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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emunn Samvesu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Scalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scalante has chosen Started from the bottom as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emunn Samvesu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Scalante!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samvesu darts in looking for a takedown but Scalante gets double underhooks and turns Samvesu into the cage.
Samvesu has been working on his balance at The Cave Fighting Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Scalante.
Scalante throws a combination that misses
and Samvesu counters with a single leg into guard. Scalante didn't expect that.
Samvesu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scalante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samvesu is stalling in the full guard.
Samvesu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scalante is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samvesu postures up.
Samvesu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samvesu throwing strikes from guard but Scalante blocks nicely.
Scalante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scalante looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Samvesu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Scalante has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Samvesu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scalante moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Samvesu.
Samvesu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Samvesu is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Scalante politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Scalante prefers to stall for the moment though.
Samvesu struggling a bit here.
Scalante trying to control the action but Samvesu is working from the bottom.
Scalante is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Samvesu's shoulder. That is not cool.
Samvesu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Samvesu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Scalante presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Scalante controlling his opponent.
Samvesu is working to get back to half guard.
Samvesu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Samvesu right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scalante biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Scalante dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scalante lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scalante.
Samvesu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Samvesu showed some decent athleticism there.
Samvesu wants to free his trapped foot but Scalante is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samvesu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samvesu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scalante defends it well.
Samvesu is looking to take a break and control but Scalante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samvesu is looking for a kimura here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scalante connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scalante throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Samvesu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scalante sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scalante connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Samvesu's hands.
Rocky Scalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scalante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samvesu circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Samvesu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scalante misses with a two punch combination.
As Scalante tries to get set, Samvesu tries to push him back and clinch up but Scalante manages to avoid the attempt.
Scalante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scalante drops Samvesu with a beautiful combination! Samvesu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Scalante is looking for the KO!
It looks like Emunn Samvesu has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Scalante scores with a four punch combination!
Samvesu is rocked!
Scalante drops Samvesu with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Samvesu! Scalante dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Scalante!
An out of breath Rocky Scalante thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang has chosen Nelly - The Champ as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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156 lbs
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikita Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang looks for a takedown but Klitschko sprawls well.
Huang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Huang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klitschko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huang.
Huang seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Klitschko is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Huang!
An out of breath Kevin Huang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Redyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
18 - 29 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Redyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redyan's head backwards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vieira or perhaps it was just good defense by Redyan, which made it look bad.
Vieira shoots in but Redyan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vieira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Redyan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vieira trying to control but Redyan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vieira drops back looking for a leg! Redyan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redyan manages to kick Vieira off! Vieira jumps back into Redyan's guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Redyan keeps moving.
Vieira throwing strikes but missing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vieira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Redyan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Red Redyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vieira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Redyan shows good takedown defense.
Redyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vieira drives through with a takedown into Redyan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vieira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vieira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vieira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redyan wants to get back to his feet but Vieira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Redyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira stops Redyan from standing up.
Vieira drops back looking for a leg! Redyan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redyan manages to kick Vieira off! Vieira jumps back into Redyan's guard.
Vieira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Redyan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vieira is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Redyan misses the target.
Vieira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redyan sprawls well. Redyan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Redyan avoids a kick to the body.
Redyan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vieira gets a double leg takedown into Redyan's guard.
Vieira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vieira prevents Redyan from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vieira dominated that round.
That's time! Redyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vieira blocks a head kick by Redyan.
Vieira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Redyan.
Vieira dives in and scores a takedown into Redyan's guard.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Redyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vieira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Redyan keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vieira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira drops back looking for a leg! Redyan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redyan manages to kick Vieira off! Vieira jumps back into Redyan's guard.
Vieira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Redyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Redyan is looking to stand up but Vieira isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redyan tries to score with a low kick but Vieira moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Redyan misses.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redyan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
Redyan attempts a counter takedown but Vieira avoids it well and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redyan. That's going to slow Vieira down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redyan's waist but Redyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieira off to one side.
Leo Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Redyan. No joy for Vieira on that attempt.
Red Redyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vieira.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Redyan circles away easily
and Redyan counters with a single leg into guard. Vieira didn't expect that.
Redyan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Redyan controlling him for the moment.
Redyan wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Redyan controlling him for the moment.
Vieira pulls Redyan in to control the position.
Vieira wants to control but Redyan passes easily into half guard.
Redyan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vieira!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redyan controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Redyan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Redyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vieira.
Redyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Vieira. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
Redyan attempts a counter takedown but Vieira avoids it well and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redyan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vieira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vieira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redyan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
Redyan attempts a counter takedown but Vieira avoids it well and moves away.
Red Redyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vieira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up with Redyan, looking for a takedown. Vieira pushes Redyan against the cage but Redyan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Redyan throws a chopping leg kick but Vieira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Red Redyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redyan throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Redyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vieira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Redyan feints and then cracks Vieira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vieira down.
Redyan throws a leg kick which misses Vieira's front leg but catches the back leg as Vieira tries to avoid it.
Redyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vieira circles away quickly and effectively.
Red Redyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Vieira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vieira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Redyan is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries for a kimura but Redyan is defending well.
Redyan tries to escape but Vieira is in control.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redyan keeps working.
Vieira is trying to get an arm triangle but Redyan is defending well.
Vieira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redyan, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira tries for a kimura but Redyan is defending well.
Leo Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vieira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four 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.
Vieira is trying to get an arm triangle but Redyan is defending well.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redyan prevents Vieira from moving into mount.
Vieira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Redyan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Redyan stops Vieira from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redyan is trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Vieira.
I think Vieira 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Vieira!
Leo Vieira 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ride the Lighting. Kim Figueroa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
32 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
30 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Domingo Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Figueroa!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez stuffs the takedown.
Kim Figueroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueroa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perez avoids it really well and circles away.
Perez feinted with a counter takedown.
Perez leaves Figueroa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perez feinted with a counter takedown.
Domingo Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Figueroa.
Figueroa closes the distance and clinches up with Perez, looking for a takedown. Figueroa pushes Perez against the cage but Perez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Figueroa has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa dives in for a single leg takedown but Perez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Figueroa shoots for a takedown but Perez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Figueroa has his takedown stuffed
and Perez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Figueroa!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez wants to stand but Figueroa has his arm trapped.
Figueroa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to stand but Figueroa is controlling his head.
Figueroa struggling a bit here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Figueroa is looking for a sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Figueroa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa dives in and grabs Perez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Figueroa's head and hops out.
Figueroa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Figueroa somewhat.
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perez sprawls well. Perez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Figueroa gets slowly back to his feet.
Perez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Perez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Figueroa looks for a takedown but Perez sprawls well.
Perez tries to counter with a takedown but Figueroa is quick to defend against it.
Figueroa misses with a takedown attempt - Perez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perez tries to counter with a takedown but Figueroa is quick to defend against it.
Figueroa fails with the takedown.
Perez tries to counter with a takedown but Figueroa is quick to defend against it.
Figueroa fails with the takedown
so Perez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez wanted to stand there but Figueroa had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Perez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Figueroa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Figueroa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Perez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Figueroa is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez won't allow Figueroa to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Perez wants to stand but Figueroa is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Figueroa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perez is fending him off so far but Figueroa persists. Nope, Perez circles away and we're back to standing.
Domingo Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Figueroa.
Figueroa shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Figueroa looks for a takedown but Perez sprawls well.
Perez attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Figueroa shoots in for a double leg but Perez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Perez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Figueroa fails to land the takedown.
Perez feinted with a counter takedown.
Figueroa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Perez counters with a takedown into side control.
Figueroa is breathing heavily.
Perez wants to stand but Figueroa is controlling his arm.
Figueroa is trying to improve his position.
Perez stands up and beckons Figueroa to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa misses with a takedown attempt - Perez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Perez. No joy for Figueroa on that attempt.
Perez tries to counter with a takedown but Figueroa is quick to defend against it.
Figueroa has his takedown stuffed
and Perez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Figueroa!
Perez stands up.
Perez leaves Figueroa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Figueroa or perhaps it was just good defense by Perez, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Figueroa is defended easily by Perez.
Perez tries to counter with a takedown but Figueroa is quick to defend against it.
Figueroa dives in for a single leg takedown but Perez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Perez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueroa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Figueroa won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Perez 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Figueroa dives in and grabs Perez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Figueroa's head and hops out.
Perez slaps away a takedown attempt from Figueroa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Perez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Figueroa fails with the takedown.
Perez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Figueroa sprawls and moves away.
Domingo Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Figueroa.
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Figueroa shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez leaves Figueroa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Figueroa won't be happy with that.
Figueroa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez wants to stand but Figueroa is controlling his arm.
Figueroa struggling a bit here.
Figueroa keeping his opponent close.
Perez wants to stand but Figueroa is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Figueroa shoots in but no luck this time.
Figueroa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perez swivels and escapes.
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa fails with the takedown
and Perez counters with a single leg into guard. Figueroa didn't expect that.
Perez wants to get up but he can't break Figueroa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Figueroa looking to control.
Perez wants to stand but Figueroa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Figueroa is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kim Figueroa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueroa goes for a double leg but Perez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perez continues to drive forward.
Perez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domingo Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:24
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Perez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shingo Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Bordado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shingo Tanaka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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181 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shingo Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaquin Bordado!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Bordado against the cage.
Bordado letting Tanaka take a breather here.
Bordado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bordado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bordado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bordado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bordado tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Bordado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bordado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bordado tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordado tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bordado throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Bordado tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Bordado back against the cage.
Bordado misses with a body punch.
Tanaka has Bordado pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bordado tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bordado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tanaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bordado fails to land.
Bordado misses with a punch to the body.
Bordado misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bordado scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanaka stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Bordado fails to land.
Bordado misses with a body punch.
Bordado tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka taking a breather.
Come on Bordado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bordado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bordado is working Tanaka over against the cage.
Tanaka stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordado throws a head punch that misses.
Bordado is working Tanaka over against the cage.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bordado struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanaka controls his hands.
Bordado tries to stall but Tanaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tanaka has Bordado pressed against the cage.
Bordado letting Tanaka take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shingo Tanaka.
Nice body punch from Bordado.
A big right from Bordado misses.
Tanaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bordado just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tanaka moves out of range as Bordado strikes.
Tanaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bordado throws out a loose jab but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bordado misses with an uppercut
and Tanaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bordado's knee momentarily.
Bordado moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka delivers a nice body kick.
Bordado throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Bordado dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bordado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.
Tanaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bordado loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Bordado circles away.
Bordado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tanaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bordado.
Tanaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tanaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Tanaka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bordado. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Bordado misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Bordado in a clinch.
Bordado tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bordado has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
Bordado can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Bordado.
Bordado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bordado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bordado lands a nice shot to the body.
Bordado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bordado fails to land.
Bordado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bordado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordado taking a breather.
Bordado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bordado misses with a body punch.
Bordado tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Bordado back against the cage.
Tanaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bordado up against the cage.
Bordado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka trying to stall but Bordado improves his position.
Bordado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bordado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bordado tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordado throws a head punch that misses.
Bordado misses with a punch on the inside.
Bordado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bordado tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bordado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Bordado scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bordado fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bordado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Bordado just leaning against Tanaka, taking a breather.
Bordado misses with some punches.
Bordado tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bordado can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bordado misses with the head strike.
Bordado misses with a body punch.
Bordado struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanaka controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Bordado as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Bordado.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Tanaka.
Bordado tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Bordado misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Bordado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bordado is looking to chop away at Tanaka's legs.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bordado throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
As Bordado backs away, Tanaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bordado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Tanaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tanaka tries to work over Bordado's front leg with a kick but Bordado checks it.
Tanaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordado misses with a shot to the body
and Tanaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Joaquin Bordado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Bordado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tanaka walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanaka defending well as Bordado loads up on a big left hand.
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bordado throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bordado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bordado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bordado tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Bordado does no damage.
Bordado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bordado misses its intended target.
Bordado swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.
Bordado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Bordado backs away, Tanaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bordado throws a lazy body kick
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tanaka has Bordado up against the cage in a clinch.
Bordado misses with a body punch.
Bordado works on Tanaka's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordado lands with a light punch inside.
Bordado tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Joaquin Bordado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bordado tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Bordado back against the cage.
Bordado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bordado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bordado trying to stall but Tanaka improves his position.
Bordado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bordado being controlled against the cage.
Bordado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bordado fails to land.
Bordado lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shingo Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanaka is struggling to control the position.
Bordado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Tanaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bordado.
A right hand to the body from Bordado.
Bordado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bordado tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bordado takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka stalls.
Bordado lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquin Bordado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bordado 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 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Bordado!
Joaquin Bordado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Finnick Odair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Smirnov (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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142 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Finnick Odair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odair closes the distance and pushes Smirnov back into the cage.
Smirnov pushes Odair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smirnov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Smirnov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Odair takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Odair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smirnov throws an elbow that misses.
Odair tries to throw a body punch but Smirnov avoids it by throwing Odair back against the cage.
Smirnov throws a punch but it's blocked by Odair.
Odair tries to stall but Smirnov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smirnov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've been informed that Smirnov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Odair tries to land knees in the clinch but Smirnov avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smirnov stalling against the cage.
Smirnov prevents a body shot from Odair.
Smirnov lands an elbow inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smirnov as Odair tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odair blocks an uppercut.
Smirnov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smirnov is trying to stall.
Smirnov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smirnov avoiding damage as Odair throws knees to the body.
Odair unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smirnov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Odair stalling in the clinch but Smirnov improves position.
Odair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smirnov pushes Odair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Odair landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Odair can't find room to land a body shot as Smirnov controls the action.
Odair has a couple of punches blocked by Smirnov.
Odair slows down the pace here.
Odair pushes Smirnov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smirnov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odair is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smirnov is keeping busy.
Smirnov has a couple of punches blocked by Odair.
Odair trying to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smirnov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Odair content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Odair looking to stall.
Smirnov has a couple of punches blocked by Odair.
Odair's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Odair is trying to stall.
Odair tries to land knees in the clinch but Smirnov avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odair misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Odair.
Odair avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Odair misses with some punches.
Odair pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smirnov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smirnov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smirnov's elbow.
Smirnov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Odair - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smirnov working aggressively here.
Smirnov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odair putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smirnov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smirnov misses with a punch on the inside.
Odair tries to land a knee to the head but Smirnov blocks with his arms.
Odair content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smirnov has a couple of punches blocked by Odair.
Smirnov is working Odair over against the cage.
Odair avoids a wild elbow strike from Smirnov.
Odair taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Odair trying to stall but Smirnov improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smirnov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smirnov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odair tries to land a knee to the head but Smirnov blocks with his arms.
Smirnov is stalling here.
Knees to the body from Odair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Smirnov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Odair.
Odair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a leg kick which misses Odair's front leg but catches the back leg as Odair tries to avoid it.
Smirnov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Odairs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smirnov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smirnov avoids the body shot from Odair.
Odair misses with a hook. Smirnov ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Odair misses.
Nice defenses there by Odair.
Odair throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Odair lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Odair has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smirnov lands a slapping body shot.
Odair throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smirnov on the side of 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!
Nice jab there from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Odair.
Odair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smirnov at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Smirnov. Beautiful body shot.
Smirnov connects with a body shot that sends Odair's belly button to the back.
Odair misses with a body shot.
Odair instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Odair is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smirnov is keeping busy.
Smirnov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smirnov scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smirnov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Odair's brow.
Smirnov misses with a punch on the inside.
Smirnov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Odair tries a body shot but Smirnov blocks it.
Smirnov has a couple of punches blocked by Odair.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odair tries to land knees in the clinch but Smirnov avoids the damage to the body.
Smirnov stalling the fight.
Odair is trying to stall.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Odair avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smirnov.
Alexander Smirnov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Odair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smirnov avoids it.
Smirnov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov throws an elbow that misses.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Odair lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Odair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smirnov stalling against the cage.
Odair will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smirnov up against the cage.
Odair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smirnov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smirnov.
Smirnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Odair is defending well for now.
Odair tries to work over Smirnov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smirnov prevents a body shot from Odair.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smirnov as Odair tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Smirnov as the two fighters clinch.
Odair missing with knees to the body.
Odair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Odair avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smirnov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Odair backwards.
Smirnov lands a hook that snaps the head of Odair backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odair wants to stall.
Smirnov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smirnov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smirnov tries to throw a body punch but Odair avoids it by throwing Smirnov back against the cage.
Smirnov swings wildly with an uppercut but Odair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smirnov being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smirnov as Odair tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Odair.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smirnov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odairs head.
Smirnov tries to work over Odair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Smirnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smirnov avoids the body shot from Odair.
Smirnov misses with a hook. Odair ducked under it nicely.
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Odair.
Odair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smirnov.
It looked like Odair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Odair throws a head kick that misses.
Odair throws a hook but Smirnov avoids it easily.
Smirnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smirnov connects with a jab.
Odair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smirnov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smirnov checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov throws a body punch but Odair moves out of range.
Smirnov lands a body shot.
Smirnov jabs Odair right on the nose. Odair blinks but takes it well.
Odair misses with a body shot.
Odair misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odair looks for the body kick but Smirnov saw that one coming.
Smirnov sizes up Odair with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Odair is rocked!
Alexander Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Odair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smirnov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smirnov lands with a nice combination. Odair backs away looking to recover.
Oh Odair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Smirnov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Odair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Smirnov coming out on top.
Odair throws a head kick that half lands.
Smirnov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smirnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Odair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Odair.
Odair lands a body shot.
Smirnov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odair throws out the jab.
Smirnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Finnick Odair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odair takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
Odair seems to have got his legs back now.
Odair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a right hand that misses
and Odair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Odair works Smirnov's body with a nice hook.
Odair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smirnov.
Smirnov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Odair misses with a looping right.
Odair 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.
Odair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smirnov dips to his left and cracks Odair with an uppercut!
Smirnov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Odairs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Odair misses with a kick to the body.
Smirnov lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Odair finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smirnov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smirnov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smirnov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Odair. Smirnov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Smirnov.
Odair tries to land a front kick but Smirnov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smirnov sizes up Odair with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Odair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smirnov manages to avoid it.
Smirnov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Odair defends it well.
Smirnov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smirnov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Odair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odair throws the left hand but Smirnov avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Odair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smirnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smirnov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOdair.
Odair tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Odair misses with a straight left.
Smirnov lands with a shot to the body.
Smirnov lands with a cross.
Smirnov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Odair in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Smirnov.
Well Smirnov 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Smirnov!
After the fight, Alexander Smirnov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen Everything in its right place as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
199 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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21
194 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Penn misses.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as White is landing a low percentage of strikes.
White swinging wildly here.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Penn counters with a left and a right that stings White.
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing Penn up against the cage.
White misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White works on Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn checks a low kick from White.
It seemed like Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White closes the distance and clinches.
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Penn prevents a body shot from White.
Stalling in the clinch from White.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
White trying to land knees to the body.
White breaks from the clinch.
White closes the distance and clinches.
Penn wants a takedown but no success here.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Penn.
Xavier White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Penn.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Xavier White has been cut.
White tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by White.
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White is looking to counter the offense by Penn and move into the clinch.
Xavier White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White slips under a jab from Penn.
White seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
White is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Penn tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
White missing with knees to the body.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White is looking to clinch.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
White rushes Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Penn has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Penn up against the cage.
Penn jumps guard but White stands there with Penn around his waist. Penn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
White digs a right hand into Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penn's gas tank.
White slows down the pace here.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Penn is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier White's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
White tries to land a body kick
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
Penn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
White clinches with his opponent.
White has Penn pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away.
White tries to clinch up
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
As White backs off Penn throws a huge counter combo but White manages to avoid it all.
Penn gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penn throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Penn motions for White to come forward. Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
White breaks the clinch.
White ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
It seemed like Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White gets a clinch.
Penn takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like James Penn has been cut.
Penn prevents a body shot from White.
White misses with a body punch.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Penn successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Penn is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.
White is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Penn wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn forces the positional change into back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
White closes the distance and clinches.
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
White looks to clinch
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
White wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White clinches up against the cage.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penn lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
White tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
White misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White closes the distance looking to clinch
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White digs a right hand underneath Penn's ribcage. Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Xavier White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Penn.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
White breaks the clinch.
White darts in trying to clinch
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks White off balance momentarily.
White misses with a double jab.
Penn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Xavier White's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
White tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
White darts in trying to clinch
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
Penn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Penn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Penn tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xavier White.
I think White has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Cabrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco comes to the cage accompanied by Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria. Hakeem Berzevaco had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
29 - 18 - 0 |
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34
186 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hakeem Berzevaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Cabrillo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzevaco misses with a right hand
and Cabrillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berzevaco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cabrillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Cabrillo as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrillo misses with a shot to the body
and Berzevaco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cabrillo thinking.
Cabrillo lands a two punch combo.
Berzevaco lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrillo off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco misses with an uppercut. Cabrillo saw that one coming.
Berzevaco misses with a low kick as Cabrillo jumps back.
Berzevaco misses with a looping left.
Berzevaco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berzevaco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Cabrillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Berzevaco misses.
Berzevaco misses with a jab to the body
and Cabrillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabrillo wants to clinch up but Berzevaco keeps it at a distance.
Berzevaco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berzevaco misses with a body shot.
Berzevaco throws a leg kick which misses Cabrillo's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrillo tries to avoid it.
Cabrillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Berzevaco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cabrillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Berzevaco counters with a quick kick to the body but Cabrillo blocks it.
Cabrillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Berzevaco finds it's target.
Berzevaco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hilo Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Cabrillo blocks a head kick by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco misses with a hook.
A low kick from Berzevaco misses
and Cabrillo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzevaco staying out of range there.
Berzevaco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berzevaco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabrillo finds it's way round the side to connect with Berzevaco's head.
Cabrillo ducks under a wild hook from Berzevaco.
Cabrillo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berzevaco blocks a jab.
Cabrillo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cabrillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Berzevaco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berzevaco throws a solid leg kick but Cabrillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Berzevaco.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabrillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berzevaco jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Berzevaco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabrillo.
Hakeem Berzevaco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrillo misses with a double jab.
Cabrillo clinches up against the cage.
Berzevaco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berzevaco throws a leg kick but Cabrillo moved away.
Cabrillo throws out a counter right but Berzevaco avoids it with no problem.
Cabrillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cabrillo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Berzevaco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrillo wants to counter with a clinch but Berzevaco pushes him away.
Berzevaco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Berzevaco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cabrillo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Berzevaco missing with a left hand there. Cabrillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrillo throws out a counter right but Berzevaco avoids it with no problem.
Cabrillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berzevaco was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Berzevaco circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berzevaco lands a right hook to the body.
Berzevaco lands a jab to the head.
Berzevaco lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabrillo's head.
Berzevaco digs a good hook to Cabrillo's body.
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 Hakeem Berzevaco will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Berzevaco misses.
Hakeem Berzevaco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berzevaco swings widly with a right hand
letting Cabrillo counter with a right hand.
Berzevaco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Berzevaco.
Cabrillo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cabrillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cabrillo misses with a straight left.
Berzevaco blocks a jab.
Berzevaco ducks under a wild hook from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Berzevaco misses.
Berzevaco swings for the body but Cabrillo moves out of range.
Cabrillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Berzevaco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cabrillo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco throws a right hand that misses
and Cabrillo counters with a one-two to the body.
Berzevaco throws a hook but Cabrillo blocks it.
Berzevaco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrillo manages to avoid it.
Berzevaco throws out a leg kick but Cabrillo moves out of range and Berzevaco only half commits.
Berzevaco misses with a hook
and Berzevaco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabrillo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good leg kick by Berzevaco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cabrillo misses with a hook to the body
and Berzevaco counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berzevaco.
Cabrillo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crunch! Cabrillo slams his shin into Berzevaco's torso.
Berzevaco tries to land a front kick but Cabrillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Berzevaco throws a low kick, looking for Cabrillo's leg but Cabrillo calmly moves out of range.
And Cabrillo tries to counter it with a takedown but Berzevaco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cabrillo does no damage.
Cabrillo slips under a jab from Berzevaco.
Juan Cabrillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berzevaco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hakeem Berzevaco is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berzevaco thows a leg kick but Cabrillo checks it
and Cabrillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berzevaco blocks a jab.
Cabrillo ducks under a wild hook from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco misses with a two punch combination.
Cabrillo clinches with his opponent.
Berzevaco breaks from the clinch.
Berzevaco misses with a head kick.
Berzevaco throws a head kick that misses
and Cabrillo counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco looks to throw a body kick
and Cabrillo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cabrillo lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrillo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berzevaco's defenses.
Berzevaco can't break the clinch.
Cabrillo has Berzevaco pressed against the cage, preventing Berzevaco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrillo fails to land.
Cabrillo prevents Berzevaco from breaking the clinch.
Berzevaco is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Cabrillo - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabrillo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cabrillo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cabrillo pushes Berzevaco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Berzevaco takes a shot to the head.
Berzevaco is trying to break the clinch but Cabrillo is controlling him.
Cabrillo lands a damaging elbow.
Cabrillo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cabrillo pushes Berzevaco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Berzevaco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrillo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berzevaco trying to land knees to the body.
Cabrillo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cabrillo pushes off an throws an elbow but Berzevaco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Berzevaco can't break the clinch.
Cabrillo lands with a light punch inside.
Berzevaco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Berzevaco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabrillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berzevaco counters with a nice body shot.
Berzevaco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cabrillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berzevaco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Cabrillo misses.
Berzevaco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabrillo.
Berzevaco misses with a right hand
and Cabrillo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Berzevaco!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cabrillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Berzevaco moves forwards but Cabrillo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cabrillo clobbers Berzevaco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berzevaco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berzevaco looks to land a left hand but Cabrillo moved out of range nicely.
Berzevaco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrillo.
Berzevaco throws a push kick but Cabrillo slaps the foot to one side.
Cabrillo throws a counter combo.
A big right from Berzevaco misses.
Cabrillo moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzevaco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrillo's elbow.
Berzevaco misses with a punch to the body.
Berzevaco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cabrillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berzevaco backwards.
A shot in the inside from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco is looking to break free of the clinch but Cabrillo has double underhooks.
Cabrillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berzevaco backwards.
Berzevaco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrillo has him pressed against the cage.
Cabrillo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Berzevaco after a bit of a struggle.
Cabrillo lands an elbow just above Berzevaco 's eye.
Cabrillo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Berzevaco can't fight it off and eventually Cabrillo manages to take the fight to the floor. Berzevaco looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berzevaco is trying to control the position but Cabrillo postures up.
Cabrillo stopping the sweep attempt from Berzevaco.
Cabrillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cabrillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berzevaco throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cabrillo escapes and throws Berzevaco's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berzevaco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cabrillo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo stops Berzevaco from getting back to his feet.
Cabrillo drops an elbow to the side of Berzevaco's head.
Cabrillo misses with a head shot. Berzevaco uses the momentum to regain guard.
Berzevaco wants to control the position but Cabrillo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cabrillo working over Berzevaco with some ground and pound. Berzevaco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cabrillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cabrillo is nestled in close to Berzevaco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cabrillo manages to mount him!
Cabrillo lands a couple of good shots and Berzevaco has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cabrillo is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cabrillo gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cabrillo gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cabrillo apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Berzevaco throws a sloppy head kick
and Cabrillo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Berzevaco!
Cabrillo cracks Berzevaco with a big elbow.
Berzevaco is rocked!
Berzevaco takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Berzevaco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Check out the look on Cabrillo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cabrillo is working Berzevaco over with some ground and pound from side control.
Berzevaco is trying to get back to his feet.
Cabrillo landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Cabrillo! That's hurt Berzevaco! Will he recover? Cabrillo fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Cabrillo!
Juan Cabrillo 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 Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
24 - 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
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Julian Reis!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis cracks Arvanitidis with an open hand slap.
Arvanitidis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Julian Reis has been cut.
Reis fails with a takedown attempt.
Arvanitidis misses with a wild combination.
Reis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arvanitidis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reis but Reis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reis moves in looking to clinch but Arvanitidis pushes him off.
Reis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arvanitidis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arvanitidis feints with a jab and clips Reis right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Reis is sent crashing into the canvas and Arvanitidis leaps in for the kill! Reis tries to get to his feet but Arvanitidis is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Reis is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jannis Arvanitidis!
Jannis Arvanitidis retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Jannis Arvanitidis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes to the cage accompanied by Take Me To Church. Nate Timmons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Force's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Timmons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Force!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Force lands an impressive looking overhand right. Timmons doesn't seem phased though.
Timmons avoids the body shot from Force.
Force misses with an uppercut.
Force takes a swing at Timmons's ribcage but misses.
Force lands a glancing blow to the side of Timmons's head.
Force lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Timmons can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Force and Timmons drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Force.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Force!
Ray Force is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ray Force thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Nate Timmons stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh, what a bummer...lesson learned!but wait for the next victory, for the spoils of this defeat will be sown...'.
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