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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Ball (ranked 4148 p4p, 497 weight class) and Kasper Iskold (ranked 7209 p4p, 609 weight class). Iskold has chosen Skepta - No Security as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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213 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergio Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kasper Iskold!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iskold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iskold wants to take the fight to the mat but Ball manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ball tries to break the clinch but Iskold is controlling the position.
Ball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Iskold prevents Ball from breaking the clinch.
Iskold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ball fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ball throws a head kick that misses.
Iskold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ball is fending him off so far but Iskold persists. Nope, Ball circles away and we're back to standing.
Sergio Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasper Iskold.
Ball lands a nice shot to the body.
Ball connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ball cracks Iskold with a good jab.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick and Iskold moves out of range easily.
Ball feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Iskold crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergio Ball!
Kasper Iskold was interviewed post fight and said 'Im ready for the title! 1-1 baby!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Bernier (ranked 4357 p4p, 403 weight class) and Don Fitzgerald (ranked 2398 p4p, 250 weight class). Bruce Bernier has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Bernier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernier throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzgerald throws out a counter right but Bernier avoids it with no problem.
Bernier scoring well with a low kick there.
Bernier gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fitzgerald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bernier throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Bernier.
Bernier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the head.
Fitzgerald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bernier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bernier throws a leg kick
and Bernier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Bernier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzgerald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bernier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bernier is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Bernier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Bernier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bernier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combo that has Bernier backing up. Bernier nods at Fitzgerald to acknowledge the strikes.
Bernier throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bernier.
Bernier tries to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernier misses with an uppercut
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bernier throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
It seemed like Fitzgerald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernier throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right... And another left! Bernier is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Fitzgerald!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Salieri (ranked 2192 p4p, 256 weight class) and Head Coach (ranked 2464 p4p, 287 weight class). Salieri comes into the arena with DMX - Ain’t No Sunshine blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Salieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 3, fighting out of London, Head Coach!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salieri slips a jab from Coach.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coach with the counter takedown but Salieri avoids it easily.
Salieri misses with a lunging right hand
and Coach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown but Coach shows good takedown defense.
Salieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Coach's head.
Salieri takes a swing at Coach's ribcage but misses.
Coach swats away the attempt to clinch by Salieri.
Head Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salieri misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Coach misses.
A swing and a miss from Salieri.
Salieri defending well as Coach loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salieri.
Salieri throws a front kick aimed at Coach's knee but Coach avoids it well.
Coach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salieri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coach's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coach takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Salieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coach is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Salieri scores with a four punch combination!
Salieri misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coach! But no joy.
Coach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri misses with a hook.
Salieri stuns Coach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Head Coach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coach throws a hook to the side of Salieri's head but Salieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Salieri misses
and Coach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Salieri's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coach throws a looping overhand right but Salieri ducks down to avoid it.
Coach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salieri lands with a right hand.
Coach throws a leg kick
and Salieri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coach looks to land a right hand but Salieri moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salieri, as that shot connected.
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coach looks to land a right hand but Salieri moved out of range.
Coach misses with a straight right.
Salieri tries a head kick but it misses.
Coach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
That kick from Salieri tenderised Coach's leg. Coach is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri lands with a right hand.
Coach 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.
Salieri is looking to score with low kicks.
Salieri lands with a nice combination. Coach backs away looking to recover.
Coach throws a head kick that misses.
Coach lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salieri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Coach.
Coach tries to counter with a clinch but Salieri shakes him off and moves away.
Salieri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Coach throws a hook to the side of Salieri's head but Salieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coach darts in and clinches Salieri up against the cage.
Salieri tries to circle away but Coach has him pinned against the cage.
Coach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Salieri.
Coach lands an elbow inside that Salieri shrugs off.
Coach blocks an elbow strike.
Coach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Salieri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coach throws an elbow but misses.
Salieri taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coach tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coach creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salieri's defenses.
Coach struggles to land a body shot inside as Salieri controls his hands.
Salieri struggles to land a body shot inside as Coach controls his hands.
Coach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salieri trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Coach fails to land.
Coach avoiding damage as Salieri throws knees to the body.
Salieri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coach is keeping busy.
Salieri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Salieri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coach throws an elbow but misses.
Salieri scores with a knee to the head.
Salieri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coach prevents it.
Salieri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coach is keeping busy.
Salieri trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach lands a nice shot to the body.
Salieri lands with a right to the head.
Salieri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Salieri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coach is defending well for now.
Coach missing with knees to the body.
Coach lands a hook that snaps the head of Salieri backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coach throws a head punch that misses.
Salieri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salieri tries to land a knee to the head but Coach blocks with his arms.
Coach keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salieri's efforts to push away.
Salieri is looking to control Coach's arms but Coach gets an underhook and turns him. Now Salieri has his back to the cage.
Salieri lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coach's elbow.
Salieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salieri throws out a loose jab but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salieri cracks Coach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri 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.
Coach lands a slapping body shot.
Coach is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Coach scores with a punch to the head.
Salieri loads up on a big right hand but Coach slips the punch.
Coach scores with a spinning back kick!
Coach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salieri has time to react.
Coach throws a nice looking combination but Salieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Salieri.
Salieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coach throws a hook but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri is looking for a counter combo.
Salieri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coach's waist but Coach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salieri off to one side.
Salieri sets himself, and Coach steps forward looking for the clinch! Salieri avoids it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri throws a right hand that Coach ducks under and follows up with a left that Coach also avoids with ease.
Coach throws a big shot that misses.
Coach throws a shot from downtown. Salieri moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salieri. That's going to slow Coach down.
Coach throws a hook to the side of Salieri's head but Salieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coach throws a hook to the side of Salieri's head but Salieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coach throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Salieri slips a straight right by Coach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Coach coming out on top.
Salieri misses with a straight right.
Coach tries to counter with a clinch but Salieri shakes him off and moves away.
Coach moves into the clinch.
Coach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salieri.
Coach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salieri breaks the clinch.
Coach cracks Salieri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coach throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coach misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Salieri misses.
Coach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Coach as he checks the leg kick.
Salieri misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Salieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Coach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coach moves out of range of the leg kick from Salieri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Salieri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good exchange - Salieri coming out on top.
Salieri throws a leg kick but Coach moved away.
Coach has Salieri up against the cage in a clinch.
Salieri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coach is defending well for now.
Coach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salieri takes a shot to the head.
Head Coach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coach.
Coach connects with a knee to the head.
Salieri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salieri is trying to break free.
Salieri turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Salieri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Coach tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salieri scores with a couple of short elbows.
Salieri trying to control the action but Coach is working from the bottom.
Salieri controls the position.
Coach defending against the ground and pound.
Coach regains half guard, as Salieri was trying to land strikes.
Coach tries to roll over but Salieri keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salieri slows the pace down in half guard.
Salieri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salieri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salieri with the ground and pound but Coach uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Coach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coach scores with a three punch combo!
Coach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salieri.
Coach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Coach misses.
Salieri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Salieri.
Coach lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salieri is rocked!
Salieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Salieri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salieri throws a leg kick that misses.
Salieri seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Coach misses.
Coach bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Salieri! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coach trying to stand up but can't free himself from Salieri's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Salieri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Salieri there.
Salieri wants to free his trapped foot but Coach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salieri is looking to take a break and control but Coach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salieri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Coach to regain full guard.
Salieri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Coach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salieri is fighting to break Coach's control of his arms but Coach is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Salieri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salieri trying to control but Coach is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Head Coach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Coach catches Salieri right on the button with a cross.
Salieri throws out a loose jab but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Coach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salieri doesn't seem phased though.
Salieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Coach's head.
Coach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salieri scores with a nice head shot.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick and Coach moves out of range easily.
Coach is looking to land body kicks.
Salieri misses with a few strikes there.
Salieri shoots for a takedown but Coach saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Coach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coach drops Salieri with a left and a right! Oh, Salieri is hurt - Coach dives into side control looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri tries to buck Coach off but Coach is having none of it.
Coach controlling the position.
Coach advances to mount.
Salieri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Head Coach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coach 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Coach!
Head Coach was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Tyson (ranked 1866 p4p, 211 weight class) and Jo Boo (ranked 2509 p4p, 264 weight class). Frank Tyson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jo Boo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jo Boo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Boo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Frank Tyson has been cut.
Boo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Tyson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A knee to the head by Boo.
Boo connects with a knee to the head.
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Tyson scores with a shot to the side of Boo's head.
Boo lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyson won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boo lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyson won't want to take too many of those.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Boo lands a nice knee to the body.
Boo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from Boo.
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tyson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boo to the mat. Boo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Boo controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.
Boo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyson is controlling him.
Boo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boo is keeping the position for now.
Boo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tyson escapes and throws Boo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boo is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tyson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boo wants to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
Tyson landing shots from mount.
Tyson controlling from the full mount.
Boo holds of for dear life.
Tyson controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boo wants to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
Boo is squirming around, avoiding Tyson's attempts to control the action.
Boo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boo is still trying to improve position.
Tyson unloading with bombs!
Boo is looking to get to half guard.
Boo keeps trying to improve his position.
Boo wants to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Boo is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 Frank Tyson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Tyson'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.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boo, pushing him back against the cage.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Boo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Boo.
Tyson tries to work over Boo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boo has Tyson pressed against the cage.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson tries to circle away but Boo has him pinned against the cage.
Boo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Boo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tyson will feel that in the morning.
Boo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo connects with a body shot.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Boo.
Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Boo avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage.
Tyson tries to work over Boo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boo has him pressed against the cage.
Jo Boo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boo's elbow.
Tyson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boo is trying to control but can't.
Tyson controlling the action here.
Boo tries to roll over but Tyson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to mount his opponent but Boo defends it.
Boo is trying to maintain the position but Tyson is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyson prevents Boo from improving his position.
Boo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyson is working away from the top position though.
Tyson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson closes the distance and pushes Boo back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson tries a body shot but Boo blocks it.
Boo with a knee to the head.
Tyson is rocked!
Frank Tyson's cut is getting worse.
Boo blocks a body shot from Tyson.
Oh Tyson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson blocks an elbow strike from Boo.
Tyson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boo obliges.
Boo scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boo missing with knees to the body.
Boo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boo tries to keep at a distance but Tyson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Boo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tyson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boo can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boo.
Tyson successfully pulls guard.
Boo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyson is retaining full guard.
Boo slips nicely into half guard.
Boo tries to pass to full mount but Tyson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Boo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Tyson's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boo tries to keep at a distance but Tyson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tyson tightens his grip and picks Boo up, before dumping him to the ground. Boo manages to land in guard.
Tyson won't allow Boo to sweep him here.
Boo working for a triangle but Tyson defends it easily.
Boo is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tyson escapes and throws Boo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Boo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tyson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boo gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boo is in trouble now - Tyson has advanced to mount!
Boo is desperately trying to improve his position but Tyson has a good base and remains in mount.
Boo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boo is looking to improve his position.
Boo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boo trying to control from the bottom.
Tyson is pressing down on Boo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boo is holding on for now.
Tyson is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo is trying to control but Tyson passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Boo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boo is looking for a sweep.
Tyson controls the position from side control.
Boo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to stick to Boo's back but Boo is turning into Tyson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tyson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boo.
Boo passes Tyson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boo tries to pass to full mount but Tyson defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boo prevents Tyson from improving his position.
Boo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boo moves to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Tyson!
A very excited looking Frank Tyson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Molokai Built (ranked 1889 p4p, 94 weight class) and Connor Joieson (ranked 2072 p4p, 106 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Molokai Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Connor Joieson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joieson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Built manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've been told by Built's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joieson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Built lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joieson circles away quickly and effectively.
Joieson shoots in looking for a takedown. Built tries to sprawl out of it but Joieson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Built manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Joieson with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from Joieson. Joieson gets slowly back to his feet.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Joieson.
Joieson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joieson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Built avoids it really well and circles away.
Joieson shoots in for a double leg but Built sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joieson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Built lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built digs a good body shot into Joieson's ribs.
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joieson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Built misses with a two punch combination.
Joieson misses with a takedown
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Connor Joieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built lands a nice hook to Joieson's body. Joieson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Built scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Built scores with a head kick.
Built scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built scores with a hook.
Built misses with a body shot
and Joieson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joieson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joieson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joieson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joieson is fighting to break Built's control of his arms but Built is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built keeping moving, preventing Joieson from controlling successfully.
Built controlling Joieson's posture.
Built has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Built wants to sweep here but Joieson controlling him for the moment.
Joieson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joieson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joieson postures up in Built's guard and throws a big left but Built blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joieson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Built is fending him off so far but Joieson persists. Nope, Built circles away and we're back to standing.
Built was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice sprawl there from Built as Joieson shoots in.
Joieson slips a jab from Built.
Joieson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Built tries to avoid it but Joieson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Built to the ground. Built escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice cross by Built.
A cross from Built lands.
Joieson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Built lands a really nice looking cross but Joieson seems unphased.
Built swings for the body but Joieson moves out of range.
Built lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Built as Joieson shoots in.
Built bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joieson's head.
Built throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joieson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joieson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Built tries to avoid it but Joieson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Built to the ground. Built escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joieson at a distance.
Joieson tries for a takedown but Built circles away easily
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joieson looks winded!
Joieson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Built as he jumps to the side.
Built lands an overhand right.
Built misses with a jab, cross combination.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joieson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Built sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Built. No joy for Joieson on that attempt.
Built lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built lands with a straight right. Joieson didn't see that one coming.
Joieson is rocked!
Built cracks Joieson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joieson is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Joieson fails to land the takedown.
Built appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Built stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Built wants it to stay on the feet.
Joieson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuilt.
Joieson seems to have recovered his senses.
Built stuffs the takedown.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joieson can do to turn this around?
Built connects with a jab.
Joieson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Joieson.
Joieson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Built defends it nicely.
Joieson fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Built rushes Joieson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built is fighting off a takedown attempt but Joieson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Built to the mat. Built regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Built uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joieson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joieson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Built swivels and escapes.
Joieson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joieson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Built has closed the distance and engaged Joieson in a clinch.
Joieson tries to score a body lock takedown but Built shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Joieson tries for a takedown but Built manages to get underhooks.
Built breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Connor Joieson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joieson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Built.
Built moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Joieson can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built pushes Joieson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built gets underhooks to prevent Joieson's takedown attempt.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Molokai Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Built.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built gets through Joieson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joieson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Built walks away with a smile on his face. Joieson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Built swinging wildly here.
Built lands with an overhand left.
Joieson shoots for a takedown but Built saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Built getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Built closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Joieson! Built dives in looking to finish! Joieson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Molokai Built!
Molokai Built decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Matusov (ranked 2433 p4p, 257 weight class) and David DeCastro (ranked 2596 p4p, 268 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David DeCastro!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov fails with the takedown
and DeCastro counters with a nice uppercut.
Matusov shoots for a takedown but DeCastro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
DeCastro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matusov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeCastro did well to prevent Matusov getting side control.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but DeCastro is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeCastro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matusov.
DeCastro wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeCastro can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov is keen to just control but DeCastro is a slippery customer.
DeCastro pushes Matusov off looking to stand but Matusov dives back in and keeps control.
Matusov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeCastro sees it coming and defends easily.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but DeCastro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matusov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DeCastro!
Matusov trying to control but DeCastro is having none of it.
Matusov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DeCastro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Matusov wants to control but DeCastro is keeping him busy.
Matusov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matusov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matusov controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but DeCastro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matusov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
DeCastro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matusov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matusov has hold of DeCastro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and DeCastro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Matusov wants to take DeCastro's back here but DeCastro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Matusov working for a submission but DeCastro is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matusov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but DeCastro is surviving well by controlling Matusov's body position as best he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
DeCastro is squirming around, avoiding Matusov's attempts to control the action.
Matusov won't let DeCastro get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Matusov is trying to take his opponent's back.
DeCastro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matusov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force DeCastro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so DeCastro shrugs it off.
Matusov tries to control but DeCastro wriggling away.
Matusov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Matusov has isolated one of DeCastro's arms. DeCastro looking to fight him off but Matusov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obama (ranked 1457 p4p, 70 weight class) and Scott Page (ranked 1760 p4p, 87 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Page's choice of entrance music: Suspicious Minds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
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119 lbs
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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
27 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Page!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Page has managed to clinch.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Page misses with a short punch on the inside.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama lands a right hand.
Page is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obama is keeping busy.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Page is looking to control Obama's arms but Obama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Page has his back to the cage.
Obama is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obama prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Page scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Page breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama misses with a kick to the body.
Page is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Page shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obama as he jumps to the side.
Obama lands a jab to the nose.
Obama throws a shot to the body.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Obama lunges at Page with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Page's hand.
Page is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Page dives in for a single leg takedown but Obama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barack Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Page.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page pushes Obama up against the cage in a clinch.
Page content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Page is looking to control Obama's arms but Obama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Page has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page working hard to break the clinch.
Page is working for takedown but Obama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Obama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barack Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Obama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obama avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obama. That's going to slow Page down.
Page throws a head kick that misses.
Page staying out of range there.
Page throws a right hand that Obama ducks under and follows up with a left that Obama also avoids with ease.
Obama swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Obama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Page tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama is looking to wear down Page with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Page shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Page was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Obama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Page works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Obama tries to bench press Page off him but Page keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy.
Obama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Page off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Page tries to roll but Obama sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obama 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.
Page tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
Page throws a right and a left that Obama avoids nicely.
Page wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.
Obama scores with a hook to the body. Page takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Obama quickly recovers to half guard.
Obama looking for a kimura from the bottom but Page passes into side control!
Page misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama tries to bench press Page off him but Page keeps the position.
Page remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Obama is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama is trying to work for a sweep but Page has mounted him!
Page trying to control but Obama is having none of it.
Obama wants to hold on but Page pushes him away.
Obama is desperately trying to improve his position but Page has a good base and remains in mount.
Page can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Obama is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Page might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Obama haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Obama taking shots to the head.
Obama is wriggling around trying to escape.
Obama wants to hold on but Page pushes him away.
Obama can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page keeps trying to improve his position.
Page trying to control the position.
Obama throws a big right hand that misses.
Page controls Obama momentarily but Obama frees himself.
Scott Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Obama has picked Page up and slammed him! Page can't keep hold of the triangle and Obama manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page is looking to reverse the position.
Page takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Obama is putting a hurting on Page here, landing some big shots from side control.
Obama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Page down.
Obama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Page keeps working.
Obama stands up and beckons Page to his feet.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
Page shoots in but Obama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Obama scores with a nice body kick.
Page is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Page stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Page moves out of range of the body kick from Obama.
Page is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barack Obama will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Obama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Page is looking to clinch.
Page throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Obama.
Obama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Page as Obama shoots in.
Page drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Obama looking for subs off his back but Page has passed one foot through into half guard.
Obama trying to control but Page postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama looking for submissions off his back.
Obama actively working from the bottom here.
Page wants to pass the guard but Obama is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Obama looking for submissions off his back.
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obama actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Obama jabs at Page's body.
Page wants to clinch.
Scott Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Page changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page unleashes a big counter combination but Obama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obama.
Obama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Page. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama ducks right into an uppercut from Page.
A bone on bone clash there as Page blocks the leg kick.
Page is looking for the big counter here.
Page takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Scott Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Page looks to land a strike but Obama avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Page looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obama!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Barack Obama made sure he mentioned Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Scott Page had this to say: 'Fuckin' cocksuckers'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 1007 p4p, 43 weight class) and Freddie Zamora (ranked 2862 p4p, 141 weight class). Samak Ruenroeng has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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23
142 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng clinches up against the cage.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zamora backwards.
Zamora jumps into guard, dragging Ruenroeng to the mat.
Zamora told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ruenroeng content to stall in guard here.
Zamora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruenroeng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zamora has his foot on Ruenroeng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruenroeng works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ruenroeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ruenroeng looking to pass the guard.
Zamora wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zamora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruenroeng has managed to get both his arms back between Zamora's legs - danger averted.
Zamora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruenroeng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ruenroeng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zamora will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zamora is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ruenroeng is looking to advance position but Zamora won't allow it.
Zamora tries to get to full guard but Ruenroeng has control of the leg.
Zamora is still trying to improve position.
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng is controlling the pace.
Zamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruenroeng pulls his head out easily.
Ruenroeng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zamora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruenroeng pulls his head out easily.
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.
Ruenroeng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruenroeng wants to free his trapped foot but Zamora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruenroeng controlling the action here.
Zamora actively working from the bottom here.
Zamora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruenroeng in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng 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.
Ruenroeng lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zamora throws the left hand but Ruenroeng avoids the punch easily.
Zamora wants to clinch.
Zamora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zamora throws a head kick that misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter the offense by Zamora and move into the clinch.
Ruenroeng lunges at Zamora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zamora's hand.
Zamora tries to clinch up but Ruenroeng circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora misses with a takedown attempt - Ruenroeng sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruenroeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zamora can do to turn this around?
Ruenroeng moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zamora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zamora.
Ruenroeng moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruenroeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zamora is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruenroeng gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruenroeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ruenroeng.
Zamora fails to pull guard.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Zamora.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Zamora.
Zamora tries to pull guard but Ruenroeng forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zamora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zamora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zamora tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Ruenroeng as the two fighters clinch.
Zamora prevents a body shot from Ruenroeng.
A hook to the body from Ruenroeng.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zamora creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zamora is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruenroeng gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zamora is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zamora struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Zamora swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng digs a right hand underneath Zamora's ribcage. Zamora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Zamora.
Zamora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body.
Ruenroeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zamora has Ruenroeng pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruenroeng manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruenroeng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zamora's elbow.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Zamora is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruenroeng pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruenroeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zamora is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruenroeng pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng digs a right hand into Zamora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zamora's gas tank.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruenroeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samak Ruenroeng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zamora tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zamora.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside that Zamora shrugs off.
It looks like Freddie Zamora has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Zamora.
Zamora is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Zamora has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruenroeng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zamora misses with a body punch.
A short left from Ruenroeng.
Zamora is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ruenroeng.
Zamora is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruenroeng finish him?
Ruenroeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruenroeng has Zamora pressed against the cage. He pushes Zamora back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Ruenroeng throws a beautiful elbow that sends Zamora crashing to the floor! Ruenroeng piles on the pressure with more strikes! Zamora is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samak Ruenroeng!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 914 p4p, 146 weight class) and Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 2059 p4p, 302 weight class). Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeSilva throws out a leg kick but Bang moves out of range and DeSilva only half commits.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bang staying out of range there.
DeSilva throws the kick towards the body but Bang avoids it.
Bang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DeSilva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Bang feinted with a counter takedown.
Bang tries to keep at a distance but DeSilva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bang is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bang as DeSilva tries to tie him up.
Bang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeSilva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bang is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeSilva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva scores with a spinning back kick!
DeSilva clinches up with Bang and pushes him back against the cage.
Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bang can't get the takedown.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Bang tries to pull guard but DeSilva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bang fails to pull guard.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bang tries to pull guard but DeSilva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bang misses with a knee to the head.
Bang pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bang looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there.
DeSilva wanted to stand there but Bang had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.
DeSilva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeSilva to score with a decent uppercut.
Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeSilva was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang won't allow DeSilva to sweep him here.
Bang cracks DeSilva with a solid left hand.
Bang throwing strikes but missing.
DeSilva pulls Bang in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeSilva wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeSilva pushes Bang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang shoots in but DeSilva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeSilva throws a lazy head kick
and Bang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeSilva's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeSilva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
DeSilva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang feinted with a counter takedown.
DeSilva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangs head.
Bang tries to pull guard but DeSilva holds him up against the cage and eventually Bang drops back down to his feet.
Bang blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Bang wants to take the fight to the mat but DeSilva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DeSilva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DeSilva can turn it around.
Bang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bang, pushing him back against the cage.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Bang jumps into guard, dragging DeSilva to the mat.
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bang working for a triangle but DeSilva defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang rushes DeSilva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Bang.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva prevents the takedown attempt.
Bang tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeSilva is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bang jumps guard but DeSilva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSilva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DeSilva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bang is working for takedown but DeSilva is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeSilva is pressed up against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeSilva down to the mat. DeSilva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeSilva darts in and clinches Bang up against the cage.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva stalling the fight.
DeSilva presses Bang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the body from DeSilva misses
and Bang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for DeSilva!
DeSilva is trying to control Bang's posture but Bang avoids it.
DeSilva is trying to get back to half guard.
Bang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but DeSilva is avoiding damage well.
DeSilva tries to buck Bang off but Bang is having none of it.
Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DeSilva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg.
Bang 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.
DeSilva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeSilva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang.
Bang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang is looking for a kimura but DeSilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage.
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeSilva defends it well.
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
Bang works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is looking to get to half guard.
DeSilva wants to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
DeSilva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bang.
Bang throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bang thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
DeSilva is desperately trying to improve his position but Bang has a good base and remains in mount.
Bang jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DeSilva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeSilva tries to buck Bang off but Bang is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DeSilva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeSilva, who protects the arm well.
DeSilva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeSilva, who protects the arm well.
DeSilva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bang is controlling him well.
Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but DeSilva is defending well.
DeSilva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miro Bang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva.
A big right from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bang.
DeSilva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeSilva circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSilva gets a clinch.
Bang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSilva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
DeSilva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bang tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
DeSilva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSilva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
Bang blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DeSilva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeSilva jabs Bang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeSilva clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang wants a takedown.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bang takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva lands a big head kick that sends Bang tumbling to the mat! DeSilva takes a step backwards and waves Bang back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bang is rocked!
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeSilva works Bang's body with a nice hook.
DeSilva lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bang tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
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