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LIA 19: He Fixes The Cable? PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutan Ilram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jami Bunks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutan Ilram could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jami Bunks's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rutan Ilram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jami Bunks!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilram is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bunks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Ilram both land. Nice combination.
Bunks shoots in and gets a takedown into Ilram's guard.
Ilram is looking for a triangle but Bunks pushes his legs off easily.
Bunks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bunks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ilram has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunks has managed to get both his arms back between Ilram's legs - danger averted.
Bunks throwing strikes from guard but Ilram blocks nicely.
Ilram throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ilram has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bunks has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ilram definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ilram taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ilram is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bunks working the head with strikes.
Bunks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ilram tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bunks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bunks looks up at the clock and then as Ilram takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bunks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ilram takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bunks lands some shots froms side control.
Bunks lands an elbow.
Ilram tries to buck Bunks off but Bunks is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilram takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ilram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunks lands an elbow.
Bunks works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ilram taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bunks is putting a hurting on Ilram here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ilram is rocked!
Check out the look on Bunks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Ilram is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ilram wants to control but Bunks postures up.
Bunks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ilram some visible discomfort.
Bunks working the head and body with strikes.
Bunks scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ilram is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bunks can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jami Bunks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Von Erich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintus Fabius Ambustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quintus Fabius Ambustus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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218 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Von Erich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quintus Fabius Ambustus!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabius Ambustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fabius Ambustus cracks Von Erich with a good jab.
It looks like David Von Erich has been cut.
Von Erich shoots in for a takedown but Fabius Ambustus shows good takedown defense.
Von Erich walks into a straight right hand from Fabius Ambustus.
Von Erich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Erich looking to score a takedown here. Fabius Ambustus is defending well but Von Erich drives through and ends up in Fabius Ambustus's guard.
Fabius Ambustus has momentary wrist control but Von Erich slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Erich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Erich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Von Erich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Erich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fabius Ambustus's head.
It looks like Quintus Fabius Ambustus has been cut.
Von Erich works over Fabius Ambustus with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Erich scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Erich postures up and lands a big shot to Fabius Ambustus's brow.
Von Erich working some strikes from top position.
That has opened up Quintus Fabius Ambustus's cut even more.
Von Erich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Erich works over Fabius Ambustus with some ground and pound from guard.
The cut above Quintus Fabius Ambustus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Erich works over Fabius Ambustus with some ground and pound from guard.
Quintus Fabius Ambustus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Quintus Fabius Ambustus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Von Erich!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donito DeLeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Azpilc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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179 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donito DeLeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Azpilc!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLeon cracks a nice hook into Azpilc's ribs.
Azpilc misses with a looping right.
DeLeon lands a nice shot that snaps Azpilc's head back.
Azpilc jabs DeLeon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeLeon throws a series of strikes that have Azpilc backpedaling.
Azpilc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Azpilc swings for the body but DeLeon moves out of range.
DeLeon looks to land a left hand but Azpilc moved out of range nicely.
Azpilc throws an overhand right that lands on DeLeon's shoulder, as DeLeon tries to avoid the shot.
DeLeon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azpilc just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azpilc misses with a hook. DeLeon ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azpilc swings widly with a right hand
and DeLeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeLeon cracks Azpilc with an open hand slap.
Azpilc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeLeon tries to throw a body punch but Azpilc avoids it by throwing DeLeon back against the cage.
DeLeon lands a body shot.
Azpilc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeLeons head.
Azpilc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeLeon backwards.
Azpilc works on DeLeon's body with a couple of short punches.
DeLeon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azpilc looks to land a left hand but DeLeon moved out of range nicely.
DeLeon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeLeon connects with a body shot.
Azpilc closes the distance but DeLeon moves to the side
and DeLeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azpilc throws a sloppy body shot
and DeLeon counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Azpilc tries to clinch up but DeLeon circles away and keeps his distance.
Azpilc looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Azpilc misses.
Azpilc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeLeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeLeon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Azpilc tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeLeon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azpilc throws a body punch but DeLeon moves out of range.
Azpilc swings widly with a right hand
enabling DeLeon to counter with a crisp jab.
Azpilc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azpilc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azpilc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azpilc swings for the body but DeLeon moves out of range.
Azpilc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azpilc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeLeon.
DeLeon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeLeon lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by DeLeon.
Nice cross by DeLeon.
DeLeon slips a jab and a cross from Azpilc.
DeLeon misses with a right hand
and Azpilc counters with a left and a right that stings DeLeon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azpilc avoids the body shot from DeLeon.
DeLeon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by DeLeon. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azpilc throws a lazy uppercut
and DeLeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azpilc thinking.
Azpilc lands with a right hand.
Azpilc throws a shot to the body.
DeLeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azpilc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azpilc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeLeon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeLeon blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from DeLeon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donito DeLeon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Azpilc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeLeon counters with a stiff right hand.
Azpilc just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by DeLeon.
DeLeon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pedro Azpilc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azpilc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeLeon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeLeon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeLeon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLeon scores with a nice right hand.
DeLeon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azpilc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azpilc throws a lazy uppercut
and DeLeon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Azpilc misses with a lunging right hand
and DeLeon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Azpilc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeLeon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azpilc misses with an uppercut.
DeLeon keeps the fight on the outside.
DeLeon is looking to counter punch.
Azpilc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DeLeon counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as DeLeon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Azpilc doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Azpilc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azpilc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeLeon counters with a two punch combo.
Azpilc looks to land a right hand but DeLeon moved out of range.
DeLeon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Azpilc misses with a jab to the body
and DeLeon counters with a left to the body.
DeLeon throws a body punch but Azpilc moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Azpilc misses.
Azpilc misses with a hook to the body
and DeLeon counters with a stiff right hand.
DeLeon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeLeon throws a right hand that Azpilc ducks under and follows up with a left that Azpilc also avoids with ease.
Azpilc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Azpilc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeLeon on the side of the head.
Azpilc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeLeon rather than just go for the knockout.
Azpilc slips a jab and a cross from DeLeon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azpilc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azpilc takes a swing at DeLeon's ribcage but misses.
DeLeon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Azpilc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeLeon's hands.
Azpilc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeLeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeLeon avoids the body shot from Azpilc.
Good exchange - Azpilc coming out on top.
Azpilc misses with a right hand
and DeLeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azpilc thinking.
DeLeon dips to his left and cracks Azpilc with an uppercut!
Azpilc looks to land a left hand but DeLeon moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azpilc tries to clinch but DeLeon moves away
and DeLeon counters with a right hand to the body.
DeLeon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from DeLeon lands.
Azpilc throws a body punch but DeLeon moves out of range.
Azpilc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeLeon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azpilc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Azpilc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeLeon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Azpilc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeLeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Azpilc.
An attempted straight right counter from DeLeon misses the target.
DeLeon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donito DeLeon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
DeLeon looks to land a combination but Azpilc avoids it well.
DeLeon misses with a double jab.
Azpilc is looking to clinch.
Azpilc slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azpilc! But no joy.
DeLeon takes a swing at Azpilc's ribcage but misses.
Azpilc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeLeon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DeLeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Azpilc misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azpilc misses with a body shot
and DeLeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Azpilc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Azpilc scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azpilc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeLeon counters with a straight right hand.
Azpilc takes a swing at DeLeon's ribcage but misses.
DeLeon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azpilc drops his hands momentarily and DeLeon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azpilc lands a nice shot to the body.
Azpilc needs to keep his hands up - DeLeon had a free shot at his head there.
DeLeon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azpilc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeLeon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azpilc throws out the jab.
Azpilc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeLeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Azpilc.
A quick step to the side and DeLeon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeLeon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azpilc can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLeon circles away from the clinch attempt
and DeLeon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azpilc closes the distance looking to clinch
and DeLeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azpilc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from DeLeon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeLeon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azpilc misses with a shot to the body
and DeLeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLeon with a jab.
DeLeon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeLeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by DeLeon - just one landing.
Azpilc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeLeon scores with a jab to the head.
Azpilc swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeLeon counters with a nice body shot.
DeLeon misses with a straight right.
DeLeon dips to his left and cracks Azpilc with an uppercut!
Donito DeLeon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azpilc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeLeon moves away.
Azpilc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeLeon counters with a crisp one two that drops Azpilc! DeLeon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Azpilc to his feet! Azpilc is in big trouble!
Pedro Azpilc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azpilc is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLeon catches Azpilc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Azpilc is still on wobbly legs! Can DeLeon finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! DeLeon has cracked Azpilc with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! DeLeon lands another huge swinging hook and Azpilc tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Azpilc, before DeLeon can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donito DeLeon!
Donito DeLeon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellraiser FightGear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Le Carre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhys Edwards (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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180 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pierre Le Carre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rhys Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Carre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Le Carre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Le Carre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Pierre Le Carre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhys Edwards.
A jab from Le Carre misses.
Le Carre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Le Carre trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Carre keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards won't allow Le Carre to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Carre being controlled here, momentarily.
Edwards thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Carre is on top in guard.
Le Carre throws an elbow that misses. Edwards uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Le Carre's guard. Nice move by Edwards!
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Le Carre is retaining full guard.
Edwards trying to control but Le Carre is working from the bottom.
Le Carre keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Le Carre has control of Edwards's left arm, preventing Edwards from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Carre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Le Carre dives on top into guard.
Edwards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Le Carre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Le Carre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Le Carre lands a couple of elbows.
Le Carre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Le Carre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Edwards is looking for a triangle but Le Carre pushes his legs off easily.
Le Carre throws a strike but Edwards rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Le Carre trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Carre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Le Carre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.
Edwards trying to control but Le Carre is working from the bottom.
Le Carre wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
Le Carre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Carre throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Carre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Le Carre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Edwards prevents Le Carre from getting back to his feet.
Le Carre striking off his back but it's not causing Edwards any problems.
Le Carre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Le Carre tries to get out of the position.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Le Carre.
Le Carre is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Le Carre scores with a jab. Edwards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Carre pinned against the cage. Le Carre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Carre throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Carre throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Le Carre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Carre.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Le Carre's head coaches at Harambe Remembrance Hall that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Le Carre.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Carre throws out the jab.
Edwards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Le Carre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Le Carre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Le Carre lands a two punch combo.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pierre Le Carre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Carre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Carre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Le Carre dips to his left and cracks Edwards with an uppercut!
Le Carre tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edwards shoots for a takedown but Le Carre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierre Le Carre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhys Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Carre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Carre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Le Carre shows good takedown defense.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Le Carre looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards fails to land the takedown.
Nice cross by Le Carre.
Le Carre throws a series of strikes that have Edwards backpedaling.
Edwards is rocked!
Le Carre with a hook.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Carre finish him?
Le Carre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Carre cracks Edwards on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Edwards falls backwards against the cage. Le Carre follows up with more strikes that drop Edwards to his knees. Le Carre keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Edwards! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Le Carre!
In defeat, Rhys Edwards stepped up to the mic, saying 'i would have to work harder than this. i truely deserved to lose today my opponent was juse too good'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Chavez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
145 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez has Mayweather pressed against the cage, preventing Mayweather from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chavez gets underhooks to prevent Mayweather's takedown attempt.
Chavez has Mayweather pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mayweather manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chavez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chavez manages to end up in side control.
Mayweather is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chavez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mayweather tries to bench press Chavez off him but Chavez keeps the position.
Chavez cracks Mayweather with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mayweather keeps Chavez under control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chavez working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather parries the strikes from Chavez easily there. Chavez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mayweather to escape.
Mayweather struggling a bit here.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet but Chavez drags him back down.
Mayweather is trying to improve his position.
Mayweather parries the strikes from Chavez easily there. Chavez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mayweather to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez tries to score with some ground and pound. Mayweather controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chavez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mayweather is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mayweather has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chavez is on him like a limpet, forcing Mayweather back against the cage.
Mayweather definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to pull guard but Mayweather forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chavez tries to pull guard but Mayweather forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Chavez.
Chavez'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.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez managing to block the knees to the body from Mayweather.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but Mayweather blocks it.
Mayweather changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chavez has closed the distance and engaged Mayweather in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mayweather jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayweather leaves Chavez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mayweather moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
BJ Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayweather takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chavez misses with a double jab
and Mayweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Floyd Mayweather will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mayweather counter with a right hand.
Mayweather avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Mayweather gets a clinch.
Mayweather tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
Mayweather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mayweather wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather working hard to break the clinch.
Chavez wants to take the fight to the mat but Mayweather manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Mayweather works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mayweather counters with a three punch combo that has Chavez backing up. Chavez nods at Mayweather to acknowledge the strikes.
Chavez looks for a takedown but Mayweather sprawls well.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Chavez.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayweather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mayweather defends it nicely.
Mayweather appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chavez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chavez there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Chavez with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chavez or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayweather, which made it look bad.
Mayweather appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chavez has his takedown stuffed
and Mayweather counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mayweather.
Mayweather rushes Chavez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Mayweather off balance momentarily.
Mayweather fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.
Mayweather lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez prevents Mayweather from breaking the clinch.
Chavez keeps control of Mayweather as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chavez can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying to break free.
Mayweather is trying to push Chavez away but Chavez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayweather fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.
Chavez jumps into guard, dragging Mayweather to the mat.
Mayweather stops Chavez from standing up.
Chavez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayweather controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mayweather advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chavez shoots and misses
and Mayweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Mayweather pushes him off.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayweather but Mayweather pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayweather as he avoids it easily.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Chavez.
Chavez darts in trying to clinch
and Mayweather counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mayweather tries to counter by clinching up but Chavez breaks away and moves out of range.
Mayweather looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayweather lands with a good body shot.
Mayweather is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayweather attempts a counter takedown but Chavez avoids it well and moves away.
Chavez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mayweather counters with a straight right hand.
Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayweather shoots in and drives through. Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mayweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to clinch up
and Mayweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Chavez tenderised Mayweather's leg. Mayweather is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chavez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mayweather counters with a left to the body.
Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chavez is trying to break the clinch but Mayweather is controlling him.
Mayweather changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chavez misses with a takedown
and Mayweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Mayweather circles away easily
and Mayweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayweather goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chavez lands with a kick to the temple. Mayweather shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mayweather digs a good body shot into Chavez's ribs.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Mayweather circles away easily
and Mayweather counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayweather moves into range and clinches up with Chavez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mayweather tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez is trying to push Mayweather away but Mayweather has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chavez jumps guard but Mayweather stands there with Chavez around his waist. Chavez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayweather lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
BJ Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez looking for submissions off his back.
Floyd Mayweather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayweather stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayweather 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather!
Floyd Mayweather tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alvan Septi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimo Primo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Optimo Primo enters the cage!
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25
191 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alvan Septi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Optimo Primo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Septi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Primo defends it nicely.
Primo works Septi's body with a nice hook.
Primo scores with a body shot.
Septi feints and as Primo raises his hands in defense, Septi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Primo has his feet on Septi's thighs here. He's pushed Septi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Septi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Optimo Primo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Obamacare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Icky Thump. Obamacare has chosen Julio Bashmore - Battle For Middle You as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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176 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shannon Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baraka Obamacare!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obamacare throws a combination that misses
and Collins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obamacare, pushing him back against the cage.
Obamacare throws a head punch that misses.
Obamacare breaks the clinch.
Collins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Collins looking to score a takedown here. Obamacare is defending well but Collins drives through and ends up in Obamacare's guard.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Collins is working Obamacare over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collins won't allow Obamacare to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obamacare is on top in guard.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Obamacare controls the pace.
Obamacare preventing the sweep.
Obamacare is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Collins controls Obamacare momentarily but Obamacare frees himself.
Obamacare has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Collins is proving hard to escape from.
Obamacare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obamacare is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Collins controls Obamacare momentarily but Obamacare frees himself.
Obamacare 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.
Collins has his hands on Obamacare's head, controlling the position.
Obamacare wants to get up but he can't break Collins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Obamacare controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Obamacare wants to stand but Collins is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Obamacare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obamacare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Oooooh!!! Obamacare has knocked Collins down with a huge combo! Obamacare steps away and waves a wobbly Collins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Shannon Collins has been cut.
Collins swings for the body but Obamacare moves out of range.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obamacare.
A left lands for Obamacare.
Obamacare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obamacare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obamacare trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obamacare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obamacare is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Obamacare looking to control but Collins passes into half guard.
Obamacare is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
Collins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Collins prevents Obamacare from standing back up.
Obamacare trying to control but Collins postures up.
Ground and pound from Collins.
Obamacare has hold of Collins's hands but Collins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obamacare keeps working.
Collins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Obamacare wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to take a breather but Obamacare is having none of it.
Obamacare is trying to control but can't.
Obamacare is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Obamacare taking some punishment here, with Collins in his half guard.
Obamacare slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collins works over Obamacare with some ground and pound from guard.
Collins with a nice head shot there.
Obamacare throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Collins stops Obamacare from standing up.
Obamacare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obamacare trying to control the position.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obamacare is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collins is controlling him.
Obamacare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Shannon Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shannon Collins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Collins clinches.
A short right from Collins.
Collins lands with a light punch inside.
Obamacare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obamacare throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins swings for the body but Obamacare moves out of range.
Obamacare displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obamacare.
Obamacare walks into a jab.
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!
No joy there for Obamacare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Obamacare throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Collins is looking for a counter combo.
Obamacare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Collins.
Obamacare is pressed up against the cage. Collins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Obamacare down to the mat. Obamacare avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Obamacare misses the shot to the body.
Baraka Obamacare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins swings for the body but Obamacare moves out of range.
Obamacare misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins scores with a decent looking hook.
Collins staying out of range there.
Obamacare throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Obamacare lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Collins lands a lovely overhand right.
Obamacare misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a right hand to the body.
Baraka Obamacare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Collins showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obamacare is positioning himself well to prevent Collins advancing to mount.
Obamacare is trying to stand up here but Collins is controlling him well.
Shannon Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obamacare is looking to improve his position.
Collins working over Obamacare with some ground and pound. Obamacare looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins stops Obamacare from getting back to his feet.
Obamacare has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.
Obamacare is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Collins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Obamacare trying to control here.
Collins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Obamacare tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Obamacare gets back to full guard.
Collins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obamacare not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins won't allow Obamacare to get back to his feet.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
Obamacare wants to get back to his feet but Collins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Obamacare keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Obamacare is pulling down on Collins's head to control his posture.
Collins won't allow Obamacare to sweep him here.
Obamacare is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Obamacare's head.
Obamacare has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obamacare working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Obamacare looking to control.
Obamacare is pulling down on Collins's head to control his posture.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Collins with a nice head shot there.
Obamacare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obamacare tries to strike from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Obamacare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Obamacare bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard.
Obamacare is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Obamacare is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Collins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shannon Collins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Collins closes the distance and pushes Obamacare back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Collins as the two fighters clinch.
Collins has picked Obamacare up - he's going for a ride! Collins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Obamacare is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Obamacare tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Collins wants to take a breather but Obamacare is having none of it.
Obamacare tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Obamacare has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.
Collins wants to control but Obamacare is keeping him busy.
Obamacare wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins winds up and cracks Obamacare with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.
Collins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obamacare with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Obamacare wants to get back to his feet.
Obamacare wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Collins controlling the pace.
Collins lands strikes from half guard.
Obamacare trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.
Obamacare gets back to full guard.
Collins is working Obamacare over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Obamacare managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Obamacare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obamacare can do to turn this around?
Obamacare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obamacare keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
Obamacare wants to stand and escape but Collins is having none of it.
Collins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Collins stands up over Obamacare, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Collins is in close to Obamacare's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Collins preventing the sweep.
Obamacare is still trying to improve position.
Obamacare pulls Collins in close to his closed guard and prevents Collins from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is working Obamacare over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Obamacare trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Collins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Obamacare trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Collins stays in close to Obamacare's body and controls the position.
Baraka Obamacare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shannon Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Collins pushing down on Obamacare's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Obamacare is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Obamacare pushes Collins off looking to stand but Collins dives back in and keeps control.
Obamacare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Obamacare has his hands clasped together around Collins's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Obamacare is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obamacare.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Collins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Collins!
Shannon Collins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellraiser FightGear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Weitzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raffaele Cutolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raffaele Cutolo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andreas Weitzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raffaele Cutolo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weitzman dives in for a single leg takedown but Cutolo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cutolo misses with a straight left.
Cutolo misses with an uppercut. Weitzman saw that one coming.
Weitzman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cutolo defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cutolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Cutolo coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo thuds his right hand into Weitzman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weitzman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cutolo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Weitzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutolo leaves Weitzman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cutolo.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cutolo sprawls well. Cutolo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weitzman gets slowly back to his feet.
Cutolo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo throws a body punch but Weitzman moves out of range.
Weitzman tries to counter with a takedown but Cutolo is quick to defend against it.
Weitzman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cutolo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weitzman scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Cutolo lands.
Cutolo scores with a jab to the body.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cutolo counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Weitzman.
Weitzman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cutolo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weitzman somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo lands a head shot.
Cutolo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weitzman's hands.
Cutolo lands a right hook to the body.
Weitzman shoots in and gets a takedown into Cutolo's guard.
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weitzman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been informed that Cutolo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Weitzman trying to control but Cutolo is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Weitzman closes the distance and clinches up with Cutolo, looking for a takedown. Weitzman pushes Cutolo against the cage but Cutolo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cutolo throws out a counter right but Weitzman avoids it with no problem.
Andreas Weitzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weitzman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Cutolo as Weitzman shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Weitzman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Weitzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cutolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cutolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weitzman misses with a takedown attempt
and Weitzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Cutolo as Weitzman shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Cutolo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weitzman gets a double leg takedown into Cutolo's guard.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weitzman wants to control from the top but Cutolo keeps moving.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weitzman stays in close to Cutolo's body and controls the position.
Cutolo is looking to stand up but Weitzman isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cutolo is retaining full guard.
Weitzman drops back looking for a leg! Cutolo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutolo manages to kick Weitzman off! Weitzman jumps back into Cutolo's guard.
Weitzman drops back looking for a leg! Cutolo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutolo manages to kick Weitzman off! Weitzman jumps back into Cutolo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weitzman trying to control but Cutolo is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Cutolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weitzman has his takedown stuffed
and Cutolo counters with a straight right hand.
Andreas Weitzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weitzman shoots in but Cutolo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cutolo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Weitzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weitzman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cutolo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weitzman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weitzman wants to pass the guard but Cutolo is keeping the position.
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cutolo is looking to stand back up but Weitzman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cutolo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Cutolo finds it's way through Weitzman's defenses.
Cutolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weitzman.
Weitzman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cutolo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cutolo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weitzman shoots in looking for a takedown but Cutolo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weitzman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weitzman misses with a takedown
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Weitzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutolo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Cutolo.
Cutolo lands a jab.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown but Cutolo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cutolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weitzman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weitzman darts in looking for a takedown but Cutolo gets double underhooks and turns Weitzman into the cage.
Cutolo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cutolo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weitzman.
Cutolo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Weitzman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weitzman takes a jab right on the kisser.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weitzman.
A little jabbing left from Cutolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cutolo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutolo lands with a shot to the body.
Weitzman ducks right into an uppercut from Cutolo.
Raffaele Cutolo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cutolo as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cutolo as he jumps to the side.
Weitzman walks into a straight right hand from Cutolo.
A left lands for Cutolo.
Weitzman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weitzman is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman dives in and grabs Cutolo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cutolo pushes down on Weitzman's head and hops out.
Weitzman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Weitzman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weitzman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Weitzman showed some decent athleticism there.
Weitzman seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Weitzman is trying to control the action in half guard but Cutolo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andreas Weitzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weitzman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cutolo is just riding it out for now. Weitzman eventually gives up the hold.
Weitzman is trying to work for a kimura but Cutolo is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raffaele Cutolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cutolo 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raffaele Cutolo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasilliy Kazakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darce Weaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vasilliy Kazakov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darce Weaver!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weaver dives in for a single leg takedown but Kazakov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kazakov slaps away a takedown attempt from Weaver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kazakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Weaver being controlled here, momentarily.
Kazakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazakov passes Weaver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver tries to get to full guard but Kazakov has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver trying to control from the bottom.
Kazakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Weaver has eaten all the pies!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kazakov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Weaver is looking to reverse the position.
Weaver keeps trying to improve his position.
Weaver holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Weaver is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weaver stops Kazakov from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weaver keeps working.
Weaver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kazakov staying calm.
Kazakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weaver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Weaver is trying to control Kazakov's posture but Kazakov avoids it.
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.
Weaver is looking to reverse the position.
Kazakov controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Weaver shoots in for a takedown but Kazakov shows good takedown defense.
Kazakov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weaver was covering up waiting for the punch and Kazakov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kazakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Weaver working for a triangle but Kazakov defends it easily.
Weaver wants to improve his position but instead Kazakov has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazakov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kazakov is controlling the pace.
Weaver trying to control from the bottom.
Vasilliy Kazakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weaver wants to get back to full guard.
Kazakov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weaver tries to get to full guard but Kazakov has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kazakov in particular looking to stall.
Weaver trying to control here.
Kazakov trying to control the pace.
Kazakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weaver can do to turn this around?
Kazakov trying to mount his opponent but Weaver defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kazakov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Weaver quickly recovers to half guard.
Kazakov is pressing down on Weaver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weaver is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver is trying to maintain the position but Kazakov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazakov controlling the pace.
Weaver actively working from the bottom here.
Weaver is refusing to be controlled, as Kazakov sits in half guard.
Kazakov is looking for a kimura but Weaver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazakov to get the leverage.
Kazakov seems to be looking for submissions.
Weaver wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazakov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Weaver trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov wants to free his trapped foot but Weaver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kazakov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kazakov shoots in and bounces Weaver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kazakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazakov is one step ahead there.
Weaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazakov defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazakov pushes down on Weaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Weaver wants to control but Kazakov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Weaver is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kazakov in particular looking to stall.
Kazakov is pressing down on Weaver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weaver is holding on for now.
Weaver actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kazakov is taking a breather. Weaver 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Weaver is refusing to be controlled, as Kazakov sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kazakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kazakov taking a breather here.
Weaver is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Kazakov stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver can't do much from the bottom here.
Weaver holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kazakov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kazakov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weaver tries to buck Kazakov off but Kazakov is having none of it.
Kazakov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Weaver!
Weaver can't escape the position.
Kazakov controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weaver is looking to escape.
Kazakov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Weaver has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Weaver fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kazakov to the ground. Weaver is now in Kazakov's guard.
Kazakov keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
Weaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kazakov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kazakov controlling the position.
Weaver wants to control from the top but Kazakov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weaver passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kazakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kazakov tries to get out of the position.
Weaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kazakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Weaver is working for a kimura but Kazakov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kazakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Weaver.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kazakov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kazakov is trying to keep Weaver in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weaver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kazakov's guard.
Kazakov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kazakov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Weaver's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Weaver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weaver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazakov working away.
Kazakov is looking to take a break and control but Weaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kazakov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kazakov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Weaver is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Darce Weaver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazakov is defended easily by Weaver.
Kazakov dives in and scores a takedown into Weaver's guard.
Weaver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Weaver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weaver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazakov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kazakov stopping the sweep attempt from Weaver.
Weaver being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kazakov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Weaver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vasilliy Kazakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver looking to control.
Weaver working a defensive guard but Kazakov manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Weaver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazakov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Weaver's shoulder. That is not cool.
Weaver is looking to reverse the position.
Weaver is trying to escape the position but Kazakov is controlling the position.
Kazakov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kazakov tries to advance to mount but Weaver denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov working away.
Kazakov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kazakov working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kazakov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kazakov not doing much here.
Kazakov works his way into side control.
Weaver is looking to regain half guard here but Kazakov keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver is trying to control Kazakov's posture but Kazakov avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilliy Kazakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazakov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 49:45
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:46
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilliy Kazakov!
Vasilliy Kazakov retains his featherweight title!
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