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LIA 23: A Worthy Adversary PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elia Mercurio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Delode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Delode has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elia Mercurio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Delode!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercurio drives through and clinches with Delode against the cage.
Mercurio is struggling to control the position.
We've been hearing reports that Mercurio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A body shot lands from Mercurio.
Delode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delode shoots for a double leg takedown but Mercurio sprawls well. He's pushed Delode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delode goes for a double leg but Mercurio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mercurio continues to drive forward.
Delode doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mercurio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like James Delode has been cut.
Elia Mercurio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Mercurio missing with a left hand there. Delode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delode with the counter takedown but Mercurio avoids it easily.
Delode is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mercurio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Delode on his heels. He'll look to pass Delode's guard now, I'm sure.
Delode working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mercurio.
Mercurio 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.
Mercurio stands up over Delode, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mercurio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercurio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delode is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mercurio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mercurio stands up over Delode, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Delode keeping moving, preventing Mercurio from controlling successfully.
Mercurio chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercurio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mercurio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delode managing to control the position.
Mercurio trying to control the position from guard on top but Delode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mercurio distracts Delode with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mercurio throws a strike but Delode rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mercurio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delode is one step ahead there.
Delode must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delode trying to control but Mercurio is working from the bottom.
Mercurio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delode wants to control from the top but Mercurio keeps moving.
Mercurio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mercurio seems keen to control Delode's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercurio's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Delode sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mercurio 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.
Mercurio seems keen to control Delode's posture.
Delode preventing the sweep.
Mercurio pulls Delode in close to his closed guard and prevents Delode from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Delode would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Delode dives in and grabs Mercurio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mercurio pushes down on Delode's head and hops out.
Mercurio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delode.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Mercurio shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delode is defended easily by Mercurio.
Delode looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Delode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercurio circles away.
Mercurio cracks Delode with an open hand slap.
Mercurio rushes Delode and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delode is trying to force a seperation but Mercurio has the dominant position.
Mercurio misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercurio lands with a left to the head.
Mercurio can't find room to land a body shot as Delode controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Mercurio.
Mercurio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delode.
Mercurio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercurio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercurio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Delode up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elia Mercurio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Delode's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Delode shoots for a double leg takedown but Mercurio sprawls well. He's pushed Delode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James Delode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Elia Mercurio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Delode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mercurio counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mercurio. No joy for Delode on that attempt.
Mercurio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Mercurio misses.
Delode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mercurio drops Delode with a beautiful combination! Delode stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mercurio is looking for the KO!
Delode is rocked!
Delode is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercurio rushes Delode and presses him up against the cage.
Delode is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercurio finish him?
Mercurio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delode gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mercurio gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elia Mercurio!
A very excited looking Elia Mercurio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
James Delode spoke after the fight, saying 'thank you to all my fans
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rhys Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Leon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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 The Island, Rhys Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergio Leon!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Leon. Leon maintains the clinch.
Leon swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leon jumps guard.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Leon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Leon is keeping the position.
Leon is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Leon trying to strike off his back.
Edwards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leon!
Leon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon with the ground and pound but Edwards regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Edwards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leon.
Edwards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leon is working away from the top position though.
Leon trying to mount his opponent but Edwards defends it.
Leon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edwards is not content to let Leon control the position.
Edwards is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edwards is not content to let Leon control the position.
Leon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edwards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Leon is looking to advance position but Edwards won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edwards defends it well.
Leon is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edwards defending well though.
Leon throws a strike but Edwards avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edwards working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Leon trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Leon misses.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Edwards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edwards won't allow Leon to sweep him here.
Edwards trying to control but Leon is working from the bottom.
Leon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Leon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards is really struggling to control Leon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Leon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edwards has clasped his hands together around Leon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leon is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Leon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leon is looking for a sweep.
Rhys Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Leon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leon can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edwards in particular looking to stall.
Leon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leon gets full guard.
Leon wants to sweep but no luck.
Leon working a defensive guard here.
Leon keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Leon working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leon throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
Leon throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leon sprawls and moves away.
Edwards shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leon's guard.
Edwards sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leon's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leon is trying is best to control the position here.
Leon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edwards pulls his head out easily.
Edwards is trying to control. Leon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leon moves into full guard.
Edwards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edwards has managed to get both his arms back between Leon's legs - danger averted.
Leon is trying to keep Edwards in close.
Edwards being controlled here momentarily.
Edwards is pushing down on Leon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leon is fighting to maintain full guard but Edwards has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leon actively working from the bottom here.
Leon gets back to full guard.
Leon trying to control the position.
Edwards trying to control but Leon is working from the bottom.
Leon pulls Edwards in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Edwards dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Leon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leon wants to stall.
Leon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leon looking to slow down the pace here.
Edwards lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Leon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edwards controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura but Leon is defending well.
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Leon is pressing down on Edwards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leon wants to sweep but no luck.
Leon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
Leon throws a big elbow that misses.
Leon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Leon throws a sloppy strike and Edwards has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Leon is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhys Edwards!
Rhys Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellraiser FightGear in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raffaele Cutolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guido Sarducci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarducci has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. Guido Sarducci will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raffaele Cutolo!
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, Guido Sarducci!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Sarducci scores with a four punch combination!
Cutolo takes one to the chin there.
Cutolo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarducci.
Guido Sarducci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutolo needs to keep his hands up - Sarducci had a free shot at his head there.
Cutolo is looking to clinch.
Sarducci lands with a nice body punch.
Sarducci lands a jab to Cutolo's midsection.
Sarducci has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sarducci, as that shot connected.
Sarducci darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarducci cracks Cutolo with a good jab.
Sarducci lands a jab to the nose.
Cutolo is rocked!
Sarducci tests Cutolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Cutolo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Sarducci lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cutolo. Cutolo tries to recover but Sarducci is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cutolo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guido Sarducci!
After winning the bout, Guido Sarducci thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donito DeLeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Icky Thump. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donito DeLeon!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from DeLeon.
DeLeon cracks a nice hook into Collins's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeLeon.
A countering left hand to the body from DeLeon misses.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeLeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by DeLeon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by DeLeon.
DeLeon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DeLeon throws an off balance right hand
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and DeLeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shannon Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLeon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Collins with a poor takedown
and DeLeon counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shannon Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLeon misses with a few strikes there.
DeLeon scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins drives through and clinches with DeLeon against the cage.
DeLeon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins scores with a shoulder strike.
DeLeon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins fails with the takedown.
Collins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeLeon momentarily.
DeLeon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Collins shoots in but DeLeon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLeon thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeLeon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins misses with a body punch
and DeLeon counters with a left to the body.
DeLeon blocks a jab.
DeLeon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Collins throws a hook but DeLeon avoids it easily.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeLeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
Nice body punch from DeLeon.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeLeon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Collins misses with a right hand
and DeLeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins ducks under a wild hook from DeLeon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DeLeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeLeon throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
DeLeon lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeLeon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donito DeLeon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Collins 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 is looking for the big counter here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeLeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeLeon defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
DeLeon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeLeon gets tackled into the cage by Collins. Collins maintains the clinch.
Collins avoiding damage as DeLeon throws knees to the body.
DeLeon misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeLeon lands a right hand.
DeLeon misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLeon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
A short uppercut from DeLeon.
DeLeon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeLeon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeLeon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeLeon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins prevents a body shot from DeLeon.
Collins lands a left hand.
DeLeon pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeLeon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins moves into the clinch.
DeLeon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeLeon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeLeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLeon struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
DeLeon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Collins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeLeon is defending well.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Donito DeLeon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeLeon lands with a short shot to the head.
DeLeon misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeLeon misses with a body punch.
DeLeon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Collins is looking for a takedown.
Collins misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Collins.
DeLeon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shannon Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLeon misses with a punch on the inside.
DeLeon tries to throw a body punch but Collins avoids it by throwing DeLeon back against the cage.
Collins stalls.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeLeon.
Collins lands with a right to the head.
DeLeon lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
DeLeon missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
A head punch on the inside from DeLeon fails to land.
Collins tries to throw a body punch but DeLeon avoids it by throwing Collins back against the cage.
Collins wants to take the fight to the mat but DeLeon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Collins tries to score a body lock takedown but DeLeon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeLeon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from DeLeon on the inside.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from DeLeon as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeLeon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeLeon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeLeon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins tries to clinch
and DeLeon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DeLeon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Collins backs up against the cage.
DeLeon misses with a wild combination.
DeLeon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLeon looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from DeLeon misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLeon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Collins with a jab.
Collins jabs DeLeon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeLeon stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Donito DeLeon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeLeon defends well and Collins ends up having to push DeLeon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donito DeLeon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DeLeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but DeLeon ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and DeLeon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeLeon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeLeon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeLeon.
Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeLeon did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
Collins working over DeLeon with some ground and pound. DeLeon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeLeon wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
DeLeon has hold of Collins's hands but Collins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
DeLeon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nice strikes from Collins there.
DeLeon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLeon wants to get back to his feet.
DeLeon is trying to control but Collins passes into side control!
DeLeon can't do much from the bottom here.
Collins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused DeLeon some visible discomfort.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
DeLeon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Collins trying to control the position but DeLeon is working away.
DeLeon wants to get back to his feet but Collins drags him back down.
Shannon Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeLeon can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLeon is trying to improve his position.
DeLeon can't do much from the bottom here.
DeLeon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Collins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
DeLeon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Collins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Collins 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.
DeLeon is looking to reverse the position.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeLeon keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins scoring with punches and elbows.
DeLeon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Collins has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Collins scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins cracks DeLeon with a big right hand but DeLeon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
DeLeon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Collins 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.
Collins 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.
Collins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
DeLeon pushes Collins off and gets back to his feet.
Collins misses with a body shot.
It seemed like DeLeon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeLeon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeLeon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Collins moves to clinch but DeLeon breaks away
and DeLeon counters with a two punch combo.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Donito DeLeon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to clinch up
and DeLeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins throws a hook but DeLeon avoids it easily.
DeLeon is looking for the big counter here.
DeLeon lands a jab.
DeLeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
DeLeon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DeLeon throws a series of strikes that have Collins backpedaling.
DeLeon misses with a right hand
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins misses with a shot to the body
and DeLeon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shannon Collins.
I think DeLeon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donito DeLeon!
After the big win, Donito DeLeon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellraiser FightGear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Weaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimo Primo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weaver comes to the cage accompanied by Explosivo. Optimo Primo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrone Weaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Optimo Primo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weaver scores with a nice head shot.
Weaver misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weaver, as that shot connected.
Tyrone Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Primo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Primo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Primo.
Primo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Primo is looking to clinch.
Primo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weaver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weaver misses with a hook. Primo ducked under it nicely.
Primo slips a jab from Weaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Primo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Primo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weaver to score with a decent uppercut.
Primo connects with a right hand. Weaver shakes it off.
Primo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. Primo saw that one coming.
Primo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Primo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Primo tries to clinch but Weaver is having none of it.
Weaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Primo moves away.
Primo wants to counter with a clinch but Weaver pushes him away.
Primo tries to clinch but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver has Primo up against the cage in a clinch.
Weaver blocks an uppercut.
Weaver lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weaver.
Primo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Weaver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Weaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weaver.
Weaver seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Weaver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Primo tries to clinch but Weaver moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver lands a jab to the nose.
Primo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Primo misses with a double jab
and Weaver counters with a three punch combo that has Primo backing up. Primo nods at Weaver to acknowledge the strikes.
Primo is rocked!
Weaver lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Primo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Weaver dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Weaver!
In his post fight interview, Tyrone Weaver started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Obamacare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obamacare has chosen Julio Bashmore - Battle For Middle You as his entrance music. Dick Mahoney has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baraka Obamacare!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obamacare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obamacare misses the body punch
and Mahoney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obamacare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahoney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Obamacare was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahoney takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Mahoney.
Obamacare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Obamacare throws an overhand right that lands on Mahoney's shoulder, as Mahoney tries to avoid the shot.
Obamacare tests Mahoney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahoney is rocked!
Obamacare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obamacare misses the body punch
and Mahoney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Mahoney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obamacare loads up on a big right hand but Mahoney slips the punch.
Mahoney seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahoney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obamacare closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mahoney out cold! Mahoney corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baraka Obamacare!
Baraka Obamacare 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Dickskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uriah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Snake Dickskin!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickskin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faber.
Dickskin misses with a hook. Faber ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Dickskin misses.
Faber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dickskin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Faber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dickskin counters with a stiff right hand.
Faber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dickskin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Faber.
Dickskin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dickskin was covering up waiting for the punch and Faber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Faber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickskin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faber pushes down on Dickskin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Faber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Faber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dickskin is looking to improve his position.
Faber is trying to work for a kimura but Dickskin is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber is looking for a kimura but Dickskin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Faber to get the leverage.
Dickskin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Faber is looking for a kimura here.
Faber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Faber trying to control from half guard but Dickskin is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is controlling the pace.
Faber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Still in half guard, Faber seems content to control.
Faber prevents Dickskin from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dickskin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Faber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Faber wants to work for an arm triangle but Dickskin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Faber is looking to take a break and control but Dickskin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Faber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dickskin trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faber seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dickskin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Uriah Faber!
In his post fight interview, Uriah Faber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasilliy Kazakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lativ Ilram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lativ Ilram will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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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
6 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lativ Ilram!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Ilram misses its intended target.
Ilram gets caught napping as Kazakov dives in and scores a takedown. Ilram manages to retain guard.
Kazakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ilram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilram working a defensive guard here.
Ilram keeping full guard, as Kazakov tries to pass.
Kazakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ilram looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kazakov controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilram prevents Kazakov from moving into mount.
Kazakov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kazakov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kazakov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kazakov tries for a kimura but Ilram is defending well.
Ilram is looking to reverse the position.
Kazakov working away.
A lull in the action here as Kazakov stalls from top position.
Ilram stops Kazakov from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilram is letting Kazakov control him for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ilram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazakov.
Kazakov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ilram manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ilram keeping full guard, as Kazakov tries to pass.
Kazakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ilram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazakov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov stands and throws Ilram's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ilram tries to bench press Kazakov off him but Kazakov keeps the position.
Kazakov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kazakov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilram has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov 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.
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!
Kazakov controlling the position.
Ilram is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilram prevents Kazakov from moving into mount.
The referee asks Kazakov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kazakov prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazakov controls the position.
Ilram is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazakov advances nicely into full mount.
Kazakov controlling from the full mount.
Ilram tries to reverse the position but Kazakov maintains control.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilram is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ilram is working to get back to half guard.
Kazakov controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kazakov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ilram is on top in guard.
Ilram looking to pass the guard.
Kazakov is looking for a triangle but Ilram pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilram trying to control but Kazakov is working from the bottom.
Ilram sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kazakov's guard.
Kazakov trying to control from the bottom.
Kazakov is pressing down on Ilram's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilram can do to turn this around?
Ilram is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kazakov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kazakov has escaped and now he's on top!
Kazakov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kazakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ilram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazakov.
Vasilliy Kazakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazakov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kazakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kazakov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ilram for as long as he can get away with.
Kazakov wants to pass the guard but Ilram is defending well.
Kazakov is thwarting Ilram's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilram tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kazakov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kazakov working for a submission but Ilram is keeping him at bay.
Ilram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vasilliy Kazakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilram is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ilram can't escape the position.
Ilram stops Kazakov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilram really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilram tries to hold on but Kazakov pushes him away.
Kazakov controlling from mount.
Kazakov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kazakov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ilram tries to lock up and control but Kazakov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kazakov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ilram to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ilram shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilram keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ilram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kazakov shoots in for a double leg but Ilram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazakov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ilram looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kazakov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ilram gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazakov is working away from the top position though.
Kazakov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilram is working to get back to half guard.
Kazakov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kazakov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kazakov content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ilram is looking to improve his position but Kazakov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kazakov controlling the pace for now.
Ilram really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilram sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kazakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kazakov is thwarting Ilram's attempts to control the position.
Ilram wants to get back to full guard but Kazakov has passed into side control.
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 Ilram's shoulder. That is not cool.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kazakov.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ilram to the ground. Kazakov is now in Ilram's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov had his way with Lativ Ilram in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ilram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kazakov goes for a double leg but Ilram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ilram continues to drive forward.
Ilram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilram working for a triangle but Kazakov defends it easily.
Ilram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazakov is pushing down on Ilram's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ilram is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazakov has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ilram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazakov is working away from the top position though.
Ilram is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kazakov in particular looking to stall.
Vasilliy Kazakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ilram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kazakov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ilram quickly recovers to half guard.
Kazakov content to control rather than advance.
Kazakov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilram is looking to improve his position.
Kazakov trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazakov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kazakov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kazakov stays in close to Ilram's body and controls the position.
Ilram working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kazakov has passed into half guard!
Lativ Ilram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilliy Kazakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kazakov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilliy Kazakov!
Vasilliy Kazakov retains his featherweight title!
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