Mackenzie 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.
Gorden trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mackenzie wants to sweep here but Gorden controlling him for the moment.
Mackenzie told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gorden trying to control but Mackenzie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeff Gorden.
Gorden lands with a hook. Mackenzie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gorden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mackenzie clinches up against the cage.
Mackenzie throws an elbow that misses.
Mackenzie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gorden wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mackenzie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mackenzie misses with an elbow over the top.
Gorden misses with a punch on the inside.
Mackenzie is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorden.
Mackenzie tries to stall but Gorden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mackenzie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gorden stalling the fight.
Mackenzie controlling the action here for a moment.
Gorden lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gorden lands a takedown into guard.
Mackenzie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gorden controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mackenzie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mackenzie looking to control but Gorden passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mackenzie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorden trying to control but Mackenzie is working from the bottom.
Gorden postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evander Mackenzie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mackenzie stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorden. Gorden gets slowly back to his feet.
Mackenzie moves into the clinch.
Gorden is pushing Mackenzie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mackenzie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gorden up against the cage.
Mackenzie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gorden blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mackenzie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gorden up against the cage.
Mackenzie taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mackenzie throws an elbow but misses.
Mackenzie is trying to maintain a safe position but Gorden gets an underhook and turns Mackenzie into the cage.
Mackenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorden's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mackenzie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gorden's brow.
A bit of stalling here from Gorden.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gorden is looking to control Mackenzie's arms but Mackenzie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gorden has his back to the cage.
Maybe Gorden would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Gorden avoids the elbow strike from Mackenzie, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mackenzie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gorden's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mackenzie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie trying to control the position but instead, Gorden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mackenzie into the cage.
Mackenzie taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Evander Mackenzie.
Mackenzie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mackenzie wants it to stay on the feet.
Gorden misses with a low kick as Mackenzie jumps back.
Mackenzie clinches.
Gorden avoids the elbow strike from Mackenzie, against the cage.
Mackenzie slowing the pace effectively.
Mackenzie misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie lands an elbow inside.
Mackenzie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gorden is keeping busy.
Gorden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mackenzie is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mackenzie trying to stall but Gorden improves his position.
Mackenzie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gorden.
Mackenzie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gorden as Mackenzie tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gorden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evander Mackenzie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mackenzie looking to slow down the pace here.
Mackenzie letting Gorden take a breather here.
Mackenzie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mackenzie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mackenzie stalling against the cage.
Gorden blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Mackenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Gorden with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Gorden misses its intended target.
Gorden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gorden gets tackled into the cage by Mackenzie. Mackenzie maintains the clinch.
Mackenzie wants to stall.
Gorden tries to stall but Mackenzie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gorden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mackenzie is defending well.
Mackenzie lands a nice elbow.
Mackenzie lands an elbow inside that Gorden shrugs off.
Gorden blocks an elbow strike.
Gorden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mackenzies head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie lands an elbow inside.
Gorden lands a left hand.
Mackenzie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mackenzie is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Mackenzie.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mackenzie effectively controlling the action here.
Mackenzie lands an elbow just above Gorden 's eye.
Mackenzie prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mackenzie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorden avoids the elbow strike from Mackenzie, against the cage.
Gorden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mackenzie wants to stall.
Gorden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mackenzie lands a nice elbow.
Gorden blocks an elbow strike.
Mackenzie prevents the takedown attempt.
Mackenzie lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden stalling in the clinch but Mackenzie improves position.
Mackenzie tries to stall but Gorden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mackenzie is stalling here.
Gorden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gorden blocks an uppercut.
Mackenzie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mackenzie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mackenzie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mackenzie. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gorden blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Evander Mackenzie.
Mackenzie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mackenzie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gorden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gorden dodges an elbow strike from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie leaning against his opponent.
Mackenzie looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mackenzie blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Mackenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mackenzie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Evander Mackenzie!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Evander Mackenzie!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Evander Mackenzie!
Evander Mackenzie wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
183 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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22
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Butler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes shoots in for a double leg but Butler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moraes forces Butler back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moraes.
Butler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moraes keeps control of Butler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moraes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Butler jumps guard but Moraes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Butler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moraes prevents it.
Moraes lands an elbow just above Butler 's eye.
Butler jumps guard but Moraes stands there with Butler around his waist. Butler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sergio Moraes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Butler.
Butler looking for a takedown.
Butler takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Butler fails to land.
Moraes looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Moraes.
I was talking to Moraes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moraes lands an elbow just above Butler 's eye.
Moraes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moraes lands a knee to the head.
Butler looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moraes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Will Butler has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler is trying to drag Moraes to the mat but Moraes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moraes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Butler's efforts to push away.
Moraes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Butler is rocked!
Butler takes an elbow to the temple.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Moraes finish him?
Moraes lands an elbow just above Butler 's eye.
Clinched against the cage, Moraes lands a big elbow that drops Butler! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Butler is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Moraes!
Sergio Moraes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Jaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovanni Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bernard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jaa pulls guard effortlessly.
Bernard cracks Jaa with a solid left hand.
Jaa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bernard uses it to pass to side control.
Bernard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bernard tries to clinch
and Jaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bernard thinking.
Bernard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernard wants to get back to his feet but Jaa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bernard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jaa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Giovanni Bernard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernard darts in trying to clinch
and Jaa counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bernard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaa fails to land the takedown.
Jaa fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaa closes the distance and clinches up with Bernard, looking for a takedown. Jaa pushes Bernard against the cage but Bernard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Giovanni Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Jaa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good work by Bernard as he checks the leg kick.
Bernard tries to clinch up.
Bernard is looking to clinch.
Bernard tries to clinch there but Jaa circles away.
We've been told by Bernard's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $300 fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard wants to clinch
and Jaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bernard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Bernard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bernard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaa moves away.
Bernard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jaa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jaa breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bernard gets a clinch.
Bernard misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaa shoots in for a double leg but Bernard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa shoots in for a double leg but Bernard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bernard leaves Jaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaa looks for the body kick but Bernard saw that one coming.
Jaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bernard moves away.
Bernard tries to clinch there but Jaa circles away.
Bernard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bernard moves in looking to clinch but Jaa pushes him off.
Bernard looks to clinch
and Jaa counters by clinching up.
Bernard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bernard prevents it.
Bernard throws an elbow that misses.
Bernard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jaa.
Bernard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa jumps guard but Bernard stands there with Jaa around his waist. Jaa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bernard throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaa.
Jaa landing knees to the body.
Jaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bernard doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaa circles away.
Jaa fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernard is looking to clinch.
Jaa keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa misses with a wild combination.
Bernard looks to clinch
and Jaa moves into the clinch.
Bernard lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Tony Jaa has been cut.
Bernard landing knees to the head.
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 Giovanni Bernard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Jaa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bernard throws a head kick but Jaa moves out of range.
Bernard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bernard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bernard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jaa.
Jaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernard misses with an uppercut. Jaa saw that one coming.
Jaa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernard was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaa.
Jaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bernard throws an overhand right that lands on Jaa's shoulder, as Jaa tries to avoid the shot.
Bernard moves out of range of the body kick from Jaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernard.
Bernard dodges the punch combination from Jaa.
Bernard tries to clinch
and Jaa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Bernard.
Bernard misses with a straight right.
Tony Jaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bernard wants to clinch up but Jaa keeps it at a distance.
Jaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bernard is looking to clinch.
Bernard wants to clinch up but Jaa keeps it at a distance.
Bernard stuffs the takedown.
Giovanni Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Jaa.
Jaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Bernard.
Jaa moves into range and clinches up with Bernard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard throws an elbow that misses.
Bernard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaa is defending well for now.
Bernard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bernard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaa blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bernard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jaa's brow.
Jaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bernard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bernard tries to clinch but Jaa moves out of range.
Jaa drives through and clinches with Bernard against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bernard tries a knee to the head but Jaa blocks it.
Bernard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but Jaa is blocking nicely.
Jaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bernard.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bernard circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa closes the distance and pushes Bernard back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bernard throws an elbow but misses.
Jaa fails to pull guard.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaa avoids it.
A short uppercut from Jaa.
Jaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but Jaa blocks with his arms.
Bernard throws an elbow that misses.
Jaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Bernard is blocking nicely.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Giovanni Bernard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Bernard's ribcage.
Jaa can't get the takedown.
Jaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaa avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaa blocks an elbow strike.
Jaa looking for a takedown.
Bernard prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaa goes for a takedown attempt but Bernard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bernard moves to clinch but Jaa breaks away
and Jaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernard doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaa circles away.
Bernard wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernard tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Bernard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Jaa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaa moves out of range as Bernard throws a body kick.
Bernard wants to clinch.
Jaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Bernard cracks Jaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Giovanni Bernard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bernard wants to clinch up but Jaa keeps it at a distance.
Bernard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but Jaa blocks with his arms.
Jaa breaks the clinch.
Bernard wants to clinch
and Jaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jaa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bernard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bernard moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaa jumps guard but Bernard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jaa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bernard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Giovanni Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Jaa.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but Jaa blocks with his arms.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but Jaa blocks with his arms.
Jaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaa moves into the clinch.
Jaa is looking to control Bernard's arms but Bernard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaa has his back to the cage.
Jaa jumps guard but Bernard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jaa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaa looking to stall.
Jaa tries for a takedown but Bernard manages to get underhooks.
Bernard misses with a knee to the head.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but Jaa is blocking nicely.
Jaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernard moves in looking to clinch but Jaa pushes him off.
Bernard moves in looking to clinch but Jaa pushes him off.
Jaa tries to clinch but Bernard is having none of it.
Jaa misses with a takedown attempt - Bernard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bernard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaa blocks a jab.
Jaa moves away from the strike by Bernard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernard tries to clinch up
and Jaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaa.
Bernard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaa blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bernard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bernard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Jaa.
Jaa tries to pull guard but Bernard holds him up against the cage and eventually Jaa drops back down to his feet.
Bernard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaa breaks from the clinch.
Bernard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaa.
Bernard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but Jaa is blocking nicely.
Bernard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa can't get the takedown.
Jaa manages to pull guard.
Jaa controls Bernard momentarily but Bernard frees himself.
Bernard stands up from Jaa's guard - Bernard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernard wants to clinch up but Jaa keeps it at a distance.
Bernard wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giovanni Bernard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bernard, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Giovanni Bernard!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Giovanni Bernard!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Giovanni Bernard!
Giovanni Bernard wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Giovanni Bernard 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Donald McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Fierro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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22
142 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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37
92 lbs
11 - 33 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald McTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Fierro!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fierro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTavish.
McTavish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fierro slips a straight right by McTavish.
McTavish looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McTavish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Luis Fierro has been cut.
Fierro misses with a few strikes there.
Fierro tries to close the distance and clinch but McTavish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McTavish throws a poor cross that misses
and Fierro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fierro throws a right and a left that McTavish avoids nicely.
Donald McTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTavish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTavish throws a jab but it's blocked by Fierro.
Fierro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fierro walks into a jab.
Fierro is rocked!
McTavish throws a right hand that misses
and Fierro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fierro is still on wobbly legs! Can McTavish finish him?
McTavish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fierro counters with a stiff right hand.
Fierro seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Fierro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fierro slips under a jab.
McTavish misses with an uppercut
and Fierro counters with a straight right hand.
Fierro blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Fierro.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fierro is defended easily by McTavish.
McTavish missing with a left hand there. Fierro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McTavish misses with a left hand
and Fierro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fierro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTavish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish misses the shot to the body.
Fierro staying out of range there.
A big right from McTavish misses.
Fierro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McTavish.
McTavish misses with a left hand
and Fierro counters with a left and a right that stings McTavish.
A big left from McTavish misses.
McTavish connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fierro. Fierro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McTavish is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McTavish misses with a left hand
and Fierro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fierro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fierro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTavish.
McTavish throws a poor cross that misses
and Fierro counters with a straight right hand.
McTavish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from McTavish misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTavish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fierro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fierro slips under a jab from McTavish.
McTavish swings widly with a right hand
and Fierro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTavish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fierro.
McTavish misses with an uppercut
and Fierro counters with a nice uppercut.
McTavish missing with a left hand there. Fierro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fierro throws a looping overhand right but McTavish ducks down to avoid it.
McTavish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fierro.
McTavish throws a right hand that misses
enabling Fierro to counter with a crisp jab.
McTavish swings widly with a right hand
and McTavish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McTavish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fierro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McTavish had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fierro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTavish throws a lazy right hand but Fierro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fierro looks for a takedown but McTavish sprawls well.
McTavish throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTavish throws a jab when Fierro was well out of range.
McTavish throws a hook but Fierro avoids it easily.
McTavish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fierro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTavish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTavish missing with a left hand there. Fierro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fierro staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McTavish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Fierro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fierro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McTavish.
Donald McTavish is winning the standup battle so far.
Fierro slips under a jab from McTavish.
Fierro throws out a loose jab but McTavish uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTavish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTavish with a nice cross.
McTavish moves away from the strike by Fierro.
Fierro fails with a takedown attempt.
McTavish looks to land a left hand but Fierro moved out of range nicely.
McTavish throws a jab but it's blocked by Fierro.
McTavish looks to land a left hand but Fierro moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish misses with a straight left.
McTavish looks to throw the jab but Fierro is out of range.
Luis Fierro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - McTavish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTavish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from McTavish misses.
McTavish throws a right hand that misses
and Fierro counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from McTavish misses.
McTavish misses with a left hand
and Fierro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTavish throws out a loose jab but Fierro uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTavish misses with a left hand
and Fierro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fierro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTavish.
McTavish connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fierro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTavish misses with a hook
letting Fierro counter with a right hand.
McTavish stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTavish throws a right hand that misses
and Fierro counters with a one-two to the body.
Fierro moves out of range as McTavish strikes.
McTavish thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTavish tests Fierro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McTavish misses with a left hand
and Fierro counters with a nice uppercut.
McTavish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fierro.
McTavish cracks Fierro on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fierro falls backwards against the cage. McTavish follows up with more strikes that drop Fierro to his knees. McTavish keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fierro! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald McTavish!
A very excited looking Donald McTavish 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles The Prophet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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18
146 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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27
140 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles The Prophet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Slone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from The Prophet misses.
Slone moves out of range of the strikes.
Slone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Charles The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Prophet closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for The Prophet.
The Prophet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Prophet throws a jab but it's blocked by Slone.
Slone staying out of range there.
The Prophet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slone wants the takedown. The Prophet is fighting it off but Slone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Prophet's guard against the cage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The Prophet is looking to stand up but Slone isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slone won't allow The Prophet to get back to his feet.
Slone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Prophet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slone on the ground.
Slone drops back looking for a leg! The Prophet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Prophet manages to kick Slone off! Slone jumps back into The Prophet's guard.
Slone looks winded!
The Prophet wants to stand and escape but Slone is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slone wants to pass the guard but The Prophet is keeping the position.
The Prophet is looking to stand up but Slone isn't so interested in that idea.
Slone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Prophet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slone 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.
Slone prevents The Prophet from getting back to his feet.
Slone passes into half guard.
The Prophet is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Prophet's head.
Slone is working for a kimura but The Prophet is defending it quite comfortably.
The Prophet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slone working The Prophet over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slone seems to be working for a kimura but The Prophet defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Prophet sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Slone 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.
The Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slone was well out of range. Poor timing from The Prophet.
The Prophet doesn't manage to clinch there - Slone circles away.
The Prophet connects with the punch.
Slone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slone ducks under a wild hook from The Prophet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Prophet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slone.
Slone takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone dodges the punch combination from The Prophet.
The Prophet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slone circles away quickly and effectively.
The Prophet scores with a nice head shot.
The Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slone.
The Prophet misses with a hook
and Slone counters with a stiff right hand.
The Prophet misses with a hook. Slone ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slone fails with a takedown attempt.
Slone is breathing heavily.
Slone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Prophet clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Prophet.
The Prophet breaks from the clinch.
Slone moves away from the strike by The Prophet.
The Prophet lands a jab to the nose.
The Prophet connects with a right hand. Slone shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Prophet tries to clinch but Slone moves out of range.
Slone keeps the fight on the outside.
Slone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Prophet closes the distance and clinches.
The Prophet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Prophet.
A slow jab from The Prophet misses its intended target.
The Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Slone is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Prophet looks to throw the jab but Slone is out of range.
The Prophet tries to clinch
and Slone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Prophet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slone walks into a straight right hand from The Prophet.
The Prophet throws a lazy uppercut
and The Prophet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Prophet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Prophet moves in looking to clinch but Slone pushes him off.
The Prophet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slone moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles The Prophet dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Prophet 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.
The Prophet looks to clinch
and Slone moves into the clinch.
The Prophet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slone breaks the clinch.
Slone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Prophet tries to close the distance and clinch but Slone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slone checks a low kick from The Prophet.
The Prophet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Prophet thows a body shot but no joy.
Slone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by The Prophet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Prophet.
The Prophet misses with a hook to the body
and Slone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slone.
The Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Prophet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slone.
Slone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Prophet working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Prophet is defending well.
Charles The Prophet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Slone.
The Prophet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slone keeps the fight on the outside.
The Prophet gets a clinch.
The Prophet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Prophet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Prophet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Prophet lands with a nice body punch.
The Prophet lands with a nice combination. Slone backs away looking to recover.
The Prophet misses with a double jab.
The Prophet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Prophet lands with a nice combination. Slone backs away looking to recover.
The Prophet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Prophet closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Prophet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slone has him pressed against the cage.
The Prophet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Prophet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling The Prophet to counter with a crisp jab.
The Prophet tries to clinch but Slone is having none of it.
The Prophet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slone ducks under a wild hook from The Prophet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles The Prophet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Prophet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Charles The Prophet!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Charles The Prophet!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Charles The Prophet!
Charles The Prophet wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Charles The Prophet gave a big smile as he said 'This planet that sustains us - and gives life to all of us - is dying. Its future is in peril; serious and immediate danger, because of human impact on the environment. Here, we provide ways to educate, inform, discuss and counteract these detrimental effects of modern 'civilization' on the planet'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Beever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uruk Owraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beever's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Surprise!. The key to victory for Dudley Beever has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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23
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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20
180 lbs
5 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dudley Beever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Uruk Owraa!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beever wants to clinch but Owraa slips to the side
and Owraa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beever tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beever looks to land a combination. Owraa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Uruk Owraa has been cut.
Beever cracks Owraa with an open hand slap.
Owraa misses with a head kick.
Owraa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Owraa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Beever really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beever tests Owraa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beever tries to clinch up
and Owraa counters with a single leg into guard. Beever didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owraa lands a couple of digs.
Owraa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Owraa stops Beever from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owraa throws a big elbow that misses.
Owraa is standing up over Beever. Beever looks to escape but Owraa dives into side control.
Owraa is trying to get an arm triangle but Beever is defending well.
Beever tries to bench press Owraa off him but Owraa keeps the position.
Owraa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Beever is looking to reverse the position.
Owraa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Beever will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Beever looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Owraa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Owraa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owraa is trying to get an arm triangle but Beever is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beever tries to bench press Owraa off him but Owraa keeps the position.
Owraa landing a few strikes.
Beever tries to buck Owraa off but Owraa is having none of it.
Owraa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beever keeps working.
Owraa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Beever is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Owraa yanks on the arm and Beever is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Owraa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uruk Owraa!
During a confident post fight interview, Uruk Owraa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Dudley Beever had this to say: 'Damit... I thought we have it... Good fight! This time you got me, but next is on me!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazano De Anda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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154 lbs
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158 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taj Mahal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazano De Anda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Anda scores with a hook.
Mahal connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Anda. De Anda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Anda misses with a wild body shot.
De Anda avoids a kick to the body.
De Anda wants to clinch.
Jab by De Anda.
Mahal scores with a hook.
De Anda moves out of range of the body kick.
Mahal thows a body shot but no joy.
De Anda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Anda throws an overhand right that lands on Mahal's shoulder, as Mahal tries to avoid the shot.
De Anda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahal.
De Anda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahal misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Anda tries to clinch but Mahal is having none of it.
Mahal misses with an uppercut.
De Anda closes the distance and pushes Mahal back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Anda lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mahal lands a shot to the body.
De Anda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahal struggles to land a body shot inside as De Anda controls his hands.
De Anda tries to work over Mahal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Anda gets through Mahal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Anda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from De Anda.
Mahal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahal.
De Anda swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahal misses with a punch to the body.
De Anda misses with a body punch.
Mahal lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Anda backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Anda avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Anda.
A short left from De Anda.
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!
Mahal misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Anda dodges an elbow strike from Mahal.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Anda.
Mahal misses with the head strike.
De Anda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahal backwards.
Mahal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Anda blocks it with crossed arms.
De Anda blocking some punches.
De Anda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from De Anda.
Mahal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for De Anda.
De Anda avoiding damage as Mahal throws knees to the body.
Mahal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Anda avoiding damage.
Mahal misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahal lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahal working aggressively here.
Mahal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahal misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from De Anda as the two fighters clinch.
Mahal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Anda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahal connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Anda's face.
Mahal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahal misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from De Anda.
De Anda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahal stalling in the clinch but De Anda improves position.
Mahal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Anda scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from De Anda - that landed with a thud.
Mahal is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Anda lands a body shot.
The referee calls for De Anda to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Anda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from De Anda on the inside.
De Anda avoids the elbow strike from Mahal, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Anda.
De Anda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Anda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Anda lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahal backwards.
Mahal throws a head punch that misses.
De Anda lands a shot to the body.
Mahal misses with some punches.
Mahal prevents a body shot from De Anda.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Anda.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahal can't find room to land a body shot as De Anda controls the action.
A short uppercut from De Anda.
De Anda gets through Mahal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Anda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazano De Anda dominated that round.
That's time! Mahal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good work by De Anda as he checks the leg kick.
De Anda lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahal's head.
Mahal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahal is rocked!
Mahal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Mahal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Anda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahal seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahal throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Anda.
De Anda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De Anda circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mahal to the canvas! Mahal doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - De Anda keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazano De Anda!
Lazano De Anda thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khali Kumtomanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marijo Palavra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumtomanee comes to the cage accompanied by Allah Allah Praise be Allah. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khali Kumtomanee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marijo Palavra!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumtomanee avoids the head kick by Palavra.
An inside leg kick lands from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palavra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kumtomanee avoids it really well and circles away.
Kumtomanee lands with a cross.
Palavra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kumtomanee throws out the jab.
Kumtomanee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kumtomanee misses with a combination
and Palavra counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kumtomanee's guard now.
Palavra throwing strikes but missing.
Palavra wants to control from the top but Kumtomanee keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palavra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumtomanee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumtomanee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Palavra throws a big right hand that misses.
Palavra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumtomanee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Palavra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kumtomanee is keeping the position for now.
Palavra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Palavra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Palavra or perhaps it was just good defense by Kumtomanee which made him look bad.
Kumtomanee throws a looping overhand right but Palavra ducks down to avoid it.
Palavra dives in and scores a takedown into Kumtomanee's guard.
Palavra throwing strikes from guard but Kumtomanee blocks nicely.
Palavra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kumtomanee is keeping the position for now.
Kumtomanee keeping moving, preventing Palavra from controlling successfully.
Palavra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kumtomanee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kumtomanee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kumtomanee!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Palavra gets back to half guard.
Palavra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kumtomanee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kumtomanee's back!
Palavra struggling to land strikes to the head as Kumtomanee covers up.
Palavra tightening his grip on Kumtomanee, looking for the choke.
Kumtomanee fending off the submission attempt from Palavra.
Palavra working for a choke but Kumtomanee is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palavra working for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumtomanee takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Palavra is striking well from the back but Kumtomanee escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palavra wants to control but Kumtomanee is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marijo Palavra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kumtomanee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palavra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kumtomanee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kumtomanee throws the kick towards the body but Palavra avoids it.
Palavra fails with the takedown.
Kumtomanee moves into the clinch.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow inside.
Kumtomanee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Palavra tries to pull guard but Kumtomanee won't allow it.
Khali Kumtomanee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marijo Palavra.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kumtomanee.
Palavra has Kumtomanee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kumtomanee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Palavra can't get the takedown.
Palavra tries to score a body lock takedown but Kumtomanee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Palavra wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kumtomanee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kumtomanee gets through Palavra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow inside that Palavra shrugs off.
Kumtomanee lands with a light punch inside.
Kumtomanee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kumtomanee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kumtomanee has Palavra pressed against the cage.
Kumtomanee scores with a shot to the side of Palavra's head.
Kumtomanee missing with knees to the body.
Palavra takes an elbow to the temple.
Palavra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kumtomanee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kumtomanee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Palavra's defenses.
Kumtomanee lands a left hand.
Kumtomanee crunches a lovely knee into Palavra's ribcage.
Kumtomanee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Palavra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kumtomanee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Palavra takes an elbow to the temple.
Kumtomanee lands a shoulder strike.
Palavra is rocked!
Kumtomanee landing knees to the body.
Palavra is still on wobbly legs! Can Kumtomanee finish him?
Palavra is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumtomanee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Palavra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kumtomanee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kumtomanee lands a nice elbow.
Kumtomanee's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kumtomanee lands a big knee! That's hurt Palavra! Oh, he's all over the place! Kumtomanee lands another knee that sends Palavra to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khali Kumtomanee!
An out of breath Khali Kumtomanee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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