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The Beatdown: (LW-MW) Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between RJ Barakus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Devil looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RJ Barakus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Devil!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakus drives through and clinches with Devil against the cage.
Barakus goes for a takedown attempt but Devil pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Devil connects with a body shot that sends Barakus's belly button to the back.
Devil rushes Barakus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barakus breaks from the clinch.
Devil closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barakus did well to prevent Devil getting side control.
Devil trying to control from half guard but Barakus is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakus is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barakus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Devil has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Barakus to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Devil is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Barakus pulls down on the head and he's put Devil to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). RJ Barakus!
An out of breath RJ Barakus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Connolly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnum kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I am Stronger. Connolly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sun Kil Moon - Alesund. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Connolly!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connolly clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magnum obliges.
Magnum breaks the clinch.
Connolly shoots in looking for a takedown but Magnum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connolly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magnum misses with the combination.
Magnum gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnum cracks Connolly with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magnum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Connolly on the ground.
Magnum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Connolly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magnum but great work by Connolly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connolly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Connolly trying to control the action but Magnum is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connolly controlling the position.
Connolly has an Americana. Magnum didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Connolly is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Connolly hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michael Connolly!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Connolly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miki Viki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Tan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miki Viki!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viki throws a shot from downtown. Tan moves away and avoids it.
Tan is looking for a counter combo.
Viki throws a looping overhand right but Tan ducks down to avoid it.
Viki misses with a double jab.
Tan blocks a jab.
Tan is looking for a counter combo.
Tan misses with the combination.
Viki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tan closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tan manages to break the clinch.
Viki throws a jab but it's blocked by Tan.
Tan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Viki misses.
Viki loads up on a big right hand but Tan slips the punch.
Tan tries to counter by clinching up but Viki breaks away and moves out of range.
Viki throws a jab when Tan was well out of range.
Tan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick from Tan lands but Viki takes it in his stride.
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Viki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tan was well out of range. Poor timing from Viki.
Viki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tan landing knees to the body.
Tan manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Viki misses with a left hand
and Tan counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Viki's head.
Tan lands with a kick to the temple. Viki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tan ducks under a wild hook from Viki.
Tan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tan looks to land a body kick but Viki moved away.
Viki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tan counters with a body kick.
Viki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viki throws out the jab.
As Viki looks to move away, Tan throws a big counter combo but Viki just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tan darts in and clinches Viki up against the cage.
Tan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Viki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tan on the side of the head.
Viki misses with a hook. Tan ducked under it nicely.
Tan tries to clinch but Viki is having none of it.
Tan wants to clinch up but Viki keeps it at a distance.
Viki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tan scores with a head kick.
Viki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viki lands a glancing blow to the side of Tan's head.
A jab from Viki misses.
Viki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tan.
Viki misses with a looping right.
Tan misses with a series of wild punches.
Viki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viki throws a hook to the side of Tan's head but Tan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tan throwing a counter right hand but Viki manages to avoid it.
Viki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Viki throws a right and a left that Tan avoids nicely.
Viki misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Tan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miki Viki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Viki throws a right hand that Tan ducks under and follows up with a left that Tan also avoids with ease.
Viki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tan circles away quickly and effectively.
Tan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viki circles away quickly and effectively.
Viki throws a body shot but no joy.
Viki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Viki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Viki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tan counters with a two punch combo.
Viki looks to land a left hand but Tan moved out of range nicely.
Tan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viki throws a jab when Tan was well out of range.
Tan feinted with a counter takedown.
No joy there for Tan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Viki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Viki misses with a hook. Tan ducked under it nicely.
Viki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tan manages to avoid it.
It looked like Tan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Viki.
Miki Viki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viki lands a nice hook to Tan's body. Tan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Viki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Viki tries to bum rush Tan with a series of wild strikes but Tan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tan throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viki! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tan tries to clinch up but Viki circles away and keeps his distance.
Viki throws a combination that misses
and Tan counters with a three punch combo that has Viki backing up. Viki nods at Tan to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viki throws a series of punches but Tan avoids them all with ease.
Viki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Viki scores with a hook.
Viki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viki misses with a hook.
Tan is looking to counter the offense by Viki and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Viki lands a nice shot that snaps Tan's head back.
Tan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Viki fails to land with a series of punches.
Tan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viki misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tan moves out of range of the strikes.
Viki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John Tan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viki. Tan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tan lands with a slapping head kick.
Viki throws a body punch but Tan moves out of range.
Tan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tan moves away from the strike by Viki.
Tan tries to counter with a takedown but Viki is quick to defend against it.
Tan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viki throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miki Viki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miki Viki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tan closes the distance and clinches.
Viki tries to break free but Tan pushes him back against the cage.
Tan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tan misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Viki finds it's target.
Viki misses with a straight left.
Viki throws a jab when Tan was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan throws a head kick that Viki semi-blocks.
Viki throws a hook but Tan avoids it easily.
Tan ducks under a wild hook from Viki.
Tan lands a head kick!
Tan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Viki throws out a loose jab but Tan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Viki blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tan throws a nice looking combination but Viki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Viki misses the target.
Viki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tan manages to avoid it.
Viki missing with a left hand there. Tan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viki takes a swing at Tan's ribcage but misses.
Viki throws a series of punches but Tan avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Viki coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tan slips under a jab from Viki.
Tan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Viki.
A swing and a miss from Viki.
Tan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Viki manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viki misses with an uppercut.
Viki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tan manages to avoid it.
Viki looks to land a left hand but Tan moved out of range nicely.
Tan throws a good cross that connects.
Tan moves out of range as Viki strikes.
A jab from Viki misses.
Viki misses with an uppercut. Tan saw that one coming.
Viki tries to bum rush Tan with a series of wild strikes but Tan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tan is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tan circles away quickly and effectively.
Miki Viki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tan has closed the distance and engaged Viki in a clinch.
Tan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tan stalling.
Tan working Viki over with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tan moves away from the strike by Viki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viki missing with a left hand there. Tan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miki Viki.
I think Viki 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miki Viki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yen Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Helio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askren comes into the arena with Hello from the Askren Side blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yen Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Helio!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Helio looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Askren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Helio.
Helio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Askren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Askren clinches up with Helio and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Askren as the two fighters clinch.
Askren stalling in the clinch.
Askren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Helio or not.
Askren has Helio pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Askren pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Helio tumbling to the mat - Askren dives into Helio's guard.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Helio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Askren cracks Helio with a solid left hand.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
Askren lands a couple of digs.
Helio is rocked!
Helio has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Helio is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
Askren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Helio's head.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Askren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Askren working over Helio with some ground and pound. Helio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Askren creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Helio is out cold and this one is all over! Askren climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yen Askren!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yen Askren thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Holzpoldl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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216 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jean Luc Holzpoldl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holzpoldl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holzpoldl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holzpoldl gets slowly back to his feet.
Holzpoldl takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a body punch but Holzpoldl moves out of range.
Johnson works Holzpoldl's body with a nice hook.
Holzpoldl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzpoldl checks a low kick from Johnson.
Holzpoldl closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Holzpoldl pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Holzpoldl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson rushes Holzpoldl and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holzpoldl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holzpoldl blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Holzpoldl.
Holzpoldl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Holzpoldl blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Holzpoldl jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Holzpoldl around his waist. Holzpoldl gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Holzpoldl is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson pushes Holzpoldl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Holzpoldl uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets through Holzpoldl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holzpoldl is rocked!
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Holzpoldl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holzpoldl or not.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands a big right hand that drops Holzpoldl! The killer instinct kicks in and Johnson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Snoop Em (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Daumstadt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Snoop Em!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felix Daumstadt !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daumstadt .
Em swings for the body but Daumstadt moves out of range.
Em works over Daumstadt 's head and body with a nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Em.
Em throws a right and a left that Daumstadt avoids nicely.
Em ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daumstadt moves away.
Daumstadt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Em lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daumstadt at a distance.
Em punishes Daumstadt 's body with a nice straight punch.
Em looks to score with a jab to the body but Daumstadt is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Em throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daumstadt shoots in but no luck this time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Em.
Em goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Em avoids a punch combination nicely.
Em thuds his right hand into Daumstadt 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Em misses with a two punch combination.
Daumstadt wants to counter with a clinch but Em pushes him away.
Em misses with a two punch combination.
Em throws a right hand that Daumstadt ducks under and follows up with a left that Daumstadt also avoids with ease.
Em misses with a body shot.
Daumstadt shoots in and drives through. Em sprawls well.
Snoop Em has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Daumstadt .
Daumstadt dives in for a single leg takedown but Em sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Em ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daumstadt moves away.
Daumstadt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Daumstadt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Em stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Em wants it to stay on the feet.
Em misses with a hook to the body
and Daumstadt counters with a shoot takedown. Em fights it but they end up in guard.
Em is breathing heavily.
Daumstadt lands a couple of digs.
Daumstadt pushing down on Em's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Em wants to get back to his feet.
Daumstadt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Em trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daumstadt unloading with bombs!
Daumstadt has hold of Em's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Em manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Daumstadt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Em trying desperately to get to his feet.
Daumstadt controlling the position easily from mount.
Em on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Em tries to get out of the position.
Em has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Em is taking damage to the body and head.
Daumstadt tries to keep control of the position but Em is staying busy.
Em showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daumstadt is persistently looking for the submission but Em is defending it well.
Daumstadt controls the action.
Em trying to get back to his feet but Daumstadt is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
What can Em do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Em is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Daumstadt go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Em trying to get back to his feet but Daumstadt is in full control for now.
Daumstadt looking for the choke from the back.
Daumstadt scores with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Snoop Em will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Em digs a good hook to Daumstadt 's body.
Em misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daumstadt .
Some wild striking there from Em.
Em throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daumstadt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Em!
Daumstadt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daumstadt content just to control the position here.
Em really wants to buck Daumstadt off and get back to his feet.
Felix Daumstadt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daumstadt looking to control but Em is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Em really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Daumstadt controlling his opponent.
Daumstadt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Em is looking to escape.
Em is trying to stand but he's just given Daumstadt his back.
Em trying to get back to his feet but Daumstadt is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Em right now.
Daumstadt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Em has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Em trying to get back to his feet but Daumstadt is in full control for now.
Daumstadt looking for the RNC.
Em is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Daumstadt is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Em with him. Em is trying to defend but Daumstadt has an arm under the chin now! Em grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Daumstadt !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorg Vancamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorg Vancamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Fry!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry goes for a double leg but Vancamp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vancamp continues to drive forward.
Fry stuffs the takedown attempt from Vancamp. Vancamp gets slowly back to his feet.
Vancamp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fry misses with a takedown
and Vancamp counters with a nice uppercut.
Fry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jorg Vancamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Fry.
Fry shoots in for a takedown but Vancamp shows good takedown defense.
Fry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vancamp but Vancamp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vancamp tries to clinch
and Fry counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vancamp wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vancamp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fry throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vancamp to regain full guard.
Vancamp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fry throws a big right hand that misses.
Fry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vancamp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vancamp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vancamp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fry is aware though and is defending well.
Fry throws a big right hand that misses.
Vancamp looking to control.
Fry works over Vancamp with some ground and pound from guard.
Fry postures up in Vancamp's guard and throws a big left but Vancamp blocks it.
Vancamp working for a triangle but Fry defends it easily.
Fry is looking to work some ground and pound but Vancamp has wrist control.
Fry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fry throws a strike but Vancamp rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fry 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry keeps trying to improve his position.
Fry looking to control.
Vancamp wants to control from the top but Fry keeps moving.
Fry striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Fry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vancamp attempts a counter takedown but Fry avoids it well and moves away.
Fry looks to land a combination but Vancamp avoids it well.
Tony Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Fry.
Vancamp tries to clinch up but Fry circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fry has his takedown stuffed
and Vancamp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fry looks winded!
Vancamp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Tony Fry has been cut.
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vancamp moves in looking to clinch but Fry pushes him off.
Vancamp misses with a few strikes there.
Fry shoots in and bounces Vancamp off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fry connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vancamp some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jorg Vancamp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Fry's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vancamp shoots in for a takedown but Fry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fry shoots in looking for a takedown. Vancamp tries to sprawl out of it but Fry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vancamp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vancamp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fry fails with a takedown attempt.
Fry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jorg Vancamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Fry.
Nice takedown defense from Fry. No joy for Vancamp on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vancamp lands with an overhand left.
Fry doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Vancamp counter with a right hand.
Fry shoots in but no luck this time.
Fry is breathing heavily.
Fry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vancamp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vancamp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fry defends well and Vancamp ends up having to push Fry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vancamp shoots in for a takedown but Fry shows good takedown defense.
Fry tries for a takedown but Vancamp circles away easily
and Vancamp counters by moving into the clinch.
Fry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vancamp is trying to break free.
Vancamp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vancamp trying to control the position but instead, Fry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vancamp into the cage.
Vancamp can't break the clinch.
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.
Fry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vancamp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fry wants to take the fight to the mat but Vancamp manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vancamp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fry.
Fry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vancamp after a bit of a struggle.
Vancamp wants to take the fight to the mat but Fry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vancamp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vancamp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vancamp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fry is looking for a takedown.
Vancamp wants to get back to striking at distance but Fry won't allow it.
Vancamp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vancamp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Fry as Vancamp shoots in.
Vancamp misses with a few strikes there.
Fry shoots in looking for a takedown. Vancamp tries to sprawl out of it but Fry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vancamp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vancamp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vancamp lands a jab-cross combination.
Fry misses with a takedown attempt - Vancamp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vancamp moves into range and clinches up with Fry.
Fry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vancamp to keep the fight standing.
Vancamp jumps guard but Fry stands there with Vancamp around his waist. Vancamp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fry wants a takedown.
Vancamp is trying to pull guard but Fry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vancamp tries to break the clinch but Fry is controlling the position.
Fry has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vancamp clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vancamp is trying to shake Fry off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Fry won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vancamp looks to land a combination. Fry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorg Vancamp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Fry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Vancamp is looking to clinch.
Fry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vancamp is looking for a sweep. Fry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fry lands a nice short elbow.
Fry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fry is looking to take a break and control but Vancamp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vancamp taking some punishment here, with Fry in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry winds up and cracks Vancamp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vancamp is trying to stand back up but Fry is controlling him
Fry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vancamp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Fry connects with a nice short shot to Vancamp's temple.
Fry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vancamp is rocked!
Fry working Vancamp over with strikes.
Oh Vancamp is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fry working over Vancamp with some ground and pound. Vancamp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vancamp seems to have got his legs back now.
Fry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vancamp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fry slips a nice elbow through Vancamp's hands, connecting with Vancamp's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry is taking a breather. Vancamp says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fry drops an elbow to the side of Vancamp's head.
Fry wants to work for an arm triangle but Vancamp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fry lands a nice short elbow.
Fry is thwarting Vancamp's attempts to control the position.
Fry lands strikes from half guard.
Fry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vancamp is trying to get back to full guard.
Fry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fry lands with a punch from half guard.
Vancamp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fry slips a nice elbow through Vancamp's hands, connecting with Vancamp's forehead.
Fry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vancamp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Fry connects with a nice short shot to Vancamp's temple.
Vancamp taking some punishment here, with Fry in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Fry.
Fry winds up and cracks Vancamp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fry lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Vancamp quite badly. Vancamp pulls Fry in close trying to recover. Fry postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Vancamp on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Vancamp doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Fry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Zipperman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefano Magaddino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Zipperman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Zipperman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefano Magaddino!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zipperman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Magaddino sprawls well initially but Zipperman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Magaddino tries to roll over but Zipperman keeps him under control.
Zipperman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magaddino desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zipperman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magaddino is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaddino works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zipperman throws a big right hand that misses.
Magaddino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zipperman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magaddino wants to sweep here but Zipperman controlling him for the moment.
Zipperman looking to sit in guard and control but Magaddino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaddino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magaddino showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zipperman controls Magaddino momentarily but Magaddino frees himself.
Magaddino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magaddino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magaddino won't allow Zipperman to sweep him here.
Magaddino postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magaddino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Magaddino has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Magaddino.
Magaddino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magaddino's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magaddino postures up and lands a big shot to Zipperman's brow.
Magaddino landing with the ground and pound.
Magaddino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magaddino controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zipperman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magaddino is one step ahead there.
Magaddino controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magaddino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magaddino landing some decent shots from guard.
Magaddino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magaddino controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magaddino landing some decent shots from guard.
Zipperman has momentary wrist control but Magaddino slips an elbow through the middle.
Magaddino controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zipperman is looking to stand up but Magaddino isn't so interested in that idea.
Zipperman is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magaddino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magaddino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Magaddino dominated 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.
Zipperman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zipperman moves into range and clinches up with Magaddino.
Magaddino looking for a takedown.
Zipperman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magaddino has him pressed against the cage.
Magaddino has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zipperman uses from the top position.
Zipperman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magaddino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zipperman has managed to get both his arms back between Magaddino's legs - danger averted.
Magaddino is trying to hold Zipperman in close to prevent damage but Zipperman has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaddino gets full guard.
Stefano Magaddino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magaddino is adopting a defensive guard.
Zipperman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zipperman trying to control the position from guard on top but Magaddino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magaddino looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaddino, not yet.
Magaddino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magaddino managing to control the position.
Magaddino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magaddino 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magaddino fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zipperman to the ground. Magaddino is now in Zipperman's guard.
Zipperman being controlled here, momentarily.
Magaddino works over Zipperman with some ground and pound from guard.
Zipperman trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaddino tries to free his leg and advance position but Zipperman is retaining full guard.
Magaddino cracks Zipperman with a solid left hand.
Zipperman being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
More stalling from Magaddino.
Magaddino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magaddino's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magaddino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magaddino works over Zipperman with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaddino keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zipperman's head.
Magaddino is in close to Zipperman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zipperman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magaddino controls the pace.
Magaddino advances position into side control!
Magaddino working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magaddino 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 Zipperman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Magaddino landing a few strikes.
Zipperman seems a little lost for a moment, as Magaddino dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Magaddino 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! And we move into the final round!
Zipperman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zipperman being controlled here, momentarily.
Magaddino stands up over Zipperman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaddino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magaddino with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaddino looking to pass the guard.
Magaddino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magaddino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magaddino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magaddino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magaddino shoots in and gets a takedown into Zipperman's guard.
Magaddino landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magaddino controlling from the top position.
Magaddino lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zipperman keeping full guard, as Magaddino tries to pass.
Magaddino 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.
Magaddino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magaddino is in close to Zipperman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magaddino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magaddino distracts Zipperman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Magaddino stands up over Zipperman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magaddino content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magaddino chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefano Magaddino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magaddino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefano Magaddino!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Legacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Heislhass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Legacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Herbert Heislhass!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legacy misses with a head kick.
Legacy stalks Heislhass and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Heislhass's face. Heislhass staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Herbert Heislhass has been cut.
Legacy avoids the head kick by Heislhass.
Legacy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heislhass.
Heislhass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Legacy counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Heislhass badly! Legacy follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Heislhass out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Legacy finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hunter Legacy!
Hunter Legacy took some time post fight to say the following; 'I get more puss-puss than anyone else in this arena'.
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