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UPF 40: Milan Vs. Judah PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Dinkledorff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Inurgurl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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255 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Dinkledorff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Inurgurl!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinkledorff shoots in for a takedown but Inurgurl shows good takedown defense.
Robert Inurgurl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inurgurl shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dinkledorff is trying to defend but Inurgurl finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dinkledorff pushes Inurgurl off and gets back to his feet.
Dinkledorff seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dinkledorff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inurgurl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dinkledorff somewhat.
Inurgurl drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinkledorff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Inurgurl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dinkledorff wants to sweep but no luck.
Dinkledorff trying to control the position.
Dinkledorff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Inurgurl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dinkledorff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinkledorff pulls Inurgurl in close to prevent any damage.
Dinkledorff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Inurgurl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dinkledorff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Inurgurl is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinkledorff has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dinkledorff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Dinkledorff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inurgurl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dinkledorff was covering up waiting for the punch and Inurgurl finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dinkledorff is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Inurgurl presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Inurgurl has hold of one of Dinkledorff's legs. Dinkledorff is fighting the takedown attempt but Inurgurl gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinkledorff has momentary wrist control but Inurgurl slips an elbow through the middle.
Dinkledorff controls Inurgurl momentarily but Inurgurl frees himself.
Inurgurl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inurgurl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinkledorff keeping moving, preventing Inurgurl from controlling successfully.
Dinkledorff wants to sweep but no luck.
Inurgurl trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinkledorff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinkledorff trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dinkledorff managing to control the position.
Dinkledorff wants to stand and escape but Inurgurl is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inurgurl throws a big elbow that misses.
Dinkledorff has Inurgurl pulled in close to control his posture.
Inurgurl thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Inurgurl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinkledorff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dinkledorff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dinkledorff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dinkledorff feints a jab promting Inurgurl to slip. Dinkledorff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Inurgurl slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Robert Inurgurl has been cut.
Dinkledorff scores with a nice head shot.
Dinkledorff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinkledorff closes the distance and clinches.
Inurgurl lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dinkledorff manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Inurgurl keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Dinkledorff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inurgurl gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Inurgurl is nestled in close to Dinkledorff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Inurgurl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dinkledorff pushes Inurgurl off looking to stand but Inurgurl dives back in and keeps control.
Dinkledorff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Inurgurl.
Dinkledorff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dinkledorff is trying to get back to full guard.
Dinkledorff looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Dinkledorff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Inurgurl's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dinkledorff clinches up with Inurgurl and pushes him back against the cage.
Inurgurl has Dinkledorff pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Inurgurl pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dinkledorff tumbling to the mat - Inurgurl dives into Dinkledorff's guard.
Dinkledorff kicks Inurgurl off and gets to his feet.
Dinkledorff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Inurgurl quickly recovers to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inurgurl can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Inurgurl moves into full guard.
Inurgurl wants to sweep here but Dinkledorff controlling him for the moment.
Inurgurl seems keen to control Dinkledorff's posture.
Dinkledorff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Inurgurl pulls Dinkledorff in close to his closed guard and prevents Dinkledorff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Inurgurl working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinkledorff trying to control the position from guard on top but Inurgurl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinkledorff won't allow Inurgurl to sweep him here.
Dinkledorff slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dinkledorff won't allow Inurgurl to sweep him here.
Dinkledorff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dinkledorff throwing strikes but missing.
Inurgurl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Inurgurl is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dinkledorff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dinkledorff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dinkledorff.
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.
Dinkledorff throws out a powerful jab.
Inurgurl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dinkledorff was covering up waiting for the punch and Inurgurl finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Inurgurl won't allow Dinkledorff to sweep him here.
Inurgurl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dinkledorff keeping moving, preventing Inurgurl from controlling successfully.
Dinkledorff working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inurgurl lands a couple of elbows.
Ray Dinkledorff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Inurgurl's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Inurgurl postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dinkledorff is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Inurgurl, into his guard.
Inurgurl manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dinkledorff manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inurgurl stops Dinkledorff from standing up.
Dinkledorff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inurgurl forces his way into half guard.
Inurgurl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Inurgurl controlling the action here.
Dinkledorff keeping control of the position.
Dinkledorff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Inurgurl.
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.
Inurgurl prevents Dinkledorff from improving his position.
Dinkledorff controlling the position well.
Inurgurl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dinkledorff controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Inurgurl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinkledorff keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Inurgurl lands a nice short elbow.
Dinkledorff is staying active underneath Inurgurl, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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 Ray Dinkledorff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Inurgurl'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. This is the final round!
Inurgurl darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Inurgurl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Inurgurl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Inurgurl winds up and cracks Dinkledorff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Inurgurl is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Inurgurl is trying to control the action in half guard but Dinkledorff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinkledorff keeping hold of Inurgurl's head, controlling as best he can.
Dinkledorff is defending against the submission attempts here by Inurgurl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inurgurl is working for a submission of some sort.
Dinkledorff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Inurgurl.
Inurgurl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dinkledorff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Inurgurl throwing shots but Dinkledorff is blocking nicely.
Inurgurl prevents Dinkledorff from improving his position.
Dinkledorff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dinkledorff trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inurgurl drops an elbow to the side of Dinkledorff's head.
Dinkledorff gets full guard.
Inurgurl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Inurgurl's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dinkledorff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Inurgurl shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Inurgurl showed some decent athleticism there.
Dinkledorff makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Inurgurl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dinkledorff.
Dinkledorff moves into the clinch successfully.
Inurgurl lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dinkledorff manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Inurgurl keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inurgurl gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dinkledorff regains guard.
Dinkledorff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dinkledorff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dinkledorff preventing the sweep.
Inurgurl has his hands on Dinkledorff's head, controlling the position.
Inurgurl working a defensive guard here.
Inurgurl is working an open guard so Dinkledorff takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dinkledorff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inurgurl defends it nicely.
Inurgurl tries to counter with a clinch but Dinkledorff shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinkledorff scores with a three punch combo!
Dinkledorff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinkledorff breaks from the clinch.
Dinkledorff shoots in and bounces Inurgurl off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ray Dinkledorff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dinkledorff wants to control from the top but Inurgurl keeps moving.
Dinkledorff controlling from the top position.
Dinkledorff stands up over Inurgurl, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dinkledorff is looking to stand up but Inurgurl won't let him.
Robert Inurgurl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Dinkledorff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dinkledorff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Dinkledorff!
After the big win, Ray Dinkledorff made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Everaldo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Striker Mc Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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150 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everaldo Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Striker Mc Steel!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
Mc Steel avoids the head kick by Junior.
Junior chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mc Steel can pounce on him.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mc Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mc Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mc Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mc Steel wants to slow Junior down by chopping away at his legs.
Junior swinging wildly here.
Mc Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Mc Steel wants to counter with a clinch but Junior pushes him away.
Junior looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Steel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Junior was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Junior scores with a head kick. Mc Steel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Striker Mc Steel has been cut.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mc Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Mc Steel with the counter takedown but Junior avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Mc Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Mc Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Junior doesn't seem phased though.
Mc Steel blocks a head kick by Junior.
Mc Steel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mc Steel, right into the meat.
Junior tries to land a front kick but Mc Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mc Steel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Junior throws a body kick that misses.
Junior throws a head kick but Mc Steel moves out of range.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior sets himself, and Mc Steel steps forward looking for the clinch! Junior avoids it this time.
Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Junior sets himself, and Mc Steel steps forward looking for the clinch! Junior avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mc Steel.
Junior throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mc Steel avoids the head kick by Junior.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Mc Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mc Steel. That's going to slow Junior down.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Mc Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mc Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mc Steel throws a front kick that sends Junior stumbling back into the cage.
Mc Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mc Steel slips a jab and a cross from Junior.
Junior takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Steel is looking to slow Junior down with leg kicks.
Everaldo Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior tries to clinch up but Mc Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Mc Steel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Junior defends it well.
Junior tries to clinch but Mc Steel moves out of range.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Mc Steel throws a front kick aimed at Junior's knee but Junior avoids it well.
Mc Steel misses with a leg kick.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mc Steel with the counter takedown but Junior avoids it easily.
Mc Steel clobbers Junior with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Everaldo Junior has been cut.
Junior checks a low kick from Mc Steel.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Mc Steel.
Junior avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mc Steel lands a head shot.
Junior is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Mc Steel uses the oldest trick in the book to send Junior tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Mc Steel is absolutely delighted - when Junior wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Striker Mc Steel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze has chosen Rough and Rugged - Asher D/ Daddy Freddy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Joe Quinn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe Quinn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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208 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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224 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darryl Haze!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn throws a solid leg kick but Haze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Quinn.
A cross from Quinn lands.
Quinn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haze.
Quinn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Quinn throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
Haze lands a big head kick that sends Quinn tumbling to the mat! Haze takes a step backwards and waves Quinn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Joe Quinn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze sends Quinn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Haze is motioning to the referee to let Quinn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Quinn is rocked!
That kick from Haze tenderised Quinn's leg. Quinn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Quinn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quinn looks up at the clock. Bad move! Haze lands a right hand from hell, dropping Quinn. Haze pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Haze!
Darryl Haze 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Peterson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gustafsson has Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Gustafsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Peterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peterson lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Peterson trying to control here.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson thows a huge punch but Peterson dodges it nicely.
Gustafsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gustafsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Peterson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to roll over but Gustafsson keeps him under control.
Peterson is staying active underneath Gustafsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gustafsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Gustafsson is controlling well.
Gustafsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterson keeps working.
Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson throwing shots but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Peterson is looking to control Gustafsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peterson avoid being mounted?
Gustafsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustafsson.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is staying active underneath Gustafsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peterson trying to control from the bottom.
Gustafsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gustafsson working Peterson over with strikes.
Gustafsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gustafsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Peterson's face.
Peterson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gustafsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Peterson's face.
Peterson is rocked!
Gustafsson loads up with a big shot that hurts Peterson! He's pulled Gustafsson in close but Gustafsson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Peterson survive? More strikes from Gustafsson and Peterson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emil Gustafsson!
Mike Peterson spoke after the fight, saying 'It appears even a dead man can die. I gotta find Doc Puter and get him to either cute me or kill me.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristoff Melkovick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cristoff Melkovick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
149 lbs
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145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristoff Melkovick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins tries to land a body kick
and Melkovick counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melkovick.
Wilkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilkins walks into a jab.
Wilkins shoots in for a double leg but Melkovick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Melkovick misses the target.
Wilkins misses with a double jab
enabling Melkovick to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Melkovick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Melkovick misses.
Wilkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Melkovick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cristoff Melkovick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Wilkins.
Wilkins tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Melkovick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilkins is in Melkovick's guard.
Wilkins won't allow Melkovick to get back to his feet.
Melkovick wants to sweep here but Wilkins controlling him for the moment.
Wilkins being controlled here momentarily.
Melkovick wants to get back to his feet but Wilkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Melkovick controlling the position.
Melkovick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that Wilkins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Melkovick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Melkovick lands with a nice body punch.
Melkovick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from Melkovick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilkins.
Melkovick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Melkovick scores with a hook.
Wilkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Melkovick counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins has his takedown stuffed
and Melkovick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins wants to clinch
and Melkovick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melkovick works the jab nicely.
Wilkins throws a leg kick
and Wilkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilkins is rocked!
Wilkins walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Melkovick! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cristoff Melkovick!
Cristoff Melkovick 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Placencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Fagaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Placencia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem - The Monster Ft. Rihanna. Anthony Placencia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Placencia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Fagaro!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Placencia doesn't seem bothered though.
Fagaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Fagaro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Placencia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Placencia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fagaro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Placencia's half guard.
Placencia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fagaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Placencia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fagaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Placencia defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Placencia is trying to stand back up but Fagaro is controlling him
Placencia is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Placencia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fagaro is working Placencia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Placencia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fagaro looking to pass the guard.
Placencia throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Placencia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Placencia is looking for a triangle here but Fagaro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Placencia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fagaro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Placencia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Placencia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Placencia is trying to control but can't.
Fagaro is trying to work for a kimura but Placencia is defending well.
Fagaro drops an elbow to the side of Placencia's head.
Fagaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fagaro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fagaro trying to control from half guard but Placencia is working away.
Placencia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fagaro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Placencia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fagaro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fagaro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fagaro works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Placencia is looking for a sweep.
Placencia is trying to buck Fagaro off.
Placencia tries to buck Fagaro off but Fagaro is having none of it.
Placencia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fagaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fagaro is trying to get an arm triangle but Placencia is defending well.
Fagaro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fagaro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fagaro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Placencia is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Placencia pushes Fagaro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fagaro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fagaro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fagaro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Placencia is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fagaro connects with a decent elbow.
Fagaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fagaro trying to control the action but Placencia is working from the bottom.
Fagaro tries for a kimura but Placencia is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Fagaro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Placencia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Placencia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fagaro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Placencia scrambles back to his feet.
Fagaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Anthony Placencia has been cut.
Placencia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Placencia is rocked!
Placencia takes one on the button.
Oh Placencia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Placencia looks up at the clock. Bad move! Fagaro lands a right hand from hell, dropping Placencia. Fagaro pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Fagaro!
Don Fagaro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Anthony Placencia stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Train More Harder And Try To Push Myself To The Limit.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laam OvGod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
200 lbs
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192 lbs
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Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laam OvGod!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ellis landing a few strikes.
OvGod is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ellis wants to control but OvGod is keeping him busy.
OvGod is looking to regain half guard here but Ellis keeps moving and retains side control.
Ellis is working OvGod over with some ground and pound from side control.
OvGod manages to get back to half guard.
Ellis lands strikes from half guard.
OvGod really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ellis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ellis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OvGod trying to control but Ellis postures up.
OvGod taking some punishment here, with Ellis in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis working over OvGod with some ground and pound. OvGod looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ellis lands a nice short elbow.
Ellis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OvGod is concentrating on defense, preventing Ellis from advancing position.
Ellis wants to pass the guard but OvGod is defending well.
OvGod is looking to control Ellis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OvGod avoid being mounted?
Ellis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OvGod with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ellis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ellis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OvGod looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ellis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ellis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ellis is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OvGod pushes Ellis off looking to stand but Ellis dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis winds up and cracks OvGod with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ellis moves nicely into side control.
Ellis in side control lands a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OvGod can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ellis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ellis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OvGod is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ellis connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis working the head and body with strikes.
Ellis lands some shots froms side control.
Ellis tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is working OvGod over with some ground and pound from side control.
OvGod looking for a sweep but Ellis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ellis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ellis postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt OvGod bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ellis and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Ellis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sairanix Lokren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and St Pre James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lokren's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beast. 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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22
179 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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23
185 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sairanix Lokren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, St Pre James!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James wants to counter the offense by Lokren and move into the clinch position.
Lokren misses with a hook
and James counters with a left to the body.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lokren punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Lokren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *Shrug* in the buildup to the fight.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
James feints the counter takedown.
Lokren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James is looking to clinch.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Lokren backing away here, and James unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
James walks into a jab.
A big left from Lokren misses.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lokren cracks James with an open hand slap.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a two punch combo.
Lokren punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lokren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokren takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lokren thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James has Lokren up against the cage in a clinch.
Lokren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren connects with a crisp jab.
Lokren takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws a counter combo.
James moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Lokren scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lokren lands a lovely overhand right.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
letting James counter with a right hand.
Lokren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lokren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lokren.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lokren stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lokren.
Lokren misses with a hook
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and James makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Lokren.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James throws out a counter right but Lokren avoids it with no problem.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Lokren.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James staying out of range there.
Lokren backing away here, and James unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A combination from Lokren does no damage.
Nice defenses there by James.
James wants to counter the offense by Lokren and move into the clinch position.
Lokren misses with a two punch combination.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Lokren lands with a right hand.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
James is looking for the big counter here.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lokren throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by James.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James throws a strike but Lokren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James wants to stand but Lokren is controlling the position.
Lokren is looking to stand up but James won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokren decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren misses with a hook
and James counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Lokren down! James is looking to finish but Lokren is intelligently defending himself.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Lokren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James forces his way into half guard.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lokren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James not doing much here.
James is looking for a kimura but Lokren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
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.
James is taking a breather. Lokren says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
James is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James works his way into full mount!
Lokren's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
James is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lokren is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lokren flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. James anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lokren and secures both hooks! This could be bad! James slips an arm under Lokren chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. James has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. James is squeezing on Lokren like an anaconda would it's prey. Lokren fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). St Pre James!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arapeta Ma Aka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trujillo's entrance music is Jiu-Jitsu . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phoenix Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arapeta Ma Aka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujillo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ma Aka's head backwards.
Trujillo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arapeta Ma Aka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ma Aka throws an overhand right that lands on Trujillo's shoulder, as Trujillo tries to avoid the shot.
Ma Aka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trujillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trujillo attempts a counter takedown but Ma Aka avoids it well and moves away.
Ma Aka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Ma Aka throws a jab but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Ma Aka misses with a few strikes there.
Ma Aka throws a right hand that Trujillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Trujillo also avoids with ease.
Ma Aka misses with a double jab.
Trujillo swings for the body but Ma Aka moves out of range.
A punch combination from Ma Aka misses.
Trujillo scores with a sloppy right hand. Ma Aka should have avoided that one.
Trujillo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trujillo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ma Aka is staying active underneath Trujillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma Aka trying to control from the bottom.
Trujillo wants to pass to mount but Ma Aka is defending the position.
Ma Aka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ma Aka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trujillo defends well.
Trujillo slips nicely into half guard.
Trujillo working the head and body with strikes.
Trujillo seems to be looking for submissions.
Trujillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trujillo in particular looking to stall.
Ma Aka is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo is looking to take a break and control but Ma Aka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trujillo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ma Aka!
Trujillo tries to control but Ma Aka wriggling away.
Trujillo lands a big shot there that rocks Ma Aka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Trujillo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ma Aka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trujillo wants to control the pace but Ma Aka is squirming around nicely.
Trujillo avoids the attempt from Ma Aka to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo is working for a guillotine from mount but Ma Aka frees his head quite easily.
Ma Aka wants to hold on but Trujillo pushes him away.
Ma Aka can't escape the position.
Ma Aka keeps trying to improve his position.
Ma Aka tries to hold on but Trujillo postures up.
Ma Aka has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Trujillo raining down shots from the mount!
Trujillo lands a heavy elbow.
Ma Aka is rocked!
Trujillo postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ma Aka in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ma Aka to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Trujillo!
Phoenix Trujillo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Arapeta Ma Aka had this to say: 'I will come back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Opananu Milan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Opananu Milan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Judah!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Milan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Milan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Judah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Judah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Milan.
Milan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Judah tries a head kick but it misses.
Judah throws a leg kick which misses Milan's front leg but catches the back leg as Milan tries to avoid it.
Milan throws a nice looking combination but Judah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Judah unleashes a big counter combination but Milan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Judah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Milan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Judahs head.
Milan working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Judah obliges.
Judah lands with a right to the head.
Judah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Milan.
Milan can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Milan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Judah's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milan throws a head punch that misses.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milan's elbow.
Judah blocking some punches.
Milan lands a damaging elbow.
Judah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milan avoids it.
Milan misses with some punches.
Judah tries to land knees in the clinch but Milan avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Judah.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Judah obliges.
Milan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah tries to work over Milan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Judah blocks a body shot from Milan.
Judah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milan avoiding damage as Judah throws knees to the body.
Judah blocks an elbow strike.
Judah trying to land knees to the body.
Milan lands a hook that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Milan misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah pushes off an throws an elbow but Milan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Judah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Milan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milan misses with some punches.
Milan throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Milan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Milan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Judah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Milan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Judah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judah working Milan over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milan.
Milan lands a nice uppercut.
Milan lands a nice uppercut.
Milan lands a damaging elbow.
Judah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Milan blocks it with crossed arms.
Milan throws a head punch that misses.
Milan tries to work over Judah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milan lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Judah obliges.
Milan is breathing heavily.
Judah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Judah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Milan's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Judah.
A hook to the body from Judah.
Judah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milan backwards.
Good body shot from Judah.
Judah lands with a light punch inside.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Milan is blocking nicely.
Judah misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Judah - that landed with a thud.
Judah blocks an elbow strike.
Judah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milan backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milan.
Milan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Judah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milan backwards.
Milan takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milan misses with some punches.
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Milan is blocking nicely.
Judah lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Judah.
Milan misses with an elbow strike.
Judah presses Milan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Judah.
Judah crunches a lovely knee into Milan's ribcage.
Judah lands a good knee to the midsection. Milan won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Judah.
Judah with a knee to the head.
Judah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Milan misses with a punch on the inside.
Milan prevents a body shot from Judah.
Judah lands a nice knee to the body.
Judah is leaning against Milan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Judah lands an elbow inside.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Judah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Milan or not.
Judah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Judah.
Judah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Judah dominated that round.
That's time! Milan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Judah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Judah. Milan shrugs it off though.
Judah throws a series of punches but Milan moves out of range.
Judah connects with a crisp jab.
Milan avoids the head kick by Judah.
Judah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Milan tries to keep at a distance but Judah has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Judah scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Judah.
Judah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Milan backwards.
Judah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Judah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Milan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Milan can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah tries a body shot but Milan blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Judah obliges.
A short right from Judah.
A body shot lands from Judah.
Judah working Milan over with knees to the body.
Judah lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Judah.
Judah lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Judah as the two fighters clinch.
Judah lands with a short shot to the head.
Judah throws a knee to the head but misses.
Milan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Judah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah lands a good knee to the midsection. Milan won't want to take too many of those.
Milan avoiding damage as Judah throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Judah.
Judah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milan backwards.
Judah scores with a knee to the head.
Milan is rocked!
Judah lands with a right to the head.
Oh Milan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milan backwards.
A body shot lands from Judah.
Judah landing knees to the head.
Daniel Judah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Judah using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Judah as the two fighters clinch.
Judah landing knees to the body.
Judah with a knee to the head.
Judah lands a nice knee to the body.
Judah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Judah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Judah lands a knee to the head.
Milan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah blocking some punches.
Judah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milan avoids it.
Milan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Milan seems to have got his legs back now.
Milan takes a shot to the head.
Milan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Judah.
Judah lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Milan throws an elbow but misses.
Judah blocks the elbow strike.
Judah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milan misses with a punch on the inside.
Milan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Milan throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milan.
Judah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Judah gets through Milan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Judah lands a nice knee to the body.
Milan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Judah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milans head.
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Milan backwards.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
Judah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Milan.
Judah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milan avoids it.
Judah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Judah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Milan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Judah misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Milan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Judah's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Milan on the inside.
Milan misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Judah cracks Milan with a nice body shot.
Milan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Milan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judah with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Milan misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah trying to land knees to the body.
Milan has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Milan avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Judah misses with a knee to the head.
Milan tries a body shot but Judah blocks it.
A short right from Judah.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah lands a good knee to the midsection. Milan won't want to take too many of those.
Milan prevents a body shot from Judah.
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Milan is blocking nicely.
Judah avoids the elbow strike from Milan, against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Judah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Milan walks into a jab.
A low kick from Judah is predictable there
and Milan counters with a one-two to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Judah, right into the meat.
Judah misses with a straight right.
Milan is looking for a counter combo.
Daniel Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah misses with a body shot
and Milan counters with a series of strikes. Judah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Judah throws a wild body kick that Milan sees coming a mile off.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Milan moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milan connects with a leg kick. Judah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judah scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Milan checks a leg kick.
Milan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Judah just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Judah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Milan is out of range and Judah settles back down.
Milan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Judah - that will leave a mark!
A jab lands there for Judah.
Judah throws a head kick that misses.
Judah is looking to land body kicks.
Judah cracks a nice hook into Milan's ribs.
Milan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Milan was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milan tries to bum rush Judah with a series of wild strikes but Judah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Judah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Judah tries to land a front kick but Milan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Opananu Milan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Judah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Milan avoids the body shot from Judah.
Milan rushes Judah and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Milan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Judah's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Judah.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milan avoiding damage as Judah throws knees to the body.
Opananu Milan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Milan is defending well for now.
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as Milan controls his hands.
Milan avoids a wild elbow strike from Judah.
Milan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milan swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Daniel Judah has been cut.
Judah is leaning against Milan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Milan has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Milan has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Milan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Judah using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Judah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Judah lands a nice uppercut.
Daniel Judah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Judah pushes Milan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Judah as the two fighters clinch.
Milan misses with a knee strike.
Judah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Milan is blocking nicely.
Milan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Milan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milan lands a nice elbow.
Judah using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Milan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Judah working the clinch nicely. Milan is working for position but Judah cracks him with a big knee to the head! Milan crumples up against the cage and Judah lands two more shots before the ref can save Milan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Daniel Judah!
Daniel Judah is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Daniel Judah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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