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SPFT 225 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Diggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggins comes into the arena with Bonfire blaring out of the sound system. Franklin Diggins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drago Maximov's chin.
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193 lbs
11 - 20 - 0 |
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25
211 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Diggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggins shoots in and drives through. Maximov sprawls well.
Diggins blocks a head kick by Maximov.
Diggins looks for a takedown but Maximov sprawls well.
Maximov stuffs the takedown attempt from Diggins. Diggins gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximov throws a big counter head kick but Diggins avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Diggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov throws a sloppy head kick and Diggins moves out of range easily.
Maximov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diggins takes a step back to recover.
Maximov throws a push kick but Diggins slaps the foot to one side.
Maximov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diggins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Diggins shoots for a takedown but Maximov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov shoots in and gets a takedown into Diggins's guard.
Maximov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maximov postures up in Diggins's guard and throws a big left but Diggins blocks it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maximov wants to stand but Diggins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diggins has Maximov pulled in close to control his posture.
Diggins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggins managing to control the position.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
Maximov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggins has control of Maximov's left arm, preventing Maximov from doing any damage.
Diggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diggins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diggins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maximov.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
Diggins working a defensive guard here.
Maximov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximov wanted to stand there but Diggins had control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maximov postures up in Diggins's guard and throws a big left but Diggins blocks it.
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.
Diggins is pulling down on Maximov's head to control his posture.
Diggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diggins misses with a takedown attempt - Maximov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diggins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Franklin Diggins has been cut.
Maximov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diggins moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diggins is trying to control the position but Maximov postures up.
Maximov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diggins is proving hard to escape from.
Maximov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maximov content to stall in guard here.
Diggins has control of Maximov's left arm, preventing Maximov from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maximov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diggins is proving hard to escape from.
Maximov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximov gets to his feet - Diggins follows without any prompting.
Diggins shoots in and drives through. Maximov sprawls well.
Maximov throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Maximov does no damage.
Diggins fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Maximov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maximov as he avoids it easily.
Diggins goes for a double leg but Maximov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maximov continues to drive forward.
Maximov misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Maximov. Beautiful body shot.
Maximov lands with a cross.
Maximov misses with a looping left.
Maximov scores with a takedown into Diggins's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
Maximov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diggins's guard.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Maximov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Diggins'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.
Diggins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maximov swivels and escapes.
Maximov misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Maximov misses.
Maximov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diggins working a defensive guard here.
Maximov trying to control but Diggins is working from the bottom.
Diggins has his hands on Maximov's head, controlling the position.
Diggins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximov controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maximov wants to stand but Diggins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maximov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov throws a big elbow that misses.
Maximov trying to control but Diggins is working from the bottom.
Diggins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
Maximov postures up.
Maximov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maximov is fighting to break Diggins's control of his arms but Diggins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diggins continues to stall.
Diggins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maximov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diggins is defended easily by Maximov.
Diggins shoots in for a takedown but Maximov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Diggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggins blocks a head kick by Maximov.
Maximov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggins manages to avoid it.
Diggins has a takedown stuffed.
Maximov lands a slapping body shot.
Maximov darts in and clinches Diggins up against the cage.
Maximov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggins.
Maximov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximov is fending him off so far but Diggins persists. Nope, Maximov circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diggins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diggins keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Maximov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diggins is trying to keep Maximov in close.
Diggins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximov cracks Diggins with a solid left hand.
Diggins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximov landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov throwing strikes from guard but Diggins blocks nicely.
Diggins looking to control.
Diggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diggins working a defensive guard here.
Maximov wants to stand but Diggins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maximov with a nice head shot there.
Diggins trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
Diggins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Maximov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franklin Diggins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Maximov there.
Diggins is rocked!
Diggins moves out of range of the strikes.
Maximov misses with a wild body shot.
Maximov misses with a straight right.
Maximov looking to score a takedown here. Diggins is defending well but Maximov drives through and ends up in Diggins's guard.
Oh Diggins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago Maximov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maximov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diggins seems to have got his legs back now.
Maximov drops back looking for a leg! Diggins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggins manages to kick Maximov off! Maximov jumps back into Diggins's guard.
Diggins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maximov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov tries to stand but Diggins is controlling from the bottom.
Maximov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diggins keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggins pulls Maximov in to control the position.
Maximov wants to get up but he can't break Diggins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maximov trying to control but Diggins is working from the bottom.
Maximov wanted to stand there but Diggins had control of the position.
Maximov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diggins has control of Maximov's left arm, preventing Maximov from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
More hug and hope from Diggins.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maximov, right into the meat.
Maximov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Diggins.
Maximov leaves Diggins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov throws a sloppy body shot
and Diggins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fighters circling - Maximov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximov drops his shoulder and cracks Diggins with a huge uppercut! Diggins goes down! Can Maximov finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov wanted to stand there but Diggins had control of the position.
Maximov throwing strikes but missing.
Maximov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maximov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggins is adopting a defensive guard.
Maximov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diggins is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggins trying to control the position.
Maximov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggins keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Maximov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franklin Diggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maximov misses with a low kick.
Diggins avoids a kick to the body.
Maximov throws a sloppy head kick and Diggins moves out of range easily.
Maximov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Diggins sprawling to the canvas. Maximov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Diggins hang on?
Maximov stalling.
Diggins is controlling Maximov's trapped leg to prevent Maximov from advancing to side control.
Drago Maximov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diggins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maximov wants to get up but he can't break Diggins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maximov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maximov is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximov is continuing to stall.
Diggins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximov stays in close to Diggins's body and controls the position.
Diggins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximov is aware though and is defending well.
Diggins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximov defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Maximov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maximov 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Maximov!
Our winner, Drago Maximov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Hans Lankari has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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142 lbs
18 - 28 - 0 |
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25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Lankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankari shoots in but Banner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banner throws a jab when Lankari was well out of range.
Banner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lankari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lankari.
Lankari looking to pass the guard.
Lankari throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Banner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankari passes to full mount!
We've been hearing that Lankari has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner tries to hold on but Lankari pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Banner tries to hold on but Lankari postures up.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Banner wants to improve his position but Lankari is controlling well.
Banner trying to control here.
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Banner won't allow Lankari to pass to mount.
Banner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to control Lankari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner is looking for a sweep. Lankari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner taking some punishment here, with Lankari in his half guard.
Banner trying to hold on to Lankari's head to control him but Lankari postures up.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lankari is aware though and is defending well.
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lankari passes into side control.
Banner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lankari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Banner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lankari asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lankari working the head with strikes.
Lankari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Banner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lankari attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Lankari shoots in looking for a takedown but Banner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lankari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Lankari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lankari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Lankari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Lankari.
Lankari avoids the head kick by Banner.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lankari dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Lankari's head and hops out.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banner but Banner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lankari blocks a head kick by Banner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lankari blocks a head kick by Banner.
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 Hans Lankari will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Banner swings for the body but Lankari moves out of range.
Lankari avoids the head kick by Banner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lankari.
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Lankari's head but Lankari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lankari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banner pinned against the cage. Banner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Lankari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Banner looks to move away, Lankari throws a big counter combo bu Banner just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lankari attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner throws a lazy head kick
so Lankari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lankari defends it easily.
Hans Lankari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lankari has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lankari throwing strikes from guard but Banner blocks nicely.
Banner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lankari scoring with some ground and pound.
Lankari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lankari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lankari lands a couple of elbows.
Banner working a defensive guard but Lankari passes into half guard.
Lankari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
Lankari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lankari slips a nice elbow through Banner's hands, connecting with Banner's forehead.
Banner trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner tries to hold on but Lankari postures up.
Banner can't escape the position.
Lankari connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Banner is in a horrible position here. Lankari smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Lankari has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Banner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lankari's guard.
Lankari is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lankari pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage.
Banner postures up.
Lankari wants to stand and escape but Banner is having none of it.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lankari wants to stand and escape but Banner is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lankari trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Lankari trying to control the position here.
Banner tries to stand but Lankari is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lankari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Lankari is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Lankari dominated that second round.
That's time! Lankari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lankari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Lankari saw that one coming.
Lankari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banner gets caught flat footed, as Lankari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lankari is aware though and is defending well.
Banner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lankari has picked Banner up and slammed him! Banner can't keep hold of the triangle and Lankari manages to pass to side control!
Lankari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?
Banner tries to buck Lankari off but Lankari is having none of it.
Lankari decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Banner stuffs the takedown attempt from Lankari. Lankari gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner gets caught napping as Lankari dives in and scores a takedown. Banner manages to retain guard.
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner has momentary wrist control but Lankari slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lankari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Banner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banner won't allow Lankari to pass to mount.
Lankari is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner wants to improve his position but Lankari is controlling well.
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lankari stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Banner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lankari lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lankari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to roll over but Lankari keeps him under control.
Lankari prevents Banner from standing back up.
Banner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lankari looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banner pushes Lankari off but Lankari dives into side control.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Banner is trying to get back to his feet.
Banner tries to bench press Lankari off him but Lankari keeps the position.
Lankari grinds an elbow into Banner's temple.
Lankari stands up and beckons Banner to his feet.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with a head kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Banner enables Lankari to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Banner working for a triangle but Lankari defends it easily.
Lankari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lankari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Lankari throwing strikes from guard but Banner blocks nicely.
Hans Lankari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lankari slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari prevents Banner from improving his position.
Lankari performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banner is staying active underneath Lankari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lankari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lankari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Lankari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Lankari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lankari, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Lankari!
After the big win, Hans Lankari made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HERITAGE Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Backlund could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leo Vieira's chin.
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194 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Backlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vieira is out of range.
Backlund throws a head kick that misses.
Vieira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Backlund.
Backlund throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
Backlund misses with a leg kick
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown. Backlund fights it but they end up in guard.
Backlund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Backlund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund throwing strikes but missing.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund stands and throws Vieira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vieira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Backlund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vieira sees it coming and defends easily.
Backlund is pressing down on Vieira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vieira is holding on for now.
Backlund is working hard here to advance position.
Vieira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Backlund.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control here.
Backlund trying to advance position but Vieira counters by regaining guard.
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Backlund passes Vieira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Backlund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Backlund is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Backlund seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Backlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Backlund with the ground and pound but Vieira uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four 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.
Backlund slips nicely into half guard.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Backlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Backlund works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vieira can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vieira has worked his arm free - good work by Vieira!
Backlund tries to advance to mount but Vieira denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Backlund dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Backlund throws a head kick that misses.
Backlund throws a head kick but Vieira moves out of range.
Backlund shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vieira's guard.
Backlund is looking to pass into half guard but Vieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vieira is in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vieira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vieira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Backlund manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vieira has Backlund in his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vieira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Backlund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Backlund stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Backlund postures up.
Vieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Backlund passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Backlund misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Backlund wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Backlund has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Backlund is trying to get an arm triangle but Vieira is defending well.
Backlund working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Backlund passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vieira!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vieira?
Backlund goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira is posturing up here but Backlund has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vieira tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vieira has to tap! Slick submission there by Backlund!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zephyrus Belenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexander Gustavsson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zephyrus Belenus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson misses with a two punch combination.
Belenus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belenus throws a looping overhand right but Gustavsson ducks down to avoid it.
Zephyrus Belenus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belenus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gustavsson misses with a two punch combination.
Belenus takes a swing at Gustavsson's ribcage but misses.
Belenus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belenus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been hearing reports that Belenus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Belenus misses with a two punch combination.
Belenus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustavsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Belenus scores with a punch to the head.
Belenus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustavsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Belenus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gustavsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Belenus is looking to counter punch.
Gustavsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Belenus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gustavsson at a distance.
Belenus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustavsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Belenus scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Belenus slips under a jab from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson avoids the body shot from Belenus.
Gustavsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belenus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belenus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Belenus slips under a jab.
Belenus lands with a nice body punch.
Gustavsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Belenus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gustavsson misses with a double jab.
Gustavsson swinging wildly here.
Belenus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belenus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustavsson tries to clinch but Belenus moves out of range.
Belenus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Belenus misses.
Gustavsson scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson avoids the body shot from Belenus.
A right-left combo lands from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson lands with a nice body punch.
Belenus swings for the body but Gustavsson moves out of range.
Belenus lands with a nice body punch.
Gustavsson closes the distance and clinches.
Gustavsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belenus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustavsson is rocked!
Gustavsson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Belenus! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zephyrus Belenus!
Zephyrus Belenus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alexander Gustavsson had this to say: 'I will be back!
You are going down next time!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring It. Figueroa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ride the Lighting. Kim Figueroa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nycky Downtime's chin.
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150 lbs
32 - 7 - 0 |
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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
32 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Figueroa!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Downtime defends it nicely.
Downtime throws a right and a left that Figueroa avoids nicely.
Figueroa goes for a double leg but Downtime avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Downtime continues to drive forward.
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Downtime but Downtime pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Downtime went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nycky Downtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Figueroa.
Downtime closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Figueroa did well to prevent Downtime getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downtime sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downtime lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Figueroa defends it well.
Downtime wants to work for an arm triangle but Figueroa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Figueroa is looking for a sweep. Downtime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Figueroa is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing good reports from Downtime's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Downtime is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Downtime is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Downtime is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Figueroa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Figueroa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Downtime is working away from the top position though.
Figueroa gets full guard.
Downtime trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom.
Figueroa has Downtime pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Downtime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Figueroa looks for a takedown but Downtime sprawls well.
Downtime displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Figueroa.
Downtime cracks a nice hook into Figueroa's ribs.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Downtime enables Figueroa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Downtime manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Downtime trying to keep a closed guard but Figueroa is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
Downtime is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Figueroa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueroa trying to control but Downtime is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nycky Downtime dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Figueroa is defended easily by Downtime.
Downtime throws a big counter combination but Figueroa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Figueroa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Downtime's waist but Downtime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Figueroa off to one side.
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown but Downtime shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nycky Downtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Figueroa.
Figueroa darts in looking for a takedown but Downtime gets double underhooks and turns Figueroa into the cage.
Downtime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Downtime wants it to stay on the feet.
Donk. Downtime catches Figueroa right on the button with a cross.
Figueroa fails with the takedown
letting Downtime counter with a right hand.
Figueroa is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Downtime does it's job there.
Downtime connects with a body shot that sends Figueroa's belly button to the back.
Downtime connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Figueroa momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Figueroa.
Downtime lands the left hand.
Figueroa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Downtime swivels and escapes.
Downtime is looking to counter with head kicks.
Downtime thuds a left hand into Figueroa's body.
Figueroa goes for a double leg but Downtime avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Downtime continues to drive forward.
Downtime wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Downtime is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Figueroa is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Downtime just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Figueroa has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nycky Downtime!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Petrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
260 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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260 lbs
12 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jussi Juntta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Juntta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juntta.
Juntta thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Juntta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Juntta there.
Petrov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Juntta escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Juntta!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juntta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta misses with the ground and pound.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juntta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juntta working the body and head with strikes.
Petrov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Juntta.
Petrov regains half guard.
Petrov wants to control but Juntta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juntta is looking to advance position but Petrov won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Juntta lands a nice short elbow.
Juntta is working for a kimura but Petrov is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta working some strikes from top position.
Juntta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
Petrov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Juntta throwing strikes but missing.
Juntta trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petrov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Juntta circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Juntta misses the target.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juntta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Juntta won't allow Petrov to sweep him here.
Petrov is looking for a triangle but Juntta pushes his legs off easily.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juntta manages to get himself to full guard.
Juntta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Juntta keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard.
Petrov being controlled here, momentarily.
Petrov has his foot on Juntta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juntta works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov trying to control the position.
Juntta preventing the sweep.
Juntta throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov, not yet.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juntta throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Juntta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juntta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Petrov counters with a body kick.
Juntta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juntta lands a jab.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Juntta's head but Juntta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juntta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juntta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juntta cracks Petrov with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Juntta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Juntta.
Petrov controlling Juntta's posture.
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juntta throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
Juntta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Juntta throwing strikes but missing.
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Juntta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Jussi Juntta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juntta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Juntta fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juntta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juntta cracks Petrov with a big elbow.
Petrov is not content to let Juntta control the position.
Petrov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Juntta happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta cracks Petrov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Petrov is looking to regain half guard here but Juntta keeps moving and retains side control.
Juntta is working Petrov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Juntta is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov manages to get back to half guard.
Petrov is trying to control but can't.
Juntta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head.
Juntta tries to pass to full mount but Petrov defends it.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juntta passes to side control.
Petrov dodges the ground and pound from Juntta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Juntta.
Juntta tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Juntta dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Petrov is looking to clinch but Juntta is avoiding it.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juntta sprawls well. Juntta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov closes the distance and pushes Juntta back into the cage.
Juntta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Juntta as the two fighters clinch.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Juntta has picked Petrov up - he's going for a ride! Juntta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Juntta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Juntta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov trying to hold on to Juntta's head to control him but Juntta postures up.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Petrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Juntta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Juntta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jussi Juntta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov distracts Juntta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Juntta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juntta's guard.
Vladimir Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juntta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Juntta is pulling down on Petrov's head to control his posture.
Petrov throws an elbow that misses. Juntta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Petrov's guard. Nice move by Juntta!
Juntta stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov controls Juntta momentarily but Juntta frees himself.
Juntta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juntta manages to get himself to full guard.
Petrov postures up.
Juntta has momentary wrist control but Petrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Petrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Juntta keeps moving.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juntta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Juntta keeps moving.
Petrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrov won't allow Juntta to sweep him here.
Juntta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petrov throws a strike but Juntta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juntta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jussi Juntta.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Juntta, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Juntta!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Artest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Artest and Nate Timmons. Artest comes to the cage accompanied by Champion- Ron Artest Feat T-Pain. The crowd seem to be enjoying Timmons's choice of entrance music: Take Me To Church. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Artest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artest clinches with his opponent.
Artest blocking some punches.
Artest blocks the elbow strike.
Artest misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmons looking to throw knees to the head but Artest is blocking nicely.
Timmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Artest has double underhooks.
Artest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Artest tries to land a knee to the head but Timmons blocks with his arms.
Timmons blocking some punches.
Artest lands a left hand.
Timmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artest's elbow.
Artest tries to throw a body punch but Timmons avoids it by throwing Artest back against the cage.
Timmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Artest avoids the head kick by Timmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artest moves to clinch but Timmons breaks away
and Timmons counters with a head kick.
Artest throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timmons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Artest!
Artest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Timmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Artest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmons fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Artest checks it well.
Artest fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Artest checks a low kick from Timmons.
Timmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artest attempts a counter takedown but Timmons avoids it well and moves away.
Timmons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Artest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artest avoids the head kick by Timmons.
The fight stays on the outside here - Artest looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Artest tries to clinch up.
Timmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Timmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Artest is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timmons lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Timmons misses with a head kick.
Artest slips a jab and a cross from Timmons.
Artest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artest tries to clinch but Timmons is having none of it.
Timmons throws a counter combo.
Timmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Artest looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Artest tries to clinch but Timmons moves out of range.
Timmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Artest makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Timmons throws out a leg kick but Artest moves out of range and Timmons only half commits.
Timmons looks to land a combination but Artest avoids it well.
Timmons throws a right and a left that Artest avoids nicely.
A lazy body kick from Timmons
and Artest counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Timmons being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artest's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Artest stopping the sweep attempt from Timmons.
Artest content to stall in guard here.
Artest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Artest stays in close to Timmons's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Timmons dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Artest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artest sets himself, and Timmons steps forward looking for the clinch! Artest avoids it this time.
Timmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Artest fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timmons throws a counter combo.
Timmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Artest tries to clinch up.
Timmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Artest fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons tries to score with a low kick but Artest moves his leg out of the way.
Artest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artest fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artest fails with an attempt to clinch.
Artest tries to clinch but Timmons moves out of range.
Timmons misses with a head kick.
Artest doesn't manage to clinch there - Timmons circles away.
Timmons throws a low kick, looking for Artest's leg but Artest calmly moves out of range.
Timmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artest pushes Timmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Artest misses with a hook from the clinch.
Artest throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Timmons avoiding damage as Artest throws knees to the body.
Timmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Artest controls his hands.
Timmons has Artest pressed against the cage.
Timmons manages to break the clinch.
Timmons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Artest lands a jab to the head.
Nate Timmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artest clinches up with Timmons and pushes him back against the cage.
Timmons tries to land a knee to the head but Artest blocks with his arms.
Timmons lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Artest.
Timmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Artest has him pressed against the cage.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Artest misses with some punches.
Ron Artest has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Timmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Artest.
Artest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Artest creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Timmons's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artest lands a nice uppercut.
Timmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artest avoids it.
Timmons lands an uppercut.
Timmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Artest trying to land knees to the body.
Timmons is trying to force a seperation but Artest has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Artest.
Timmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Artest blocking some punches.
Timmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Artest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Artest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Artest throws a knee to the head but misses.
Timmons takes an elbow to the forehead.
Timmons gets through Artest's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Artest swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artest throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Artest.
Artest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timmons backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmons blocking some punches.
Artest misses with the head strike.
Timmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Artest throws a head punch that misses.
Timmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Timmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artest tries to clinch but Timmons is having none of it.
Artest tries to clinch but Timmons is having none of it.
Artest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timmons is looking for the big counter here.
Some bone on bone action there as Artest checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Artest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Artest backs off Timmons throws a huge counter combo but Artest manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ron Artest will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Timmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timmons throws a leg kick that misses.
Artest tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Artest gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Artest unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmons.
Timmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timmons throws a head kick that misses.
Timmons goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons misses with a two punch combination.
It appears Artest was looking to counter with a kick there.
Artest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artest tries to clinch there but Timmons circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artest is looking to clinch but Timmons is avoiding it.
Timmons moves out of range as Artest throws a body kick.
Artest connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Timmons momentarily.
Artest blocks a low kick nicely.
Timmons throws a head kick but Artest moves out of range.
Artest is looking to counter with a body kick.
Artest takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Artest blocks a head kick by Timmons.
Timmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Artest moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Artest was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Timmons.
Artest moves in looking to clinch but Timmons pushes him off.
Timmons lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Artest tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artest avoids a kick to the body.
And Artest counters with a quick kick to the body but Timmons blocks it.
Timmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timmons throws a head kick but Artest moves out of range.
Artest feinted with a counter takedown.
Timmons tries to clinch up.
Timmons 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.
Artest moves out of range of the leg kick from Timmons.
Artest tries to counter with a takedown but Timmons is quick to defend against it.
Timmons misses with a head kick.
Artest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Timmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Artest tries to clinch up but Timmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Artest tries to clinch but Timmons moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons throws a leg kick but Artest sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Artest tries to keep at a distance but Timmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Timmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Artest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artest misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Artest blocks it with crossed arms.
Artest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Artest doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Artest misses with a body punch.
Timmons can't break the clinch.
Artest tries to land a knee to the head but Timmons blocks with his arms.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Timmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Artest misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmons.
Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artest.
A head punch on the inside from Artest fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artest lands with a right to the head.
Artest struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmons controls his hands.
Artest misses with a punch to the body.
Artest blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Timmons misses with a knee strike.
Artest swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artest blocks an uppercut.
Timmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timmons.
Timmons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Artest misses with a knee strike.
Timmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Artest blocks an elbow strike.
Timmons has a couple of punches blocked by Artest.
A head punch on the inside from Artest fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Timmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Timmons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Timmons!
Nate Timmons decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melekh David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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157 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melekh David!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arvanitidis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. David manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arvanitidis is looking to work some ground and pound but David has wrist control.
David manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arvanitidis manages to get himself to full guard.
Arvanitidis looking for a sweep. Not yet Arvanitidis, not yet.
David trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Arvanitidis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
David showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Arvanitidis is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arvanitidis looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arvanitidis's guard.
Arvanitidis tries to get to full guard but David has control of the leg.
David seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arvanitidis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of David's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take David's back!
David tries to escape the position.
David avoids the strikes from Arvanitidis.
David can't escape the position.
Arvanitidis lands a shot to the head.
David is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis has David flattened out and is raining down punches.
Arvanitidis is landing with strikes from the back.
David has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Arvanitidis throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
David is trying to remain composed but Arvanitidis is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
David is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arvanitidis is landing with strikes from the back.
David is still in real trouble! Can Arvanitidis finish him?
Arvanitidis lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Arvanitidis cracks David with a big right hand from the back mount! David immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Arvanitidis takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jannis Arvanitidis!
Jannis Arvanitidis is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Jannis Arvanitidis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton comes to the cage accompanied by Shed Seven - Bully Boy. Berzevaco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Benton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hakeem Berzevaco!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton sizes up Berzevaco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Berzevaco tries to land a leg kick but Benton saw it coming and moves away.
Berzevaco slips a jab and a cross from Benton.
Benton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benton throws a series of punches but Berzevaco avoids them all with ease.
Benton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benton misses with a series of wild punches.
Benton misses the body punch
and Berzevaco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berzevaco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berzevaco. Benton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berzevaco with a jab.
Berzevaco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benton is rocked!
Benton drops Berzevaco with a beautiful combination! Berzevaco stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benton is looking for the KO!
Berzevaco is rocked!
It looks like Hakeem Berzevaco has been cut.
Benton is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Berzevaco hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Glenn Benton!
Glenn Benton retains his welterweight title!
Glenn Benton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Conteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Blundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Conteh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Blundell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Conteh - just one landing.
Conteh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blundell.
It looks like John Conteh has been cut.
Conteh looks to land a left hand but Blundell moved out of range nicely.
Blundell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Conteh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blundell misses with a left hand
and Conteh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Conteh throws a body shot but no joy.
Conteh thuds a left hand into Blundell's body.
Conteh blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blundell throws a body punch but Conteh moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Conteh misses the target.
Blundell avoids the body shot from Conteh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conteh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blundell moves away.
Blundell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conteh looks to score with a jab to the body but Blundell is just out of range.
Blundell misses with a wild body shot.
Conteh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blundell moves away.
Blundell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Conteh is looking to wear down Blundell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Conteh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conteh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Conteh lands a slapping body shot.
Blundell misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Conteh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh looks to score with a jab to the body but Blundell is just out of range.
Blundell is looking for the big counter here.
Conteh throws a series of punches but Blundell moves out of range.
A nice side step and Blundell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Conteh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conteh misses with a wild combination.
John Conteh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conteh looks to score with a jab to the body but Blundell is just out of range.
Blundell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Conteh on the side of the head.
Blundell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blundell misses with a double jab.
Blundell loads up on a big right hand but Conteh slips the punch.
Conteh clobbers Blundell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Conteh misses with a wild body shot.
Conteh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conteh misses the body punch
and Blundell counters with a nice body shot.
Conteh takes a swing at Blundell's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blundell moves away from the strike by Conteh.
Conteh stalks Blundell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blundell's face. Blundell staggers backwards, shaken.
Blundell misses with a combination
and Conteh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blundell thinking.
Conteh swings for the body but Blundell moves out of range.
Blundell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blundell ducks right into an uppercut from Conteh.
Conteh misses with a hook.
Blundell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Conteh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Conteh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Conteh misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Blundell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Conteh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blundell throws out a counter right but Conteh avoids it with no problem.
Conteh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blundell can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Conteh. Those never looked like landing.
Blundell throws out a counter right but Conteh avoids it with no problem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Blundell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Conteh has got the better of the exchanges.
Conteh misses with a hook.
Blundell moves away from the strike by Conteh.
Blundell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Conteh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conteh throws a lazy uppercut
and Blundell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blundell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conteh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Conteh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blundell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blundell just misses with a punch to the body.
Blundell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Conteh's head.
Conteh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conteh moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Conteh misses its target.
Conteh drops his hands momentarily and Blundell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blundell is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh slips a jab from Blundell.
Ryan Blundell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blundell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blundell looks to throw the jab but Conteh is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Conteh misses the target.
Conteh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blundell.
As Blundell looks to move away, Conteh throws a big counter combo bu Blundell just gets out of the way.
Conteh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blundell misses the jab.
Conteh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Blundell does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh throws an overhand right that lands on Blundell's shoulder, as Blundell tries to avoid the shot.
Blundell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Conteh with a body shot.
Conteh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Conteh as he connects with a hook.
Conteh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conteh throws a hook to the side of Blundell's head but Blundell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conteh throws out a powerful jab.
Blundell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conteh. Blundell does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blundell! But no joy.
Blundell ducks under a wild hook from Conteh.
Blundell throws a counter combo.
Blundell throws a nice looking combination but Conteh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Conteh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blundell.
Blundell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blundell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conteh.
Blundell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conteh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Blundell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Conteh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Conteh looks to score with a jab to the body but Blundell is just out of range.
Blundell misses with a hook. Conteh ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Conteh misses.
Conteh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conteh connects with a right hand. Blundell shakes it off.
Blundell throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conteh scores with a one two! Blundell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Conteh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conteh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blundell.
Blundell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conteh.
Conteh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blundell.
Blundell misses with a looping right.
Conteh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blundell moves away.
Conteh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blundell takes a swing at Conteh's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blundell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conteh.
Blundell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conteh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blundell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blundell. Conteh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conteh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blundell avoids the body shot from Conteh.
Blundell avoids the body shot from Conteh.
Conteh throws a jab when Blundell was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Conteh coming out on top.
Blundell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Conteh swats away the attempt to clinch by Blundell.
Conteh throws a body shot but no joy.
Blundell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conteh scores with a shot to the body.
Blundell looks to throw the jab but Conteh is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blundell looks to land a left hand but Conteh moved out of range nicely.
Conteh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blundell's head.
Conteh misses the shot to the body.
Conteh lands a slapping body shot.
Conteh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blundell.
Conteh lands a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conteh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Blundell counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Conteh clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Conteh'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.
Conteh takes a swing at Blundell's ribcage but misses.
Conteh connects with a body shot that sends Blundell's belly button to the back.
Conteh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Conteh throws a hook to the side of Blundell's head but Blundell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John Conteh is winning the standup battle so far.
Conteh lands a really nice looking cross but Blundell seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Conteh. Beautiful body shot.
Blundell throws a series of punches but Conteh moves out of range.
Conteh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blundell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blundell misses with a wild body shot.
Conteh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blundell was well out of range. Poor timing from Conteh.
Blundell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blundell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conteh.
Conteh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conteh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conteh throwing a counter right hand but Blundell manages to avoid it.
Conteh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blundell.
Blundell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh lands a jab to the head.
Conteh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Conteh.
Conteh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Conteh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Conteh's cut is getting worse.
Conteh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conteh digs a good body shot into Blundell's ribs.
Blundell misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh throws a jab but it's blocked by Blundell.
Blundell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Conteh scores with a shot to the body.
Conteh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blundell under the eye.
Conteh jabs at Blundell's body.
Blundell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blundell blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blundell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conteh.
Blundell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blundell throws the left hand but Conteh avoids the punch easily.
Conteh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blundell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blundell throws a counter combo.
Conteh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blundell manages to avoid it.
Conteh slips a jab and a cross from Blundell.
Conteh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blundell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conteh misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Conteh had his way with Ryan Blundell in that round.
The cut man is working on John Conteh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Blundell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Conteh misses its target.
Blundell just misses with a punch to the body.
Blundell takes one to the side of the head.
Conteh scores with a three punch combo!
Conteh scores with a hook to the body. Blundell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conteh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Blundell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conteh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blundell misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blundell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conteh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blundell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Conteh.
It seemed like Blundell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blundell misses with an uppercut
and Blundell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blundell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conteh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blundell has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blundell feints a jab promting Conteh to slip. Blundell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Conteh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Conteh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conteh fails to land with a series of punches.
Blundell looks to land a left hand but Conteh moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Conteh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Conteh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blundell.
Blundell is looking for the big counter here.
Blundell misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Conteh misses its target.
Conteh misses the shot to the body.
Blundell throws a right hand that Conteh ducks under and follows up with a left that Conteh also avoids with ease.
It looked like Conteh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blundell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Blundell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conteh misses with a double jab
and Blundell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ryan Blundell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Conteh.
Blundell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blundell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blundell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Conteh lands a slapping body shot.
John Conteh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conteh takes a swing at Blundell's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Conteh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conteh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Conteh!
John Conteh retains his light heavyweight title!
John Conteh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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