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SPARTA 47 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sampson Litten (ranked 4181 p4p, 359 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 7297 p4p, 430 weight class). BJ Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sampson Litten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Litten instigates a clinch.
Penn tries to work over Litten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Litten.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Litten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Litten 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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Litten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Litten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Litten lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Litten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Litten.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn tries a body shot but Litten blocks it.
Litten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
Litten lands a left hand.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Litten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Litten - that landed with a thud.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
Litten is working Penn over against the cage.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Litten lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Litten keeps him there for the moment.
Penn blocks a body shot from Litten.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Litten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Litten misses with some punches.
Litten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Litten misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Litten.
A right hook to the body lands for Litten.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Litten working aggressively here.
Litten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Penn blocking some punches.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Litten throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Litten.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Litten breaks the clinch.
Penn misses with a right hand
and Litten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Litten throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Litten closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Litten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Litten lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Litten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Litten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Litten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Litten.
A left hand lands to the body for Litten.
A hook to the body from Litten.
Penn wants to break free but Litten has control.
Litten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Litten lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Litten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Litten dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Litten.
Litten swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Litten looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice jab there from Penn.
Litten closes the distance and clinches.
Penn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Litten is controlling him.
Litten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Penn tries to circle away but Litten has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Litten scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Litten on the inside.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Litten lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Litten misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Litten gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn tries a body shot but Litten blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
Sampson Litten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Litten's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
Litten throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Litten pressing his opponent against the cage.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn blocking some punches.
Litten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Litten on the inside.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Litten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Litten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Litten controls the action.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Litten has the dominant position.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Penn tries to break free but Litten pushes him back against the cage.
Litten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Penn blocks a body shot from Litten.
Litten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Litten digs a right hand into Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penn's gas tank.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Litten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Litten misses with some punches.
Litten has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
A short left from Litten.
Litten prevents a body shot from Penn.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Litten has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Littens head.
Litten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Litten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Litten dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Litten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Litten takes the fight into the clinch.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Litten avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Litten blocking some punches.
Litten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn slips a jab from Litten.
Jab by Litten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Litten throws out the jab.
Litten misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn lands an overhand right.
Litten with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn cracks Litten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn gets tackled into the cage by Litten. Litten maintains the clinch.
Litten lands a left hand.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Litten has the dominant position.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Litten working aggressively here.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Litten lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Litten misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Litten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litten is working Penn over against the cage.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Litten avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn wants to break free but Litten has control.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Litten throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Litten avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Litten is working Penn over against the cage.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Litten controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Litten scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Litten.
Litten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Litten lands an uppercut.
Litten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penn.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Litten lands a nice shot to the body.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Litten blocks a body shot from Penn.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Litten.
Litten blocks an uppercut.
Litten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Litten backwards.
Sampson Litten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Litten keeps him there for the moment.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Litten.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Litten misses with the head strike.
Litten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Litten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Litten controls the action.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Litten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Litten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Litten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Litten 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Litten!
In his post fight interview, Sampson Litten started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Abellan (ranked 3419 p4p, 351 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 4381 p4p, 427 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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157 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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159 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gerardo Abellan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abellan just misses with a punch to the body.
Abellan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abellan lands a right hook to the body.
Abellan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abellan.
Abellan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayweather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayweather throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abellan counters with a nice uppercut.
Mayweather connects with a body shot that sends Abellan's belly button to the back.
Mayweather throws a nice looking combination but Abellan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayweather jabs Abellan right on the nose. Abellan blinks but takes it well.
Mayweather takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abellan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayweather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abellan. Mayweather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abellan cracks Mayweather with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abellan lands with a straight right. Mayweather didn't see that one coming.
Mayweather slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abellan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayweather.
Abellan lands a nice shot that snaps Mayweather's head back.
Mayweather stuns Abellan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abellan closes the distance and pushes Mayweather back into the cage.
Mayweather misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayweather throws a punch but it's blocked by Abellan.
Abellan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abellan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abellan lands a shoulder strike.
Mayweather is rocked!
Abellan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayweather is still on wobbly legs! Can Abellan finish him?
Abellan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abellan backwards.
Mayweather seems to have recovered his senses.
Abellan throws a head punch that misses.
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 head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abellan misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abellan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abellan.
Mayweather misses with some punches.
Abellan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abellan.
Abellan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abellan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayweather.
Mayweather gets tackled into the cage by Abellan. Abellan maintains the clinch.
Mayweather gets through Abellan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mayweather breaks from the clinch.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abellan moves away.
Abellan works the jab nicely.
Mayweather looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abellan clinches up against the cage.
Abellan misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayweather.
Mayweather lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abellan pushes Mayweather back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abellan.
Abellan throws a head punch that misses.
Abellan blocks an uppercut.
Mayweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayweather tries to bum rush Abellan with a series of wild strikes but Abellan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abellan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayweather moves away.
Abellan misses with a straight right.
Abellan wants to clinch up but Mayweather keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Mayweather releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abellan tries to clinch up but Mayweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayweather swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayweather scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abellan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abellan throws a big shot that misses.
Abellan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abellan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayweather swings for the body but Abellan moves out of range.
Abellan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayweather throws a lazy right hand but Abellan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayweather throws a right hand that Abellan ducks under and follows up with a left that Abellan also avoids with ease.
Abellan misses the jab.
Mayweather misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Abellan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abellan throws a jab when Mayweather was well out of range.
Mayweather lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mayweather ducks right into an uppercut from Abellan.
Sloppy strikes from Mayweather. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abellan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayweather.
Mayweather cracks Abellan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mayweather misses with a wild combination.
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 Gerardo Abellan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mayweather throws out a loose jab but Abellan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abellan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayweather sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abellan scores with a nice strike.
Abellan throws an off balance right hand
letting Mayweather counter with a right hand.
Abellan drops Mayweather with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mayweather! Abellan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerardo Abellan!
Gerardo Abellan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Jacinto (ranked 1697 p4p, 80 weight class) and Callan Elijah (ranked 2651 p4p, 57 weight class). Jacinto comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emilio Jacinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Callan Elijah!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elijah shoots in but Jacinto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacinto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacinto forces Elijah back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jacinto.
Jacinto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jacinto swings wildly with an uppercut but Elijah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacinto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elijah backwards.
Jacinto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jacinto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jacinto scores with a hook to the body.
Jacinto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacinto.
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!
Jacinto gets through Elijah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jacinto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Jacinto on the inside.
We've been informed that Elijah has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jacinto creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Elijah with a big uppercut! Elijah tries to clinch up but Jacinto pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Elijah to the mat! Elijah covers up and Jacinto unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Emilio Jacinto!
After winning the bout, Emilio Jacinto 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Abel Hershon (ranked 4813 p4p, 384 weight class) and Alex Monteil (ranked 24818 p4p, 433 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abel Hershon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Monteil!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monteil throws out a loose jab but Hershon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Monteil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hershon misses with a body kick.
Monteil takes a kick to the side of the head.
Monteil swings for the body but Hershon moves out of range.
Monteil looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hershon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monteil throws a hook but Hershon blocks it.
Monteil walks into a stiff left hand from Hershon.
Monteil doesn't manage to clinch there - Hershon circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hershon.
Hershon lands a body shot.
Hershon misses the shot to the body.
Monteil lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monteil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hershon manages to avoid it.
Monteil scores with a hook to the body. Hershon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hershon misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershon throws a front kick that sends Monteil stumbling back into the cage.
Hershon slips a straight right by Monteil.
Hershon 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.
Hershon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Alex Monteil has been cut.
Hershon slips a jab from Monteil.
Hershon staying out of range there.
Monteil lands a nice shot to the body.
Monteil throws the left hand but Hershon avoids the punch easily.
Monteil tries to clinch up but Hershon circles away and keeps his distance.
Hershon misses with a body shot.
Monteil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hershon. That one must have hurt.
Hershon lands a leg kick that knocks Monteil off balance momentarily.
Hershon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monteil misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteil moves in looking to clinch but Hershon pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monteil lands a nice hook to Hershon's body. Hershon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hershon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monteil. That did some damage!
Hershon tries a head kick but it misses.
Hershon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monteil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monteil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monteil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monteil misses with a punch on the inside.
Hershon blocks a body shot from Monteil.
Monteil lands with a short shot to the head.
Hershon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monteil misses with the head strike.
Hershon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hershon as the two fighters clinch.
Monteil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monteil lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Monteil fails to land.
Hershon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monteil can't find room to land a body shot as Hershon controls the action.
Monteil misses with a punch on the inside.
Hershon has a couple of punches blocked by Monteil.
Monteil throws a punch but it's blocked by Hershon.
Hershon blocking some punches.
Monteil digs a right hand underneath Hershon's ribcage. Hershon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monteil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hershon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hershon blocks a body shot from Monteil.
Hershon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monteil's elbow.
Monteil is leaning against Hershon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monteil working aggressively here.
Hershon wants to get back to striking at distance but Monteil won't allow it.
Monteil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hershon takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hershon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monteil lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monteil.
Monteil misses with a punch on the inside.
Hershon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monteil's elbow.
Hershon blocking some punches.
Monteil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monteil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hershons head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Monteil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Monteil's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hershon swats away the attempt to clinch by Monteil.
Monteil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monteil throws a nice looking combination but Hershon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Monteil.
Hershon lands a nice hook to Monteil's body. Monteil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hershon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monteil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monteil takes a swing at Hershon's ribcage but misses.
Monteil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Monteil avoids the head kick by Hershon.
Monteil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hershon thows a body kick. Monteil tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Monteil moves into the clinch.
Monteil throws a punch but it's blocked by Hershon.
Hershon blocks a body shot from Monteil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monteil tries to work over Hershon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monteil has a couple of punches blocked by Hershon.
Monteil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hershon tries a body shot but Monteil blocks it.
Hershon has a couple of punches blocked by Monteil.
Hershon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hershon tries to work over Monteil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monteil struggles to land a body shot inside as Hershon controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hershon.
Alex Monteil seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monteil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monteil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monteil working aggressively here.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hershon blocking some punches.
Monteil misses with a body punch.
Monteil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hershon backwards.
Monteil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hershon backwards.
Monteil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monteil can't find room to land a body shot as Hershon controls the action.
Monteil misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hershon.
Hershon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monteil lands a nice shot to the body.
Hershon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hershon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Monteil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hershon cracks the inside of Monteil's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteil throws a body punch but Hershon moves out of range.
A left lands for Hershon.
Monteil connects with a right hand. Hershon shakes it off.
A jab from Monteil misses.
Monteil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hershon circles away quickly and effectively.
Alex Monteil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteil throws a body shot but no joy.
Hershon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monteil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hershon keeps the fight on the outside.
Hershon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hershon misses with a body kick.
Hershon connects with a solid leg kick.
Hershon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monteil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monteil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hershon misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monteil throws a sloppy body shot
and Hershon counters with a body kick that stops Monteil in his tracks momentarily.
Hershon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteil.
Hershon throws a leg kick
and Monteil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hershon throws a head kick but Monteil moves out of range.
Hershon tests Monteil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monteil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hershon moves away.
Hershon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monteil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monteil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hershon manages to avoid it.
Hershon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monteil now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monteil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monteil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monteil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hershon counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Monteil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Monteil's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Monteil on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hershon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hershon defending well as Monteil loads up on a big left hand.
Monteil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hershon lands with a slapping head kick.
Monteil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hershon's head backwards.
Hershon tries a head kick but it misses.
Monteil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hershon was well out of range. Poor timing from Monteil.
Monteil throws a lazy uppercut
and Hershon counters with a big head kick but Monteil shrugs it off.
Hershon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monteil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hershon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Monteil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hershon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hershon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hershon throws a head kick that misses.
Monteil thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteil rushes Hershon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Monteil has a couple of punches blocked by Hershon.
Monteil keeps control of Hershon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hershon throws a punch but it's blocked by Monteil.
Hershon pushes Monteil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monteil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hershon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hershon misses with a body punch.
Hershon tries to circle away but Monteil has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Hershon.
Hershon blocks an uppercut.
Monteil lands a shoulder strike.
Hershon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monteil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monteil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monteil misses with the head strike.
Monteil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monteil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hershon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hershon lands with a light punch inside.
Hershon swings wildly with an uppercut but Monteil uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Hershon.
Monteil misses with a body punch.
Monteil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hershon gets through Monteil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hershon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hershon is trying to break free.
Monteil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monteil pushes Hershon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abel Hershon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monteil misses with a body punch.
Hershon struggles to land a body shot inside as Monteil controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Hershon.
Monteil has a couple of punches blocked by Hershon.
Hershon lands a body punch.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hershon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monteil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hershon has had enough of the clinch but Monteil keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Monteil - that landed with a thud.
Alex Monteil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monteil has a couple of punches blocked by Hershon.
Hershon tries to throw a body punch but Monteil avoids it by throwing Hershon back against the cage.
Hershon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monteil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hershon lands a shot to the body.
Monteil lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hershon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monteil misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hershon fails to land.
Monteil tries to work over Hershon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hershon scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abel Hershon.
I think Monteil 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Monteil!
A relieved looking Alex Monteil thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Harvey (ranked 2545 p4p, 262 weight class) and Feleti Newalu (ranked 3047 p4p, 298 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonathan Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Feleti Newalu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newalu slips under a jab.
Newalu slaps away a takedown attempt from Harvey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown but Newalu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harvey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newalu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newalu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Newalu ducks down to avoid it.
Newalu 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.
Newalu slips a jab from Harvey.
Newalu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newalu is looking for a kimura here.
Newalu trying to pass the guard but Harvey defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newalu seems to be working for a kimura but Harvey defends the submission attempt.
Harvey is defending against the submission attempts here by Newalu.
Newalu seems to be working for a kimura but Harvey defends the submission attempt.
Newalu prevents Harvey from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newalu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newalu is trying to work for a kimura but Harvey is defending well.
Newalu seems to be looking for submissions.
Newalu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newalu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey regains half guard.
Harvey has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Harvey is pressing down on Newalu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Newalu tries to pass.
Newalu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harvey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newalu has Harvey in his guard.
Harvey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harvey wants to pass the guard but Newalu is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey drops back looking for a leg! Newalu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newalu manages to kick Harvey off! Harvey jumps back into Newalu's guard.
Newalu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newalu working for a triangle but Harvey defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newalu is looking to cinch up a triangle. Harvey throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Newalu's body to avoid the submission. Newalu has instead reached around Harvey's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Newalu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Feleti Newalu!
Feleti Newalu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mbekezeli Ndawonde (ranked 4422 p4p, 372 weight class) and Kaverin Vladislavovich (ranked 3525 p4p, 327 weight class). Kaverin Vladislavovich 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mbekezeli Ndawonde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaverin Vladislavovich!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ndawonde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ndawonde looks to score with a jab to the body but Vladislavovich is just out of range.
Ndawonde gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ndawonde on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ndawonde tries to get out of the position.
Ndawonde trying to keep a closed guard but Vladislavovich is proving a slippery customer.
Vladislavovich wants to pass the guard but Ndawonde is keeping the position.
Ndawonde keeping moving, preventing Vladislavovich from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndawonde wants to sweep here but Vladislavovich controlling him for the moment.
Vladislavovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vladislavovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vladislavovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndawonde keeping moving, preventing Vladislavovich from controlling successfully.
Ndawonde pulls Vladislavovich in to control the position.
Vladislavovich trying to control but Ndawonde is working from the bottom.
Vladislavovich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vladislavovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ndawonde keeps working.
Ndawonde is controlling Vladislavovich's trapped leg to prevent Vladislavovich from advancing to side control.
Vladislavovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ndawonde is just riding it out for now. Vladislavovich eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vladislavovich passes to side control.
Vladislavovich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vladislavovich has hold of Ndawonde's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ndawonde tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vladislavovich cranks the arm and Ndawonde screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ndawonde, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kaverin Vladislavovich!
A very excited looking Kaverin Vladislavovich rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dome Graybeard (ranked 1482 p4p, 164 weight class) and Rio Avalos (ranked 1686 p4p, 182 weight class). Graybeard comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dome Graybeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rio Avalos!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Graybeard misses.
Graybeard throws a lazy right hand but Avalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avalos shoots in and gets a takedown into Graybeard's guard.
Graybeard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avalos throwing strikes but missing.
Avalos postures up.
Graybeard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Avalos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graybeard pulls Avalos in to control the position.
Avalos throws an elbow that misses. Graybeard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Avalos's guard. Nice move by Graybeard!
Graybeard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalos wants to sweep but no luck.
Graybeard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avalos has his hands on Graybeard's head, controlling the position.
Avalos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graybeard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Avalos on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalos pulls Graybeard in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graybeard won't allow Avalos to sweep him here.
Graybeard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Avalos wants to sweep here but Graybeard controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Avalos is controlling Graybeard's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Graybeard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avalos 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.
Graybeard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avalos.
Graybeard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graybeard. Avalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graybeard lands a nice hook to Avalos's body. Avalos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Avalos takes a swing at Graybeard's ribcage but misses.
Graybeard throws a right hand that Avalos ducks under and follows up with a left that Avalos also avoids with ease.
Avalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graybeard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graybeard misses with a body shot.
Avalos swings for the body but Graybeard moves out of range.
Graybeard scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Rio Avalos has been cut.
Dome Graybeard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graybeard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Graybeard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graybeard throws a jab when Avalos was well out of range.
Avalos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graybeard defends well and Avalos ends up having to push Graybeard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Graybeard clobbers Avalos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avalos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graybeard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Avalos thinking.
Graybeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avalos.
Avalos needs to keep his hands up - Graybeard had a free shot at his head there.
Avalos is rocked!
Graybeard drops Avalos with a straight right hand, right on the button! Graybeard follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dome Graybeard!
Dome Graybeard 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tongchai Tor Silachai (ranked 2189 p4p, 45 weight class) and Takeru Kazehaya (ranked 1501 p4p, 28 weight class). Tongchai Tor Silachai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
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263 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tongchai Tor Silachai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takeru Kazehaya!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tor Silachai throws out a loose jab but Kazehaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazehaya throws a hook but Tor Silachai blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Tor Silachai. Beautiful body shot.
Kazehaya looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tor Silachai!
Kazehaya has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tor Silachai tries to improve position but can't.
Kazehaya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kazehaya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tor Silachai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tor Silachai is trying to get back to half guard.
Tor Silachai is not content to let Kazehaya control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazehaya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tor Silachai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazehaya on the ground.
Kazehaya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tor Silachai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazehaya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tor Silachai is working hard here to advance position.
Tor Silachai 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazehaya wants to control but Tor Silachai is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazehaya is staying tight to Tor Silachai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tor Silachai wants to control but Kazehaya postures up.
Kazehaya has hold of Tor Silachai's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tor Silachai tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kazehaya cranks the arm and Tor Silachai screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tor Silachai, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Takeru Kazehaya!
A victorious Takeru Kazehaya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tongchai Tor Silachai had this to say: 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 388 p4p, 56 weight class) and Rorion Gracie (ranked 1148 p4p, 163 weight class). Hogan's entrance music is My Time Is Now. A fine choice. Gracie has chosen Olha a Explosão as his entrance music. Rorion Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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192 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rorion Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Hogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hogan tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hogan to the ground. Hogan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie jumps guard but Hogan stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rorion Gracie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogan.
Hogan misses with some punches.
Hogan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hand to the body from Hogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hogan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hogan prevents Gracie from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hogan.
Hogan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like Rorion Gracie has been cut.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hogan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie is rocked!
That has opened up Rorion Gracie's cut even more.
Hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hogan with a nice head shot there.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Hogan finish him?
The cut above Rorion Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Hogan pushes his legs off easily.
Hogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Rorion Gracie'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 Rorion Gracie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hulk Hogan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lapu Lapu (ranked 264 p4p, 31 weight class) and Robin Gracie (ranked 741 p4p, 89 weight class). Lapu comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. Gracie has chosen Olha a Explosão as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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152 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lapu Lapu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robin Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Lapu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lapu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Robin Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries to move into range but Lapu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie is rocked!
Lapu cracks Gracie with a left hook right on the temple and Gracie goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Lapu lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gracie is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Lapu Lapu 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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