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SPNY 219: Khan - Slavas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinju Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shinju Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson counters with a left and a right that hurts Yoshida! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Robinson jumps into full mount!
Yoshida is rocked!
Yoshida's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yoshida slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yoshida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yoshida strikes from the bottom but Robinson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Robinson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yoshida is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Robinson.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Yoshida's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Yoshida is controlling the position.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshida has double underhooks.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Yoshida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Robinson tests Yoshida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson rushes Yoshida and presses him up against the cage.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshida has double underhooks.
Robinson dodges an elbow strike from Yoshida.
Robinson jumps guard but Yoshida turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshida tries to clinch up.
Yoshida closes the distance but Robinson moves to the side
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Shinju Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson rushes Yoshida and presses him up against the cage.
Yoshida trying to land knees to the body.
Yoshida tries to pull guard but Robinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Yoshida drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yoshida throws an elbow but misses.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Robinson.
Robinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Yoshida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yoshida wants to clinch
and Yoshida is countered with a crisp right hand from Robinson that sends him to the canvas! Robinson follows him to the mat into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida tries to improve position but can't.
Yoshida can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yoshida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yoshida seems to have got his legs back now.
Robinson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yoshida to his feet.
Robinson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robinson tries to stand but Yoshida is controlling from the bottom.
Robinson stops Yoshida from standing up.
Yoshida has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Robinson 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.
Robinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yoshida's hands.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Robinson and Yoshida goes tumbling to the canvas! Robinson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yoshida wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Yoshida flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Robinson is going to stand back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yoshida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoshida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yoshida doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Robinson scores with a four punch combination!
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Yoshida lands an elbow inside that Robinson shrugs off.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yoshida walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Robinson.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshida.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshida has double underhooks.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Yoshida chips away with some ground and pound.
Yoshida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Robinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Robinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Robinson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida regains half guard.
Yoshida wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson content to control rather than advance.
Yoshida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Robinson is defending well though. Yoshida let's go of the attempt for now.
Robinson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Yoshida.
Robinson is trying to get back to his feet but Yoshida has full control of the position and if anything, Robinson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Yoshida throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Robinson trying to get back to his feet but Yoshida is in full control for now.
Yoshida punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Yoshida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Robinson closes the distance and pushes Yoshida back into the cage.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoshida tries to clinch up
and Yoshida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson connects with a body shot that sends Yoshida's belly button to the back.
Shinju Yoshida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshida tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Yoshida.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Yoshida won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Robinson lands with a light punch inside.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida is controlling him.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Robinson works Yoshida's body with a nice hook.
Yoshida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown. Yoshida fights it but they end up in guard.
Robinson stands up and waves to Yoshida to follow him.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yoshida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robinson.
Robinson throws a left that rocks Yoshida and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Robinson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Yoshida regain composure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Robinson decides to stand back up.
Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yoshida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Yoshida is working an open guard so Robinson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yoshida darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson counters with a big uppercut that knocks Yoshida off his feet! Robinson dives into side control looking to finish!
Robinson controls the position.
Sean Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshida is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Yoshida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson taking a breather here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yoshida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Yoshida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Sean Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Robinson tries to break free but Yoshida pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida darts in looking for a takedown but Robinson gets double underhooks and turns Yoshida into the cage.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson avoiding damage as Yoshida throws knees to the body.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Yoshida won't allow it.
Shinju Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Sean Robinson!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Sean Robinson!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Sean Robinson!
Sean Robinson wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Sean Robinson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Domino Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Sansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 New York, Domino Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Sansing!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sansing has closed the distance and engaged Kennedy in a clinch.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sansing manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy lands with a good body shot.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy tries to bum rush Sansing with a series of wild strikes but Sansing uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sansing gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kennedy.
Sansing fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Sansing stalks Kennedy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kennedy's face. Kennedy staggers backwards, shaken.
Sansing lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy connects with a crisp jab.
Kennedy looks to land a combination but Sansing avoids it well.
Kennedy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy right hand. Sansing should have avoided that one.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
Domino Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sansing wants to clinch.
Kennedy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a hook but Sansing avoids it easily.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Sansing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy misses with a looping left.
Kennedy takes one to the side of the head.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sansing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kennedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sansing decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kennedy wants to get back to full guard.
Sansing takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kennedy wants to get back to full guard.
Sansing seems to be working for a kimura but Kennedy defends the submission attempt.
Sansing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kennedy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sansing in particular looking to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sansing working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sansing is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sansing looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sansing looking to control but Kennedy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sansing controlling from the full mount.
Sansing with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sansing punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansing lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sansing working for a guillotine from mount but Kennedy is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sansing landing punches.
Kennedy tries to lock up and control but Sansing gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sansing with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kennedy wants to control but Sansing is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sansing lands a big elbow.
Sansing with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sansing landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Kennedy is working to get back to half guard.
Sansing controlling his opponent.
Sansing with shots to the head and body - Kennedy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sansing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kennedy regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Sansing dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sansing shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sansing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sansing is controlling the pace.
Sansing wants to control but Kennedy is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sansing scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sansing content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sansing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy has his hands clasped together around Sansing's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kennedy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sansing stopping the sweep attempt from Kennedy.
Sansing slips nicely into half guard.
Sansing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sansing is trying to control the action in half guard but Kennedy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sansing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sansing drops an elbow to the side of Kennedy's head.
Sansing trying to mount his opponent but Kennedy defends it.
Sansing keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sansing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kennedy defends it well.
Sansing is keen to just control but Kennedy is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to roll over but Sansing keeps him under control.
Sansing is looking to take a break and control but Kennedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kennedy wants to get back to full guard but Sansing has mounted him!
Sansing has control of Kennedy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kennedy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sansing looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sansing landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sansing raining down shots from the mount!
Kennedy is looking to get to half guard.
Sansing working for a submission but Kennedy is keeping him at bay.
Kennedy tries to hold on but Sansing pushes him away.
Sansing postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kennedy looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Sansing connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kennedy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sansing landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Sansing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kennedy misses with a left hand
and Sansing counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kennedy is refusing to be controlled, as Sansing sits in half guard.
Sansing working the head and body with strikes.
Kennedy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sansing on the ground.
Kennedy trying to control here.
Sansing working over Kennedy with some ground and pound. Kennedy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kennedy wants to improve his position but Sansing is controlling well.
Sansing slips a nice elbow through Kennedy's hands, connecting with Kennedy's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy trying to control from the bottom.
Sansing has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kennedy is in a horrible position here. Sansing smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Kennedy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansing is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sansing controlling the pace for now.
Sansing dominating with strikes here.
Kennedy is desperately trying to improve his position but Sansing has a good base and remains in mount.
Kennedy is working hard here to advance position.
Kennedy takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Sansing's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Sansing!
A very excited looking Alan Sansing rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Domino Kennedy spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back, and I'll get better. Thanks for coming and watching me fight tonight, everybody!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon has chosen Ace Of Spades as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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155 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandon shoots in but Richards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big right from Brandon misses.
Richards avoids the head kick by Brandon.
Richards lands a leg kick that knocks Brandon off balance momentarily.
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandon.
Brandon tries to keep at a distance but Richards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brandon blocking some punches.
Brandon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Richards lands with a right to the head.
Richards lands a knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Richards has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Richards lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Richards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richards prevents Brandon from breaking the clinch.
Richards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brandon's face.
It looks like Taz Brandon has been cut.
Brandon tries to break free but Richards pushes him back against the cage.
Brandon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Richards cracks Brandon with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brandon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brandon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brandon tries to stall but Richards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Richards.
Richards landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Richards pushes Brandon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brandon looks winded!
Richards lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Richards lands an elbow inside that Brandon shrugs off.
Richards lands with a left to the head.
Richards lands an elbow just above Brandon 's eye.
Nice elbow from Richards.
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!
Brandon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
Richards lands with a right to the head.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richards comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Richards lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brandon's efforts to push away.
Richards blocks a body shot from Brandon.
Richards lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Richards.
A shot in the inside from Richards.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandon's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Richards.
Richards landing knees to the body.
Richards lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
Richards lands a nice knee to the body.
Richards creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brandon's defenses.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Brandon is blocking nicely.
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
Brandon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Richards obliges.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Richards lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Brandon blocks it.
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards working Brandon over with knees to the body.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Richards pushes Brandon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Richards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Richards as Brandon tries to tie him up.
Brandon avoids a wild elbow strike from Richards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards lands a damaging elbow.
Richards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brandon is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taz Brandon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brandon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brandon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brandon misses with a body shot
and Richards moves into the clinch.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandon avoids it.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brandon's face.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
Richards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandon.
Knees in the clinch landing for Richards.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards lands a nice elbow.
Richards lands an elbow just above Brandon 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Richards crunches a lovely knee into Brandon's ribcage.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brandon.
Brandon trying to stall but Richards improves his position.
Richards landing knees to the head.
Richards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
Richards lands an uppercut.
Brandon tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow it.
Richards keeps control of Brandon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richards lands an elbow that stopped Brandon in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon takes a shot to the head.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandon can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brandon's defenses.
Richards lands an elbow inside that Brandon shrugs off.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandon controls his hands.
Brandon takes an elbow to the temple.
Brandon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brandon avoids a wild elbow strike from Richards.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richards lands with a light punch inside.
Richards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards lands a nice elbow.
Brandon is trying to force a seperation but Richards has the dominant position.
Sean Richards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands an elbow just above Brandon 's eye.
Brandon swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards lands a right hand.
Brandon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richards pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sean Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taz Brandon.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brandon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richards lands with a short shot to the head.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
Richards keeps control of Brandon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brandon is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brandon blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Richards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandon wants to get back to striking at distance but Richards won't allow it.
Richards lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Richards gets through Brandon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brandon is looking to break free of the clinch but Richards has double underhooks.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards lands an elbow just above Brandon 's eye.
Brandon is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richards pushes Brandon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandon tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Brandon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Richards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taz Brandon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Richards moves into the clinch.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Richards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Richards comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
Brandon tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
Brandon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brandon's face.
Richards lands with a left to the head.
Richards putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brandon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brandon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
Brandon jumps guard but Richards stands there with Brandon around his waist. Brandon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
Brandon takes an elbow to the temple.
Richards creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brandon's defenses.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richards lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
Richards lands a damaging elbow.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
Richards managing to block the knees to the body from Brandon.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brandon tries to stall but Richards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandon tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
Brandon decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandon tries to strike from the bottom.
Brandon keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandon is retaining full guard.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Richards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Richards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandon.
Richards pushes Brandon up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Richards.
A knee to the head by Richards.
Richards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandon tries to break the clinch but Richards is controlling the position.
Richards lands a knee to the body.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards lands an elbow just above Brandon 's eye.
Richards putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brandon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Richards scores with a shot to the side of Brandon's head.
Richards lands an elbow inside that Brandon shrugs off.
Richards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richards landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Richards.
Taz Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards scores with a knee to the head.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richards managing to block the knees to the body from Brandon.
Richards cracks Brandon with a nice body shot.
Richards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brandon's face.
A knee to the head by Richards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandon tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
Sean Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandon misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards prevents a body shot from Brandon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richards, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Sean Richards!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Sean Richards!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Sean Richards!
Sean Richards wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Hell Yeah. Rock Machine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine tries to clinch but Tatlumahi moves out of range.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Tatlumahi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machine moves in looking to clinch but Tatlumahi pushes him off.
Machine fails with the takedown.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine looks to land a right hand but Tatlumahi moved out of range.
Tatlumahi throws a sloppy head kick and Machine moves out of range easily.
Tatlumahi connects with a single shot there.
Machine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tatlumahi tries to avoid it but Machine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tatlumahi to the ground. Tatlumahi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatlumahi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tatlumahi avoids it really well and circles away.
Machine drives through and clinches with Tatlumahi against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tatlumahi smiles and moves away.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatlumahi circles away.
Machine lands with a nice combination. Tatlumahi backs away looking to recover.
Tatlumahi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machine's calf.
Machine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tatlumahi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tatlumahi tries to kick Machine off but Machine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Machine connects with a nice short shot to Tatlumahi's temple.
Machine throwing shots but Tatlumahi is blocking nicely.
Machine wants to pass to mount but Tatlumahi is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi is trying to stand.
Machine throwing shots but Tatlumahi is blocking nicely.
Tatlumahi tries to kick Machine off but Machine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tatlumahi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Machine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine is working for a kimura but Tatlumahi is defending it quite comfortably.
Machine wants to take a breather but Tatlumahi is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Machine with that takedown attempt.
Tatlumahi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tatlumahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machine wants to clinch up but Tatlumahi keeps it at a distance.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Machine goes for a double leg but Tatlumahi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tatlumahi continues to drive forward.
Machine stalling.
Tatlumahi is trying to break the clinch but Machine is controlling him.
Machine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tatlumahi walks away with a smile on his face. Machine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Tatlumahi. Beautiful body shot.
Machine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatlumahi but Tatlumahi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tatlumahi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machine.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatlumahi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tatlumahi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine misses with a straight left.
Tatlumahi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machine instigates a clinch.
Machine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tatlumahi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kilafwa Tatlumahi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tatlumahi, as that shot connected.
Good work by Machine as he checks the leg kick.
Tatlumahi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machine rushes Tatlumahi and presses him up against the cage.
Tatlumahi tries to break free but Machine pushes him back against the cage.
Machine has Tatlumahi pressed against the cage, preventing Tatlumahi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machine scores with a shot to the side of Tatlumahi's head.
Tatlumahi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine wants to clinch up but Tatlumahi keeps it at a distance.
Machine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tatlumahi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tatlumahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machine's calf.
Machine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick from Tatlumahi misses.
Machine shoots for a takedown but Tatlumahi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatlumahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machine blocks a head kick by Tatlumahi.
Machine moves in looking to clinch but Tatlumahi pushes him off.
Tatlumahi tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machine'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.
Machine scores with a hook to the body.
Tatlumahi breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots in but Tatlumahi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatlumahi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machine.
Machine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tatlumahi defends well and Machine ends up having to push Tatlumahi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tatlumahi is trying to break free.
Tatlumahi manages to break the clinch.
Tatlumahi throws a sloppy head kick and Machine moves out of range easily.
Tatlumahi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatlumahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Machine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatlumahi doesn't seem phased though.
Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
Machine gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tatlumahi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machine throws a hook to the side of Tatlumahi's head but Tatlumahi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tatlumahi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Tatlumahi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machine has Tatlumahi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tatlumahi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machine tries a body shot but Tatlumahi blocks it.
Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tatlumahi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tatlumahi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to clinch
and Tatlumahi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatlumahi scoring well with a low kick there.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Tatlumahi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tatlumahi breaks from the clinch.
Machine wants to clinch up but Tatlumahi keeps it at a distance.
Tatlumahi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machine wants to clinch up but Tatlumahi keeps it at a distance.
Machine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tatlumahi pinned against the cage. Tatlumahi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine tries to clinch but Tatlumahi moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatlumahi tries to sprawl out of it but Machine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatlumahi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tatlumahi quickly recovers to half guard.
Machine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tatlumahi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tatlumahi is trying to control but can't.
Machine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tatlumahi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine wants to free his trapped foot but Tatlumahi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tatlumahi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machine's back!
Machine is trying to get back to his feet but Tatlumahi has full control of the position and if anything, Machine has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tatlumahi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatlumahi is not going to allow Machine to sit and survive in this position.
Tatlumahi has the hooks in. Machine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Machine is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
A punch lands to the side of Machine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tatlumahi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Tatlumahi. No joy for Machine on that attempt.
Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Tatlumahi. That snapped Machine's head back.
Tatlumahi scores with a hook to the body. Machine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machine dives in and grabs Tatlumahi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatlumahi pushes down on Machine's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatlumahi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatlumahi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
Tatlumahi punishes Machine's body with a nice straight punch.
Machine has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatlumahi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tatlumahi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tatlumahi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machine.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatlumahi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tatlumahi counters with an inside leg kick.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tatlumahi sprawls well. Tatlumahi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Machine 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.
Rock Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatlumahi lands with a nice body kick.
Machine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatlumahi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilafwa Tatlumahi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tatlumahi 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
Kilafwa Tatlumahi wins by unanimous decision!
Kilafwa Tatlumahi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan De Wilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Solo Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan De Wilde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Han Solo Berger!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Wilde counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Wilde content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berger is staying active underneath De Wilde, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berger wants to improve his position but De Wilde is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Wilde wants to work for an arm triangle but Berger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Wilde working over Berger with some ground and pound. Berger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger is holding on to half guard well.
De Wilde drops an elbow to the side of Berger's head.
De Wilde missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Wilde.
Berger is trying to maintain the position but De Wilde is very close to passing his half guard.
De Wilde is trying to control. Berger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
De Wilde thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Wilde will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berger moves out of range of the strikes.
Berger throws a head kick but De Wilde moves out of range.
De Wilde keeps the fight on the outside.
De Wilde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Berger moves in looking to clinch but De Wilde pushes him off.
Berger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berger there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Han Solo Berger has been cut.
Berger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Wilde was well out of range. Poor timing from Berger.
A telegraphed right hand from Berger misses the target.
Han Solo Berger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Wilde cracks the inside of Berger's front leg.
Berger moves out of range as De Wilde strikes.
Berger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Han Solo Berger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Wilde doesn't seem bothered though.
De Wilde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Wilde.
De Wilde's corner calls for a 1-2. De Wilde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Wilde looks to land a left hand but Berger moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berger throws out the jab.
Berger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Berger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berger lands with a slapping head kick.
De Wilde is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
De Wilde throws a shot from downtown. Berger moves away and avoids it.
De Wilde slips a jab from Berger.
De Wilde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Wilde blocks the body kick.
Good work by De Wilde as he checks the leg kick.
De Wilde throws a jab when Berger was well out of range.
Berger moves to clinch but De Wilde breaks away
and De Wilde counters with a nice body shot.
Berger throws a head kick but De Wilde moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Wilde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Wilde moves away.
Berger swings for the body but De Wilde moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from De Wilde.
De Wilde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berger tries to avoid it but De Wilde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berger to the ground. Berger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan De Wilde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Wilde avoids the head kick by Berger.
Berger tries to clinch there but De Wilde circles away.
De Wilde is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Berger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Wilde moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from De Wilde.
Berger tries to clinch but De Wilde moves away
and De Wilde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Wilde throws a hook but Berger blocks it.
De Wilde lands a leg kick that knocks Berger off balance momentarily.
De Wilde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berger doesn't seem bothered though.
De Wilde is looking to slow Berger down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan De Wilde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Han Solo Berger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Berger throws a looping overhand right but De Wilde ducks down to avoid it.
Berger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Wilde misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as De Wilde blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Berger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Wilde works over Berger's head and body with a nice combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berger, right into the meat.
Berger throws a head kick that misses.
Berger misses with a low kick as De Wilde jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Wilde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That kick from Berger tenderised De Wilde's leg. De Wilde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berger throws an overhand right that lands on De Wilde's shoulder, as De Wilde tries to avoid the shot.
Berger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Wilde at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Wilde lands a head kick. Berger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Berger is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Berger.
Berger is still on wobbly legs! Can De Wilde finish him?
Berger switches off momentarily and De Wilde cracks him with a monster right hand! Berger topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as De Wilde dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by De Wilde!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan De Wilde!
A relieved looking Jordan De Wilde thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Friedricksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaneonuskatew Citlali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedricksen comes to the cage accompanied by The Pursuit of Vikings by Amon Amarth. Citlali is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shadow of the Sun. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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275 lbs
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237 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harald Friedricksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaneonuskatew Citlali!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Citlali misses with a body kick.
Citlali throws a body kick that misses.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Citlali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Citlali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Citlali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Friedricksen wants to slow Citlali down by chopping away at his legs.
Friedricksen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Citlali. Citlali obviously looking to wear him down.
Citlali blocks a head kick by Friedricksen.
Friedricksen missing with a left hand there. Citlali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Citlali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Citlali thuds his shin into the meat of Friedricksen's side.
Friedricksen keeps Citlali at a distance using the push kick.
Citlali cracks Friedricksen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Citlali connects with a nice looking jab.
Citlali throws a head kick that misses.
Citlali misses with a head kick.
Friedricksen throws a solid leg kick but Citlali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Friedricksen.
Citlali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Friedricksen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Citlali doesn't seem bothered though.
Friedricksen moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedricksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friedricksen tries to throw a body punch but Citlali avoids it by throwing Friedricksen back against the cage.
Friedricksen is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Friedricksen fails to land.
Friedricksen throws an elbow but it misses.
Citlali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Citlali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friedricksen presses Citlali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Friedricksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Citlali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Friedricksen blocks a body shot from Citlali.
Friedricksen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Citlali tries to work over Friedricksen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Citlali misses with the head strike.
Friedricksen struggles to land a body shot inside as Citlali controls his hands.
I was talking to Friedricksen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Citlali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Friedricksen throws an elbow but misses.
Citlali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Friedricksen avoids it.
Citlali throws a punch but it's blocked by Friedricksen.
Friedricksen misses with the head strike.
Citlali is trying to maintain a safe position but Friedricksen gets an underhook and turns Citlali into the cage.
Friedricksen misses with the head strike.
Friedricksen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Citlali - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Citlali prevents a body shot from Friedricksen.
Friedricksen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Friedricksen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Friedricksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friedricksen working aggressively here.
Friedricksen swings wildly with an uppercut but Citlali uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Citlali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Friedricksen is defending well for now.
Friedricksen lands an uppercut.
Friedricksen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Citlali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Friedricksen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Friedricksen working aggressively here.
Citlali trying to stall but Friedricksen improves his position.
Friedricksen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Friedricksen lands a nice shot to the body.
Friedricksen working aggressively here.
Citlali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Friedricksen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Citlali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friedricksen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Citlali.
Citlali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Citlali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Citlali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Friedricksen lands an uppercut.
Friedricksen works on Citlali's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedricksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Friedricksen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Citlali is trying to maintain a safe position but Friedricksen gets an underhook and turns Citlali into the cage.
A short right from Citlali on the inside.
Friedricksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Friedricksen as the two fighters clinch.
Citlali looks winded!
Friedricksen blocks a body shot from Citlali.
Friedricksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Friedricksen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Citlali being controlled against the cage.
Citlali stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Friedricksen.
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 Harald Friedricksen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Friedricksen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Friedricksen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Citlali looks to land a body kick but Friedricksen moved away.
Citlali throws a solid leg kick but Friedricksen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Citlali.
Citlali misses with an uppercut.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Citlali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Citlali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Citlali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Friedricksen is out of range.
Friedricksen throws a low kick, looking for Citlali's leg but Citlali calmly moves out of range.
Friedricksen scores with a kick to the body.
Friedricksen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Friedricksen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Friedricksen misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedricksen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Friedricksen delivers a nice body kick.
Friedricksen lands a leg kick that knocks Citlali off balance momentarily.
Citlali is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Citlali misses
and Friedricksen counters with a thumping low kick.
Citlali takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedricksen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Citlali sprawling to the canvas! Citlali rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Friedricksen finish him?!
Citlali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Friedricksen looks for the body kick but Citlali saw that one coming.
Friedricksen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Friedricksen thuds his shin into the meat of Citlali's side.
Friedricksen throws a front kick aimed at Citlali's knee but Citlali avoids it well.
Friedricksen scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedricksen 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.
Citlali has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Friedricksen.
Citlali is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Friedricksen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Citlali crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Citlali's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harald Friedricksen!
Harald Friedricksen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kip Aragus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelio Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aragus comes to the cage accompanied by Kill of the Night - Gin Wigmore. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kip Aragus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcelio Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garcia 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.
Aragus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aragus.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Aragus gets a double leg takedown into Garcia's guard.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aragus wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Aragus looking to pass the guard.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aragus trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aragus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aragus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aragus stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Aragus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aragus throws a strike but Garcia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Garcia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aragus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garcia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aragus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aragus keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aragus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garcia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aragus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aragus is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia prevents Aragus from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
Aragus won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard.
Aragus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Aragus keeps moving.
Garcia passes Aragus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aragus is trying to stand back up but Garcia is controlling him
Aragus is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Aragus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcia jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aragus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Garcia throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aragus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Aragus tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcelio Garcia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aragus throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aragus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Aragus.
Aragus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Aragus lands.
Some wild striking there from Aragus.
Aragus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Aragus looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.
Aragus scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aragus quickly recovers to half guard.
Aragus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aragus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aragus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Garcia there.
Aragus trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Aragus gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marcelio Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aragus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Garcia stalling away here and it's allowed Aragus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aragus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Aragus's legs - danger averted.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Aragus.
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aragus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aragus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Aragus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Aragus controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Aragus looking for a sweep. Not yet Aragus, not yet.
Garcia is pushing down on Aragus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aragus is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia is trying to control. Aragus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garcia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aragus tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Aragus won't allow it.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aragus defends it well.
Aragus manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Aragus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia goes for a double leg but Aragus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aragus continues to drive forward.
Aragus lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
I was talking to Aragus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aragus slows down the pace here.
Aragus throws an elbow but it misses.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aragus smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aragus. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Aragus tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aragus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kip Aragus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelio Garcia.
Aragus lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Aragus counters with a two punch combo.
Aragus clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aragus lands a right hook to the body.
Aragus tries to score with a low kick but Garcia moves his leg out of the way.
Aragus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aragus throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aragus loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Aragus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia 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.
Aragus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia checks a leg kick nicely.
Kip Aragus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Aragus slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A good leg kick by Aragus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aragus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garcia was covering up waiting for the punch and Aragus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aragus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aragus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aragus stacks Garcia on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aragus!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Marcelio Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia tries to roll over but Aragus keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garcia is pressing down on Aragus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aragus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aragus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aragus has passed into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Aragus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aragus 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Kip Aragus!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Kip Aragus!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Kip Aragus!
Kip Aragus wins by unanimous decision!
Kip Aragus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Ceuref (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceuref kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is French Fighter. Yo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yö - Likaiset Legendat kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Timo Yo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pepe Ceuref's chin.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pepe Ceuref!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timo Yo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yo misses with a looping left.
Yo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ceuref at a distance.
Yo throws a body shot but no joy.
Yo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Ceuref - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ceuref keeping moving, preventing Yo from controlling successfully.
Ceuref avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ceuref is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo throws a strike but Ceuref rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ceuref 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.
Ceuref stopping the sweep attempt from Yo.
Ceuref is fighting to break Yo's control of his arms but Yo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ceuref engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yo keeping moving, preventing Ceuref from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ceuref is staying active underneath Yo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yo moves into full mount! Ceuref won't be happy about that!
Yo looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo unloads with some shots from mount but Ceuref bucks and avoids them well.
Yo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ceuref is looking to escape.
Ceuref is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Farrell Pikey Camp, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ceuref is trying desperately to improve position.
Yo breaks from Ceuref's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Yo looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yo lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ceuref is trying desperately to improve position.
Yo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ceuref blocking the ground and pound.
Yo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Yo dominating with strikes here.
Yo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yo unloads with some shots from mount but Ceuref bucks and avoids them well.
Yo is landing with some decent strikes but Ceuref is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ceuref is rocked!
Yo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Yo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yo wants to clinch up but Ceuref keeps it at a distance.
Yo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Ceuref is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ceuref throws a hook but Yo avoids it easily.
Ceuref takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ceuref.
Yo avoids the head kick by Ceuref.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ceuref.
Ceuref seems to have got his legs back now.
Ceuref circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ceuref is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Yo moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Yo!
In his post fight interview, Timo Yo 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Abaka Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Okin Slavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Slavas's choice of entrance music: WolfMother. Okin Slavas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abaka Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Okin Slavas!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan moves in looking to clinch but Slavas pushes him off.
Khan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khan tries to land a front kick but Slavas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slavas moves away.
Khan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan tries to clinch up.
Slavas lands with an uppercut that bounces Khan off the cage and back into range.
Slavas throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slavas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khan avoids it really well and circles away.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slavas circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slavas throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Khan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slavas, pushing him back against the cage.
Slavas trying to control the position but instead, Khan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slavas into the cage.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Slavas is blocking nicely.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Slavas blocks with his arms.
Khan trying to land knees to the body.
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slavas blocks it with crossed arms.
Slavas scores with a shot to the side of Khan's head.
Our sources have told us that Khan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slavas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Slavas blocking some punches.
Slavas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries a body shot but Slavas blocks it.
Slavas avoids a wild elbow strike from Khan.
A bit of stalling here from Slavas.
Slavas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Slavas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khan throws an elbow but it misses.
Slavas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slavas blocks the elbow strike.
Slavas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khan up against the cage.
Slavas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slavas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slavas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khan walks away with a smile on his face. Slavas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khan lands a high kick!
Slavas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch.
Abaka Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okin Slavas.
Slavas is looking to break free of the clinch but Khan has double underhooks.
Khan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slavas.
Slavas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slavas wants to stall.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Slavas avoids the damage to the body.
Slavas blocks the elbow strike.
Slavas blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Khan.
It looks like Okin Slavas has been cut.
Khan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slavas managing to block the knees to the body from Khan.
Khan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slavas taking a breather.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Slavas avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Slavas avoids the damage to the body.
Slavas blocks a body shot from Khan.
Slavas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Slavas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slavas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slavas is thwarting Khan's attempts to control the position.
Khan looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abaka Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Okin Slavas'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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slavas. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Slavas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Slavas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Slavas.
Slavas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Slavas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slavas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slavas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slavas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khan tries to move into range but Slavas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slavas throws out the jab.
Slavas lands a glancing blow to the side of Khan's head.
Slavas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Khan. No joy for Slavas on that attempt.
Khan leaves Slavas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abaka Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okin Slavas.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slavas avoids the head kick by Khan.
Slavas throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan clinches up against the cage.
Khan is trying to stall.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Slavas avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slavas prevents a body shot from Khan.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khan obliges.
Khan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slavas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slavas managing to block the knees to the body from Khan.
A knee to the head by Khan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan throws an elbow that misses.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slavas can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Slavas blocks the elbow strike.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slavas is looking to break free of the clinch but Khan has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slavas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Khan prevents a takedown attempt there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abaka Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khan stalling against the cage.
Khan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Khan.
Khan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khan lands an elbow just above Slavas 's eye.
Khan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slavas's face.
Slavas is rocked!
Slavas is pressed against the cage. Khan pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Slavas! Two more big strikes from Khan and Slavas crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abaka Khan!
A victorious Abaka Khan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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