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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zerk Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Sackrider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Sackrider will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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184 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zerk Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Sackrider!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin misses with a body kick.
Sackrider looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackrider stuns Benjamin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackrider moves forwards but Benjamin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackrider rushes Benjamin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sackrider lands a nice knee to the body.
Sackrider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Benjamin is breathing heavily.
Sackrider is leaning against Benjamin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackrider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackrider scores with a shot to the side of Benjamin's head.
Benjamin takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackrider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackrider scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Sackrider.
Sackrider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackrider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackrider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Sackrider on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sackrider.
Sackrider lands with a short shot to the head.
Benjamin is rocked!
A short uppercut from Sackrider.
Oh Benjamin 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.
Sackrider lands a big knee to the head and Benjamin goes down! Sackrider pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Sackrider!
Our winner, Kyle Sackrider, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorry Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammur Natzee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grammur Natzee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jorry Benton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorry Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Tokyo, Grammur Natzee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Natzee.
Benton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Natzee works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natzee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benton trying to control but Natzee is working from the bottom.
Benton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benton is really struggling to control Natzee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Benton 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natzee wants to stand and escape but Benton is having none of it.
Benton distracts Natzee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton wants to control from the top but Natzee keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natzee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benton is controlling him.
Natzee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Natzee is looking to stand up but Benton isn't so interested in that idea.
Benton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Natzee's head.
Benton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benton wants to control but Natzee is keeping him busy.
Natzee is trying to improve his position.
Benton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Natzee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Natzee is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton prevents Natzee from escaping the position.
Benton lands a nice forearm strike.
Benton taking a breather here.
Benton scores with punches from side control.
Benton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Natzee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Natzee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing that Benton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton grinds an elbow into Natzee's temple.
Natzee is trying to buck Benton off.
Benton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Benton 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.
A lull in the action here as Benton stalls from top position.
Natzee tries to bench press Benton off him but Benton keeps the position.
Benton lands some shots froms side control.
Benton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Natzee throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Natzee tries to buck Benton off but Benton is having none of it.
Benton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natzee keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Natzee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benton working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Natzee struggling a bit here.
Benton is working Natzee over with some ground and pound from side control.
Natzee struggling a bit here.
Natzee tries to bench press Benton off him but Benton keeps the position.
Natzee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Benton's best efforts.
Benton is nestled in close to Natzee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Natzee tries to kick Benton off but Benton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Natzee won't allow Benton to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton trying to control the pace.
We've been informed that Natzee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Natzee is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorry Benton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Natzee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benton as he jumps to the side.
Benton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Natzee sprawls well initially but Benton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benton wants to work for an arm triangle but Natzee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Natzee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Natzee wants to improve his position but Benton is controlling well.
Natzee wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Natzee wants to improve his position but Benton is controlling well.
Benton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Natzee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benton.
Natzee is looking to control Benton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Natzee avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is looking for a kimura here.
Benton slips a nice elbow through Natzee's hands, connecting with Natzee's forehead.
Benton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Natzee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benton.
Benton prevents Natzee from improving his position.
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.
Natzee manages to get to full guard.
Benton connects with a couple of short punches.
Benton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Natzee's head.
Benton drops back looking for a leg! Natzee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Natzee manages to kick Benton off! Benton jumps back into Natzee's guard.
Benton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Natzee wants to stand but Benton is controlling the position.
Benton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton landing with the ground and pound.
Natzee working a defensive guard here.
Benton trying to control but Natzee is working from the bottom.
Benton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Natzee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benton is one step ahead there.
Benton looking to sit in guard and control but Natzee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Natzee stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natzee is fighting to break Benton's control of his arms but Benton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Natzee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Natzee trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton keeping full guard, as Natzee tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorry Benton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Natzee misses the target.
Natzee misses with an uppercut. Benton saw that one coming.
Natzee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benton.
Benton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Natzee is looking to improve his position.
Natzee is refusing to be controlled, as Benton sits in half guard.
Benton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natzee trying to control here.
Benton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Natzee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Benton seems content to control.
Natzee wants to get back to full guard.
Benton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Natzee is just riding it out for now. Benton eventually gives up the hold.
Natzee is trying to stand back up but Benton is controlling him
Benton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Natzee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Natzee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grammur Natzee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Natzee is looking to improve his position.
Benton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Natzee defends it well.
Benton trying to pass the guard but Natzee defending well.
Benton working over Natzee with some ground and pound. Natzee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Natzee can do to turn this around?
Natzee wants to get back to his feet.
Benton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Natzee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Natzee is trying to maintain the position but Benton is very close to passing his half guard.
Benton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Natzee is defending well.
Benton passes to side control.
Benton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Benton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Benton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Benton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Natzee looks to move to half guard but instead Benton has passed into mount! Damn!
Benton scoring with strikes but Natzee is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natzee is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Benton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Benton controlling the position easily from mount.
Benton blocks Natzee's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Natzee tries to lock up and control but Benton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Natzee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Natzee tries to improve his position but instead Benton has taken his back!
Benton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton lands with a hammerfist to the side of Natzee's head.
Jorry Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Benton lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Natzee tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorry Benton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benton 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorry Benton!
Grammur Natzee spoke after the fight, saying 'Yikes, I forgot to get my morale up after my last fight. Let's do it again, mr. Leeroy!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley has chosen Fire & Brimstone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lashley has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Bobby Lashley looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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274 lbs
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248 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Lashley!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salgado shoots in and bounces Lashley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lashley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salgado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lashley looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Salgado sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salgado lands a couple of digs.
Salgado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salgado lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Salgado 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.
Salgado drops back looking for a leg! Lashley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lashley manages to kick Salgado off! Salgado jumps back into Lashley's guard.
Salgado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salgado lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salgado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salgado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salgado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salgado postures up and lands a big shot to Lashley's brow.
Lashley is rocked!
Salgado gets to his feet and stands over Lashley, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lashley felt that one! Salgado unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lashley from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Salgado!
In his post fight interview, Francisco Salgado started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Bobby Lashley had this to say: 'I Don't Know Man, I Could Just Focus On Pro Wrestling And Retire MMA Or I Could Train Harder Than Ever And Win My Next Fight '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Knorr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Future–Last Breath. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Knorr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knorr shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knorr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia throws a one two combo.
Matheus Knorr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knorr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garcia.
Knorr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.
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!
Knorr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Garcia manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Knorr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Knorr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knorr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Tony Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Knorr.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Knorr avoids nicely.
Knorr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Knorr manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Garcia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands a big head kick that sends Knorr tumbling to the mat! Garcia takes a step backwards and waves Knorr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Matheus Knorr has been cut.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knorr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Knorr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Knorr slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Knorr has a takedown stuffed.
Knorr shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Garcia's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garcia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knorr circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle, before Garcia throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Knorr's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Garcia lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tony Garcia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tony Garcia thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Metaxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siva Tavau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavau has chosen In the Air Tonight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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264 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Atlas Metaxas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siva Tavau!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metaxas instigates a clinch.
Metaxas lands a nice uppercut.
Metaxas lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Metaxas.
Metaxas lands a nice uppercut.
Tavau is working for takedown but Metaxas is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Metaxas.
Metaxas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tavau backwards.
Metaxas lands with a right to the head.
Metaxas lands a shot to the body.
Metaxas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tavau backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metaxas lands a damaging elbow.
Tavau takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metaxas.
Metaxas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Metaxas.
A right hook to the body lands for Metaxas.
Tavau looks winded!
Metaxas lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxas breaks from the clinch.
Metaxas cracks the inside of Tavau's front leg.
Metaxas clinches up against the cage.
Metaxas lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Tavau tries to score a body lock takedown but Metaxas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Metaxas lands with a left to the head.
Metaxas lands with a left to the head.
Metaxas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Metaxas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metaxas.
Still in the clinch, Metaxas scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Metaxas on the inside.
Tavau is rocked!
Metaxas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tavau is still on wobbly legs! Can Metaxas finish him?
Tavau wants a takedown but no success here.
Atlas Metaxas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siva Tavau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavau seems to have recovered his senses.
Metaxas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Metaxas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Metaxas breaks from the clinch.
Metaxas scores with a nice head shot.
Tavau tries to keep at a distance but Metaxas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Metaxas lands a right hand.
Metaxas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metaxas stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metaxas.
Metaxas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metaxas lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tavau is working for takedown but Metaxas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tavau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Metaxas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Metaxas is pressed up against the cage. Tavau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Metaxas down to the mat. Metaxas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Metaxas sends Tavau crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Metaxas is motioning to the referee to let Tavau up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Metaxas scoring well with a low kick there.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavau takes one on the button.
Metaxas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 jab lands there for Metaxas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas lands a big right hand that sends Tavau crashing to the mat! Metaxas stays standing though and waves Tavau back to his feet!
Metaxas walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tavau drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Metaxas swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tavau's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atlas Metaxas!
Atlas Metaxas gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Siva Tavau spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat myself tonight, I will look to improve on that.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Gadelha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claudio Gadelha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diego Sanchez's chin.
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20
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
158 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Gadelha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gadelha!
Gadelha gets back to half guard.
Gadelha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gadelha is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gadelha looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gadelha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez looks winded!
Gadelha pushes a forearm under Sanchez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sanchez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudio Gadelha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieth Jardine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Beast might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Next Big Thing. This should be a great matchup!
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30
265 lbs
6 - 22 - 0 |
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25
218 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock The Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kieth Jardine!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jardine misses with a series of wild punches.
The Beast misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Beast gets a takedown into half guard.
Jardine pushes The Beast off looking to stand but The Beast dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Beast is thwarting Jardine's attempts to control the position.
Jardine makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The Beast fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jardine sprawls well initially but The Beast persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Beast tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jardine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The Beast is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jardine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Beast.
The Beast stops Jardine from getting back to his feet.
The Beast is working for a kimura but Jardine is defending it quite comfortably.
The Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Beast lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jardine wants to get back to his feet.
Jardine works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Jardine.
Jardine trying to keep a closed guard but The Beast is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Beast controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jardine looking for a sweep. Not yet Jardine, not yet.
Jardine looks winded!
The Beast is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jardine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jardine has escaped and now he's on top!
The Beast working a defensive guard but Jardine manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jardine decides to stand back up. Jardine steps back and let's The Beast get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jardine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Beast sprawls well initially but Jardine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Beast is trying to control but can't.
Jardine passes into side control, despite The Beast's attempt to control the position.
The Beast is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jardine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jardine frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jardine controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieth Jardine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jardine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Beast manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jardine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Beast to the mat! The Beast manages to get full guard.
Jardine trying to control but The Beast is working from the bottom.
The Beast lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jardine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Beast doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Beast manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Beast lands a couple of digs.
Jardine is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Beast controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Beast looking to sit in guard and control but Jardine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Beast controls Jardine momentarily but Jardine frees himself.
The Beast has his hands on Jardine's head, controlling the position.
The Beast trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
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.
The Beast is controlling Jardine's posture.
Jardine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jardine postures up.
Jardine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Beast's head.
The Beast on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Beast tries to get out of the position.
Jardine trying to control the position from guard on top but The Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardine passes The Beast's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jardine is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! The Beast is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kieth Jardine!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kieth Jardine waved his t-shirt featuring Dauntless's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Brock The Beast stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will win the next fight, i don't'wanna go to WWE'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Android Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phill Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen Cult Of Personailty as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Phill Brooks struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Android Eighteen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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25
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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26
170 lbs
4 - 10 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Self confident |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Android Eighteen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phill Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brooks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eighteen is looking to reverse the position.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eighteen . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eighteen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brooks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Eighteen to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks looking to score a takedown here. Eighteen is defending well but Brooks drives through and ends up in Eighteen 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brooks trying to control but Eighteen is working from the bottom.
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.
Brooks gets to his feet - Eighteen follows without any prompting.
Brooks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eighteen breaks from the clinch.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eighteen is not content to let Brooks control the position.
Eighteen is looking to control Brooks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eighteen avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen wants to get back to his feet.
Brooks decides to return to a standing position.
Brooks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eighteen quickly recovers to half guard.
Brooks wants to control but Eighteen is keeping him busy.
Well, if Brooks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Eighteen trying to get back to full guard but Brooks takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eighteen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brooks punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eighteen tries to lock up and control but Brooks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brooks unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Eighteen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Brooks celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phill Brooks!
Phill Brooks made sure to mention his sponsor, Rising Sun Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Barret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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44
217 lbs
32 - 16 - 1 |
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27
193 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Le Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayne Barret!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barret sprawls well initially but Banner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barret kicks Banner off and gets back to his feet.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Barret wants to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch position.
Barret uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Barret throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Barret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner.
Banner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barret. That's going to slow Banner down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barret holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barret pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barret fails to land.
Barret misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Banner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Barret.
Banner has Barret pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barret manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barret misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barret misses with a punch on the inside.
Barret swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barret misses with a punch to the body.
Barret blocking some punches.
Barret misses with some punches.
Banner 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 Jerome Le Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner blocks a body shot from Barret.
Barret softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barret lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barret.
Barret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barret is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barret working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banner is trying to drag Barret to the mat but Barret just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barret pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Barret responds with a good body kick, but Banner manages to step out the way in time.
Banner shoots and misses
and Barret counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barret avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barret is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
Banner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banner.
Barret tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barret is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner is trying to ground and pound but Barret uses the momentary lack of control by Banner to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Barret's temple.
Barret wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
Barret gets full guard.
Banner is in close to Barret's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barret is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
Barret has his hands on Banner's head, controlling the position.
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barret keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barret is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Barret keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Barret 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.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barret works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banner wants to control from the top but Barret keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner gets to his feet and stands over Barret, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Barret felt that one! Banner unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Barret from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Le Banner!
A very excited looking Jerome Le Banner 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki comes to the cage accompanied by N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Armis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mortal Kombat Theme. Eli Armis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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47
155 lbs
34 - 41 - 0 |
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41
145 lbs
37 - 19 - 2 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniikki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Armis on his heels. He'll look to pass Armis's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Armis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Armis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paniikki has his foot on Armis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armis works his way back into a safe position though.
Paniikki has his foot on Armis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armis works his way back into a safe position though.
Paniikki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armis sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paniikki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armis has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paniikki's guard.
Armis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Armis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Armis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Paniikki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Armis wants to work for an arm triangle but Paniikki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armis 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.
Armis trying to control from half guard but Paniikki is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis is looking to stall here but Paniikki recovers full guard.
Paniikki looking for a sweep. Not yet Paniikki, not yet.
Paniikki has his foot on Armis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armis works his way back into a safe position though.
Armis trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armis passes into half guard.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back.
Armis prevents Paniikki from improving his position.
Paniikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Armis stands up over Paniikki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Armis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armis passes Paniikki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paniikki looking for subs from the bottom but Armis mounts him!
Paniikki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Armis unloading with bombs!
Armis is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Paniikki is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Paniikki flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Armis anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Paniikki and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Armis slips an arm under Paniikki chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Armis has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Armis is squeezing on Paniikki like an anaconda would it's prey. Paniikki fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eli Armis!
Eli Armis is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eli Armis 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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