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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Shumaker (ranked 8274 p4p, 304 weight class) and Joh Fabnik (ranked 8278 p4p, 305 weight class). Fabnik has chosen COLD as his entrance music. Brandon Shumaker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joh Fabnik's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Shumaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joh Fabnik!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Shumaker.
Shumaker throws a sloppy head kick and Fabnik moves out of range easily.
Shumaker misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Fabnik. Beautiful body shot.
Brandon Shumaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shumaker throws a sloppy head kick and Fabnik moves out of range easily.
Shumaker is breathing heavily.
Shumaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shumaker is trying to break the clinch but Fabnik has him pressed against the cage.
Shumaker is trying to break the clinch but Fabnik has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fabnik.
Shumaker being controlled against the cage.
Fabnik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shumaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Brandon Shumaker has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fabnik.
Fabnik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fabnik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Fabnik.
Fabnik leaning against his opponent.
Shumaker tries to break the clinch but Fabnik is controlling the position.
Fabnik effectively controlling the action here.
Shumaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fabnik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fabnik stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joh Fabnik.
Shumaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fabnik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shumaker checks it well.
Shumaker throws a head kick that misses
and Fabnik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fabnik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shumaker up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fabnik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik lands a body punch.
We've been informed that Fabnik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head.
Fabnik is struggling to control the position.
Fabnik lands a nice shot to the body.
Fabnik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shumaker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fabnik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shumaker up against the cage.
Fabnik scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Fabnik.
Fabnik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shumaker's defenses.
Fabnik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fabnik lands a good knee to the midsection. Shumaker won't want to take too many of those.
Fabnik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fabnik manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik with a knee to the head.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shumaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Fabnik won't allow it.
Fabnik landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Fabnik.
Shumaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fabnik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Fabnik.
The referee calls for Fabnik to work.
Fabnik leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joh Fabnik.
Shumaker throws a lazy head kick
and Fabnik moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fabnik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik is pushing Shumaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabnik is pushing Shumaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shumaker tries to break the clinch but Fabnik is controlling the position.
Shumaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Fabnik has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Fabnik.
Fabnik landing knees to the body.
Fabnik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shumaker up against the cage.
Shumaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fabnik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fabnik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joh Fabnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Shumaker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fabnik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shumaker's calf.
Fabnik swinging wildly here.
Fabnik just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShumaker.
Fabnik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shumaker throws a lazy head kick
and Fabnik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fabnik.
Fabnik keeps control of Shumaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shumaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fabnik.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shumaker is rocked!
Fabnik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oh Shumaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fabnik leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shumaker seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabnik taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fabnik.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joh Fabnik.
Fabnik clinches.
Fabnik connects with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Fabnik.
Fabnik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fabnik slows down the pace here.
Fabnik stalling.
The referee calls for Fabnik to work.
Shumaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fabnik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shumaker's efforts to push away.
Shumaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik has Shumaker pushed against the cage.
Fabnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shumaker tries to break free but Fabnik pushes him back against the cage.
Fabnik is leaning against Shumaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shumaker tries to break the clinch but Fabnik is controlling the position.
Fabnik stalls.
Shumaker tries to break the clinch but Fabnik is controlling the position.
Fabnik crunches a lovely knee into Shumaker's ribcage.
Fabnik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fabnik connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Fabnik.
Fabnik lands an elbow just above Shumaker 's eye.
Brandon Shumaker's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabnik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fabnik unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fabnik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik has Shumaker pressed against the cage, preventing Shumaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fabnik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shumaker working hard to break the clinch.
Fabnik landing knees to the head.
Fabnik controlling the action here for a moment.
Fabnik stalling in the clinch.
Shumaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shumaker tries to circle away but Fabnik has him pinned against the cage.
Shumaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shumaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Fabnik.
A right handed body shot lands from Fabnik.
Fabnik leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Fabnik to work.
Shumaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fabnik has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fabnik.
Shumaker tries to break the clinch but Fabnik is controlling the position.
Joh Fabnik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fabnik is pushing Shumaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fabnik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fabnik lands a good knee to the midsection. Shumaker won't want to take too many of those.
Fabnik stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joh Fabnik.
Fabnik throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabnik blocks a head kick by Shumaker.
Shumaker avoids the head kick by Fabnik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joh Fabnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Shumaker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fabnik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shumaker throws a sloppy head kick and Fabnik moves out of range easily.
Fabnik throws a head kick that half lands.
Shumaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Fabnik wants to counter the offense by Shumaker and move into the clinch position.
Fabnik closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fabnik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fabnik with a knee to the head.
Shumaker can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fabnik.
Fabnik lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Fabnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shumaker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fabnik lands an elbow just above Shumaker 's eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fabnik is struggling to control the position.
Fabnik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shumaker backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabnik is working Shumaker over against the cage.
Fabnik lands a nice knee to the body.
Fabnik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fabnik stalling in the clinch.
Shumaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fabnik lands a nice shot to the body.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fabnik lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fabnik.
Fabnik scores with a knee to the head.
Fabnik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shumaker is trying to break the clinch but Fabnik is controlling him.
Shumaker tries to circle away but Fabnik has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fabnik.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Joh Fabnik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shumaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fabnik prevents Shumaker from breaking the clinch.
Shumaker wants to break free but Fabnik has control.
Shumaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Fabnik effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Shumaker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fabnik stalling.
Shumaker tries to break free but Fabnik pushes him back against the cage.
Shumaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fabnik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Fabnik.
Fabnik digs a right hand into Shumaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shumaker's gas tank.
Fabnik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shumaker up against the cage.
Fabnik keeps control of Shumaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fabnik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shumaker's efforts to push away.
Fabnik lands a nice knee to the body.
Fabnik avoiding damage.
Fabnik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shumaker's face.
Fabnik crunches a lovely knee into Shumaker's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik just leaning against Shumaker, taking a breather.
Fabnik lands a left hand.
Fabnik crunches a lovely knee into Shumaker's ribcage.
Fabnik is pushing Shumaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabnik has Shumaker pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Fabnik's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Fabnik prevents Shumaker from breaking the clinch.
Shumaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fabnik prevents Shumaker from breaking the clinch.
Fabnik keeps control of Shumaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shumaker tries to break free but Fabnik pushes him back against the cage.
Brandon Shumaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shumaker tries a knee to the head but Fabnik blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joh Fabnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fabnik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joh Fabnik!
As Joh Fabnik got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: How cold-blooded these killers may seem. The ice ax makes it through every cold.......'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dani Yadin (ranked 8699 p4p, 315 weight class) and DeJuan Carneiro (ranked 6425 p4p, 259 weight class). Carneiro has chosen Cormega - Dead Man Walking as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dani Yadin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeJuan Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro feints and as Yadin raises his hands in defense, Carneiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carneiro landing with the ground and pound.
Carneiro stands up over Yadin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carneiro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carneiro chips away with some ground and pound.
Carneiro slips nicely into half guard.
Carneiro is trying for a kimura here. Yadin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Carneiro wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeJuan Carneiro!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Freitas (ranked 6889 p4p, 435 weight class) and DeMario Valdez (ranked 6496 p4p, 425 weight class). Valdez has chosen Era - Ameno as his entrance music. Joao Freitas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joao Freitas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeMario Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freitas looks for a takedown but Valdez sprawls well.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freitas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez swings for the body but Freitas moves out of range.
Freitas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Freitas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freitas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valdez to the mat! Valdez manages to get full guard.
Valdez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freitas.
Freitas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freitas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freitas.
Freitas shoots in for a takedown but Valdez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Freitas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez jabs Freitas right on the nose. Freitas blinks but takes it well.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez slaps away a takedown attempt from Freitas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valdez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Valdez duly obliges.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Freitas. Freitas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
Freitas is breathing heavily.
Freitas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Freitas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valdez as he jumps to the side.
Freitas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valdez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freitas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valdez lands a nice shot that snaps Freitas's head back.
Freitas ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Freitas throws a big counter combination but Valdez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valdez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Freitas.
Good exchange - Valdez coming out on top.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valdez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Freitas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Freitas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valdez lands a jab to Freitas's midsection.
Freitas takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valdez.
Freitas is rocked!
Freitas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Freitas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valdez connects with a right that clearly hurt Freitas. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Valdez proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Freitas collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez very nearly forgot to thank Knockdown Clothes amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Илья Муромец (ranked 3613 p4p, 309 weight class) and Michael Canavan (ranked 7181 p4p, 443 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Илья Муромец!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Canavan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Муромец stuffs the takedown attempt from Canavan. Canavan gets slowly back to his feet.
Муромец swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canavan tries for a takedown but Муромец sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Муромец wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Муромец throws out a loose jab but Canavan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michael Canavan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Муромец is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canavan.
Муромец tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canavan was well out of range. Poor timing from Муромец.
Canavan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canavan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Муромец counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Муромец blocks a head kick by Canavan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canavan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Canavan looks winded!
Муромец feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Canavan sprawling to the canvas! Canavan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Муромец finish him?!
Canavan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canavan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Муромец gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Илья Муромец!
Our winner, Илья Муромец, 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Sousa (ranked 3689 p4p, 313 weight class) and Silvio Dante (ranked 5493 p4p, 393 weight class). Sousa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dillaz - Mo Boy. 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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150 lbs
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156 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silvio Dante!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dante bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dante throws a poor cross that misses
and Sousa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sousa.
Sousa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dante is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sousa is controlling him.
Sousa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dante wants to stand and escape but Sousa is having none of it.
Dante pushes Sousa off and gets back to his feet.
Dante misses with a looping left.
Sousa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sousa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dante avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa slips a straight right by Dante.
Dante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dante lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silvio Dante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dante misses with a wild body shot.
Sousa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dante. Sousa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dante misses with a looping left.
Sousa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dante lands with a hook. Sousa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dante ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dante smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dante lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dante jabs Sousa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dante thuds his right hand into Sousa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sousa defending well as Dante loads up on a big left hand.
Sousa feinted with a counter takedown.
Dante connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sousa. Sousa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sousa is rocked!
Dante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sousa manages to avoid it.
Dante misses with a hook.
Dante throws a right hand that misses
and Sousa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dante's guard.
Dante wriggles free and stands up.
Dante swings widly with a right hand
and Sousa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dante!
Sousa 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.
Sousa trying to control the position but Dante is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa staying calm.
Sousa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dante has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sousa but great work by Dante.
Dante working away.
Dante has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dante misses with a straight left.
Sousa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good exchange - Dante coming out on top.
Dante connects with a single shot there.
Dante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sousa.
Sousa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice sprawl there from Dante as Sousa shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante throws a big shot that misses.
Sousa attempts a counter takedown but Dante avoids it well and moves away.
Silvio Dante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sousa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dante to score with a decent uppercut.
Dante connects with the punch.
Oh Sousa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sousa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dante.
Sousa seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dante scores with a body shot.
Dante throws an overhand right that lands on Sousa's shoulder, as Sousa tries to avoid the shot.
Sousa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sousa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dante.
Dante with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Dante dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sousa.
A big right from Dante misses.
Dante lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sousa at a distance.
Sousa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Dante misses.
Dante lands a glancing blow to the side of Sousa's head.
Carlos Sousa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dante fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dante.
Sousa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dante.
Sousa slips a straight right by Dante.
Dante misses with a looping left.
Silvio Dante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa dives in and grabs Dante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dante pushes down on Sousa's head and hops out.
Dante doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sousa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dante scores with a hook to the body. Sousa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dante lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sousa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dante.
Sousa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dante tries to avoid it but Sousa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dante to the ground. Dante escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sousa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sousa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dante misses with a right hand
and Sousa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dante won't be happy with that.
Dante felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dante can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sousa is looking to take a break and control but Dante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dante tries to bench press Sousa off him but Sousa keeps the position.
Sousa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dante's legs.
Sousa swings around for an armbar but Dante sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sousa's guard.
Sousa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sousa controls Dante momentarily but Dante frees himself.
Dante decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sousa moves out of range as Dante strikes.
Dante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Dante.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sousa ducks under a wild hook from Dante.
A slow jab from Dante misses its intended target.
Sousa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dante as he connects with a hook.
Dante looks to throw the jab but Sousa is out of range.
Sousa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sousa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dante throws a shot from downtown. Sousa moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Dante. No joy for Sousa on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dante darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dante lands a jab.
Sousa misses with a takedown attempt
and Dante counters with a stiff right hand.
Dante misses with a looping left.
As Dante looks to move away, Sousa throws a big counter combo but Dante just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Dante. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dante thuds a left hand into Sousa's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dante throws a shot to the body.
Dante bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Dante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dante loads up on a big right hand but Sousa slips the punch.
Sousa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dante misses with a jab to the body
and Sousa counters with a shoot takedown. Dante fights it but they end up in guard.
Sousa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dante is keeping the position for now.
Sousa trying to control but Dante is working from the bottom.
Dante uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dante.
Sousa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dante sprawls and moves away.
Sousa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dante's corner calls for a 1-2. Dante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sousa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dante pushes Sousa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dante throws a big shot that misses.
Sousa is looking to counter punch.
Sousa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sousa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dante ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dante misses the jab.
Dante loads up on a big right hand but Sousa slips the punch.
Sousa tries to counter by clinching up but Dante breaks away and moves out of range.
Dante uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dante cracks Sousa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dante has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sousa to stand back up!
Dante throws a monster overhand right that drops Sousa! Dante follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Dante!
Silvio Dante made sure to mention his sponsor, Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 4462 p4p, 448 weight class) and Keon Fazeli (ranked 3825 p4p, 386 weight class). Filipovic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Wild Boys - Duran Duran. Fazeli has chosen God's Plan as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mirko Filipovic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keon Fazeli!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fazeli has his takedown stuffed
and Fazeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fazeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fazeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipovic is just out of range.
As Fazeli tries to get set, Filipovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Fazeli manages to avoid the attempt.
Fazeli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Filipovic leaves Fazeli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keon Fazeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazeli closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Fazeli pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keon Fazeli.
Fazeli looks to throw the jab but Filipovic is out of range.
Fazeli darts in looking for a takedown but Filipovic gets double underhooks and turns Fazeli into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Fazeli stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Filipovic follows into mount!
Fazeli has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fazeli is trying to escape the mount.
Filipovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fazeli is rocked!
Filipovic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic lands a big elbow.
Fazeli is still in real trouble! Can Filipovic finish him?
Filipovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fazeli can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fazeli is in a horrible position here. Filipovic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fazeli tries to lock up and control but Filipovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Filipovic looking to control but Fazeli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fazeli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filipovic lands a big shot to the head and Fazeli winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mirko Filipovic!
In defeat, Keon Fazeli stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well this was dissapointing'.
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