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Rapid Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terry Josefi (ranked 24358 p4p, 441 weight class) and Sam Hunter (ranked 7073 p4p, 192 weight class). Josefi's entrance music is I beat my dick. A fine choice. Sam Hunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Josefi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josefi misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Josefi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Josefi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter, which made it look bad.
Josefi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Josefi shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Josefi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Josefi, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes Josefi against the cage but Josefi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Josefi is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunter.
Hunter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Josefi stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunter. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Josefi fails with the takedown.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Josefi pinned against the cage. Josefi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJosefi.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to bum rush Josefi with a series of wild strikes but Josefi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Josefi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Josefi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Josefi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Josefi fails with a takedown attempt.
Josefi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Josefi moves into the clinch.
Josefi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Josefi tries to pull guard but Hunter holds him up against the cage and eventually Josefi drops back down to his feet.
Josefi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Josefi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Josefi darts in looking for a takedown but Hunter gets double underhooks and turns Josefi into the cage.
Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunter tries to circle away but Josefi has him pinned against the cage.
Hunter jumps guard but Josefi stands there with Hunter around his waist. Hunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Josefi jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Josefi around his waist. Josefi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Josefi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunter gets underhooks to prevent Josefi's takedown attempt.
Josefi is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Josefi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Josefi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hunter can't fight it off and eventually Josefi manages to take the fight to the floor. Hunter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Hunter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hunter prevents Josefi from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Josefi gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Josefi has a closed guard, preventing Hunter from standing up.
Josefi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hunter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Josefi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hunter manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Josefi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Josefi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Josefi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Josefi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle.
Hunter jumps into guard, dragging Josefi to the mat.
Josefi wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Josefi controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Josefi manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunter stands up from Josefi's guard - Hunter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hunter shoots in but Josefi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Josefi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Josefi is avoiding it.
Hunter looks to clinch
and Josefi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hunter won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Josefi off and has taken his back!
Hunter avoiding Josefi 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hunter throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Josefi trying to control but not successfully.
Josefi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with punches from the back.
Hunter trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Josefi tries to roll but Hunter sticks to his back.
Hunter not allowing Josefi to control his hands.
Hunter misses with an elbow to the head.
Hunter tries to get the hooks in deep but Josefi pushed the leg off.
Hunter is not going to allow Josefi to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter missing with strikes from the back.
Josefi prevents Hunter from getting a body triangle.
Josefi is in a bad position with Hunter working for a choke. Josefi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Josefi looking to pass the guard.
Josefi forces his way into half guard.
Sam Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunter is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Josefi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Josefi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hunter taking a breather.
Josefi looking for a takedown.
Josefi wants a takedown.
Josefi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter tries to stall but Josefi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josefi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Josefi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter gets caught flat footed, as Josefi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Josefi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunter wants to improve his position but instead Josefi has moved into half guard.
Josefi drops an elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Josefi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunter sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Josefi seems content to control.
Hunter is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josefi passes to side control.
Hunter is looking to regain half guard here but Josefi keeps moving and retains side control.
Josefi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Josefi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Josefi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Josefi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Josefi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Josefi trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Josefi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Josefi's guard! Nice work there by Hunter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Josefi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Josefi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Josefi tries to get out of the position.
Josefi is looking to stand up but Hunter isn't so interested in that idea.
Josefi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter postures up in Josefi's guard and throws a big left but Josefi blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Josefi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hunter!
Terry Josefi was interviewed post fight and said 'When will this pain and suffering end'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom Severini (ranked 5392 p4p, 526 weight class) and William Waddell (ranked 7247 p4p, 623 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Severini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Waddell!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waddell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Severini scores with a hook to the body. Waddell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Waddell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Severini is fending him off so far but Waddell persists. Nope, Severini circles away and we're back to standing.
Severini throwing a counter right hand but Waddell manages to avoid it.
Severini tests Waddell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Severini.
Severini throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Waddell tumbling to the canvas!
Waddell is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severini trying to control the position from guard on top but Waddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Severini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Severini postures up in Waddell's guard and throws a big left but Waddell blocks it.
Severini trying to control but Waddell is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severini looking to sit in guard and control but Waddell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Severini has his hands on Waddell's head, controlling the position.
Waddell prevents Severini from getting back to his feet.
Severini keeping moving, preventing Waddell from controlling successfully.
Waddell stopping the sweep attempt from Severini.
Waddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Severini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waddell is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Severini is working hard here to advance position.
Severini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Severini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Severini tries to get out of the position.
Waddell won't allow Severini to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waddell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Waddell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Severini takes a swing at Waddell's ribcage but misses.
Waddell unleashes a big counter combination but Severini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Severini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Severini throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Severini finds it's way through Waddell's defenses.
Severini throws a hook to the side of Waddell's head but Waddell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Waddell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Severini.
Nice cross by Severini.
Dom Severini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severini bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Waddell! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Waddell is still in real trouble! Can Severini finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waddell is looking to stand up but Severini isn't so interested in that idea.
Waddell seems to have recovered his senses.
Severini working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severini arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Waddell's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
An out of breath Dom Severini 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Krakowski (ranked 7489 p4p, 553 weight class) and Frank Fiaz (ranked 4527 p4p, 437 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jerry Krakowski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jerry Krakowski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Krakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Fiaz!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiaz misses with a hook
and Krakowski counters by clinching up.
Fiaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krakowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Fiaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krakowski is pulling down on Fiaz's head to control his posture.
Fiaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fiaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krakowski wants to get back to his feet but Fiaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaz trying to control but Krakowski is working from the bottom.
Fiaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krakowski is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Krakowski keeping full guard, as Fiaz tries to pass.
My spies in Cozad MMA Sydney inform me that Fiaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Krakowski is retaining full guard.
Fiaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krakowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krakowski has escaped and now he's on top!
Krakowski wants to stand but Fiaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krakowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fiaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fiaz is looking for a kimura but Krakowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiaz to get the leverage.
Krakowski controlling the position well.
Krakowski is not content to let Fiaz control the position.
Krakowski wants to control but Fiaz is keeping busy.
Krakowski is pressing down on Fiaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krakowski has his feet on Fiaz's thighs here. He's pushed Fiaz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fiaz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Krakowski!
A determined Jerry Krakowski didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Yates (ranked 4454 p4p, 338 weight class) and Mander Dell Palmer (ranked 5361 p4p, 368 weight class). Mander Dell Palmer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nigel Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mander Dell Palmer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates shoots in and bounces Dell Palmer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dell Palmer working a defensive guard here.
Dell Palmer has control of Yates's left arm, preventing Yates from doing any damage.
Yates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dell Palmer has his foot on Yates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yates works his way back into a safe position though.
Yates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dell Palmer working for a triangle but Yates defends it easily.
Dell Palmer pushes a forearm under Yates's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yates is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mander Dell Palmer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Dillinger (ranked 5181 p4p, 488 weight class) and Bob Elder (ranked 3874 p4p, 407 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Elder!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Dillinger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dillinger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dillinger stuffs the takedown.
Dillinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Elder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dillinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Dillinger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with a one two! Elder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elder throws a leg kick but Dillinger checks it.
Elder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nate Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Elder.
The fighters circling - Elder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillinger defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dillinger.
Elder shoots in looking for a takedown. Dillinger tries to sprawl out of it but Elder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dillinger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dillinger attempts a counter takedown but Elder avoids it well and moves away.
Dillinger scores with a sloppy right hand. Elder should have avoided that one.
Elder moves in looking to clinch but Dillinger pushes him off.
Dillinger wants to slow Elder down by chopping away at his legs.
No joy there for Dillinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elder goes for a double leg but Dillinger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dillinger continues to drive forward.
Dillinger misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillinger but Dillinger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dillinger.
Elder misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillinger lunges at Elder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elder's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elder tries to clinch up.
Dillinger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elder closes the distance and clinches up with Dillinger, looking for a takedown. Elder pushes Dillinger against the cage but Dillinger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elder fails with the takedown.
Elder looks winded!
Dillinger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Elder shoots in but no luck this time.
Dillinger lands a two punch combo.
Dillinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Elder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dillinger lands a head shot.
Dillinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elder throws out a counter right but Dillinger avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger digs a good hook to Elder's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillinger looks to land a combination. Elder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Elder takes one to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Dillinger.
Elder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dillinger lands with a hook. Elder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Elder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dillinger clinches up against the cage.
Elder is pressed up against the cage. Dillinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elder down to the mat. Elder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Dillinger dominated that round.
That's time! Dillinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dillinger throws a right hand that Elder ducks under and follows up with a left that Elder also avoids with ease.
No luck for Elder with that takedown attempt.
Elder just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger throws a nice looking combination but Elder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillinger moves into the clinch successfully.
Elder takes a shot to the head.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Elder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dillinger walks away with a smile on his face. Elder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dillinger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger misses with a few strikes there.
Elder tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dillinger scores with a three punch combo!
Dillinger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Elder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dillinger defends well and Elder ends up having to push Dillinger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nate Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Elder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger throws out a powerful jab.
Dillinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elder can do to turn this around?
Elder fails to land the takedown.
Dillinger scores with a jab.
Dillinger scores with a punch to the head.
Elder tries to clinch there but Dillinger circles away.
Dillinger connects with a looping right hand.
Dillinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dillinger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elder under the eye.
Nate Dillinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Dillinger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dillinger.
Nate Dillinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillinger connects with a right hand. Elder shakes it off.
Elder shoots in for a takedown but Dillinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dillinger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger cracks a nice hook into Elder's ribs.
Dillinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger is working the combinations to good effect here.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillinger as he connects with a hook.
Dillinger clinches up with Elder and pushes him back against the cage.
Elder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dillinger walks away with a smile on his face. Elder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Elder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dillinger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Elder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elder is breathing heavily.
Dillinger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Elder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elder misses with a lunging right hand
and Dillinger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dillinger.
Elder jumps guard but Dillinger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillinger's efforts to push away.
Dillinger prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Dillinger.
Dillinger stalling against the cage.
Dillinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillinger drags the fight down to the ground.
Dillinger wants to stand up but Elder is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger pulls Elder in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Elder prevents Dillinger from getting back to his feet.
Elder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Elder stays in close to Dillinger's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Dillinger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Elder darts in looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets double underhooks and turns Elder into the cage.
Dillinger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dillinger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nate Dillinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillinger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elder somewhat.
A left lands for Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger lands with a right hand.
Elder fails with the takedown.
As Elder tries to get set, Dillinger tries to push him back and clinch up but Elder manages to avoid the attempt.
Nate Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Elder.
Dillinger closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dillinger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dillinger scores with a body shot.
Elder is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dillinger is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Elder.
A lazy left from Dillinger finds it's target.
Dillinger clinches up with Elder and pushes him back against the cage.
Elder misses with an elbow strike.
Elder is trying to push Dillinger away but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Elder is working for takedown but Dillinger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dillinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Elder backwards.
Dillinger lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dillinger.
Dillinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dillinger gets control of Elder's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dillinger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dillinger trying to control the position.
Elder looking to pass the guard.
Dillinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elder on the ground.
Elder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger has a closed guard, preventing Elder from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dillinger is looking to stand up but Elder isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillinger throws a series of strikes that have Elder backpedaling.
Dillinger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillinger as he connects with a hook.
Elder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dillinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nate Dillinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elder tries to pull guard but Dillinger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Elder is trying to pull guard but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Elder.
Elder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Elder tries to work over Dillinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger prevents the takedown attempt.
Elder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Dillinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillinger 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Dillinger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Money Mek (ranked 23256 p4p, 510 weight class) and Hits Hard (ranked 2369 p4p, 268 weight class). Money Mek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hits Hard's chin.
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287 lbs
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268 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Money Mek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hits Hard!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard lands a high kick to the side of Mek's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Hard dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Money Mek has been cut.
Hard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mek's head.
Hard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mek tries to clinch up but Hard circles away and keeps his distance.
Mek really is a fat lump.
Hard is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Mek is in big trouble! Hard is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Mek. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Hits Hard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spriggins (ranked 3865 p4p, 390 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrok (ranked 3171 p4p, 264 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Spriggins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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157 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Spriggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spriggins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lothbrok counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spriggins!
Spriggins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lothbrok connects with a decent elbow.
Lothbrok postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lothbrok happy to just control the position for now.
Lothbrok is trying to get an arm triangle but Spriggins is defending well.
Lothbrok in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee asks Lothbrok politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lothbrok prefers to stall for the moment though.
Spriggins defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spriggins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lothbrok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like Lothbrok might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Spriggins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lothbrok has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spriggins being controlled for a moment.
Spriggins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok has hold of Spriggins's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Spriggins tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lothbrok cranks the arm and Spriggins screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Spriggins, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ragnar Lothbrok!
Ragnar Lothbrok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Gvozdev (ranked 2959 p4p, 304 weight class) and Carlton Banks (ranked 3152 p4p, 318 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that George Gvozdev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily George Gvozdev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Gvozdev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Banks!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gvozdev misses with a looping right.
Banks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gvozdev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like George Gvozdev has been cut.
Banks throws a right and a left that Gvozdev avoids nicely.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gvozdev circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks moves out of range as Gvozdev strikes.
Banks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banks misses with a jab to the body
and Gvozdev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gvozdev.
It seemed like Banks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banks lands with a cross.
Banks throws a right hand that Gvozdev ducks under and follows up with a left that Gvozdev also avoids with ease.
Gvozdev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Banks.
Banks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George Gvozdev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gvozdev misses the shot to the body.
Banks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gvozdev cracks Banks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gvozdev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Banks to stand back up!
It looks like Carlton Banks has been cut.
Gvozdev lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gvozdev scores with a shot to the body.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gvozdev.
Gvozdev missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Banks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Gvozdev is just out of range.
Gvozdev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gvozdev throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
As Gvozdev backs off Banks throws a huge counter combo but Gvozdev manages to avoid it all.
Banks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banks misses with a straight right.
Banks swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banks lands with a good body shot.
Gvozdev is breathing heavily.
Banks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gvozdev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.
George Gvozdev's cut is getting worse.
Gvozdev swings widly with a right hand
and Banks counters with a nice right hand that sends Gvozdev toppling to the canvas! Gvozdev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Banks finish him?!
Gvozdev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks lands a brutal uppercut that launches Gvozdev off his feet! Gvozdev tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlton Banks!
Our winner, Carlton Banks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Alcantara (ranked 2599 p4p, 305 weight class) and Eddie Alpha (ranked 4039 p4p, 420 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Alcantara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Alpha!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alpha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alcantara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcantara darts in trying to clinch
and Alpha counters with a stiff right hand.
Alpha throws a shot to the body.
Alpha swats away the attempt to clinch by Alcantara.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcantara throws a looping overhand right but Alpha ducks down to avoid it.
Alpha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Alcantara misses.
Alpha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alcantara defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Alpha catches Alcantara right on the button with a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alpha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alcantara throws a head punch that misses.
Alpha wants to break free but Alcantara has control.
Alcantara throws an elbow that misses.
Alcantara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alpha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alpha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alcantara lands an elbow inside that Alpha shrugs off.
Alcantara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alpha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alcantara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Alcantara fails to land.
Alpha wants to break free but Alcantara has control.
Alcantara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alcantara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alcantara throws an elbow that misses.
Alcantara being controlled against the cage.
Alpha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alpha breaks the clinch.
Alpha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alcantara is fending him off so far but Alpha persists. Nope, Alcantara circles away and we're back to standing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left and a right from Alpha both land. Nice combination.
Alpha looks to land a right hand but Alcantara moved out of range.
Alcantara ducks under a wild hook from Alpha.
A quick step to the side and Alcantara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alcantara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alpha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alcantara slips a jab and a cross from Alpha.
Alcantara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Eddie Alpha has been cut.
Alcantara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alpha misses with a takedown
and Alcantara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alpha is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha throws a hook but Alcantara blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcantara gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alpha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alcantara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alpha is trying to break the clinch but Alcantara has him pressed against the cage.
Alcantara throws an elbow but it misses.
Alcantara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alpha dodges an elbow strike from Alcantara.
Alcantara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alcantara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alpha.
Abraham Alcantara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alpha.
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Alpha in his tracks for a moment.
Alpha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alcantara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alcantara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abraham Alcantara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Alpha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcantara.
Alcantara wants to clinch.
Alcantara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alpha throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcantara misses the target.
Nice cross by Alpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alcantara as he avoids it easily.
Alcantara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alpha throws a jab when Alcantara was well out of range.
Alcantara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alpha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha throws a right and a left that Alcantara avoids nicely.
Alpha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alcantara throws a series of punches but Alpha moves out of range.
Alcantara is looking to clinch but Alpha is avoiding it.
Alpha with the counter takedown but Alcantara avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Alcantara as he connects with a hook.
Alpha misses with a double jab.
Alpha misses with a straight right.
Alcantara tries to clinch but Alpha is having none of it.
Alpha throws a jab when Alcantara was well out of range.
Abraham Alcantara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alcantara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alpha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alcantara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcantara lands an elbow inside that Alpha shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcantara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alpha's brow.
Alcantara throws an elbow but it misses.
Alcantara lands an elbow just above Alpha 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Alpha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alcantara keeps control of Alpha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alcantara throws an elbow that misses.
Alpha lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcantara.
Alpha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha wants to get back to striking at distance but Alcantara won't allow it.
Alcantara working Alpha over with knees to the body.
Alpha is breathing heavily.
Alpha is trying to break free.
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Alpha in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Eddie Alpha's cut even more.
Alpha dodges an elbow strike from Alcantara.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcantara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alpha's brow.
Alpha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alcantara prevents it.
Alcantara has a couple of punches blocked by Alpha.
Alpha is trying to force a seperation but Alcantara has the dominant position.
Alpha working aggressively here.
Alpha takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Eddie Alpha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Alpha in his tracks for a moment.
Alcantara pushes off an throws an elbow but Alpha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alcantara obliges.
Alpha avoids the elbow strike from Alcantara, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha takes an elbow to the temple.
Alcantara missing with knees to the body.
Alpha blocks an elbow strike.
Alpha tries to circle away but Alcantara has him pinned against the cage.
Alcantara pushes off an throws an elbow but Alpha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alcantara throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alcantara.
Alcantara misses with an elbow over the top.
Alcantara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alpha taking a breather.
Alcantara lands a nice elbow.
Eddie Alpha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Alpha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abraham Alcantara!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Castilano (ranked 2420 p4p, 275 weight class) and Derrick Ranger (ranked 3447 p4p, 334 weight class). Castilano comes to the cage accompanied by Psycho Pass - Xavier Wulf. Derrick Ranger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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263 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Castilano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Ranger!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Castilano misses with a hook. Ranger ducked under it nicely.
Ranger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Castilano with a body shot.
Castilano jabs Ranger right on the nose. Ranger blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Derrick Ranger has been cut.
Castilano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castilano cracks Ranger with a good jab.
Castilano lands a nice hook to Ranger's body. Ranger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Castilano loads up on a big right hand but Ranger slips the punch.
Ranger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castilano defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castilano throws a hook but Ranger blocks it.
Ranger walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Castilano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ranger has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Castilano misses with an uppercut
and Ranger counters with a single leg into guard. Castilano didn't expect that.
Castilano has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ranger has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ranger fails to pull guard.
Castilano lands a left hand.
That has opened up Derrick Ranger's cut even more.
A short left from Castilano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castilano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castilano lands an elbow inside.
Castilano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The cut above Derrick Ranger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Castilano manages to break the clinch.
Castilano looks to land a right hand but Ranger moved out of range.
Ranger feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castilano misses with a wild body shot.
Castilano connects with a right hand. Ranger shakes it off.
Castilano misses with a right hand
and Ranger counters with a shoot takedown. Castilano fights it but they end up in guard.
Ranger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ranger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ranger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ranger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ranger throwing strikes from guard but Castilano blocks nicely.
Ranger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ranger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castilano is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ranger.
Ranger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Castilano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Castilano has escaped and now he's on top!
Ranger being controlled here, momentarily.
Ranger pulls Castilano in close to his closed guard and prevents Castilano from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ranger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ranger, not yet.
Ranger controlling Castilano's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ranger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Castilano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Ranger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Castilano misses with a body shot.
Ranger avoids the body shot from Castilano.
Ranger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Castilano just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Castilano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ranger moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castilano misses with a hook.
Castilano misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Ranger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castilano tries a head kick but it misses.
Ranger feints the counter takedown.
Ranger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ranger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castilano misses with a looping right.
Castilano scores with a jab to the body.
Castilano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ranger's head.
Castilano scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castilano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ranger momentarily.
Castilano misses with a straight right.
Ranger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ranger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castilano.
Ranger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Derrick Ranger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castilano cracks Ranger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ranger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Castilano finish him?
Derrick Ranger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Derrick Ranger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Castilano!
Paul Castilano 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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