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EFC Fernando vs DeSilva PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bonzela Franco (ranked 2223 p4p, 253 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 3890 p4p, 377 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Franco might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anti Heroi. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bonzela Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
It looked like Franco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franco forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Franco gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silva regains guard.
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva has Franco pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva controls Franco momentarily but Franco frees himself.
Silva with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Franco can't handle though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silva drives through and clinches with Franco against the cage.
Franco is looking for a takedown.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Franco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Franco has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Franco pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Franco dives into Silva's guard.
Franco is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franco works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
Franco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Franco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franco has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Franco won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco striking from the bottom.
Silva trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franco has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Franco has picked Silva up - he's going for a ride! Franco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Franco misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Franco quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Franco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva is working for a kimura but Franco is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva working over Franco with some ground and pound. Franco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva blocks the strikes from Franco.
Franco is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva blocks the strikes from Franco.
Franco trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Franco striking from half guard on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco looking for submissions off his back.
Franco wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Franco has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Franco has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Franco defending well.
Silva lands a big elbow - Franco is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Silva!
In defeat, Bonzela Franco stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will fight again and i will win'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Al Swearengen (ranked 2315 p4p, 264 weight class) and Henry Armstrong (ranked 3138 p4p, 353 weight class). Al Swearengen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Swearengen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Swearengen moves out of range.
Armstrong throws a solid leg kick but Swearengen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Armstrong.
Swearengen just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Swearengen.
Swearengen lands with a straight right. Armstrong didn't see that one coming.
Armstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swearengen.
Armstrong misses with the body kick
and Swearengen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swearengen.
Swearengen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Swearengen is having none of it.
Swearengen drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick Swearengen off! Swearengen jumps back into Armstrong's guard.
Swearengen trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swearengen prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
Swearengen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Armstrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swearengen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen looking to pass the guard.
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Armstrong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Armstrong lands with a shot to the body.
Henry Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Armstrong throws a shot from downtown. Swearengen moves away and avoids it.
Swearengen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swearengen throws out the jab.
Swearengen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Swearengen stops Armstrong from standing up.
Swearengen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Swearengen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Swearengen trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swearengen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swearengen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Swearengen's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Henry Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swearengen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong throws a shot from downtown. Swearengen moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swearengen. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swearengen finds it's way round the side to connect with Armstrong's head.
A punch combination from Swearengen misses.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swearengen misses the jab.
Swearengen throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Swearengen dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Swearengen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Armstrong's half guard.
Swearengen passes to full mount!
Swearengen wants to take Armstrong's back here but Armstrong is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Armstrong really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Swearengen.
Swearengen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Swearengen scoring with strikes but Armstrong is staying in there.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
Swearengen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Armstrong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Swearengen lands a big elbow.
Armstrong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Swearengen controlling the position easily from mount.
Swearengen fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Swearengen dominated that round.
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.
Armstrong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Swearengen misses with a hook.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Armstrong cracks Swearengen with an open hand slap.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swearengen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is staying active underneath Swearengen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Armstrong is looking to escape.
Armstrong is not content to let Swearengen control the position.
Armstrong pushes Swearengen off looking to stand but Swearengen dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Swearengen won't let Armstrong get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Swearengen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Armstrong tries to buck Swearengen off but he can't manage it.
Swearengen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Swearengen unloading with bombs!
Swearengen controlling from mount.
Al Swearengen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong is trying to stand.
Swearengen working for a guillotine from mount but Armstrong is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen works his way to his opponent's back.
Armstrong is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Swearengen throwing sloppy strikes.
Armstrong is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Armstrong trying to get back to his feet but Swearengen is in full control for now.
Swearengen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Armstrong has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
What can Armstrong do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Swearengen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to stand back up.
Swearengen has his opponent's back but Armstrong is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Swearengen.
Armstrong misses with a leg kick
and Swearengen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Armstrong's guard.
Swearengen wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Swearengen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong wriggles free and stands up.
Swearengen tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swearengen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swearengen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swearengen lands an overhand right.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong throws a hook but Swearengen avoids it easily.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Swearengen defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Henry Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swearengen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Armstrong to the ground. Swearengen is now in Armstrong's guard.
Swearengen trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Swearengen passes Armstrong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Swearengen lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Swearengen dominated that second round.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Swearengen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Swearengen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice body punch from Swearengen.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swearengen.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Swearengen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swearengen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Swearengen.
Swearengen goes for a double leg but Armstrong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Armstrong continues to drive forward.
Swearengen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swearengen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Armstrong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Swearengen wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Armstrong is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Swearengen works to advance to full mount. Armstrong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Swearengen fails to advance to Armstrong's back.
Swearengen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Swearengen mounts Armstrong! Really nice guard pass there!
You get the feeling that Armstrong really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Swearengen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Swearengen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Armstrong manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Armstrong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Swearengen is controlling him well.
Swearengen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Swearengen has hold of Armstrong's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Armstrong tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Swearengen cranks the arm and Armstrong screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Armstrong, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Al Swearengen!
During a confident post fight interview, Al Swearengen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uzun Ada Izmir (ranked 2265 p4p, 255 weight class) and Sam Jetstrean (ranked 3020 p4p, 312 weight class). Ada Izmir's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ottoman Turkish War Song. Uzun Ada Izmir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uzun Ada Izmir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Jetstrean!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jetstrean throws a lazy head kick
and Ada Izmir counters with a series of strikes. Jetstrean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ada Izmir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jetstrean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ada Izmir moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Ada Izmir there.
It looks like Sam Jetstrean has been cut.
Jetstrean looks to throw the jab but Ada Izmir is out of range.
Ada Izmir has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jetstrean slips a jab from Ada Izmir.
Despite the aggression on Jetstrean's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ada Izmir.
Jetstrean has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ada Izmir slips under a jab.
Jetstrean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jetstrean missing with a left hand there. Ada Izmir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jetstrean needs to keep his hands up - Ada Izmir had a free shot at his head there.
Jetstrean misses with an uppercut. Ada Izmir saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ada Izmir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ada Izmir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ada Izmir working the ground and pound from side control.
Jetstrean is rocked!
Ada Izmir throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ada Izmir misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ada Izmir working the strikes but Jetstrean uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetstrean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ada Izmir.
Jetstrean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir is trying to control. Jetstrean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ada Izmir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jetstrean sees it coming and defends easily.
Jetstrean is looking to improve his position.
Jetstrean won't allow Ada Izmir to pass to mount.
Ada Izmir controlling the action here.
Ada Izmir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ada Izmir is nestled in close to Jetstrean, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ada Izmir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ada Izmir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ada Izmir thows a huge punch but Jetstrean dodges it nicely.
Jetstrean wants to control but Ada Izmir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ada Izmir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jetstrean's head.
Ada Izmir seems to be working for a kimura but Jetstrean defends the submission attempt.
Jetstrean is refusing to be controlled, as Ada Izmir sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir looks to land a strike but Jetstrean avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ada Izmir cracks Jetstrean with a solid left hand.
Jetstrean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jetstrean keeping moving, preventing Ada Izmir from controlling successfully.
Ada Izmir distracts Jetstrean with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ada Izmir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ada Izmir postures up in Jetstrean's guard and throws a big left but Jetstrean blocks it.
Ada Izmir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jetstrean keeping moving, preventing Ada Izmir from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jetstrean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ada Izmir working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir throws an elbow that misses. Jetstrean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ada Izmir's guard. Nice move by Jetstrean!
Ada Izmir is looking for a triangle but Jetstrean pushes his legs off easily.
Jetstrean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ada Izmir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jetstrean has managed to get both his arms back between Ada Izmir's legs - danger averted.
Ada Izmir has his foot on Jetstrean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jetstrean works his way back into a safe position though.
Jetstrean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ada Izmir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jetstrean has managed to get both his arms back between Ada Izmir's legs - danger averted.
Ada Izmir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jetstrean defends well.
Ada Izmir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzun Ada Izmir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Jetstrean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ada Izmir throws a leg kick which misses Jetstrean's front leg but catches the back leg as Jetstrean tries to avoid it.
Jetstrean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir throws a head kick that misses.
Ada Izmir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ada Izmir has Jetstrean pressed against the cage, preventing Jetstrean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Ada Izmir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jetstrean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jetstrean throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ada Izmir lands a nice looking body shot.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses.
Ada Izmir is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jetstrean.
Good exchange - Ada Izmir coming out on top.
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!
Ada Izmir bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jetstrean is breathing heavily.
Jetstrean misses with a head kick.
Ada Izmir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jetstrean can do to turn this around?
Jetstrean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ada Izmir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jetstrean throws a series of punches but Ada Izmir moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ada Izmir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ada Izmir has clasped his hands together around Jetstrean's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ground and pound from Ada Izmir seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ada Izmir in side control, throwing shots but Jetstrean defends.
Ada Izmir working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ada Izmir trying to control the position but Jetstrean is working away.
Ada Izmir throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ada Izmir misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ada Izmir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jetstrean keeps working.
Ada Izmir misses with the ground and pound.
Ada Izmir scores with punches from side control.
Ada Izmir trying to control the position but Jetstrean is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jetstrean dodges the ground and pound from Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ada Izmir misses with the ground and pound.
Ada Izmir throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jetstrean works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jetstrean regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ada Izmir postures up in Jetstrean's guard and throws a big left but Jetstrean blocks it.
Ada Izmir scoring with some ground and pound.
Ada Izmir throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ada Izmir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jetstrean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ada Izmir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ada Izmir throws a strike but Jetstrean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ada Izmir looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jetstrean has picked Ada Izmir up and slammed him! Ada Izmir can't keep hold of the triangle and Jetstrean manages to pass to side control!
Ada Izmir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jetstrean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ada Izmir is working hard here to advance position.
Ada Izmir regains half guard.
Ada Izmir 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.
Ada Izmir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetstrean tries to stand and escape but Ada Izmir is controlling the position.
Ada Izmir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ada Izmir is looking for a triangle but Jetstrean pushes his legs off easily.
Ada Izmir is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jetstrean throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ada Izmir's body to avoid the submission. Ada Izmir has instead reached around Jetstrean's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ada Izmir arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uzun Ada Izmir!
Uzun Ada Izmir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gokhan Saki (ranked 2583 p4p, 343 weight class) and Jimmy Henderson (ranked 1891 p4p, 264 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gokhan Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Saki misses.
Saki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saki can pounce on him.
Saki connects with an inside leg kick.
Saki lands a leg kick that knocks Henderson off balance momentarily.
Saki lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Saki takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jimmy Henderson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saki plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Henderson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Henderson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gokhan Saki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jako Day (ranked 1111 p4p, 165 weight class) and Krzysztof Ostrowski (ranked 2218 p4p, 301 weight class). Ostrowski has chosen PC Park - Klatka as his entrance music. 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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210 lbs
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jako Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Day misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ostrowski swings widly with a right hand
and Day counters with an inside leg kick.
Day staying out of range there.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Ostrowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ostrowski dodges the punch combination from Day.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day misses with an uppercut. Ostrowski saw that one coming.
Ostrowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Day connects with a nice looking jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Day scores with a four punch combination!
A right-left combo lands from Day.
It looks like Krzysztof Ostrowski has been cut.
Ostrowski slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ostrowski with the counter takedown but Day avoids it easily.
Ostrowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Day lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day avoids the body shot from Ostrowski.
Day fails to land with a series of punches.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Ostrowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ostrowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Day looks to land a combination. Ostrowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ostrowski tries to move into range but Day moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Day lands a head shot.
Day blocks a jab.
Ostrowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Day is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Day lands with a shot to the body.
Ostrowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ostrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Day scores with a four punch combination!
Ostrowski misses with a shot to the body
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ostrowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ostrowski cracks the inside of Day's front leg.
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Day wants to slow Ostrowski down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been told by Day's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ostrowski misses with a right hand
and Day counters with a three punch combo that has Ostrowski backing up. Ostrowski nods at Day to acknowledge the strikes.
Ostrowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ostrowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Day wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Ostrowski misses.
Day wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Ostrowski - just one landing.
It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
Day with a nice cross.
Day scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Day throws a series of punches but Ostrowski avoids them all with ease.
Ostrowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ostrowski's hands.
Day is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Day as he connects with a hook.
Ostrowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Day fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostrowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ostrowski throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ostrowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters with a two punch combo.
Ostrowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Ostrowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ostrowski tries to clinch up
and Day counters with a nice body shot.
Ostrowski walks into a jab.
Jako Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ostrowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ostrowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Ostrowski with the counter takedown but Day avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski cracks Day with a good jab.
Ostrowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ostrowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Day finds it's way through Ostrowski's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Ostrowski lands.
Day misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?
Day works Ostrowski's body with a nice hook.
Ostrowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ostrowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ostrowski duly obliges.
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown but Day shows good takedown defense.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Day slips a jab from Ostrowski.
Day lands an overhand right.
Day checks the leg kick.
Day was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Day scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ostrowski in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day tries to land a front kick but Ostrowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ostrowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Day defends it well.
Ostrowski throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.
Day stalks Ostrowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ostrowski's face. Ostrowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Day works the jab nicely.
A combination from Ostrowski does no damage.
Day looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ostrowski misses with a low kick.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Ostrowski.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Ostrowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ostrowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ostrowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Day is looking to score with low kicks.
Day throws a series of strikes that have Ostrowski backpedaling.
Jako Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Day goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ostrowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Day has got the better of the exchanges.
Ostrowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Day fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ostrowski cracks Day with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ostrowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ostrowski checks a leg kick nicely.
And Ostrowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Day pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Day works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Day.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostrowski slips under a jab.
Ostrowski motions for Day to come forward. Ostrowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Day cracks Ostrowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Day half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ostrowski swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Ostrowski misses with a looping left.
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ostrowski goes for a double leg but Day avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Day continues to drive forward.
Day misses with a hook. Ostrowski ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Day throws a quick inside leg kick.
Day moves into the clinch successfully.
Ostrowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Day.
Ostrowski misses with a knee strike.
Ostrowski prevents Day from breaking the clinch.
Ostrowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Day breaks the clinch.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day connects with a nice looking jab.
Day slips a straight right by Ostrowski.
A quick step to the side and Day tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day slips a jab from Ostrowski.
Day works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day takes one to the chin there.
Ostrowski misses with a straight left.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Ostrowski.
Day lands with an uppercut that bounces Ostrowski off the cage and back into range.
Day slips a straight right by Ostrowski.
Day throwing a counter right hand but Ostrowski manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Ostrowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day connects with a crisp jab.
Ostrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day defending well as Ostrowski loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Day.
Krzysztof Ostrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ostrowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Ostrowski.
Day lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day slips under a jab from Ostrowski.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ostrowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Day lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ostrowski at a distance.
Day checks a leg kick.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Ostrowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Day cracks Ostrowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ostrowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ostrowski misses.
Day appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ostrowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Day bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ostrowski's head backwards.
Day stuns Ostrowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Day clobbers Ostrowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ostrowski throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Ostrowski tries to move into range but Day moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Day.
Ostrowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ostrowski walks into a stiff left hand from Day.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day lands a nice shot that snaps Ostrowski's head back.
Day takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ostrowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ostrowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Day looks to land a body kick but Ostrowski moved away.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
Ostrowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Day scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Day finds it's way through Ostrowski's defenses.
Jako Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ostrowski throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jako Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Day has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jako Day!
After winning the bout, Jako Day thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Mano (ranked 3607 p4p, 432 weight class) and Zabit Samedov (ranked 1491 p4p, 213 weight class). Zabit Samedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Mano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zabit Samedov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mano gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Samedov.
It looks like Hugo Mano has been cut.
Samedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mano's defenses.
Samedov avoiding damage as Mano throws knees to the body.
Samedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
I was talking to Mano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Samedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mano is breathing heavily.
Samedov presses Mano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Samedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Samedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Samedov's coach down at CrossFit Sydney was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Samedov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Samedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Samedov lands an elbow that stopped Mano in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from Samedov.
Samedov lands with a light punch inside.
Samedov scores with a hook to the body.
Samedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Samedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Samedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mano or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Samedov.
Mano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Samedov lands an elbow just above Mano 's eye.
Mano is rocked!
Hugo Mano's cut is getting worse.
Samedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Mano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samedov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mano to his knees! Samedov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Samedov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zabit Samedov waved his t-shirt featuring Phantom Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Khrapov Jr (ranked 3593 p4p, 363 weight class) and Mat Diaz (ranked 1423 p4p, 167 weight class). Diaz has chosen I Got Five On It as his entrance music. Mat Diaz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vasily Khrapov Jr's chin.
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186 lbs
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184 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Khrapov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Khrapov Jr in a clinch.
Diaz digs a right hand into Khrapov Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khrapov Jr's gas tank.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khrapov Jr.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Khrapov Jr controls the action.
Khrapov Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khrapov Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khrapov Jr looking to stall.
Khrapov Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Khrapov Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Khrapov Jr controls his hands.
Khrapov Jr tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khrapov Jr.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Khrapov Jr avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Khrapov Jr taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr blocking some punches.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Khrapov Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards.
Khrapov Jr tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
I was talking to Khrapov Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khrapov Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Khrapov Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khrapov Jr stalling in the clinch but Diaz improves position.
Khrapov Jr blocking some punches.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khrapov Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
A short left from Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Khrapov Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Diaz cracks Khrapov Jr with a nice body shot.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khrapov Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Diaz gets an underhook and turns Khrapov Jr into the cage.
Khrapov Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khrapov Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khrapov Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Vasily Khrapov Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mat Diaz.
Khrapov Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr taking a breather.
Khrapov Jr prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz cracks Khrapov Jr with a nice body shot.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khrapov Jr feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Khrapov Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khrapov Jr as he avoids it easily.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Khrapov Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khrapov Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Khrapov Jr is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Khrapov Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Khrapov Jr.
Nice defenses there by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr walks into a jab.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Khrapov Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Khrapov Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz prevents Khrapov Jr from improving his position.
Khrapov Jr manages to get to full guard.
Khrapov Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Khrapov Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Khrapov Jr is rocked!
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Khrapov Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khrapov Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Khrapov Jr.
Diaz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Khrapov Jr right on the button. Khrapov Jr goes down! Diaz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Diaz gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
An out of breath Mat Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Sienly (ranked 1451 p4p, 140 weight class) and Tusing Pocc (ranked 1726 p4p, 162 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kristof Sienly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tusing Pocc!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sienly leaves Pocc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sienly gets caught flat footed, as Pocc shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pocc won't allow Sienly to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pocc working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sienly is pulling down on Pocc's head to control his posture.
Pocc distracts Sienly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sienly pulls Pocc in close to prevent any damage.
Sienly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc throwing strikes but missing.
Pocc throws an elbow that misses. Sienly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pocc's guard. Nice move by Sienly!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pocc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pocc throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sienly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pocc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sienly's guard.
Pocc tries to free his leg and advance position but Sienly is retaining full guard.
Sienly is controlling Pocc's posture.
Pocc throws a strike but Sienly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pocc has his foot on Sienly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sienly works his way back into a safe position though.
Sienly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pocc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sienly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pocc is looking for a triangle but Sienly pushes his legs off easily.
Pocc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sienly's guard.
Sienly seems keen to control Pocc's posture.
Sienly has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pocc should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sienly has tightened it up now! Pocc should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kristof Sienly!
Kristof Sienly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coke Montana (ranked 2347 p4p, 317 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 1706 p4p, 209 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coke Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Montana!
Montana struggling a bit here.
Montana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bang is working for a kimura but Montana is defending it quite comfortably.
Bang is looking for a kimura but Montana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage.
Bang is looking to advance position but Montana won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
Montana trying to hold on to Bang's head to control him but Bang postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana wants to get back to his feet.
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Montana defends the submission attempt.
Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montana is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold.
Montana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana gets full guard.
Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montana dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana is sitting in close to Bang's body. Bang has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Montana is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Montana is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miro Bang!
After the big win, Miro Bang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolfo Fernando (ranked 1013 p4p, 150 weight class) and Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 473 p4p, 72 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolfo Fernando!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the cage.
Fernando letting DeSilva take a breather here.
Fernando is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fernando prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeSilva is trying to maintain a safe position but Fernando gets an underhook and turns DeSilva into the cage.
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 misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Fernando.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.
Fernando breaks the clinch.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses
and Fernando counters with a left to the body.
Fernando checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
DeSilva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernando.
Fernando fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from DeSilva tenderised Fernando's leg. Fernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by DeSilva misses
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva throws an off balance right hand
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fernando misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva tries to stall but Fernando uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeSilva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernando blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Fernando prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeSilva misses with a body shot
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeSilva has Fernando up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Fernando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva slows down the pace here.
A short right from DeSilva.
Fernando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeSilvas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva taking a breather.
DeSilva is trying to maintain a safe position but Fernando gets an underhook and turns DeSilva into the cage.
DeSilva works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva closes the distance and pushes Fernando back into the cage.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernandos head.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
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.
DeSilva closes the distance and clinches.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fernando seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DeSilva can turn it around.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeSilva.
Fernando checks a leg kick nicely.
Fernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernando tries to keep at a distance but DeSilva has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva looks for the body kick but Fernando saw that one coming.
DeSilva tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away.
DeSilva darts in and clinches Fernando up against the cage.
DeSilva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernando's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fernando wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernando blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva throws a sloppy head kick and Fernando moves out of range easily.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeSilva tried to score with a low kick but Fernando checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva pushes Fernando away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSilva swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range.
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
DeSilva works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fernando's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva taking a breather.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for DeSilva to work.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Fernando.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fernando pushes DeSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fernando up against the cage.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernando throws a quick counter kick to the body but DeSilva avoids it.
DeSilva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernando. That did some damage!
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the cage.
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Fernando's head coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fernando.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Fernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeSilva works Fernando's body with a nice hook.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernando throws a counter high kick but DeSilva was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
DeSilva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fernando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fernando blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
A short right from Fernando.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernando prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fernando pushes DeSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Fernando.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
DeSilva takes a shot to the head.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fernando.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
Fernando has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando wants to break free but DeSilva has control.
Fernando takes a shot to the head.
Fernando misses with some punches.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Fernando.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
Fernando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but DeSilva is controlling him.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
Fernando tries to break free but DeSilva pushes him back against the cage.
DeSilva leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeSilva stalling in the clinch.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fernando or not.
DeSilva manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernando moves away.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A right-left combo lands from Fernando.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeSilva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Fernando moved out of range.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fernando clinches with his opponent.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando lands with a short shot to the head.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fernando.
Fernando blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeSilva rushes Fernando and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
DeSilva throws a sloppy head kick and Fernando moves out of range easily.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva keeps the fight on the outside.
DeSilva throws a head kick but Fernando moves out of range.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fernando.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Fernando.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
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 blocks an uppercut.
Fernando blocking some punches.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernando went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fernando tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernando rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a hook but Fernando avoids it easily.
As DeSilva looks to move away, Fernando throws a big counter combo but DeSilva just gets out of the way.
Fernando misses with a head kick.
Fernando tries to clinch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva throws out a counter right but Fernando avoids it with no problem.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernando clinches up with DeSilva and pushes him back against the cage.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernando is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Fernando.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - DeSilva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fernando with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeSilva to score with a decent uppercut.
DeSilva forces Fernando back against the cage and clinches.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva prevents Fernando from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeSilva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
DeSilva pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
DeSilva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeSilva misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fernando on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fernando if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Fernando moves out of range of the body kick.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernando blocks a head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
Fernando thinks about countering with a body kick.
DeSilva lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fernando tries to clinch up but DeSilva circles away and keeps his distance.
DeSilva takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernando tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva misses with a body kick.
Fernando throws a big counter combination but DeSilva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva pushes Fernando up against the cage in a clinch.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
Fernando lands with a right to the head.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fernando blocking some punches.
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeSilva scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by DeSilva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeSilva throws a lazy head kick
and Fernando counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva tries a low kick but Fernando avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fernando checks a leg kick.
DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeSilva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeSilva feints a counter leg kick.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeSilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fernando avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.
Fernando avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
DeSilva thows a body kick. Fernando tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
DeSilva works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva drives through and clinches with Fernando against the cage.
Fernando can't break the clinch.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Adolfo Fernando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
Fernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando tries to circle away but DeSilva has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernando lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernando.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Fernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernandos head.
Fernando tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeSilva has Fernando pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeSilva 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva! Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!
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