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SP-ICON Fight Night 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Indica Jatlier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin Strapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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183 lbs
29 - 15 - 0 |
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191 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Indica Jatlier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Darwin Strapp!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jatlier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Jatlier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jatlier misses with a straight left.
Strapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jatlier.
Strapp lands a really nice looking cross but Jatlier seems unphased.
Donk. Jatlier catches Strapp right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Strapp drives through with a takedown into guard.
Strapp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jatlier has his foot on Strapp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strapp works his way back into a safe position though.
Strapp throwing strikes but missing.
Jatlier wants to sweep here but Strapp controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jatlier has momentary wrist control but Strapp slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strapp not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jatlier has his feet on Strapp's thighs here. He's pushed Strapp off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Strapp screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Indica Jatlier!
Indica Jatlier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Watt has chosen Edmund Fitzgerald as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Watt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miller up against the cage.
Watt told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watt's elbow.
Watt wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Watt tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Watt scores with a shoulder strike.
Watt lands an uppercut.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watt is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt slows down the pace here.
Watt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watt tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Watt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Watt throws a big shot that misses.
Watt blocks a head kick by Miller.
A head kick by Miller misses
and Watt moves into the clinch.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Watt avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller keeps control of Watt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watt leaning against his opponent.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Watt avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watt effectively controlling the action here.
Miller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Watt being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Watt pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miller effectively controlling the action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miller is pushing Watt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Miller.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watt scores with a nice strike.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Watt throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Watt down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Watt. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Watt misses.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miller moves out of range as Watt strikes.
Watt tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watt tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Watt throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller throws a sloppy body shot
and Watt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Watt cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Watt looks to clinch
and Miller counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watt tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Watt 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.
Watt throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Watt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Watt misses with a low kick.
Watt throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller taking a breather.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Watt wants to break free but Miller has control.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watt backwards.
Watt lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
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 James Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Watt throws a leg kick that misses.
Watt lands with an overhand left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Watt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miller - the referee stops the clock and Watt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miller. Watt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to the body from Watt misses
and Miller counters with a leg kick.
Watt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Watt pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Miller to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watt is rocked!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Watt is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller stalling against the cage.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watt seems to have recovered his senses.
Watt tries to stall but Miller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Watt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller pushes Watt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watt managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
A short left from Watt.
Miller blocking some punches.
Watt stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Watt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller tries a body shot but Watt blocks it.
A short left from Miller.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Watt tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Watt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Watt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller lands a body shot.
Watt slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Miller misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watt is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watt has his back to the cage.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watt throws a body kick that misses
and Miller counters with a body kick.
Watt is breathing heavily.
Miller lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Watt crumples to the floor! Miller milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Miller!
A less than humble James Miller misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Repo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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44
273 lbs
40 - 17 - 0 |
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260 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
40 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Raybould!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Repo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raybould throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Repo to counter with a crisp jab.
Raybould tests Repo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Raybould misses.
Raybould dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raybould lands a jab-cross combination.
Raybould has managed to clinch.
Repo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raybould scores with a body shot.
Raybould 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raybould wants to clinch but Repo slips to the side
and Repo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raybould listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raybould ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Repo moves away.
Raybould scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Repo doesn't seem bothered though.
Repo looks winded!
Raybould sends Repo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Raybould is motioning to the referee to let Repo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Repo is rocked!
Raybould knocks out Repo with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Raybould before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Raybould picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Raybould!
Kevin Raybould gave a mention to BOSS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by White Rabbit. Malapitan has chosen My Time is Now as his entrance music. Jason Scott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
144 lbs
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41
140 lbs
26 - 23 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Malapitan gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
Malapitan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
Scott misses with an uppercut
and Malapitan counters with a takedown into side control.
Scott is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Malapitan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Malapitan is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Malapitan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malapitan controlling the action here.
Scott wants to improve his position but Malapitan is controlling well.
Malapitan is nestled in close to Scott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Malapitan uses his free foot to push down on Scott's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Scott.
Scott really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
BOOM! Malapitan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan landing shots from mount.
Scott is trying desperately to improve position.
Scott is in a horrible position here. Malapitan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Scott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Malapitan wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Malapitan! Scott is hurt baaadly! Malapitan is firing away with more strikes - Scott is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmonray Malapitan!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmonray Malapitan 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tapda Mattus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bagong Buhay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mattus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My heart. Buhay has chosen Tatsulok 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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145 lbs
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146 lbs
14 - 12 - 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
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapda Mattus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bagong Buhay!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Buhay is looking for a sweep.
Buhay sneaks back into half guard.
Buhay wants to control but Mattus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buhay is not content to let Mattus control the position.
Mattus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mattus drops an elbow to the side of Buhay's head.
Mattus is thwarting Buhay's attempts to control the position.
Mattus drops an elbow to the side of Buhay's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buhay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mattus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mattus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buhay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mattus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buhay trying to control the position.
Mattus stopping the sweep attempt from Buhay.
Mattus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buhay has momentary wrist control but Mattus slips an elbow through the middle.
Buhay is looking for a triangle but Mattus pushes his legs off easily.
Mattus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buhay on the ground.
Buhay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mattus content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Buhay has locked up a guillotine! Buhay's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mattus is holding on here and Buhay must be using up a lot of energy. Mattus has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Buhay gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bagong Buhay!
Bagong Buhay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Bate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Hans Lankari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
20 - 30 - 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 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Bate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankari fails with a takedown attempt.
As Lankari looks to move away, Bate throws a big counter combo bu Lankari just gets out of the way.
Lankari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lankari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bate might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bate wants to improve his position but Lankari is controlling well.
Lankari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lankari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lankari throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bate to regain full guard.
Bate has control of Lankari's left arm, preventing Lankari from doing any damage.
Lankari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lankari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bate's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bate is controlling Lankari's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lankari is looking to pass Bate's guard but actually Bate recovers to full guard.
Lankari gets to his feet - Bate follows without any prompting.
Lankari dives in and grabs Bate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bate pushes down on Lankari's head and hops out.
Bate misses with a leg kick
and Lankari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bate won't be happy with that.
Lankari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bate, who protects the arm well.
Lankari lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari advances nicely into full mount.
Lankari is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Lankari dives in and grabs Bate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bate pushes down on Lankari's head and hops out.
Bate feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyrone Bate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Bate shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lankari is trying to maintain the position but Bate is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is looking for a sweep. Bate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lankari.
Bate preventing the sweep.
Lankari working a defensive guard but Bate manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lankari keeping his opponent close.
Lankari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lankari is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bate is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Lankari dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lankari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bate's guard.
Bate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lankari wants to control from the top but Bate keeps moving.
Lankari looking to pass the guard.
Lankari is looking to stand up but Bate won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari trying to control but Bate is working from the bottom.
Lankari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bate pulls Lankari in to control the position.
Lankari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A bone on bone clash there as Lankari blocks the leg kick.
Bate motions for Lankari to come forward. Bate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lankari.
Bate shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nice strikes from Bate there.
Lankari has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kombat MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is looking to control Bate's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lankari avoid being mounted?
Lankari is not content to let Bate control the position.
Lankari actively working from the bottom here.
Bate passes into side control, despite Lankari's attempt to control the position.
Lankari tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari can't do much from the bottom here.
Lankari is looking for a sweep.
Lankari wants to control but Bate postures up.
Lankari is looking to regain half guard here but Bate keeps moving and retains side control.
Lankari is trying to control Bate's posture but Bate avoids it.
Lankari is trying to improve his position.
Lankari is trying to escape the position but Bate is controlling the position.
Lankari tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lankari is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bate is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lankari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lankari wants to control but Bate is having none of it.
Lankari might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bate haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lankari is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrone Bate will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bate fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lankari to the ground. Bate is now in Lankari's guard.
Lankari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lankari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bate won't allow Lankari to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bate stays in close to Lankari's body and controls the position.
Lankari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bate uses it to pass to side control.
Lankari seems a little lost for a moment, as Bate dominates the positioning.
Lankari tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bate easily slips into full mount!
Lankari is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lankari tries to hold on but Bate pushes him away.
Lankari is looking to improve his position but Bate isn't that keen on the idea.
Lankari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bate prevents Lankari from getting the reversal.
Lankari tries to lock up and control but Bate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari can't escape the position.
Lankari wants to control but Bate is having none of it.
Hans Lankari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bate controlling from the full mount.
Bate has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bate wants to control but instead Lankari manages to regain half guard.
Bate is just content to waste time from the top position. Lankari takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lankari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bate controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lankari drops back looking for a leg! Bate is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bate manages to kick Lankari off! Lankari jumps back into Bate's guard.
Lankari stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bate throws up his legs and catches Lankari in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Lankari tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bate! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyrone Bate!
Tyrone Bate seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Hans Lankari had this to say: 'No excuses here. Congrats.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Your'e The Best Around. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Kesuke Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Pettis's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pettis moves out of range as Miyagi throws a body kick.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miyagi. That's going to slow Pettis down.
Miyagi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Miyagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pettis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miyagi. Pettis shrugs it off though.
Miyagi throws a low kick but Pettis moves out of range easily.
It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi lands a nice looking body kick.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyagi, right into the meat.
Pettis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi moves out of range as Pettis strikes.
Pettis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miyagi.
Pettis misses with a straight right.
Miyagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pettis lands a nice hook to Miyagi's body. Miyagi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miyagi throws a lazy head kick
and Pettis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pettis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Miyagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Pettis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyagi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pettis is out of range and Miyagi settles back down.
Miyagi tried to score with a low kick but Pettis checks it.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pettis misses with a lunging right hand
and Miyagi counters with a head kick. That will keep Pettis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pettis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kesuke Miyagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pettis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miyagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Pettis throws a hook to the side of Miyagi's head but Miyagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a jab when Miyagi was well out of range.
Pettis tests Miyagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pettis misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miyagi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Miyagi tries to work over Pettis's front leg with a kick but Pettis checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Pettis misses its target.
Pettis takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesuke Miyagi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miyagi misses with a leg kick
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miyagi throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miyagi.
Pettis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miyagi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pettis lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pettis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pettis blocks a low kick nicely.
Pettis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Miyagi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi thumps Pettis with a low kick.
A low kick from Miyagi misses
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Miyagi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Miyagi is looking to chop away at Pettis's legs.
Pettis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pettis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kesuke Miyagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Miyagi tries to land a body kick
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Pettis finds it's way through Miyagi's defenses.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Pettis off balance momentarily.
Miyagi connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi throws a front kick that sends Pettis stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Miyagi is predictable there
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miyagi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miyagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyagi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis scores with a sloppy right hand. Miyagi should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyagi, right into the meat.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Pettis moved away.
Pettis looks to land a left hand but Miyagi moved out of range nicely.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis throws a big counter combination but Miyagi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pettis missing with a left hand there. Miyagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Pettis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kesuke Miyagi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Miyagi throws a low kick, looking for Pettis's leg but Pettis calmly moves out of range.
Pettis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miyagi can pounce on him.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Miyagi throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyagi walks into a left hand.
Miyagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Pettis misses.
A head kick misses from Miyagi.
An attempted straight right counter from Pettis misses the target.
Miyagi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miyagi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pettis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Pettis blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Pettis blocks the low kick.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeremy Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi looks to throw a body kick
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Miyagi throws a lazy head kick
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Pettis. Those never looked like landing.
Miyagi tries a quick counter leg kick but Pettis is wise to it.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Pettis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Pettis misses the target.
Miyagi throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from Miyagi is predictable there
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis moves out of range of the leg kick from Miyagi.
It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Miyagi tenderised Pettis's leg. Pettis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pettis lands a jab to the nose.
Miyagi is looking to score with low kicks.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pettis checks a low kick from Miyagi.
A clash of legs there as Pettis blocks the low kick.
Pettis throwing a counter right hand but Miyagi manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis blocks a low kick nicely.
Pettis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miyagi is looking to chop away at Pettis's legs.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Miyagi! Pettis is out on his feet! Miyagi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pettis is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pettis is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kesuke Miyagi!
During a confident post fight interview, Kesuke Miyagi 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-Nothing else matters . 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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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Martinez tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martinez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martinez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnny Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martinez swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
It appears Hall was looking to counter with a kick there.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Hall.
Martinez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Hall throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinez momentarily.
Hall throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Martinez cracks Hall with a good jab.
Martinez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
We've been told by Hall's head coaches at B.P.A.: 3250+ SKILL PTS COACHES + 160Q SUPPLEMENT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
Hall connects with a high kick.
Martinez throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinez throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
A combination from Hall does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hall rather than just go for the knockout.
A lazy left from Martinez finds it's target.
Martinez lands a body shot.
Hall defending well as Martinez loads up on a big left hand.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinez shoots in and bounces Hall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hall has escaped and now he's on top!
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Hall tries for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
Martinez gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martinez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall trying to move into half guard but instead Martinez has managed to sweep!
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 Tito Hall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martinez doesn't seem phased though.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinez avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Martinez
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Martinez gets the takedown into side control.
Martinez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Martinez tries for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hall, who protects the arm well.
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Hall is defending well.
Hall is trying to buck Martinez off.
Hall bucks up and tries to throw Martinez off but instead Martinez has got his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hall has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hall showing good submission defense here.
Hall defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Martinez's arms.
Martinez working for a choke but Hall is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Martinez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Martinez looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is trying to get back to his feet but Martinez has full control of the position and if anything, Hall has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall fending off the submission attempt from Martinez.
Our spies down at at HK13 LA inform us that Martinez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Martinez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Martinez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez has got one arm under Hall's chin. This could be trouble... Hall trying to control the other hand but Martinez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hall has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Martinez!
A less than humble Johnny Martinez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jock Sleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finn Balor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sleed comes to the cage accompanied by Seven Devils. Balor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Monster. Jock Sleed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
159 lbs
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152 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jock Sleed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Finn Balor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleed closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Balor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sleed backwards.
Sleed scores with a hook to the body.
Sleed misses with a punch to the body.
Balor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sleed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Balor.
Sleed is pressed up against the cage. Balor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sleed down to the mat. Sleed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Balor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sleed counters with an inside leg kick.
Sleed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sleed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balor.
Balor looks for a takedown but Sleed sprawls well.
Jock Sleed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn Balor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sleed cracks the inside of Balor's front leg.
Sleed throws a jab but it's blocked by Balor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balor connects with an inside leg kick.
Balor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sleed cracks a nice hook into Balor's ribs.
Balor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sleed makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Balor really felt that one!
Balor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sleed.
Balor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balor clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balor.
Sleed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balor's elbow.
Balor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sleed.
Sleed blocks an uppercut.
Balor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sleed or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balor.
Sleed throws a head punch that misses.
Balor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sleed backwards.
Balor misses with a punch on the inside.
Balor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sleed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balor misses with a body punch.
Sleed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balors head.
Sleed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sleed prevents a body shot from Balor.
Balor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sleed.
Balor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sleed backwards.
Sleed is working Balor over against the cage.
Sleed lands a nice uppercut.
Balor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sleed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balor throwing strikes from guard but Sleed blocks nicely.
Balor throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balor tries to free his leg and advance position but Sleed is retaining full guard.
Balor wants to control from the top but Sleed keeps moving.
Sleed wants to sweep but no luck.
Balor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sleed manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Balor has Sleed in his guard.
Sleed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sleed lands a couple of digs.
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.
Sleed passes Balor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Balor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sleed pulls his head out easily.
Sleed is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sleed throws a strike but Balor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sleed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balor looking for a sweep. Not yet Balor, not yet.
Sleed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sleed has managed to get both his arms back between Balor's legs - danger averted.
Balor looking for a sweep. Not yet Balor, not yet.
Balor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sleed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sleed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Balor looking for a guillotine here but Sleed defends easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Balor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sleed lands a front kick.
Sleed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Balor's hands.
Balor shoots in for a takedown but Sleed shows good takedown defense.
Sleed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balor just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor moves in looking to clinch but Sleed pushes him off.
Balor throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jock Sleed has been cut.
Balor sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Sleed to the ground! Balor dives into full mount looking to finish!
Sleed is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sleed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Sleed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balor cracks Sleed with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finn Balor!
A victorious Finn Balor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pale Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monster is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Therapy . Pale Monster has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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23
155 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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31
160 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Pale Monster!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatlumahi gets caught napping as Monster dives in and scores a takedown. Tatlumahi manages to retain guard.
Monster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tatlumahi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monster on the ground.
Tatlumahi keeping moving, preventing Monster from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monster trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatlumahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatlumahi is keeping the position for now.
Monster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tatlumahi keeping moving, preventing Monster from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monster fails with the takedown
and Tatlumahi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Monster is looking to clinch but Tatlumahi is avoiding it.
A big left from Monster misses.
Tatlumahi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatlumahi is just out of range.
Monster misses with a right hand
and Tatlumahi counters with a good low kick that Monster was not able to check.
Monster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tatlumahi counters with an inside leg kick.
Monster rushes Tatlumahi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tatlumahi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tatlumahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Monster is just out of range.
Monster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatlumahi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pale Monster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster goes for a double leg but Tatlumahi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tatlumahi continues to drive forward.
A bone on bone clash there as Monster blocks the leg kick.
As Tatlumahi backs off Monster throws a huge counter combo but Tatlumahi manages to avoid it all.
Monster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatlumahi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Pale Monster has been cut.
Tatlumahi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tatlumahi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Monster content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatlumahi is keeping the position for now.
Tatlumahi keeping moving, preventing Monster from controlling successfully.
Tatlumahi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monster.
Monster trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatlumahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monster throwing strikes from guard but Tatlumahi blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatlumahi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pale Monster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pale Monster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Monster does it's job there.
Tatlumahi is looking to slow Monster down with leg kicks.
Tatlumahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monster.
Monster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatlumahi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monster somewhat.
Tatlumahi is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatlumahi circles away.
Pale Monster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatlumahi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Monster is rocked!
Monster lands a jab to the head.
Monster is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatlumahi finish him?
Monster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatlumahi.
Monster tries to clinch up.
Tatlumahi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monster seems to have recovered his senses.
Monster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatlumahi.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is winning the standup battle so far.
Monster is looking to clinch but Tatlumahi is avoiding it.
It looked like Tatlumahi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monster.
Monster shoots in but no luck this time.
Monster fails with the takedown
and Tatlumahi counters with a head kick that drops Monster to the mat! Monster scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kilafwa Tatlumahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pale Monster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster goes for a double leg but Tatlumahi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tatlumahi continues to drive forward.
Tatlumahi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tatlumahi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Tatlumahi backs off Monster throws a huge counter combo but Tatlumahi manages to avoid it all.
Monster misses with a body punch
and Tatlumahi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tatlumahi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick but Monster moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Monster misses
and Tatlumahi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monster blocks a head kick by Tatlumahi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatlumahi counters with a good low kick that Monster was not able to check.
Monster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatlumahi but Tatlumahi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tatlumahi counters with a thumping low kick.
Tatlumahi lands a body shot.
Monster misses with a takedown attempt
and Tatlumahi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tatlumahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monster can do to turn this around?
Monster shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tatlumahi tries to roll over but Monster keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatlumahi defending well though.
Monster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monster is trying to control the action in half guard but Tatlumahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tatlumahi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monster.
Tatlumahi is looking to improve his position.
Monster trying to control the pace.
Monster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pale Monster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
The fighters circling - Monster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tatlumahi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tatlumahi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatlumahi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tatlumahi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Monster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monster wants to control from the top but Tatlumahi keeps moving.
Tatlumahi pulls Monster in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monster tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatlumahi is retaining full guard.
Monster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monster trying to control but Tatlumahi is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monster is looking to clinch.
Tatlumahi half committed to a counter leg kick.
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.
Monster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tatlumahi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monster shoots for a double leg takedown but Tatlumahi sprawls well. He's pushed Monster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tatlumahi throwing a counter right hand but Monster manages to avoid it.
Monster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatlumahi throws a counter high kick but Monster was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tatlumahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tatlumahi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Monster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tatlumahi counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Tatlumahi looks at the referee who does nothing so Tatlumahi lands a crushing right that sends Monster to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
During a confident post fight interview, Kilafwa Tatlumahi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Pale Monster had this to say: 'Fought a good fight, beat me, that's all there is.'.
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