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SP-ICON 243 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Tigre Munanaposa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munanaposa has chosen I'm an Adult Now as his entrance music. La Tigre Munanaposa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, La Tigre Munanaposa!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munanaposa feints and as Cherry raises his hands in defense, Munanaposa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Munanaposa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cherry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cherry is trying to control the position but Munanaposa postures up.
Munanaposa content to stall in guard here.
Munanaposa lands a couple of elbows.
Cherry trying to control the position.
Munanaposa scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munanaposa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Munanaposa stopping the sweep attempt from Cherry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry wants to stand but Munanaposa is controlling the position.
Munanaposa wants to control from the top but Cherry keeps moving.
Munanaposa passes Cherry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cherry tries to get to full guard but Munanaposa has control of the leg.
Munanaposa trying to control from half guard but Cherry is working away.
Munanaposa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Munanaposa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cherry to get to his feet.
Cherry rushes Munanaposa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Munanaposa pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Munanaposa keeps moving.
Munanaposa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cherry is fighting to break Munanaposa's control of his arms but Munanaposa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cherry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cherry postures up in Munanaposa's guard and throws a big left but Munanaposa blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munanaposa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cherry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munanaposa is looking for a triangle but Cherry pushes his legs off easily.
Munanaposa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cherry is fighting to break Munanaposa's control of his arms but Munanaposa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Munanaposa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cherry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cherry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cherry landing some decent shots from guard.
Munanaposa keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
Munanaposa has control of Cherry's left arm, preventing Cherry from doing any damage.
Munanaposa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cherry stands up and waves to Munanaposa to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munanaposa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cherry has managed to clinch.
Cherry has had enough of the clinch but Munanaposa keeps him there for the moment.
Munanaposa is trying to pull guard but Cherry has him pressed against the cage.
Munanaposa pulls Cherry into guard.
Munanaposa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cherry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Munanaposa keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cherry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Munanaposa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Munanaposa trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
La Tigre Munanaposa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cherry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Munanaposa misses.
Munanaposa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cherry is fending him off so far but Munanaposa persists. Nope, Cherry circles away and we're back to standing.
Cherry throws a right hand that Munanaposa ducks under and follows up with a left that Munanaposa also avoids with ease.
Munanaposa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cherry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cherry trying to control the position from guard on top but Munanaposa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cherry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munanaposa working a defensive guard here.
Munanaposa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cherry defends it easily.
Cherry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munanaposa is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry trying to control but Munanaposa is working from the bottom.
Munanaposa with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Cherry can't handle though.
Munanaposa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cherry is aware though and is defending well.
Cherry throws a big right hand that misses.
Munanaposa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cherry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cherry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Munanaposa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cherry is one step ahead there.
Munanaposa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cherry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cherry is working hard here to advance position.
Munanaposa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Munanaposa working a defensive guard here.
Cherry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Munanaposa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cherry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Munanaposa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cherry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cherry connects with a nice short shot to Munanaposa's temple.
Cherry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munanaposa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cherry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Munanaposa wants to get back to his feet.
Cherry wants to control but Munanaposa is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Munanaposa landing rabbit punches to the side of Cherry's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Cherry blocks the strikes from Munanaposa.
Cherry postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Munanaposa to stand up.
Cherry has managed to clinch.
Cherry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munanaposa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cherry in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Munanaposa is trying to trip Cherry. He has hold of a leg but Cherry is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Munanaposa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Munanaposa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cherry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munanaposa drops back looking for a leg! Cherry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cherry manages to kick Munanaposa off! Munanaposa jumps back into Cherry's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cherry keeping moving, preventing Munanaposa from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Cherry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cherry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munanaposa.
Cherry moves into the clinch successfully.
Munanaposa jumps guard but Cherry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cherry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munanaposa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Munanaposa wants to hit a switch here but Cherry passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Munanaposa there!
La Tigre Munanaposa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munanaposa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munanaposa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cherry lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munanaposa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cherry is just content to waste time from the top position. Munanaposa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Munanaposa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Munanaposa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cherry off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Munanaposa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cherry defends it nicely.
Jack Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La Tigre Munanaposa.
Munanaposa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cherry as he avoids it easily.
Munanaposa fails with the takedown.
Cherry clinches up against the cage.
Cherry misses with a body punch.
Cherry turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cherry decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Munanaposa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cherry as he jumps to the side.
Cherry stuffs the takedown.
Munanaposa moves into the clinch successfully.
Cherry is trying to trip Munanaposa. He has hold of a leg but Munanaposa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cherry persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Munanaposa working a defensive guard here.
Cherry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Munanaposa keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
Munanaposa trying to control the position.
Cherry wants to pass the guard but Munanaposa is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa controls Cherry momentarily but Cherry frees himself.
Munanaposa wants to sweep here but Cherry controlling him for the moment.
Cherry trying to control but Munanaposa is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cherry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Munanaposa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Munanaposa controls Cherry momentarily but Cherry frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cherry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munanaposa controlling the position.
Cherry lands a couple of digs.
Munanaposa keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
Munanaposa controls Cherry momentarily but Cherry frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cherry clinches with his opponent.
Munanaposa connects with a knee to the head.
Munanaposa has Cherry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cherry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Munanaposa pulls guard.
Munanaposa has his foot on Cherry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cherry works his way back into a safe position though.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Munanaposa keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Cherry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cherry 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Cherry!
Jack Cherry 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devil Anse Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lee (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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210 lbs
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215 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Red Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devil Anse Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Hatfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hatfield lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Devil Anse Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lee.
Hatfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Oooooh!!! Hatfield has knocked Lee down with a huge combo! Hatfield steps away and waves a wobbly Lee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lee is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield catches Lee with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Lee forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Devil Anse Hatfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Calvancante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Michael!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvancante is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Calvancante shoots in looking for a takedown. Michael tries to sprawl out of it but Calvancante keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Michael manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Calvancante's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Calvancante has his foot on Michael's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michael works his way back into a safe position though.
Michael is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Michael wants to control from the top but Calvancante keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvancante working for a triangle but Michael defends it easily.
Michael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvancante is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Michael is aware though and is defending well.
Michael preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calvancante has his foot on Michael's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michael works his way back into a safe position though.
Michael seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Calvancante pulls Michael in close to his closed guard and prevents Michael from doing any damage or advancing position.
Calvancante controls Michael momentarily but Michael frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michael slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Calvancante looking for a guillotine here but Michael defends easily.
Calvancante is looking for a triangle here but Michael uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Michael wants to control but Calvancante is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante wants to control but Michael postures up.
Michael wants to stand but Calvancante is controlling his arm.
Michael working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Calvancante tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Michael presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Michael landing punches.
Michael with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Calvancante wants to control but Michael is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante is squirming around, avoiding Michael's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael wants to finish this one by submission but Calvancante is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Michael.
Calvancante reaches up to try and control the position but Michael seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Calvancante rolls and tries to escape and now Michael has his back!
Calvancante rolls, trying to escape but Michael keeps control of the position.
Michael gets his hands free as Calvancante looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Michael controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael keeps control of the position as Calvancante tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Michael dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Calvancante gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Michael is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michael wants to control from the top but Calvancante keeps moving.
Calvancante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michael can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Michael trying to control but Calvancante is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvancante being controlled here, momentarily.
Calvancante is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Michael rolls with it to try and escape but Calvancante cranks on the arm and Michael is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Calvancante!
Mauricio Calvancante took some time post fight to say the following; 'Petty fighter you are Kapena. Go learn a thing or 2 bout BJJ boy cause you jus got taken to school. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pinkynho Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palowakski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Burning Down the House. 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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37 - 48 - 0 |
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140 lbs
26 - 33 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
37 - 48 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinkynho Romeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Palowakski!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Palowakski misses.
Romeiro is rocked!
Palowakski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Romeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romeiro moves away from the strike by Palowakski.
Romeiro misses with a body shot
and Palowakski counters by moving into the clinch.
Romeiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palowakski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Palowakski controlling the pace.
Palowakski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Palowakski trying to control the pace.
Palowakski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Romeiro wants to get back to his feet.
Romeiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palowakski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Romeiro taking some punishment here, with Palowakski in his half guard.
Palowakski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Palowakski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palowakski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Palowakski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palowakski is controlling the pace.
Palowakski lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Palowakski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Romeiro tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Palowakski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Palowakski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime comes to the cage accompanied by Bring It. Anders has chosen Gods Son as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downtime connects with a leg kick. Anders looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anders throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anders missing with a left hand there. Downtime was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Downtime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anders has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Anders lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Downtime.
Anders cracks Downtime with a good jab.
Anders moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
Anders jabs Downtime right on the nose. Downtime blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anders. That's going to slow Downtime down.
Anders connects with an inside leg kick.
Downtime will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Downtime keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime stalks Anders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anders's face. Anders staggers backwards, shaken.
Anders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Downtime checks a leg kick.
Anders cracks Downtime with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Downtime takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anders misses with a double jab.
Downtime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Downtime gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anders.
A good leg kick by Anders.
Downtime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Downtime fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Downtime.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Downtime checks a leg kick.
Downtime throws a big shot that misses.
Ingemar Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downtime throws a body shot but no joy.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Downtime throws a nice looking combination but Anders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Downtime tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Downtime throws a solid leg kick but Anders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Downtime.
Downtime dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anders has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Downtime.
Anders throws an overhand right that lands on Downtime's shoulder, as Downtime tries to avoid the shot.
As Anders tries to get set, Downtime tries to push him back and clinch up but Anders manages to avoid the attempt.
Anders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Downtime circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders throws a leg kick which misses Downtime's front leg but catches the back leg as Downtime tries to avoid it.
Downtime lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Downtime shoots and misses
and Anders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Anders.
Anders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Downtime's sensitive parts.
Downtime goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anders lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downtime swings for the body but Anders moves out of range.
Anders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anders throws a solid leg kick but Downtime takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anders.
A bone on bone clash there as Downtime blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Downtime.
A swing and a miss from Downtime.
Anders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Downtime fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Downtime on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anders connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anders.
Anders feints and then cracks Downtime's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Downtime down.
Anders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downtime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Downtime scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ingemar Anders will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anders lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Downtime is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Anders misses.
Anders lands a lovely overhand right.
Anders is looking to slow Downtime down with leg kicks.
Downtime has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anders.
Some wild striking there from Anders.
Downtime takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders checks a low kick from Downtime.
Anders scores with a leg kick.
Anders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Downtime. Downtime circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anders throws a shot to the body.
Downtime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders 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.
Anders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anders tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Downtime is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Downtime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Downtime throws a hook but Anders avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Downtime might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Anders.
It looks like Downtime has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ingemar Anders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Downtime stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anders.
Downtime 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.
Downtime blocks a head kick by Anders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Downtime.
Anders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Downtime looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Downtime is looking to slow Anders down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Downtime has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anders staying out of range there.
Anders moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Downtime has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Downtime throws a shot from downtown. Anders moves away and avoids it.
Anders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anders bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Downtime's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime 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.
Anders tries to bum rush Downtime with a series of wild strikes but Downtime uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Downtime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Downtime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anders moves out of range of the body kick from Downtime.
Downtime is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anders drops his hands momentarily and Downtime takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Downtime.
Downtime wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anders feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Downtime's calf.
Some wild striking there from Downtime.
Downtime falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anders connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Downtime stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anders.
Downtime 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.
Downtime takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Downtime doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Anders throws a low kick but Downtime moves out of range easily.
Downtime is looking for a counter combo.
Downtime misses with a straight left.
Downtime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Downtime takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Downtime steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anders.
Anders jabs at Downtime's body.
Downtime throws a big shot that misses.
Downtime slips under a jab from Anders.
Anders stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders connects with a crisp jab.
Anders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anders throws a shot to the body.
Anders jabs at Downtime's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Downtime has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anders works Downtime's body with a nice hook.
Anders lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Downtime drops his hands momentarily and Anders takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Downtime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anders moves away.
Anders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Downtime.
Anders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Downtime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anders. That's going to slow Downtime down.
Downtime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anders scores with a shot to the body.
Downtime takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Nycky Downtime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anders.
A slow jab from Anders misses its intended target.
Downtime blocks a head kick by Anders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downtime swings widly with a right hand
and Anders counters by clinching up.
Anders gets through Downtime's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Downtime slows down the pace here.
Downtime tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Downtime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anders avoids it.
Downtime manages to break the clinch.
Anders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anders misses with a body kick.
Anders feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Downtime's calf.
Downtime stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anders.
Anders lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anders tries to score with a low kick but Downtime moves his leg out of the way.
Downtime misses with the combination.
Anders is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Downtime with a body shot.
Anders lands a front kick.
Anders is looking to clinch but Downtime is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Anders there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anders connects with an inside leg kick.
Anders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downtime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anders. That's going to slow Downtime down.
Nice body punch from Anders.
Nycky Downtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downtime takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Downtime does no damage.
Anders lands a leg kick that knocks Downtime off balance momentarily.
Anders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Downtime.
Downtime tried to counter with a leg kick but Anders avoided it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ingemar Anders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anders 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
A very excited looking Ingemar Anders made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zinn has chosen All Day as his entrance music. Martin Zinn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
189 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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27
194 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Backlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Zinn!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backlund is looking to chop away at Zinn's legs.
Zinn throws a counter combo.
Zinn tries to clinch but Backlund is having none of it.
Backlund has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Backlund clinches.
Zinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zinn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Backlund avoids it.
Backlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zinn misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund can't get the takedown.
Zinn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Backlund is defended easily by Zinn.
Backlund sets himself, and Zinn steps forward looking for the clinch! Backlund avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund connects with a high kick.
Zinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Backlund throws a leg kick but Zinn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Backlund sets himself, and Zinn steps forward looking for the clinch! Backlund avoids it this time.
Bob Backlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backlund gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zinn has Backlund pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zinn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Backlund tumbling to the mat - Zinn dives into Backlund's guard.
Backlund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zinn defends it easily.
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Backlund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Backlund is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zinn defends well.
Zinn stopping the sweep attempt from Backlund.
Zinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backlund looking for a sweep. Not yet Backlund, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zinn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zinn wants to stand but Backlund is controlling his posture from full guard.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Zinn from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zinn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Backlund has his foot on Zinn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zinn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Backlund looking for a sweep. Not yet Backlund, not yet.
Backlund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Backlund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Zinn from controlling successfully.
Backlund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zinn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Zinn from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Backlund dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Backlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Backlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Backlund tries to clinch but Zinn moves away
and Zinn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Backlund's knee momentarily.
Zinn tries to clinch there but Backlund circles away.
Zinn has Backlund up against the cage in a clinch.
Zinn tries to work over Backlund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zinn drags the fight down to the ground.
Backlund stopping the sweep attempt from Zinn.
Backlund stands up over Zinn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinn is looking to stand up but Backlund isn't so interested in that idea.
Zinn working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund throws a big right hand that misses.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Zinn is keeping the position.
Backlund has gone for a leg lock! Zinn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Backlund's guard.
Backlund working for a triangle but Zinn defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinn throws an elbow that misses. Backlund uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zinn's guard. Nice move by Backlund!
Our spies down at at Kombat MMA inform us that Zinn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zinn wants to stand and escape but Backlund is having none of it.
Bob Backlund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Zinn is keeping the position.
Zinn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to pass into half guard but Zinn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zinn is in guard.
Backlund escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zinn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Backlund keeping full guard, as Zinn tries to pass.
Backlund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund working for submissions but it's allowed Zinn to get to half guard.
Backlund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Backlund.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Backlund is looking for a triangle but Zinn pushes his legs off easily.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Zinn from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinn cracks Backlund with a solid left hand.
Backlund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Zinn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zinn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Backlund misses with a low kick as Zinn jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Zinn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zinn wants to clinch.
Zinn is looking to clinch.
Backlund wants to clinch.
Backlund tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Backlund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Backlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Backlund attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Zinn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Backlund misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinn avoids the head kick by Backlund.
Zinn scores with a takedown into Backlund's guard.
Zinn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zinn trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
Zinn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zinn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zinn trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinn wants to stand and escape but instead Backlund has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Backlund prevents Zinn from getting back to his feet.
Backlund throws a big right hand that misses.
Backlund postures up.
Zinn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Backlund passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Backlund tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Backlund working away.
Zinn is trying to buck Backlund off.
Backlund wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zinn, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Backlund is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zinn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zinn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Backlund is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zinn blocks a head kick by Backlund.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinn is looking to clinch but Backlund is avoiding it.
Backlund swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinn.
Zinn clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Backlund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Backlund 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Backlund!
In his post fight interview, Bob Backlund started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
155 lbs
10 - 1 - 1 |
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33
150 lbs
16 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Mera!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mera.
Armstrong drives through and clinches with Mera against the cage.
Armstrong gets control of Mera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Armstrong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Mera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mera defends it easily.
Mera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Armstrong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong prevents Mera from improving his position.
Armstrong is thwarting Mera's attempts to control the position.
Mera taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Mera is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Mera controlling him for the moment.
Mera looking to pass the guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully.
Mera looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
Armstrong cracks Mera with a solid left hand.
Armstrong pushing down on Mera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Armstrong controlling the action here.
Mera is pressing down on Armstrong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Mera is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mera is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is pushing down on Mera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mera is fighting to maintain full guard but Armstrong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Armstrong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
Mera wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Armstrong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Mera.
Armstrong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong advances position into side control!
Mera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Armstrong sees it coming and defends easily.
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Armstrong wants to control but Mera is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Armstrong wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera trying to control the pace.
Mera is pressing down on Armstrong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Armstrong is holding on for now.
Armstrong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Armstrong looking to control.
Armstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
Mera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mera throws a big right hand that misses.
Mera trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Armstrong clinches up against the cage.
Armstrong pulls guard effortlessly.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong has his foot on Mera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mera works his way back into a safe position though.
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mera landing with the ground and pound.
Mera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mera looking to pass the guard.
Mera is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.
Mera wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Mera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mera is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mera trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Mera tries to pass.
Mera looking to sit in guard and control but Armstrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mera trying to keep a closed guard but Armstrong is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mera gets a takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is pressing down on Mera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Armstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
Mera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Armstrong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mera, into his guard.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Mera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep. Mera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mera wants to work for an arm triangle but Armstrong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armstrong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mera passes into half guard.
Mera is trying to control the action in half guard but Armstrong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armstrong is just riding it out for now. Mera eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Armstrong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jose Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully.
Armstrong is trying to keep Mera in close.
Mera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mera wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
Mera slips nicely into half guard.
Mera is pressing down on Armstrong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Armstrong is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mera is working away from the top position though.
Armstrong gets back to full guard.
Mera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mera has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Bruce Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Mera tries to pass.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mera won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mera trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Mera tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armstrong is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mera has his hands clasped together but Armstrong extends and breaks Mera's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Armstrong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Armstrong!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Armstrong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sher Shah Suri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka has chosen my dick as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
39 - 20 - 1 |
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217 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Sher Shah Suri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Suri.
Suri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Suri moves out of range.
Suri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Pitakaka throws a front kick that sends Suri stumbling back into the cage.
Suri blocks the body kick.
Suri avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitakaka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Suri counters with a nice uppercut.
Pitakaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pitakaka scrambles back to his feet.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suri throws a front kick aimed at Pitakaka's knee but Pitakaka avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri misses with a head kick.
Suri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick
and Suri counters with a leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a low kick, looking for Suri's leg but Suri calmly moves out of range.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka tries to score with a low kick but Suri moves his leg out of the way.
Suri misses with a body kick.
Suri throws a shot to the body.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka connects with a high kick.
Suri avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick
and Suri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pitakaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suri throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Suri counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Suri misses the target.
Pitakaka checks a leg kick.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but Suri saw that one coming.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Suri's head.
Pitakaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suri's hands.
Pitakaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suri blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Suri feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pitakaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Suri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Suri blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Suri moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suri's sensitive parts.
Pitakaka is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Suri misses its intended target.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pitakaka 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 Suri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Suri counters with a right hand to the body.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suri.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Suri throwing a counter right hand but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suri lands an overhand right.
Pitakaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suri misses with a low kick as Pitakaka jumps back.
Pitakaka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Suri moves out of range easily.
Suri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Suri moves out of range easily.
Suri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Suri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pitakaka, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pitakaka.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
Suri lunges at Pitakaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pitakaka's hand.
Pitakaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Suri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suri thows a leg kick but Pitakaka checks it
and Pitakaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice body kick there by Suri.
Pitakaka looks winded!
Pitakaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suri is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Pitakaka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pitakaka throws the kick towards the body but Suri avoids it.
Pitakaka throws a push kick but Suri slaps the foot to one side.
Suri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suri throws a jab when Pitakaka was well out of range.
Suri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Suri moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
It looked like Suri was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Suri moved away.
Suri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pitakaka at a distance.
Suri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pitakaka in his tracks.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Suri feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Suri might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Suri jabs Pitakaka right on the nose. Pitakaka blinks but takes it well.
Suri avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Suri tried to counter with a leg kick but Pitakaka avoided it.
Pitakaka throws a lazy head kick
enabling Suri to counter with a crisp jab.
Pitakaka throws a low kick, looking for Suri's leg but Suri calmly moves out of range.
Suri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pitakaka misses with a leg kick
and Suri finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pitakaka needs to keep his hands up - Suri had a free shot at his head there.
Pitakaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Pitakaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suri throws a leg kick which misses Pitakaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Pitakaka tries to avoid it.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pitakaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Suri sees coming a mile off.
Suri lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Suri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suri circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Pitakaka drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Suri follows Pitakaka to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sher Shah Suri!
Sher Shah Suri 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiki Aoki (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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155 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
27 - 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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taiki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arvanitidis misses with a few strikes there.
Aoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arvanitidis defends it well.
Aoki shoots in and gets a takedown into Arvanitidis's guard.
Arvanitidis working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Arvanitidis looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
Aoki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Arvanitidis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is pushing down on Arvanitidis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arvanitidis is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arvanitidis trying to control here.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arvanitidis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arvanitidis's head.
Arvanitidis wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Arvanitidis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Arvanitidis defends it.
Aoki working over Arvanitidis with some ground and pound. Arvanitidis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arvanitidis's head.
Aoki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arvanitidis gets full guard.
Arvanitidis looking for a sweep. Not yet Arvanitidis, not yet.
Aoki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arvanitidis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aoki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis looking for a sweep. Not yet Arvanitidis, not yet.
Arvanitidis looking to control.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Arvanitidis has wrist control.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Arvanitidis blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arvanitidis wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki forces his way into half guard.
Aoki throwing shots but Arvanitidis is blocking nicely.
Arvanitidis gets full guard.
Arvanitidis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arvanitidis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arvanitidis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aoki lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arvanitidis is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Aoki with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aoki postures up in Arvanitidis's guard and throws a big left but Arvanitidis blocks it.
Arvanitidis has momentary wrist control but Aoki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aoki postures up.
Aoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aoki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aoki trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Aoki lands a couple of digs.
Aoki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Arvanitidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki postures up.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoki working some strikes from top position.
Aoki lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arvanitidis is rocked!
Arvanitidis keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki keeps trying to improve his position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki scoring with some ground and pound.
Arvanitidis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Aoki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Arvanitidis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Arvanitidis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aoki trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Aoki won't allow Arvanitidis to sweep him here.
Arvanitidis seems to have got his legs back now.
Arvanitidis is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiki Aoki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Arvanitidis misses with the combination.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arvanitidis sprawls well. Arvanitidis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Arvanitidis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Arvanitidis.
A punch combination from Arvanitidis misses.
And Aoki tries to counter it with a takedown but Arvanitidis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aoki slips a straight right by Arvanitidis.
Aoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jannis Arvanitidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aoki working Arvanitidis over with strikes.
Arvanitidis is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arvanitidis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arvanitidis's head.
Arvanitidis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arvanitidis working a defensive guard here.
Arvanitidis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arvanitidis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki throwing strikes but missing.
Aoki throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki distracts Arvanitidis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arvanitidis's guard.
Aoki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arvanitidis gets back to full guard.
Arvanitidis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arvanitidis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aoki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoki won't allow Arvanitidis to get back to his feet.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arvanitidis has momentary wrist control but Aoki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Arvanitidis blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arvanitidis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arvanitidis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Aoki controlling the position.
Arvanitidis is working Aoki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arvanitidis lands a couple of elbows.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Arvanitidis controlling him for the moment.
Aoki is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Arvanitidis from controlling successfully.
Arvanitidis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arvanitidis stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Our spies down at at Black Widow Gym inform us that Aoki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arvanitidis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arvanitidis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki looking to control.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Arvanitidis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taiki Aoki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aoki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arvanitidis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Arvanitidis wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Aoki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aoki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arvanitidis's head.
Arvanitidis has momentary wrist control but Aoki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aoki postures up in Arvanitidis's guard and throws a big left but Arvanitidis blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aoki won't allow Arvanitidis to sweep him here.
Arvanitidis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis looking for a sweep. Not yet Arvanitidis, not yet.
Aoki lands a couple of digs.
Aoki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arvanitidis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Arvanitidis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki is looking for a triangle here but Arvanitidis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Aoki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arvanitidis thows a huge punch but Aoki dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control but Arvanitidis manages to pass to mount!
Arvanitidis scoring with strikes but Aoki is staying in there.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Arvanitidis has a good base and remains in mount.
Arvanitidis lands with some strikes.
Taiki Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arvanitidis landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arvanitidis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aoki is rocked!
Aoki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aoki is still in real trouble! Can Arvanitidis finish him?
Aoki tries to hold on but Arvanitidis postures up.
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to hold on but Arvanitidis postures up.
Aoki taking shots to the head.
Arvanitidis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arvanitidis raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arvanitidis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Arvanitidis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arvanitidis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aoki?
Aoki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aoki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arvanitidis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arvanitidis is on top in guard.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arvanitidis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arvanitidis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arvanitidis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arvanitidis is looking to work some ground and pound but Aoki has wrist control.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arvanitidis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jannis Arvanitidis clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arvanitidis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arvanitidis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arvanitidis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arvanitidis defends it well.
Arvanitidis lands a left and a right that send Aoki crashing to the mat, dazed. Arvanitidis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jannis Arvanitidis is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arvanitidis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis misses the shot to the body.
Aoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arvanitidis throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Aoki feints the counter takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Arvanitidis looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
And Aoki tries to counter it with a takedown but Arvanitidis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arvanitidis throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arvanitidis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aoki with the counter takedown but Arvanitidis avoids it easily.
Arvanitidis shoots in and bounces Aoki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arvanitidis defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Aoki landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki postures up in Arvanitidis's guard and throws a big left but Arvanitidis blocks it.
Aoki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arvanitidis's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aoki lands an elbow.
Aoki is chipping away with strikes.
Arvanitidis defending against the ground and pound.
Arvanitidis sneaks back into half guard.
Aoki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Aoki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Arvanitidis is defending well.
Aoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Arvanitidis tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arvanitidis has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arvanitidis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Arvanitidis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Arvanitidis content to stall in guard here.
Arvanitidis tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Arvanitidis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Arvanitidis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jannis Arvanitidis had his way with Taiki Aoki in that round.
That's time! Arvanitidis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Arvanitidis misses with the combination.
And Aoki tries to counter it with a takedown but Arvanitidis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arvanitidis tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arvanitidis throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arvanitidis is fending him off so far but Aoki persists. Nope, Arvanitidis circles away and we're back to standing.
Jannis Arvanitidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arvanitidis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Aoki with that takedown attempt.
Arvanitidis looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arvanitidis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arvanitidis won't be happy with that.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arvanitidis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aoki lands some shots froms side control.
Arvanitidis tries to improve position but can't.
Aoki landing a few strikes.
Aoki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arvanitidis's legs.
Arvanitidis is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arvanitidis!
Arvanitidis regains half guard.
Arvanitidis is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arvanitidis sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki is keen to just control but Arvanitidis is a slippery customer.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Arvanitidis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arvanitidis pulls Aoki in close to his closed guard and prevents Aoki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki chips away with some ground and pound.
Arvanitidis wants to sweep but no luck.
Arvanitidis working a defensive guard but Aoki passes into half guard.
Arvanitidis looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arvanitidis won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Arvanitidis wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arvanitidis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Arvanitidis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arvanitidis manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Arvanitidis's guard.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Arvanitidis has wrist control.
Arvanitidis wants to sweep but no luck.
Arvanitidis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aoki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arvanitidis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taiki Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aoki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiki Aoki!
Taiki Aoki is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Taiki Aoki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Conteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Laar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Conteh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arvo Laar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laar misses with a leg kick
and Conteh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laar tries a head kick but it misses.
Conteh looks to throw the jab but Laar is out of range.
Laar looks to land a body kick but Conteh moved away.
Laar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laar throws a head kick that misses
and Conteh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laar misses with a low kick.
Conteh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laar misses with a kick to the body
and Conteh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arvo Laar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conteh avoids the head kick by Laar.
Laar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conteh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Laar throws a solid leg kick but Conteh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laar.
It looked like Conteh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laar.
Conteh misses the shot to the body.
Conteh blocks a head kick by Laar.
Laar tries to land a front kick but Conteh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Conteh blocks a head kick by Laar.
Laar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conteh is out of range and Laar settles back down.
Laar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Conteh counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Conteh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laar scores with a jab to the body.
Laar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick from Laar misses
and Conteh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conteh looks to throw the jab but Laar is out of range.
It looks like Conteh has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Conteh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laar.
Laar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Conteh if he has to take too many more of those.
Conteh moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Conteh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laar throws a head kick but Conteh moves out of range.
Conteh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laar throws a body shot but no joy.
Conteh throwing a counter right hand but Laar manages to avoid it.
Laar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Conteh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laar misses with a body kick.
Laar misses with a body shot
and Conteh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Laar misses
and Conteh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laar tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh lands a nice shot that snaps Laar's head back.
Laar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conteh counters with a stiff right hand.
Conteh is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Laar misses with a kick to the body
and Conteh counters with a three punch combo that has Laar backing up. Laar nods at Conteh to acknowledge the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Laar
and Conteh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laar throws a wild body kick that Conteh sees coming a mile off.
Laar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Laar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laar slips a straight right by Conteh.
Laar misses with a body shot
and Conteh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laar thows a leg kick but Conteh checks it
and Conteh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laar throws a lazy head kick
and Conteh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conteh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Conteh.
Laar swings for the body but Conteh moves out of range.
Laar throws a sloppy head kick
and Conteh counters with a nice uppercut.
Laar tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Conteh.
Laar looks to throw a body kick
and Conteh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Conteh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laar tries a head kick but it misses.
Conteh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laar scores with a spinning back kick!
Laar misses with a head kick.
Laar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Conteh rather than just go for the knockout.
Laar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Conteh.
Conteh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conteh lands a nice shot to the body.
Laar misses the shot to the body.
Laar misses with a shot to the body
and Conteh counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Conteh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laar misses with a head kick.
It looked like Conteh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conteh throws a jab but it's blocked by Laar.
Laar misses with a head kick.
Conteh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laar misses with a body shot.
Laar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Conteh counters with a straight right hand.
Laar tries a head kick but it misses.
Laar tries to land a body kick
and Conteh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Conteh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Laar throws a solid leg kick but Conteh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laar.
Laar throws a leg kick
and Conteh counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laar misses with a head kick.
Conteh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laar looks to land a body kick but Conteh moved away.
Laar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Conteh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Laar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conteh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laar pushes Conteh away with a front kick.
Conteh clinches up with Laar and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laar.
Laar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laar blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laar wants to get back to striking at distance but Conteh won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conteh.
Laar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laar ducks under a wild hook from Conteh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conteh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laar throws a head kick that misses.
Laar throws a body kick that misses.
Conteh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laar can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Laar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laar connects with a body shot.
Laar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Conteh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conteh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laar connects with a high kick.
Conteh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laar misses with the body kick
enabling Conteh to counter with a crisp jab.
Conteh closes the distance and clinches.
Conteh blocks a body shot from Laar.
Still in the clinch, Conteh scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laar being controlled against the cage.
Laar breaks the clinch.
Conteh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laar.
Conteh doesn't manage to clinch there - Laar circles away.
Conteh blocks a head kick by Laar.
Laar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Conteh is looking to counter punch.
Laar throws a sloppy head kick and Conteh moves out of range easily.
Laar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Conteh counters with a straight right hand.
Laar looks to throw a body kick
and Conteh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laar tries to score with a low kick but Conteh moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conteh moves into the clinch.
Conteh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Conteh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conteh is stalling here.
Conteh gets through Laar's defenses to land a nice punch to 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!
A short right from Conteh on the inside.
Conteh blocks a body shot from Laar.
Laar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Conteh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Laar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conteh has a couple of punches blocked by Laar.
Conteh throws a head punch that misses.
Conteh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conteh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Laar up against the cage.
Laar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conteh has him pressed against the cage.
Laar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Conteh dominated that second 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.
Laar looks for the body kick but Conteh saw that one coming.
Laar looks to throw a body kick
and Laar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conteh moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLaar.
Laar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laar just misses with a punch to the body.
Conteh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Conteh takes one to the chin there.
Laar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Conteh counters with a nice uppercut.
Laar throws a lazy body kick
and Conteh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laar is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Conteh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laar throws a lazy body kick
and Conteh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laar tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laar throws a lazy head kick
and Conteh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laar throws a leg kick
and Conteh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laar is rocked!
Laar misses the body punch
and Conteh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laar is still on wobbly legs! Can Conteh finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conteh misses with a looping right.
Laar seems to have recovered his senses.
John Conteh is winning the standup battle so far.
Conteh misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Laar misses
and Conteh counters with a stiff right hand.
Laar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Conteh misses with a straight right.
Conteh closes the distance and clinches.
Laar gets through Conteh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laar tries to circle away but Conteh has him pinned against the cage.
Laar lands with a right to the head.
Laar tries to circle away but Conteh has him pinned against the cage.
Conteh is pushing Laar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Conteh prevents Laar from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh working aggressively here.
Conteh prevents Laar from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Conteh on the inside.
Laar has had enough of the clinch but Conteh keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conteh.
John Conteh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laar blocks an uppercut.
Conteh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laar backwards.
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!
Laar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conteh takes the fight into the clinch.
Conteh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Conteh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Conteh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conteh throws a head punch that misses.
Conteh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh is looking to clinch.
Laar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Conteh tries to close the distance and clinch but Laar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laar wants to land a leg kick but Conteh is out of range.
Good shot there by Conteh.
Conteh misses with a straight left.
Laar connects with a high kick.
Laar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Conteh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laar misses with a combination
letting Conteh counter with a right hand.
Laar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conteh was well out of range. Poor timing from Laar.
Conteh blocks a head kick by Laar.
Conteh throws the left hand but Laar avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar throws a sloppy head kick
and Conteh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Conteh looks to throw the jab but Laar is out of range.
Laar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laar walks into a straight right hand from Conteh.
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!
Laar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laar looks to land a body kick but Conteh moved away.
Laar throws a leg kick
letting Conteh counter with a right hand.
Laar misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Conteh misses the target.
Conteh misses with a straight left.
Laar thows a leg kick but Conteh checks it
and Conteh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Conteh clearly takes that round.
That's time! Conteh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Conteh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Conteh counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Laar misses
and Conteh counters with a nice body shot.
Laar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Conteh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laar misses with a body punch
and Conteh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conteh is looking for a counter combo.
Jab from Conteh.
Laar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A shot to the body from Laar misses
and Conteh counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conteh was well out of range. Poor timing from Laar.
Laar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Laar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Conteh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Conteh misses.
A shot to the body from Laar misses
and Conteh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laar throws a head kick that misses
and Conteh counters with a crisp right that sends Laar to the canvas! Conteh follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Conteh!
John Conteh retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, John Conteh 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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