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UPF Wednesday Night Fights 10 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malik Billings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waldo Claudiano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malik Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billings turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Billings checks a leg kick.
Billings misses with a low kick.
Claudiano throws a sloppy head kick and Billings moves out of range easily.
Claudiano is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Claudiano misses
and Billings counters with a body kick that stops Claudiano in his tracks momentarily.
Claudiano misses with a low kick.
Billings misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Claudiano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Billings, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Billings looking to slow down the pace here.
Billings manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings lands a lovely overhand right.
Billings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Billings has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guinness Stout in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Claudiano misses.
Claudiano looks to land a left hand but Billings moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano misses with an uppercut
enabling Billings to counter with a crisp jab.
Billings lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Claudiano throws a low kick, looking for Billings's leg but Billings calmly moves out of range.
Claudiano looks to land a right hand but Billings moved out of range.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Billings misses
and Claudiano counters by clinching up.
Billings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Billings connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Claudiano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billings moves out of range as Claudiano strikes.
Claudiano tries to land a leg kick but Billings saw it coming and moves away.
Claudiano avoids the head kick by Billings.
Billings keeps the fight on the outside.
Billings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Claudiano forces Billings back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billings gets through Claudiano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Billings looking to slow down the pace here.
Claudiano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano tries to work over Billings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billings is looking to control Claudiano's arms but Claudiano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Billings has his back to the cage.
Claudiano lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Claudiano.
Billings lands a nice uppercut.
Billings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Billings.
Billings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Billings's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Billings looking to stall.
Billings scores with a nice hook to the head.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano lands an uppercut.
Billings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Billings lands with a straight right. Claudiano didn't see that one coming.
Claudiano throws a lazy uppercut
and Claudiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Claudiano tried to score with a low kick but Billings checks it.
Billings is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Claudiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Billings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billings throws out a leg kick but Claudiano moves out of range and Billings only half commits.
Claudiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Claudiano swings for the body but Billings moves out of range.
Claudiano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Claudiano takes one to the chin there.
Billings throws a low kick, looking for Claudiano's leg but Claudiano calmly moves out of range.
Claudiano thumps Billings with a low kick.
Claudiano forces Billings back against the cage and clinches.
Billings pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Claudiano.
Claudiano lands with a right to the head.
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 Malik Billings will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Claudiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Billings.
Billings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Claudiano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Billings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billings struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiano controls his hands.
Claudiano scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Billings stalling in the clinch but Claudiano improves position.
Billings misses with an elbow over the top.
Billings prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Claudiano scores with a shot to the side of Billings's head.
Billings has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Billings.
Still in the clinch, Claudiano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billings can't break the clinch.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Billings stalling the fight.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Billings avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings throws an elbow but it misses.
Claudiano misses with a body punch.
Claudiano pushes Billings back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Billings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Billings is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Billings is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Billings is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Billings is pushing Claudiano 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 Malik Billings.
Claudiano checks the leg kick.
Billings misses with a low kick.
Claudiano throws a sloppy head kick
and Billings counters with a nice low kick that buckles Claudiano's knee momentarily.
Claudiano throws a leg kick which misses Billings's front leg but catches the back leg as Billings tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings connects with a leg kick. Claudiano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Billings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Claudiano.
Billings lands a nice looking body shot.
Claudiano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Billings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Claudiano's elbow.
Claudiano tries a body shot but Billings blocks it.
Claudiano managing to block the knees to the body from Billings.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Billings taking a breather.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Billings.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billings.
Billings is trying to maintain a safe position but Claudiano gets an underhook and turns Billings into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings throws an elbow that misses.
Claudiano lands with a right to the head.
Billings wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Billings has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Billings.
Billings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudiano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billings working hard to break the clinch.
Billings trying to stall but Claudiano improves his position.
Billings looking to slow down the pace here.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billings trying to stall but Claudiano improves his position.
Billings takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billings.
Billings looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Billings looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malik Billings.
Claudiano misses with an uppercut. Billings saw that one coming.
Billings lets loose with a powerful body kick. Claudiano will feel that in the morning.
A lazy left from Billings finds it's target.
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Billings scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab by Billings.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Claudiano misses
and Billings counters with a body kick.
Billings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Claudiano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Billings throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Billings controls the action.
Billings manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Waldo Claudiano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
That's time! Billings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Billings feints and then cracks Claudiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Claudiano down.
Billings looks to land a left hand but Claudiano moved out of range nicely.
Claudiano throws a sloppy head kick and Billings moves out of range easily.
Claudiano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Claudiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Billings avoids the head kick by Claudiano.
Billings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick from Claudiano.
Malik Billings is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Claudiano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Billings lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Claudiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Billings. Billings obviously looking to wear him down.
Claudiano moves in looking to clinch but Billings pushes him off.
Billings connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claudiano connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano misses with an uppercut. Billings saw that one coming.
Billings appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Billings throws a shot from downtown. Claudiano moves away and avoids it.
Claudiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Billings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Claudiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Billings wants to slow Claudiano down by chopping away at his legs.
Claudiano fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Billings.
Billings throws a sloppy head kick and Claudiano moves out of range easily.
Claudiano tries a low kick but Billings avoids it.
Claudiano throws a leg kick
and Billings counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Billings moves out of range.
Billings circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Claudiano misses
and Billings counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Claudiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Billings tests Claudiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Billings there.
A leg kick checked by Billings.
Billings scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Billings.
Claudiano looks to land a right hand but Billings moved out of range.
Claudiano avoids the head kick by Billings.
Claudiano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Claudiano looks to throw the jab but Billings is out of range.
Claudiano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Claudiano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings blocks a body shot from Claudiano.
Billings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billings goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Claudiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billings checks it well.
Billings misses with a straight right.
Billings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Claudiano.
Billings throws an off balance right hand
and Claudiano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Claudiano lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claudiano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Billings blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Billings is trying to maintain a safe position but Claudiano gets an underhook and turns Billings into the cage.
Claudiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Billings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billings wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to work over Billings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billings is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Claudiano takes the fight into the clinch.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Billings.
Billings struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiano controls his hands.
Claudiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Billings backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billings.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malik Billings.
I think Billings has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Billings!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Lhant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lhant might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to IQ - From the Outside In. Hands has chosen Triumph by:Wu Tang Clan as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pascal Lhant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hammer Hands!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lhant.
It looks like Hammer Hands has been cut.
Lhant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A combination from Lhant does no damage.
Lhant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lhant pushes Hands up against the cage in a clinch.
Hands lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lhant 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.
Hands lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Pascal Lhant has been cut.
Hands is looking to control Lhant's arms but Lhant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hands has his back to the cage.
Hands tries to land a knee to the head but Lhant blocks with his arms.
Lhant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lhant is pushing Hands up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lhant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lhant is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Lhant.
Lhant blocking some punches.
Lhant blocks the elbow strike.
Hands creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lhant controlling the action here for a moment.
Hands misses with a punch on the inside.
Hands misses with the head strike.
Hands swings wildly with an uppercut but Lhant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lhant stalling the fight.
Lhant dodges an elbow strike from Hands.
Hands pushes off an throws an elbow but Lhant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hands drops Lhant with a big knee straight up the middle! Lhant is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Lhant is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hands closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Lhant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hands lands a big knee to the head and Lhant goes down! Hands pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hammer Hands!
A very excited looking Hammer Hands made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Pascal Lhant had this to say: 'It was my own vanity that bested me! ... Or not. Guessing my graduation from white belt to blue belt 5 minutes ago didn't matter as much as I'd hoped!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaso Sokratis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bitch Made (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Made has chosen AMAZING HORSE as his entrance music. Bitch Made will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vaso Sokratis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bitch Made!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Made darts in and clinches Sokratis up against the cage.
Made looking to throw knees to the head but Sokratis is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Sokratis.
Made looks winded!
Sokratis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Made.
Sokratis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Made lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sokratis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sokratis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Sokratis.
Sokratis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Bitch Made has been cut.
Sokratis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sokratis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokratis lands with a right to the head.
Sokratis lands an elbow just above Made 's eye.
Sokratis scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokratis.
Sokratis is working Made over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sokratis.
Made is rocked!
Sokratis gets through Made's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Made is still on wobbly legs! Can Sokratis finish him?
Sokratis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sokratis.
Sokratis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Made backwards.
Sokratis pushes Made against the cage. Sokratis is working some dirty boxing. Sokratis pushes off with a quick right hook! Made goes down! Made tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sokratis moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaso Sokratis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcio Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Murphy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen perfect enemies as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcio Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franco Murphy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andre rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Andre has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Andre avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andre is defended easily by Johnson.
Andre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Andre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andre is trying for a kimura here. Johnson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Andre wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcio Andre!
Marcio Andre 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Cardoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardoza comes to the cage accompanied by Holy See. Koreshkov has chosen Beyoncé - 7/11 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luis Cardoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Koreshkov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koreshkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cardoza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koreshkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Koreshkov does it's job there.
Koreshkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardoza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koreshkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koreshkov throws out a counter right but Cardoza avoids it with no problem.
Cardoza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Cardoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cardoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Koreshkov, which made it look bad.
Cardoza shoots and misses
and Koreshkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cardoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Koreshkov, which made it look bad.
Koreshkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cardoza feinted with a counter takedown.
Cardoza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koreshkov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoza shoots in and drives through. Koreshkov sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Koreshkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cardoza fails to land the takedown.
Koreshkov is looking for the big counter here.
Koreshkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardoza. Cardoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Cardoza shoots and misses
enabling Koreshkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Cardoza dives in for a single leg takedown but Koreshkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cardoza dives in and scores a takedown into Koreshkov's guard.
Cardoza is breathing heavily.
Koreshkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Koreshkov is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cardoza is controlling him.
Koreshkov working a defensive guard here.
Cardoza pushes down on Koreshkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koreshkov won't allow Cardoza to pass to mount.
Koreshkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cardoza works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cardoza content just to control the position here.
Cardoza moves to take his opponent's back.
Cardoza is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Koreshkov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Cardoza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Cardoza!
Luis Cardoza spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curt Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wooten comes to the cage accompanied by Hall Of Fame. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Curt Wooten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dever!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wooten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dever counters with a series of strikes. Wooten will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dever lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dever tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooten seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wooten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dever paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dever misses with a series of wild punches.
Dever misses with a body shot.
Dever moves into range and clinches up with Wooten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dever manages to break the clinch.
Wooten changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dever tries to avoid it but Wooten manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dever to the ground. Dever escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dever has Wooten up against the cage in a clinch.
Dever manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooten shoots in for a takedown but Dever shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Wooten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooten walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dever.
Dever has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooten staying out of range there.
Dever lands a leg kick that knocks Wooten off balance momentarily.
Wooten gets caught flat footed, as Dever shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooten keeping moving, preventing Dever from controlling successfully.
Wooten looking for a guillotine here but Dever defends easily.
Wooten is breathing heavily.
Wooten looking for a guillotine here but Dever defends easily.
Wooten seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dever is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dever tries to stand but Wooten is controlling from the bottom.
Dever is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dever wants to stand but Wooten is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wooten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dever looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dever slips nicely into half guard.
Dever trying to control from half guard but Wooten is working away.
Wooten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dever content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wooten wants to control but Dever is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dever lands a nice looking body shot.
Dever lands a head kick. Wooten smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dever.
Nice cross by Dever.
Dever throws a powerful right kick. Wooten tried to block low but the kick was high! Wooten was taken right off of his feet! Dever jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Dever!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arapeta Ma Aka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sprint Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sprint Asap is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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25
161 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arapeta Ma Aka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sprint Asap!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap looks to land a combination but Ma Aka avoids it well.
Ma Aka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asap bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ma Aka's head.
Ma Aka moves away from the strike by Asap.
Ma Aka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ma Aka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ma Aka drops his hands momentarily and Asap takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Asap lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ma Aka doesn't seem phased though.
Ma Aka closes the distance and clinches up with Asap, looking for a takedown. Ma Aka pushes Asap against the cage but Asap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asap wants to counter the offense by Ma Aka and move into the clinch position.
Asap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ma Aka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ma Aka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Asap tries to clinch up but Ma Aka circles away and keeps his distance.
Ma Aka attempts a counter takedown but Asap avoids it well and moves away.
Ma Aka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asap at a distance.
Sprint Asap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ma Aka.
Asap clinches with his opponent.
Asap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ma Aka blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ma Aka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asap after a bit of a struggle.
Asap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ma Aka jumps guard but Asap turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arapeta Ma Aka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma Aka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Asap swings wildly with an uppercut but Ma Aka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asap.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asap.
Asap gets through Ma Aka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ma Aka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asap just stands there and leans against the cage.
Asap lands a nice uppercut.
Ma Aka is rocked!
Ma Aka fails to pull guard.
Asap stalling against the cage.
Asap lands with a right to the head.
Oh Ma Aka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asap lands a big knee to the head and Ma Aka goes down! Asap pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sprint Asap!
Arapeta Ma Aka spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Tono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Barathian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi Tono has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
152 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Tono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Barathian!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tono bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barathian throws a body punch but Tono moves out of range.
Barathian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barathian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barathian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tono avoids the body shot from Barathian.
Tono bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barathian's head.
Tono bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tono gets a clinch.
Barathian working hard to break the clinch.
Barathian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tono moves away.
Tono seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tono throws a head kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Tono scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Tono takes one to the side of the head.
Barathian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tono 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.
Barathian blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Barathian catches Tono right on the button with a cross.
Tono uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barathian.
Barathian takes a swing at Tono's ribcage but misses.
Tono misses with a looping left.
Max Barathian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Barathian misses the target.
Tono throws a quick counter head kick but Barathian was just out of range.
A shot to the body from Barathian misses
and Tono counters with a leg kick.
Barathian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barathian misses with an uppercut. Tono saw that one coming.
Tono misses with a few strikes there.
Barathian throws a body punch but Tono moves out of range.
Barathian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tono can pounce on him.
Barathian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tono misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barathian. Tono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barathian loads up on a big right hand but Tono slips the punch.
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tono moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barathian misses with an uppercut.
Tono misses with an uppercut. Barathian saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian looks to land a combination. Tono sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barathian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tono.
Barathian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tono connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tono moves away.
Tono lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tono pushes Barathian away with a front kick.
Tono motions for Barathian to come forward. Tono throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barathian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tono throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barathian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barathian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Barathian misses.
Tono feints and then cracks Barathian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barathian down.
Tono jabs Barathian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tono misses with a hook
and Barathian counters with a nice uppercut.
Barathian throws a one two combo.
Tono displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barathian throws out the jab.
Barathian misses with a straight left.
Tono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Barathian cracks Tono with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barathian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barathian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Barathian stalks Tono and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tono's face. Tono staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tono in his tracks.
Barathian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barathian throws a looping overhand right but Tono ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Tono misses its target.
Tono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tono looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tono with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barathian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tono gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barathian has had enough of the clinch but Tono keeps him there for the moment.
Tono tries a body shot but Barathian blocks it.
Barathian wants to get back to striking at distance but Tono won't allow it.
Tono trying to land knees to the body.
Tono misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barathian can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tono working aggressively here.
Tono misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice cross by Barathian.
Tono fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barathian swings for the body but Tono moves out of range.
Barathian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tono moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tono is looking to slow Barathian down with leg kicks.
Barathian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barathian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barathian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Barathian misses its intended target.
Tono looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Barathian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tono throws the left hand but Barathian avoids the punch easily.
Barathian throws out a counter right but Tono avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tono wants to land a leg kick but Barathian is out of range.
Barathian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tono throws a sloppy head kick and Barathian moves out of range easily.
Tono throws a body punch but Barathian moves out of range.
Tono tries a head kick but it misses.
Barathian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tono with a body shot.
Tono dives in and grabs Barathian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barathian pushes down on Tono's head and hops out.
Tono throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barathian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barathian throws a nice looking combination but Tono bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Tono misses
and Barathian counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Barathian.
Barathian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Tono.
Tono is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barathian.
Tono misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tono.
Tono throws a right and a left that Barathian avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Barathian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Barathian lands a jab.
Barathian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tono.
Max Barathian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barathian staying out of range there.
Tono throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barathian counters with a one-two to the body.
Barathian stuns Tono with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Barathian misses.
Tono throws the kick towards the body but Barathian avoids it.
Barathian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Barathian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barathian.
Barathian misses with the combination.
Barathian with a hook.
Barathian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tono misses with a low kick.
Tono avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tono misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barathian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tono connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barathian. Tono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tono is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barathian scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tono scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tono defending well as Barathian loads up on a big left hand.
Barathian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barathian tries to bum rush Tono with a series of wild strikes but Tono uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barathian is breathing heavily.
Tono scores with a leg kick.
Max Barathian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barathian misses with a wild body shot.
Barathian throws a lazy right hand but Tono sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tono throws a shot from downtown. Barathian moves away and avoids it.
Barathian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tono with a body shot.
A jab from Tono misses.
Barathian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tono throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tono closes the distance and clinches.
Tono digs a right hand underneath Barathian's ribcage. Barathian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tono has Barathian pressed against the cage.
Tono controlling the action here for a moment.
Tono creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barathian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tono taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tono throws a nice looking combination but Barathian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tono throws a leg kick but Barathian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barathian blocks a jab.
Barathian lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeshi Tono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barathian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barathian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tono.
A good leg kick by Tono.
Some wild striking there from Barathian.
Tono looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tono scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tono misses the shot to the body.
Barathian checks a low kick from Tono.
Barathian swinging wildly here.
Barathian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barathian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tono takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Tono is just out of range.
Barathian misses with a double jab.
Barathian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barathian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tono fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barathian.
Barathian misses with a body punch
and Tono counters with an outside leg kick.
Tono lands a really nice looking cross but Barathian seems unphased.
Tono moves out of range as Barathian strikes.
Barathian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Tono does no damage.
Barathian throws a hook but Tono avoids it easily.
Tono connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barathian slips under a jab.
Barathian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barathian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tono backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Tono, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tono slips a straight right by Barathian.
Tono scores with a head kick. Barathian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barathian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tono or perhaps it was just good defense by Barathian, which made it look bad.
Good shot there by Barathian.
Tono throws a sloppy head kick and Barathian moves out of range easily.
Barathian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tono moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tono scores with a nice head shot.
Tono tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barathian defends well and Tono ends up having to push Barathian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barathian scores with a punch to the head.
Tono thows a leg kick but Barathian checks it
and Barathian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barathian takes one to the chin there.
Barathian swings widly with a right hand
and Tono counters with a nice uppercut.
Barathian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tono in his tracks.
Tono keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Tono.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tono. That's going to slow Barathian down.
Barathian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tono wants to land a leg kick but Barathian is out of range.
Good shot there by Barathian.
Tono is looking to clinch.
Barathian slips a jab from Tono.
Barathian 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.
Some wild striking there from Barathian.
Tono throws a big counter combination but Barathian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tono is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barathian's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian trying to control but Tono postures up.
Takeshi Tono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in half guard, Tono seems content to control.
Tono seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barathian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Max Barathian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barathian pushes Tono off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Barathian.
I've got Barathian 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Barathian!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Opananu Milan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Monza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monza has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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187 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Opananu Milan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Monza!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monza has a takedown stuffed.
Hector Monza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milan jabs Monza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Milan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monza is defended easily by Milan.
Milan throws a counter high kick but Monza was just alert enough to avoid it.
Opananu Milan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Monza.
Milan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Milan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Milan's half guard.
Milan wants to improve his position but Monza is controlling well.
Milan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milan has hold of Monza's hands but Monza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Milan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Milan wants to get back to full guard.
Monza is trying to control. Milan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Milan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Milan keeping hold of Monza's head, controlling as best he can.
Milan is trying to maintain the position but Monza is very close to passing his half guard.
Milan manages to get to full guard.
Monza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Monza throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Milan stuffs the takedown attempt from Monza. Monza gets slowly back to his feet.
Monza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Milan counters with a head kick.
Monza shoots in but Milan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Milan sprawls well initially but Monza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Monza wants to control but Milan is keeping him busy.
Milan manages to get to full guard.
Monza postures up in Milan's guard and throws a big left but Milan blocks it.
Milan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Milan wants to get up but he can't break Monza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Milan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Milan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Milan tries to get to full guard but Monza has control of the leg.
Monza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Milan defending well though.
Milan is looking to improve his position.
Monza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monza is nestled in close to Milan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Milan has hold of Monza's hands but Monza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Milan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've been informed that Monza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Monza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Milan tries to get to full guard but Monza has control of the leg.
Monza trying to control from half guard but Milan is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Milan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monza preventing the sweep.
Monza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Opananu Milan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monza avoids the head kick by Milan.
Monza shoots in for a takedown but Milan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monza tries to clinch but Milan moves away
and Milan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Milan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monza.
Milan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Milan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milan connects with an inside leg kick.
Monza dives in and grabs Milan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Milan pushes down on Monza's head and hops out.
Opananu Milan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Monza.
Milan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Milan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Monza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Milan to the ground. Monza is now in Milan's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monza passes into half guard.
Monza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Milan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Monza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monza working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monza's guard.
Monza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Milan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monza can do to turn this around?
Monza is working an open guard so Milan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Milan.
Monza blocks a head kick by Milan.
Milan stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Monza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Milan throws a counter high kick but Monza was just alert enough to avoid it.
Monza shoots for a takedown but Milan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Milan throwing a counter right hand but Monza manages to avoid it.
Milan throws a right and a left that Monza avoids nicely.
Milan lands a body shot.
Monza is breathing heavily.
Monza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Milan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milan throws a head kick but Monza moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monza.
Milan misses with a head kick.
Monza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Milan counters with a left to the body.
Monza with a poor takedown
and Milan counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milan throws a sloppy head kick and Monza moves out of range easily.
Milan scores with a head kick.
Monza shoots in for a takedown but Milan shows good takedown defense.
Milan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Milan connects with an inside leg kick.
Milan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monza fails with a takedown attempt.
Milan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milan lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Milan.
Monza avoids the head kick by Milan.
Monza avoids the head kick by Milan.
Opananu Milan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Milan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Milan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monza.
Monza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Milan.
Milan lands with a good body shot.
Milan misses with a head kick.
Monza blocks a head kick by Milan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milan throws a sloppy head kick and Monza moves out of range easily.
Milan is looking to wear down Monza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monza.
Hector Monza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Milan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Milan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monza avoids the head kick by Milan.
Monza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Milan sprawls well initially but Monza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Monza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Monza is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Monza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Monza looking to secure an arm triangle but Milan defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Opananu Milan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Milan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Milan on his heels. He'll look to pass Milan's guard now, I'm sure.
Milan pushes Monza off and scrambles back to his feet.
Monza with a poor takedown
and Milan counters with a left to the body.
Milan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monza.
Milan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Milan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Monza is rocked!
Opananu Milan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monza.
Monza is still on wobbly legs! Can Milan finish him?
Milan lands a brutal head kick. Monza looks out on his feet and Milan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Opananu Milan!
Our winner, Opananu Milan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toal Kean Cionaoith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Toal Kean Cionaoith enters the cage!
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173 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toal Kean Cionaoith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wayne checks a leg kick.
Cionaoith throws a wild body kick that Wayne sees coming a mile off.
Wayne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cionaoith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wayne.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Cionaoith is just out of range.
Wayne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kombat MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wayne walks into a straight right hand from Cionaoith.
Cionaoith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wayne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cionaoith tries to avoid it but Wayne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cionaoith to the ground. Cionaoith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Wayne does it's job there.
Cionaoith lands a lovely overhand right.
Cionaoith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Cionaoith misses.
Wayne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cionaoith.
Cionaoith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cionaoith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cionaoith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cionaoith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wayne gets a takedown into half guard.
Wayne is working for a submission of some sort.
Wayne is nestled in close to Cionaoith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wayne working the head and body with strikes.
Cionaoith wants to control but Wayne is keeping busy.
Wayne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to free his trapped foot but Cionaoith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wayne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cionaoith defending well though.
Wayne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wayne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cionaoith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wayne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cionaoith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wayne.
Wayne is just content to waste time from the top position. Cionaoith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cionaoith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wayne.
Cionaoith has control of Wayne's left arm, preventing Wayne from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cionaoith being controlled here, momentarily.
Wayne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wayne throwing strikes but missing.
Wayne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cionaoith being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayne with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Bruce Wayne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cionaoith lands with a hook. Wayne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wayne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cionaoith. Cionaoith obviously looking to wear him down.
Cionaoith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cionaoith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wayne momentarily.
Toal Kean Cionaoith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cionaoith tries to keep at a distance but Wayne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Cionaoith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne pushes Cionaoith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cionaoith lands with a light punch inside.
Cionaoith lands with a right to the head.
Wayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Cionaoith controls his hands.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wayne lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Cionaoith.
Cionaoith misses with the head strike.
Cionaoith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've been informed that Cionaoith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cionaoith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wayne.
Cionaoith can't find room to land a body shot as Wayne controls the action.
Cionaoith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cionaoith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wayne has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cionaoith uses from the top position.
Wayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cionaoith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cionaoith wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne looking for a guillotine here but Cionaoith defends easily.
Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne has his foot on Cionaoith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cionaoith works his way back into a safe position though.
Cionaoith trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cionaoith 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.
Wayne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cionaoith defends it easily.
Cionaoith postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cionaoith defends it easily.
Wayne looking to control.
Cionaoith trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cionaoith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cionaoith throws a push kick but Wayne slaps the foot to one side.
Toal Kean Cionaoith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cionaoith misses with a looping right.
Cionaoith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Cionaoith counters with a low kick, right behind Wayne 's knee.
Wayne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cionaoith circles away.
Wayne lands a glancing blow to the side of Cionaoith's head.
Cionaoith misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is looking to clinch but Cionaoith is avoiding it.
Wayne lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wayne darts in and clinches Cionaoith up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne decides to pull guard.
Wayne is looking for a triangle but Cionaoith pushes his legs off easily.
Wayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cionaoith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wayne has his foot on Cionaoith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cionaoith works his way back into a safe position though.
Cionaoith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cionaoith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toal Kean Cionaoith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cionaoith just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne scores with a three punch combo!
Cionaoith misses with an uppercut.
Wayne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cionaoith connects with a nice looking jab.
Bruce Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cionaoith's hands.
Cionaoith is rocked!
BAM! Wayne delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cionaoith like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bruce Wayne!
Bruce Wayne retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Bruce Wayne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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