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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orla Wanker (ranked 6457 p4p, 456 weight class) and Gregor Hamilton (ranked 24677 p4p, 508 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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182 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregor Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton shows good takedown defense.
Hamilton dives in and grabs Wanker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wanker pushes down on Hamilton's head and hops out.
Wanker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hamilton is trying to defend but Wanker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wanker is looking for a kimura but Hamilton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wanker to get the leverage.
Wanker seems to be working for a kimura but Hamilton defends the submission attempt.
Wanker is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hamilton is just riding it out for now. Wanker eventually gives up the hold.
Wanker controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamilton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton wants to control but Wanker is keeping busy.
Hamilton is defending against the submission attempts here by Wanker.
Wanker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wanker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wanker wants to work for an arm triangle but Hamilton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wanker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wanker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamilton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wanker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hamilton wants to control but Wanker is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is refusing to be controlled, as Wanker sits in half guard.
Hamilton is doing well to control the position and prevent Wanker from advancing to side control.
Wanker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hamilton!
Wanker looking to control but Hamilton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wanker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hamilton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wanker is trying to get an arm triangle but Hamilton is defending well.
Wanker is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hamilton is trying to escape and Wanker transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hamilton is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wanker! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orla Wanker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sifis Pantelakis (ranked 3080 p4p, 123 weight class) and Ben Jones (ranked 2936 p4p, 115 weight class). Ben Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sifis Pantelakis's chin.
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sifis Pantelakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantelakis needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Sifis Pantelakis has been cut.
Pantelakis clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Pantelakis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Pantelakis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pantelakis moves into the clinch successfully.
Pantelakis tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pantelakis uses from the top position.
Jones is looking for a triangle here but Pantelakis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pantelakis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pantelakis has isolated one of Jones's arms. Jones looking to fight him off but Pantelakis twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sifis Pantelakis!
Sifis Pantelakis gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uther Lightbringer (ranked 3993 p4p, 205 weight class) and Marcos Budinha (ranked 7044 p4p, 265 weight class). Uther Lightbringer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uther Lightbringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Budinha!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightbringer moves into range and clinches up with Budinha.
Lightbringer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lightbringer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lightbringer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Budinha backwards.
Lightbringer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Budinha letting Lightbringer take a breather here.
Lightbringer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but Lightbringer blocks it.
Budinha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short body shot lands from Lightbringer as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Budinha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lightbringer's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lightbringer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Budinha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lightbringer is leaning against Budinha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lightbringer blocks an elbow strike from Budinha.
Budinha letting Lightbringer take a breather here.
Lightbringer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lightbringer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Budinha.
Budinha throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lightbringer is leaning against Budinha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lightbringer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightbringer avoids the elbow strike from Budinha, against the cage.
Budinha misses with a knee to the head.
Budinha pushes off an throws an elbow but Lightbringer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lightbringer.
Lightbringer effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lightbringer.
Budinha looks winded!
Lightbringer scores with a shot to the side of Budinha's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lightbringer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lightbringer avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Budinha.
Lightbringer lands a body shot.
Lightbringer lands a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lightbringer leaning against his opponent.
Budinha looking to throw knees to the head but Lightbringer is blocking nicely.
Lightbringer stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lightbringer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lightbringer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lightbringer digs a right hand into Budinha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Budinha's gas tank.
Lightbringer stalling.
Lightbringer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lightbringer lands a right hand.
Lightbringer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Budinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lightbringer is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lightbringer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Lightbringer on the inside.
Nice elbow from Budinha.
Lightbringer avoids a wild elbow strike from Budinha.
Budinha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Budinha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lightbringer's brow.
Lightbringer blocks an elbow strike.
Lightbringer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Lightbringer.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lightbringer avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightbringer lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Lightbringer - that landed with a thud.
Lightbringer digs a right hand into Budinha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Budinha's gas tank.
Budinha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lightbringer stalling against the cage.
Lightbringer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lightbringer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lightbringer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budinha backwards.
Lightbringer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lightbringer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lightbringer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lightbringer pushes Budinha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lightbringer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lightbringer stalling in the clinch.
Lightbringer slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Lightbringer as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Lightbringer as the two fighters clinch.
Lightbringer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Budinha backwards.
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!
Lightbringer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lightbringer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Budinha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Budinha is rocked!
Lightbringer lands a left hand.
Budinha is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightbringer finish him?
A short body shot lands from Lightbringer as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lightbringer throws an elbow but misses.
Lightbringer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lightbringer lands with a left to the head.
Lightbringer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lightbringer.
Lightbringer lands a right hand.
Lightbringer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Budinha's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Budinha drops to his knees and Lightbringer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uther Lightbringer!
An out of breath Uther Lightbringer 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Jasper (ranked 2706 p4p, 254 weight class) and Beck Lee (ranked 2696 p4p, 251 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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156 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodore Jasper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beck Lee!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee moves to clinch but Jasper breaks away
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee pushes Jasper up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Jasper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jasper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Jasper throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Jasper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jasper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Jasper finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee looks to clinch
and Jasper counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Jasper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee clobbers Jasper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Jasper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee looks to clinch
and Jasper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beck Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasper misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Jasper.
Jasper manages to break the clinch.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Jasper pushes him off.
Jasper is looking for a counter combo.
Lee's coach down at Fisticuffs was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lee tries to clinch up.
As Lee looks to move away, Jasper throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Jasper saw it coming and moves away.
Lee is looking to clinch but Jasper is avoiding it.
Lee tries to clinch but Jasper is having none of it.
Jasper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee tries to clinch there but Jasper circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jasper.
Lee throws a body punch but Jasper moves out of range.
Jasper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee misses with a combination
and Jasper counters with a stiff right hand.
Jasper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jasper circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasper swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
It looked like Jasper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jasper counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Jasper to acknowledge the strikes.
Lee is rocked!
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Jasper finish him?
A left lands for Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but Jasper moves away
and Jasper counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Jasper to acknowledge the strikes.
Jasper checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Jasper avoids it.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Jasper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee takes a swing at Jasper's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Jasper counters with a huge left! Lee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jasper isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jasper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Jasper!
Our winner, Theodore Jasper, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom Severini (ranked 2194 p4p, 263 weight class) and Jimmy Jackson (ranked 4399 p4p, 418 weight class). Jimmy Jackson 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Severini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Severini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dom Severini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Severini moved out of range.
Severini throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Severini throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Severini misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Severini's coaches at Hilo Hit Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Severini trying to control here.
Severini is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Severini tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Severini scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Severini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severini. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Severini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Severini.
Severini digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Severini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Severini finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
Severini throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Severini connects with a body shot.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Severini.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Severini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Severini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Severini lands a body shot.
Severini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Severini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Severini throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Severini scores with a nice strike.
Severini misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Severini.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Severini defends it well.
Severini swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Severini defends it well.
Severini scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Severini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Severini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Severini did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson looks winded!
Severini tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throws a strike but Severini avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Severini keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Severini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Severini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Severini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Severini lands a jab to the head.
That has opened up Jimmy Jackson's cut even more.
Severini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severini. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severini. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severini misses with a straight right.
Jackson defending well as Severini loads up on a big left hand.
Severini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Severini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severini throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Severini looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Severini looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Severini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Severini appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Severini.
Severini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Severini misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Severini misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Severini misses with a double jab.
Severini thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Severini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Severini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Severini fails to land.
Jackson prevents Severini from breaking the clinch.
Severini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Severini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Severini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Severini gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
A big left from Severini misses.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Severini misses.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Severini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Severini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Severini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Severini.
Severini throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Severini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Severini swinging wildly here.
Severini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The cut above Jimmy Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Severini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Severini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dom Severini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Severini misses with a two punch combination.
Severini connects with the punch.
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!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Severini - just one landing.
Severini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Severini connects with the punch.
Jimmy Jackson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Severini.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Severini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Severini lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Severini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Severini loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Severini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Severini fights it but they end up in guard.
Severini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Severini misses with a few strikes there.
Severini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Severini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Severini.
Severini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jimmy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Severini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Severini.
Severini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Severini.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Severini misses with a hook.
Severini throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Severini wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Severini is keeping the position.
Severini looking for a sweep. Not yet Severini, not yet.
Severini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Severini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Severini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dom Severini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Severini does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Severini misses with a body shot.
Jimmy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Severini finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Severini moves out of range.
Jackson throws a jab when Severini was well out of range.
Severini lands with a good body shot.
Severini throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Severini avoids it easily.
Severini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Severini.
Severini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dom Severini is winning the standup battle so far.
Severini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Severini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Severini, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Severini!
Dom Severini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tamid Nasib (ranked 1444 p4p, 88 weight class) and Xix Zyx (ranked 3606 p4p, 189 weight class). Zyx comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Welcome to Hell kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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146 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tamid Nasib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xix Zyx!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasib paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nasib scores with a nice head shot.
Nasib ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zyx moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nasib.
Zyx doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nasib counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zyx is rocked!
Nasib lands with a good body shot.
Zyx is still on wobbly legs! Can Nasib finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasib walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Zyx drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nasib swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Zyx's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tamid Nasib!
A relieved looking Tamid Nasib thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Xix Zyx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you eceryone i shall return. !!! DROP THE MIC'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alzonz Appalusu (ranked 1351 p4p, 167 weight class) and Abraham Alcantara (ranked 2353 p4p, 263 weight class). Appalusu's entrance music is Rocky theme song. A fine choice. Abraham Alcantara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alzonz Appalusu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Alcantara!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Appalusu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alcantara's guard.
Alcantara has his feet on Appalusu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Appalusu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alcantara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Appalusu is in Alcantara's guard.
Appalusu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alcantara dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Appalusu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Appalusu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alcantara's guard.
Alcantara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Alcantara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alcantara manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Alcantara's guard.
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Appalusu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alcantara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Appalusu has Alcantara in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcantara is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Appalusu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Alcantara is looking to defend but Appalusu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Alcantara! Appalusu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Alcantara taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alzonz Appalusu!
Alzonz Appalusu made sure to mention his sponsor, Rogue Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jambe De Bois (ranked 458 p4p, 71 weight class) and Jackie Li (ranked 2578 p4p, 297 weight class). De Bois comes to the cage accompanied by Brad Fiedel - . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jambe De Bois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackie Li!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li tries for a takedown but De Bois sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Li walks into a stiff left hand from De Bois.
It looks like Jackie Li has been cut.
De Bois looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Bois fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by De Bois as he connects with a hook.
De Bois throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Li was covering up waiting for the punch and De Bois finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Bois stays in close to Li's body and controls the position.
De Bois pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li looking for a guillotine here but De Bois defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Bois preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Bois connects with a couple of short punches.
De Bois postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Bois works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
De Bois is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li controls De Bois momentarily but De Bois frees himself.
De Bois scoring with some ground and pound.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Bois landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but De Bois is proving a slippery customer.
De Bois makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Bois content to stall in guard here.
De Bois has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Bois postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Bois scoring with some ground and pound.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li has momentary wrist control but De Bois slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Bois chips away with some ground and pound.
De Bois postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li is trying to control the position but De Bois postures up.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
De Bois postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
De Bois is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Bois controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Bois stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Bois is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Bois scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to control.
Li is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
De Bois postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Li looking to control.
De Bois postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
Li being controlled here, momentarily.
Li has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Forge. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
De Bois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Bois cracks Li with a solid left hand.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Bois stays in close to Li's body and controls the position.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackie Li's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Li walks into a jab.
Li shoots for a double leg takedown but De Bois sprawls well. He's pushed Li's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li walks into a stiff left hand from De Bois.
De Bois looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Bois working the head and body with strikes.
Li is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Bois lands a nice short elbow.
De Bois looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Li with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Bois is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Li is still in real trouble! Can De Bois finish him?
De Bois landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bois scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Bois lands a big elbow - Li is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for De Bois!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
Jambe De Bois took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bee Krazy for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Barayev (ranked 516 p4p, 64 weight class) and Gustav Ahr (ranked 968 p4p, 115 weight class). Barayev comes to the cage accompanied by Antirespect - There. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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148 lbs
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152 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aslanbek Barayev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Ahr!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barayev connects with a jab.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahr throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance.
Barayev takes one to the side of the head.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Ahr cracks Barayev with a good jab.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Ahr pushes him off.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it.
Barayev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barayev.
Barayev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barayev wants to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahr 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.
Ahr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahr thuds a left hand into Barayev's body.
Ahr thuds his right hand into Barayev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahr punishes Barayev's body with a nice straight punch.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barayev moves away.
A big right from Ahr misses.
Barayev clinches with his opponent.
Ahr working aggressively here.
Barayev blocks an uppercut.
Ahr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barayev gets control of Ahr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barayev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barayev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahr is aware though and is defending well.
Ahr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahr is looking to work some ground and pound but Barayev has wrist control.
Barayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barayev trying to keep a closed guard but Ahr is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Barayev is tightening it up a little... Ahr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ahr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ahr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Barayev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aslanbek Barayev!
Aslanbek Barayev retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Aslanbek Barayev made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scar Ambe (ranked 976 p4p, 121 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 644 p4p, 80 weight class). Ambe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gunna - The World is Yours. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scar Ambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ambe throws a head punch that misses.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ambe.
Ambe lands an uppercut.
Ambe effectively controlling the action here.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ambe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ambe is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambe down to the mat. Ambe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Ambe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling Ambe's posture.
Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ambe trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ambe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ambe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ambe throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ambe is stalling in the full guard.
Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ambe landing some decent shots from guard.
Ambe passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambe.
Smith wants to improve his position but Ambe is controlling well.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Ambe wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Ambe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ambe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ambe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ambe content to control rather than advance.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ambe is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control.
Ambe stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ambe won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe 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.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Ambe tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ambe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ambe's guard.
Ambe pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Ambe wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Ambe controlling Smith's posture.
Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.
Ambe working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.
Smith cracks Ambe with a solid left hand.
Ambe is trying to keep Smith in close.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith stops Ambe from standing up.
Smith won't allow Ambe to sweep him here.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ambe working a defensive guard here.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ambe is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ambe's guard.
Ambe is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith prevents Ambe from getting back to his feet.
Ambe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
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!
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe content to stall in guard here.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is pulling down on Ambe's head. It's preventing any offense from Ambe, at least for the moment.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Ambe throws a big right hand that misses.
Ambe trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to keep Ambe in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ambe's corner calls for a 1-2. Ambe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Ambe tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ambe rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Ambe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith wants a takedown.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ambe trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ambe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ambe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ambe's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Ambe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith postures up in Ambe's guard and throws a big left but Ambe blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Ambe looking to control.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ambe's head.
Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ambe wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ambe's head.
It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.
Smith is in close to Ambe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ambe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ambe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith stands up over Ambe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ambe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Ambe is trying to get back to half guard.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Ambe tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Ambe holds on to Smith's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ambe tries to improve position but can't.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ambe can't do much from the bottom here.
Ambe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ambe is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith controlling the position from side mount.
Smith is working Ambe over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe can't do much from the bottom here.
Ambe is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ambe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ambe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Ambe is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ambe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ambe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambe 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe took some time post fight to say the following; 'Fuck why not james smith again?'.
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hype
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RATING
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