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SP-ICON 245 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emunn Samvesu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espada comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Greedy Fly kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Guillermo Espada will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
8 - 18 - 0 |
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185 cm
33
200 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Fast |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emunn Samvesu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Espada as he connects with a hook.
Espada with a hook.
Espada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samvesu at a distance.
Espada lands a body shot.
Samvesu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Espada pushes Samvesu off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espada throws a one two combo.
Espada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Espada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samvesu.
Samvesu attempts a counter takedown but Espada avoids it well and moves away.
Espada lands a lovely overhand right.
Guillermo Espada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samvesu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Espada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Espada tries to bench press Samvesu off him but Samvesu keeps the position.
Samvesu controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samvesu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Espada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Samvesu looks up at the clock and then as Espada takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Samvesu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Samvesu working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samvesu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Samvesu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Espada can't do much from the bottom here.
Samvesu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Espada sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Espada struggling a bit here.
Samvesu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espada is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Samvesu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Samvesu wants to control but Espada is keeping him busy.
Samvesu is trying to get an arm triangle but Espada is defending well.
Espada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Samvesu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Samvesu tries for a kimura but Espada is defending well.
Espada is looking for a sweep.
Samvesu working away.
Samvesu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Espada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Samvesu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Espada, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espada can't do much from the bottom here.
Samvesu is trying to get an arm triangle but Espada is defending well.
Espada is looking to regain half guard here but Samvesu keeps moving and retains side control.
Espada struggling a bit here.
Espada is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Samvesu wants to stand but Espada is controlling his arm.
Samvesu wants to control but Espada is keeping him busy.
Espada is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Espada is still trying to improve position.
Espada tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Samvesu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Espada is surviving well by controlling Samvesu's body position as best he can.
Samvesu landing punches.
The referee warns Espada that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Samvesu looking to control but Espada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Samvesu avoids the attempt from Espada to control.
Espada is desperately trying to improve his position but Samvesu has a good base and remains in mount.
Espada bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Samvesu working for a triangle but Espada defends it easily.
Samvesu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guillermo Espada will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Samvesu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Samvesu wants to clinch but Espada slips to the side
and Espada counters with a straight right hand.
Samvesu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Samvesu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Espada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samvesu's head backwards.
Espada digs a good hook to Samvesu's body.
Samvesu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Espada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Samvesu is in Espada's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samvesu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samvesu postures up.
Espada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Espada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Samvesu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Samvesu trying to control the position from guard on top but Espada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Samvesu manages to get himself to full guard.
Samvesu trying to control the position here.
Espada with a nice head shot there.
Espada works over Samvesu with some ground and pound from guard.
Samvesu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Samvesu 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.
Espada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Espada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Espada throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espada chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Espada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Espada is working Samvesu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Samvesu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Samvesu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Espada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Espada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Espada working some strikes from top position.
Espada throwing strikes but missing.
Samvesu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Espada postures up in Samvesu's guard and throws a big left but Samvesu blocks it.
Samvesu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Samvesu wants to sweep here but Espada controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Samvesu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Espada is one step ahead there.
Espada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Espada stands up over Samvesu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Espada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Espada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Samvesu's head.
Espada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Espada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Samvesu's head.
Espada is working Samvesu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Samvesu looking for a guillotine here but Espada defends easily.
Espada scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Samvesu is on top in guard.
Espada trying to keep a closed guard but Samvesu is proving a slippery customer.
Samvesu is fighting to break Espada's control of his arms but Espada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Samvesu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Espada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samvesu preventing the sweep.
Espada keeping moving, preventing Samvesu from controlling successfully.
Samvesu prevents Espada from getting back to his feet.
Samvesu 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Espada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samvesu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Espada is proving hard to escape from.
Espada wants to get back to his feet but Samvesu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Espada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Samvesu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Espada defends well and Samvesu ends up having to push Espada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Samvesu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Espada's waist but Espada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Samvesu off to one side.
Emunn Samvesu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samvesu shoots in for a takedown but Espada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emunn Samvesu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Espada connects with a body shot that sends Samvesu's belly button to the back.
Espada scores with a hook to the body. Samvesu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Espada thuds a left hand into Samvesu's body.
Samvesu moves forwards but Espada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samvesu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Espada.
Espada lands a slapping body shot.
Espada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samvesu misses with a takedown attempt - Espada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Espada scores with the left hand. Samvesu knows he should have avoided that one.
Samvesu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Espada tests Samvesu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samvesu has been working on his balance at The Cave Fighting Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Espada.
Samvesu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Espada swivels and escapes.
Espada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Espada shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Samvesu eats them both and turns towards Espada to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Samvesu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Espada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samvesu fails with the takedown
and Espada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samvesu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Guillermo Espada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Espada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Espada sizes up Samvesu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Espada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samvesu doesn't seem bothered though.
Espada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samvesu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Emunn Samvesu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Espada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Espada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Espada wants to sweep here but Samvesu controlling him for the moment.
Espada pulls Samvesu in close to his closed guard and prevents Samvesu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Samvesu trying to control the position from guard on top but Espada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Espada wants to sweep here but Samvesu controlling him for the moment.
Samvesu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Espada is trying to control the position but Samvesu postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Samvesu wants to pass the guard but Espada is keeping the position.
Samvesu trying to control the position from guard on top but Espada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samvesu looking to pass the guard.
Samvesu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Samvesu drops back looking for a leg! Espada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Espada manages to kick Samvesu off! Samvesu jumps back into Espada's guard.
Samvesu trying to control but Espada is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Espada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Samvesu darts in looking for a takedown but Espada gets double underhooks and turns Samvesu into the cage.
Emunn Samvesu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Espada.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Espada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Espada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Espada!
A victorious Guillermo Espada thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shingo Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greene kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Skindred - Nobody. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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33
185 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anzor Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shingo Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Tanaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Greene's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greene down.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greene dives in and grabs Tanaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes down on Greene's head and hops out.
Tanaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzor Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanaka's waist but Tanaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greene off to one side.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Tanaka connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene misses with a double jab
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Greene closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanaka circles away.
Greene misses with a wild combination.
Tanaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shingo Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka lands a high kick!
Nice sprawl there from Tanaka as Greene shoots in.
Greene with a poor takedown
and Tanaka counters with a good low kick that Greene was not able to check.
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Tanaka feints a counter leg kick.
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greene, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka stalling the fight.
Greene is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tanaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Greene up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Come on Tanaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Greene has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tanaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tanaka has Greene pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shingo Tanaka.
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
Tanaka is pressed up against the cage. Greene has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanaka down to the mat. Tanaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanaka.
Greene fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene dives in and grabs Tanaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes down on Greene's head and hops out.
Tanaka counters with a body kick.
Greene tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tanaka defends well and Greene ends up having to push Tanaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tanaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Greene steps away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greene, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka slows down the pace here.
Tanaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tanaka stalling the fight.
Tanaka receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking to stall.
Greene wants a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Greene has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Greene wants to take the fight to the mat but Tanaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Greene is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tanaka is keeping busy.
Tanaka slowing the pace effectively.
Greene tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Greene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Greene is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shingo Tanaka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tanaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Greene's head.
Greene stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanaka.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tanaka. Greene shrugs it off though.
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Greene goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
Tanaka leaning against his opponent.
Greene is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tanaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tanaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tanaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanaka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shingo Tanaka.
Greene throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tanaka leaves Greene with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greene backing away here, and Tanaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzor Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanaka sprawls well. Tanaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Greene's knee momentarily.
Tanaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greene.
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Greene tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Tanaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tanaka slowing the pace effectively.
Tanaka prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Greene has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle.
Tanaka stalling against the cage.
Shingo Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tanaka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Greene has Tanaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Greene letting Tanaka take a breather here.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shingo Tanaka.
Greene shoots in for a double leg but Tanaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tanaka tries a quick counter leg kick but Greene is wise to it.
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Tanaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Greene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tanaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Greene up against the cage.
Tanaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shingo Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Greene shoots and misses
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Anzor Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka throws a leg kick which misses Greene's front leg but catches the back leg as Greene tries to avoid it.
Greene with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Greene shoots for a takedown but Tanaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tanaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Greene steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzor Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anzor Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanaka rushes Greene and presses him up against the cage.
Greene trying to stall but Tanaka improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tanaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka stops a takedown attempt from Greene.
Tanaka is struggling to control the position.
Greene letting Tanaka take a breather here.
Tanaka continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Greene is looking for a takedown.
Tanaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanaka avoiding damage.
Greene has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle.
Greene is trying to break free.
Greene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Tanaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tanaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tanaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anzor Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shingo Tanaka.
Greene with a poor takedown
and Tanaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Tanaka is looking to slow Greene down with leg kicks.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tanaka throws a nice head kick!
Tanaka rushes Greene and presses him up against the cage.
Tanaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Greene is trying to break free.
Tanaka just leaning against Greene, taking a breather.
Tanaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Greene is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tanaka is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tanaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greene trying to stall but Tanaka improves his position.
Tanaka is struggling to control the position.
Greene drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tanaka is looking to slow Greene down with leg kicks.
Greene misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tanaka scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Tanaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tanaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Greene. That did some damage!
Tanaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shingo Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Greene in a clinch.
Tanaka is pushing Greene up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tanaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Greene.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for Tanaka to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shingo Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tanaka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shingo Tanaka!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shingo Tanaka waved his t-shirt featuring 95% Laundry 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Pullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titus Pullo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Harris misses its target.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at Heart Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pullo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris avoids the body shot from Pullo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pullo manages to circle out of the way.
Pullo works Harris's body with a nice hook.
Pullo swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
A countering left hand to the body from Pullo misses.
Pullo scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullo lands a nice looking body shot.
Pullo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pullo lands a big right hand that sends Harris crashing to the mat! Pullo stays standing though and waves Harris back to his feet!
Harris is rocked!
It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Harris tries to get into range but Pullo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Harris! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Pullo scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titus Pullo!
Our winner, Titus Pullo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Part (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Kylling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kylling has chosen Agonoize - Bäng Bäng Goodbye as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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157 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Part!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jens Kylling!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kylling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Part lands a front kick.
Kylling blocks a head kick by Part.
Kylling unleashes a big counter combination but Part bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Part shoots and misses
and Kylling counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kylling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Part's calf.
Kylling jabs Part right on the nose. Part blinks but takes it well.
Part fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Kylling misses.
Part takes the fight into the clinch.
Part is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kylling pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Part's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Part manages to break the clinch.
Part takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jens Kylling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kylling lands the left hand.
Part is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kylling has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kylling lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Part head around and knocks him out cold! Kylling hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jens Kylling!
Jens Kylling really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jia O Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rude might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gunslinger. O Connor has chosen Parkway Drive - Feed them to the pigs as his entrance music. Jia O Connor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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37
218 lbs
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215 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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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
29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Dominic Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jia O Connor!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rude steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Connor.
Jab, jab by Rude - just one landing.
O Connor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rude.
O Connor throws the left hand but Rude avoids the punch easily.
Rude doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from O Connor finds it's way through Rude's defenses.
Rude throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Connor counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Connor stuffs the takedown.
O Connor is looking to land body kicks.
Rude clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude breaks the clinch.
Rude ducks under a wild hook from O Connor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rude, as that shot connected.
Rude throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominic Rude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Connor throws a lazy right hand but Rude sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rude keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rude forces O Connor back against the cage and clinches.
O Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from O Connor misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by O Connor.
Rude tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Connor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rude somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Rude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Connor throws a jab but it's blocked by Rude.
A little feinted left hand from Rude on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rude closes the distance and clinches up with O Connor, looking for a takedown. Rude pushes O Connor against the cage but O Connor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Rude misses its intended target.
Rude throws a right hand that O Connor ducks under and follows up with a left that O Connor also avoids with ease.
O Connor scores with a head kick. Rude tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Rude.
Jia O Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rude misses with a series of wild punches.
O Connor lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude feints and then cracks O Connor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Connor down.
Rude keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rude fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Connor manages to avoid it.
O Connor gets caught flat footed, as Rude shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rude slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
O Connor wants to stand and escape but Rude is having none of it.
Rude wants to pass the guard but O Connor is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Connor wants to stand but Rude is controlling the position.
O Connor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rude slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rude. O Connor shrugs it off though.
O Connor takes one to the side of the head.
O Connor connects with a body shot.
O Connor gets caught flat footed, as Rude shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dominic Rude will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
O Connor takes a swing at Rude's ribcage but misses.
O Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Connor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rude misses with a straight left.
O Connor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rude avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rude looks for the body kick but O Connor saw that one coming.
O Connor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Connor misses with a hook
and Rude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rude darts in trying to clinch
and O Connor counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude takes the fight into the clinch.
O Connor is trying to break the clinch but Rude has him pressed against the cage.
O Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Connor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Connor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rude fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Connor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rude closes the distance and pushes O Connor back into the cage.
O Connor is looking to break free of the clinch but Rude has double underhooks.
Rude lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Connor backwards.
O Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rude tries to clinch but O Connor moves out of range.
Rude shoots in for a double leg but O Connor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Connor blocks a head kick by Rude.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude throws a poor cross that misses
and O Connor counters with a nice body shot.
O Connor throws a shot from downtown. Rude moves away and avoids it.
Rude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rude moves in looking to clinch but O Connor pushes him off.
Rude backing away here, and O Connor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from O Connor.
O Connor avoids the body shot from Rude.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from O Connor. No joy for Rude on that attempt.
Rude fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Rude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Connor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Connor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from O Connor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Connor looks to throw the jab but Rude is out of range.
Rude tries to close the distance and clinch but O Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Connor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rude.
O Connor lands a glancing blow to the side of Rude's head.
Rude ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rude tries to close the distance and clinch but O Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude darts in looking for a takedown but O Connor gets double underhooks and turns Rude into the cage.
Rude moves into range and clinches up with O Connor.
Rude misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Connor manages to break the clinch.
Rude tries to clinch up but O Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
Rude moves out of range as O Connor throws a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from O Connor. No joy for Rude on that attempt.
O Connor scores with a sloppy right hand. Rude should have avoided that one.
Rude misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Connor lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jia O Connor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good leg kick by Rude there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Rude misses the target.
O Connor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rude shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Connor sprawls well. O Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rude gets slowly back to his feet.
Rude goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rude misses with the combination.
Rude scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude avoids the body shot from O Connor.
Some wild striking there from O Connor.
Rude tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Connor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Connor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rude.
Rude takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rude looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Connor is fending him off so far but Rude persists. Nope, O Connor circles away and we're back to standing.
Rude takes one to the side of the head.
Rude's corner calls for a 1-2. Rude obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude with a poor takedown
and O Connor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Rude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rude scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Connor doesn't seem bothered though.
Rude throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Connor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Connor thuds a left hand into Rude's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rude moves out of range as O Connor throws a body kick.
O Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rude misses the target.
Rude uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Connor.
Rude tries to clinch up but O Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
Rude looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
O Connor manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. O Connor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rude is in O Connor's guard.
O Connor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rude trying to control the position from guard on top but O Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Connor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rude is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rude throws a head punch that misses.
O Connor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Connor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
O Connor throws a lazy right hand but Rude sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jia O Connor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rude uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Connor.
Rude fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Connor looks to land a left hand but Rude moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rude throws a body shot but no joy.
Rude clobbers O Connor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rude shoots in for a takedown but O Connor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rude lands a nice looking body shot.
Rude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Connor feints a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jia O Connor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Connor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jia O Connor!
An out of breath Jia O Connor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Bate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister has chosen the whores of westeros as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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39
148 lbs
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135 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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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
33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Bate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister misses with a two punch combination.
Bate is looking for a counter combo.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bate moves away.
Lannister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lannister cracks Bate with an open hand slap.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown but Bate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bate stuffs the takedown.
Bate seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lannister gets a takedown into half guard.
Lannister thows a huge punch but Bate dodges it nicely.
Lannister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bate is not content to let Lannister control the position.
Bate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lannister.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but Bate defending well.
Lannister not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lannister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lannister.
Lannister not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bate's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lannister is trying to work for a kimura but Bate is defending well.
Lannister working over Bate with some ground and pound. Bate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lannister thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bate's head.
Bate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lannister is working away from the top position though.
Lannister is trying to control. Bate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lannister thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bate's head.
Bate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lannister.
Bate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lannister.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lannister takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lannister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bate's waist but Bate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lannister off to one side.
Tyrone Bate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Bate defending well as Lannister loads up on a big left hand.
Lannister throws a lazy right hand but Bate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lannister. Bate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lannister is looking to score with low kicks.
Bate tries a low kick but Lannister avoids it.
Lannister misses with a leg kick
and Bate counters with a left and a right that stings Lannister.
Lannister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bate pinned against the cage. Bate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bate.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bate but Bate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Bate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bate feinted with a counter takedown.
Bate throws a leg kick but Lannister checks it.
Lannister throws a jab but it's blocked by Bate.
Bate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lannister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lannister decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bate misses with a low kick as Lannister jumps back.
Lannister misses with a right hand
and Bate counters with a one-two to the body.
Lannister misses with a body kick.
Bate feinted with a counter takedown.
Lannister throws a leg kick which misses Bate's front leg but catches the back leg as Bate tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bate 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 Lannister has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lannister and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bate avoids the body shot from Lannister.
Bate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bate blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister misses with a hook. Bate ducked under it nicely.
Bate tries to counter with a takedown but Lannister is quick to defend against it.
Lannister throws a chopping leg kick but Bate manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bate tries to counter with a takedown but Lannister is quick to defend against it.
Bate tried to score with a low kick but Lannister checks it.
Lannister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Bate as he checks the leg kick.
Bate throws a solid leg kick but Lannister takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bate moves away from the strike by Lannister.
Bate defending well as Lannister loads up on a big left hand.
Lannister throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bate counters with a left and a right that stings Lannister.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lannister checks a leg kick.
Bate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lannister.
Bate is looking for a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Lannister.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lannister darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lannister throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lannister scores with a kick to the body.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bate manages to avoid it.
Lannister throws a front kick aimed at Bate's knee but Bate avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lannister.
Bate seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lannister keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lannister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lannister throws the left hand but Bate avoids the punch easily.
Bate feinted with a counter takedown.
Bate misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bate avoids it really well and circles away.
A low kick from Lannister is predictable there
and Bate counters with a three punch combo that has Lannister backing up. Lannister nods at Bate to acknowledge the strikes.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bate half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lannister.
Bate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lannister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bate was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister.
Bate feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bate counters with a series of strikes. Lannister will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lannister throws a jab but it's blocked by Bate.
Bate tries to counter with a takedown but Lannister is quick to defend against it.
Lannister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lannister has a takedown stuffed.
Bate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lannister pinned against the cage. Lannister gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lannister.
Tyrone Bate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Lannister wants to slow Bate down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bate's half guard.
Bate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lannister throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lannister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lannister in particular looking to stall.
Lannister misses with a head shot. Bate uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bate throws out a leg kick but Lannister moves out of range and Bate only half commits.
Lannister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bate counters with a one-two to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bate.
Lannister avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt - Bate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyrone Bate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lannister throws a jab when Bate was well out of range.
Bate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister throws the left hand but Bate avoids the punch easily.
Bate drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lannister sprawls and moves away.
Bate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lannister checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bate moves forwards but Lannister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Bate feinted with a counter takedown.
Lannister motions for Bate to come forward. Lannister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bate is looking for a counter combo.
Lannister throws a right hand that Bate ducks under and follows up with a left that Bate also avoids with ease.
Bate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lannister is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lannister throws a body shot but no joy.
Lannister throws a leg kick
and Bate counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lannister has his hands clasped together around Bate's back. He's all about the action.
Lannister tries to get to full guard but Bate has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bate trying to pass the guard but Lannister defending well.
Lannister wants to get back to full guard.
Tyrone Bate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lannister is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lannister wants to control but Bate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bate wants to pass to mount but Lannister is defending the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bate checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bate avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bate 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.
Lannister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bate pinned against the cage. Bate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lannister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bate. That did some damage!
Bate avoids the body shot from Lannister.
Lannister checks a low kick from Bate.
Lannister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bate throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lannister fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lannister connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt - Bate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bate tries to counter with a takedown but Lannister is quick to defend against it.
Tyrone Bate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Lannister throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bate counters with a single leg into guard. Lannister didn't expect that.
Lannister keeping moving, preventing Bate from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lannister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Bate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lannister has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 8$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Goins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Spock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goins comes to the cage accompanied by Jay-Z - Tom Ford. Spock has chosen Rolling Stones- 2,000 Light Years From Home as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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42
153 lbs
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150 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
31 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leroy Goins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 3, fighting out of New York, Mister Spock!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spock lands with a slapping head kick.
Goins moves away from the strike by Spock.
We've been hearing reports that Goins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Spock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spock is pressing down on Goins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goins is looking to work some ground and pound but Spock has wrist control.
Goins trying to control but Spock is working from the bottom.
Goins throws a big right hand that misses.
Goins chips away with some ground and pound.
Goins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goins throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins throws a strike but Spock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spock wants to stand but Goins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Goins is tightening it up a little... Spock has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Spock reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Spock taps out! Nice BJJ there by Goins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leroy Goins!
During a confident post fight interview, Leroy Goins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Mister Spock was interviewed post fight and said 'I see the pasture and it looks inviting...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mega Minion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Ennio Morricone- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mega Minion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Miller!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minion moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Minion moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Miller tries a low kick but Minion avoids it.
Minion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Minion wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Minion throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miller to the mat! Miller manages to get full guard.
Miller pulls Minion in close to his closed guard and prevents Minion from doing any damage or advancing position.
Minion gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Minion lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Minion is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miller - that will leave a mark!
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mega Minion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minion tries to score with a low kick but Miller moves his leg out of the way.
Minion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Minion is in Miller's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the position here.
Minion tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Minion content to stall in guard here.
Miller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Minion from controlling successfully.
Miller controlling the position.
Minion trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Minion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Minion stands and steps away. Miller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Miller is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Minion throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Minion is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Miller raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Miller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Minion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miller will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters circling a little - Miller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Minion saw that one coming.
Minion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Minion backing away here, and Miller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Minion.
Miller wants to control but Minion postures up.
Miller is not content to let Minion control the position.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller prevents Minion from improving position.
Minion tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Miller wants to control but Minion postures up.
Miller prevents Minion from improving position.
Miller is trying to control Minion's posture but Minion avoids it.
Minion trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Minion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Minion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Minion's best efforts.
Minion is looking for a kimura but Miller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Minion to get the leverage.
Miller won't allow Minion to pass to mount.
Minion is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mega Minion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Minion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Minion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller lands a jab.
Minion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Minion fails with the takedown
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Minion connects with an inside leg kick.
Minion blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller slips a straight right by Minion.
Minion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Minion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Minion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minion moves out of range of the body kick.
Minion doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller cracks the inside of Minion's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
Minion lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
James Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Miller fakes the leg kick and cracks Minion in the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Miller!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minion misses with a body punch
and Miller counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Minion misses the shot to the body.
Minion blocks a head kick by Miller.
Minion throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Minion can pounce on him.
Minion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Minion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Minion.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Minion saw it coming and moves away.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Minion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Minion wants to clinch.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Minion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miller has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Minion off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Minion moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Minion.
Miller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Minion is out of range.
Minion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miller quickly recovers to half guard.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Minion trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Minion is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller is not content to let Minion control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minion is really struggling to control Miller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Minion.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minion's back!
Miller is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Minion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Minion trying to control the hands but Miller won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Minion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller thows a body kick. Minion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minion is defended easily by Miller.
Miller is looking to slow Minion down with leg kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Minion shoots in.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Minion works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Miller throws a head kick but Minion moves out of range.
Minion is looking to counter punch.
Miller lands with a kick to the temple. Minion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Minion closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
Minion misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
James Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miller defends well and Minion ends up having to push Miller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Minion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Minion avoids the head kick by Miller.
Minion moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller blocks a body shot from Minion.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Minion controls his hands.
Minion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Minion struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller looking to stall.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Minion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minion.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Minion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Minion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minion has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Minion down.
A jab from Minion misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Minion crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miller - the referee stops the clock and Minion gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miller. Minion manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Minion's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Minion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miller thows a body kick. Minion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Minion is out of range.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minion.
Minion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Minion misses.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Minion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minion tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Minion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Minion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Miller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Minion if he has to take too many more of those.
Minion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minion takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller throws a low kick but Minion moves out of range easily.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Minion moves out of range easily.
Minion is looking to counter the offense by Miller and move into the clinch.
Minion lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Minion lands with a shot to the body.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Minion connects with the punch.
Minion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Miller really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miller tries to clinch up.
Minion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Minion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Minion scores with a hook.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Minion shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller 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.
Minion postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Minion, into his guard.
Minion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Minion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Minion's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Miller misses with a low kick as Minion jumps back.
Miller blocks a head kick by Minion.
Minion shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller.
Minion scores with a head kick. Miller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Minion throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Minion looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Miller defending well as Minion loads up on a big left hand.
Minion checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion misses with a body shot.
Minion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Minion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Miller is not content to let Minion control the position.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Minion working away.
Minion has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Miller tries to hold on but Minion postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Minion tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Mega Minion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miller is still trying to improve position.
Miller wants to hold on but Minion pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minion wants to take his opponent's back but Miller doesn't allow it.
Minion avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
Miller is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion had his way with James Miller in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Minion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Minion misses with an uppercut.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Minion misses with the combination.
Minion moves out of range of the body kick.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
Miller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Miller tries to land a body kick
and Minion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Minion is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
A big right from Minion misses.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Minion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller counters with a body kick.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Minion coming out on top.
Minion scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minion wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Minion is fighting to break Miller's control of his arms but Miller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Our spies down at at Sun Tzu's Art of War inform us that Miller has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Minion advances position into side control!
Minion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Miller is trying to control Minion's posture but Minion avoids it.
Miller trying to remain calm as Minion controls from the top position.
Minion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Minion is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Minion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miller wants to control but Minion postures up.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Minion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minion is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Minion trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller prevents Minion from moving into mount.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Minion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Minion wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minion tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Minion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minion 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Minion!
Mega Minion retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mega Minion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by NWO Wolfpack. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
35 - 17 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cedric Mabuva!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabuva misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Mabuva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mabuva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James with a jab.
It looks like Cedric Mabuva has been cut.
James staying out of range there.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
James circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mabuva to the canvas! Mabuva doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - James keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy James!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jimmy James made sure he mentioned Big Bear Nutrition 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wildstein might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring It On. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, JD Wildstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaya lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wildstein.
Wildstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wildstein.
Wildstein lands a slapping body shot.
We've been informed that Malaya has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wildstein misses with a wild body shot.
Wildstein seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wildstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wildstein throws a hook but Malaya blocks it.
Malaya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wildstein defending well as Malaya loads up on a big left hand.
Wildstein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wildstein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaya slips under a jab.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Wildstein moves out of range easily.
Wildstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wildstein misses with a wild body shot.
Malaya slips a straight right by Wildstein.
Wildstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wildstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malaya. That did some damage!
Wildstein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wildstein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein blocks a jab.
Wildstein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malaya moves out of range of the body kick from Wildstein.
Malaya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wildstein lands a jab.
Wildstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Wildstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malaya as he jumps to the side.
Malaya tests Wildstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wildstein looks to land a right hand but Malaya moved out of range.
Malaya lands with a cross.
Wildstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malaya lands a really nice looking cross but Wildstein seems unphased.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
Malaya might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Malaya scores with a jab. Wildstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wildstein checks a low kick from Malaya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya misses the jab.
Wildstein looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malaya throws a hook but Wildstein blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein dives in for a single leg takedown but Malaya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Wildstein lands a head kick. Malaya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malaya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wildstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wildstein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wildstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malaya scores with a nice strike.
Wildstein defending well as Malaya loads up on a big left hand.
Wildstein misses with a wild body shot.
Wildstein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malaya is out of range.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya ducks under a wild hook from Wildstein.
Malaya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wildstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Wildstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A cross from Malaya lands.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Malaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wildstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
and Wildstein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malaya crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wildstein - the referee stops the clock and Malaya gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wildstein. Malaya manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wildstein slips under a jab.
Wildstein ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Malaya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wildstein tests Malaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wildstein misses with a wild body shot.
Wildstein staying out of range there.
Malaya moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Malaya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wildstein. Wildstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wildstein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malaya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Malaya. That snapped Wildstein's head back.
Malaya connects with a leg kick. Wildstein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malaya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wildstein's head.
Wildstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malaya.
Wildstein tries to bum rush Malaya with a series of wild strikes but Malaya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya with a jab.
Malaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Wildstein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malaya throws a front kick aimed at Wildstein's knee but Wildstein avoids it well.
Malaya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malaya, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Malaya.
Malaya scores with a body shot.
Wildstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malaya.
Wildstein blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Malaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malaya throws a hook but Wildstein blocks it.
Wildstein lands a glancing blow to the side of Malaya's head.
Wildstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wildstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wildstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Malaya tries to counter it with a takedown but Wildstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malaya misses the jab.
Malaya blocks a head kick by Wildstein.
Malaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeon Malaya dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Malaya throws a front kick aimed at Wildstein's knee but Wildstein avoids it well.
A slow jab from Wildstein misses its intended target.
Wildstein cracks the inside of Malaya's front leg.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wildstein walks into a left hand.
Wildstein tries to land a leg kick but Malaya saw it coming and moves away.
Wildstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Wildstein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malaya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malaya gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wildstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Malaya pulls Wildstein in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein wants to control from the top but Malaya keeps moving.
Wildstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malaya is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wildstein wants to control from the top but Malaya keeps moving.
Wildstein cracks Malaya with a solid left hand.
Wildstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malaya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malaya managing to control the position.
Malaya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wildstein.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wildstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malaya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wildstein has managed to get both his arms back between Malaya's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wildstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wildstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malaya keeping moving, preventing Wildstein from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wildstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malaya throws a shot from downtown. Wildstein moves away and avoids it.
Wildstein shoots in for a double leg but Malaya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malaya is looking to chop away at Wildstein's legs.
Wildstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaya moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wildstein.
Malaya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malaya throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Malaya.
Wildstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malaya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Wildstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Malaya stalks Wildstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wildstein's face. Wildstein staggers backwards, shaken.
A lazy left from Malaya finds it's target.
Wildstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wildstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaya.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wildstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Wildstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wildstein.
Nice body kick there by Wildstein.
Wildstein moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Malaya 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.
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!
Wildstein throws out a leg kick but Malaya moves out of range and Wildstein only half commits.
Malaya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wildstein. Wildstein obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wildstein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Wildstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wildstein misses the jab.
Wildstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wildstein misses with a leg kick.
Malaya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wildstein.
Wildstein lands with an overhand left.
Wildstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wildstein misses the shot to the body.
Malaya misses with an uppercut.
Wildstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malaya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wildstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malaya only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wildstein takes one to the side of the head.
Wildstein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malaya lands a nice shot that snaps Wildstein's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wildstein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simeon Malaya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wildstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wildstein throws a leg kick which misses Malaya's front leg but catches the back leg as Malaya tries to avoid it.
Malaya checks the leg kick.
Malaya scores with a head kick.
Wildstein misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Wildstein misses.
Malaya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wildstein ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Malaya throws a lazy right hand but Wildstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wildstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malaya sprawls and moves away.
Malaya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wildstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malaya scrambles back to his feet.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wildstein connects with a nice looking jab.
Malaya lands with a hook. Wildstein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaya slips under a jab from Wildstein.
Malaya scores with a decent looking hook.
Malaya takes a swing at Wildstein's ribcage but misses.
Wildstein lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simeon Malaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wildstein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Malaya counters with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wildstein.
Wildstein 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.
Wildstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
Wildstein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wildstein throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malaya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wildstein is in Malaya's guard.
Wildstein wants to pass the guard but Malaya is keeping the position.
Malaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wildstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wildstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wildstein is in close to Malaya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wildstein postures up.
Malaya throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Malaya keeping moving, preventing Wildstein from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wildstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wildstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malaya trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein tests Malaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Wildstein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malaya looks to land a right hand but Wildstein moved out of range.
Wildstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wildstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wildstein staying out of range there.
Malaya walks into a jab.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Wildstein moved out of range nicely.
Malaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Wildstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malaya.
Wildstein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wildstein blocks a low kick nicely.
Malaya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein throws out a loose jab but Malaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malaya.
Malaya walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Wildstein.
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wildstein blocks a jab.
Wildstein attempts a counter takedown but Malaya avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Malaya misses.
Wildstein scores with a leg kick.
Malaya misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wildstein.
Malaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Wildstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaya throws out the jab.
Wildstein throws a big shot that misses.
Wildstein misses with a kick to the body.
Malaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wildstein swings for the body but Malaya moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but JD Wildstein did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wildstein lands a leg kick that knocks Malaya off balance momentarily.
Malaya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Malaya misses with a body shot.
Wildstein looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malaya wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wildstein manages to pass to side control.
Malaya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wildstein is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malaya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wildstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malaya's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malaya defending well though.
Wildstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malaya sees it coming and defends easily.
Malaya tries to kick Wildstein off but Wildstein keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wildstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malaya defending well though.
Wildstein with the ground and pound but Malaya uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Malaya trying to control the position.
Malaya is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wildstein landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malaya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wildstein trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
Malaya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wildstein.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malaya throws a chopping leg kick but Wildstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wildstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wildstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malaya on his heels. He'll look to pass Malaya's guard now, I'm sure.
Malaya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wildstein defends it easily.
Wildstein throwing strikes from guard but Malaya blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malaya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Malaya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malaya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wildstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malaya keeping moving, preventing Wildstein from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wildstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Wildstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malaya misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wildstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malaya misses with a series of wild punches.
Wildstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Malaya's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malaya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that JD Wildstein will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wildstein scores with a hook to the body. Malaya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malaya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wildstein under the eye.
Malaya lands an overhand right.
Wildstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malaya lands a jab to the head.
Wildstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malaya doesn't seem bothered though.
Wildstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wildstein.
Wildstein scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malaya cracks Wildstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Wildstein moved out of range nicely.
Wildstein throws a leg kick but Malaya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein looks to land a body kick but Malaya moved away.
Malaya scores with a jab to the head.
Malaya misses with a body shot.
Wildstein is looking to counter punch.
Malaya throws a right hand that misses
so Wildstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malaya pulls Wildstein in close to prevent any damage.
Malaya will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein scoring with some ground and pound.
Malaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wildstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malaya has momentary wrist control but Wildstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Wildstein postures up in Malaya's guard and throws a big left but Malaya blocks it.
Wildstein 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.
Wildstein postures up.
Wildstein throwing strikes but missing.
Wildstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Wildstein slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein working Malaya over with strikes.
Malaya is trying to maintain the position but Wildstein is very close to passing his half guard.
Wildstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Malaya keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malaya misses with a body shot.
Malaya looks to land a body kick but Wildstein moved away.
Wildstein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wildstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Wildstein.
Wildstein lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Malaya.
Some wild striking there from Wildstein.
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wildstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malaya circles away quickly and effectively.
Malaya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wildstein defends it well.
Malaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wildstein counters with a nice body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wildstein, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malaya moves out of range as Wildstein strikes.
Malaya scores with a jab.
Wildstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malaya misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
JD Wildstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wildstein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wildstein!
A relieved looking JD Wildstein thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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