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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Harris (ranked 5598 p4p, 492 weight class) and Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 6866 p4p, 524 weight class). Hanzo Hasashi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Romeo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hanzo Hasashi!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hasashi was covering up waiting for the punch and Harris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hasashi trying to control the position here.
Harris passes into half guard.
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi trying to control from the bottom.
Hasashi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Harris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hasashi is trying to stand.
Hasashi wants to get back to full guard.
Harris stops Hasashi from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hasashi gets caught napping as Harris dives in and scores a takedown. Hasashi manages to retain guard.
Harris trying to control but Hasashi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harris wants to control but Hasashi is keeping busy.
Hasashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Harris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasashi uses his free foot to push down on Harris's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Harris.
Harris wants to control but Hasashi is having none of it.
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 Romeo Harris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hasashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a left and a right that stings Hasashi.
Harris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hasashi did well to prevent Harris getting side control.
Harris is working for a submission of some sort.
Hasashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hasashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris won't allow Hasashi to get back to his feet.
Hasashi pushes a forearm under Harris's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Harris is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hanzo Hasashi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bonez (ranked 4932 p4p, 443 weight class) and Don Vigo (ranked 5146 p4p, 453 weight class). Don Vigo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Bonez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Vigo!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vigo scores with a body shot.
Bonez tries to clinch there but Vigo circles away.
Vigo swings for the body but Bonez moves out of range.
Don Vigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vigo digs a good hook to Bonez's body.
Vigo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vigo cracks Bonez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bonez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vigo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vigo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bonez trying to control the position but Vigo is working away.
Vigo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vigo to see if he's OK.
We've been hearing good reports from Bonez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vigo tries to buck Bonez off but Bonez is having none of it.
Vigo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vigo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vigo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vigo.
Vigo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonez postures up and lands a big shot to Vigo's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bonez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vigo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonez 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vigo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Vigo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Vigo. No joy for Bonez on that attempt.
Vigo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vigo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonez attempts a counter takedown but Vigo avoids it well and moves away.
Bonez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vigo lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Vigo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonez doesn't seem phased though.
Vigo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonez momentarily.
Bonez is rocked!
Vigo measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bonez! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Don Vigo!
Don Vigo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Glinner (ranked 5754 p4p, 470 weight class) and Fil Bojtojovskiy (ranked 4539 p4p, 424 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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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Glinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fil Bojtojovskiy!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glinner looks for a takedown but Bojtojovskiy sprawls well.
Glinner slips a jab and a cross from Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy clinches with his opponent.
Bojtojovskiy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Glinner regains guard immediately.
Glinner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glinner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bojtojovskiy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bojtojovskiy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glinner keeping moving, preventing Bojtojovskiy from controlling successfully.
Bojtojovskiy is sitting in close to Glinner's body. Glinner has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bojtojovskiy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bojtojovskiy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Glinner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ross Glinner!
A victorious Ross Glinner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huwan Bagwis (ranked 3049 p4p, 331 weight class) and Buster Phoenix (ranked 3876 p4p, 389 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huwan Bagwis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buster Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bagwis.
Bagwis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Bagwis tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Bagwis moves into the clinch.
Phoenix is looking to take this one to the mat.
A bit of stalling here from Bagwis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bagwis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bagwis connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwis has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bagwis.
Phoenix is working for takedown but Bagwis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Huwan Bagwis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Phoenix.
Bagwis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bagwis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bagwis breaks from the clinch.
Bagwis closes the distance and clinches.
Bagwis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bagwis. That's going to slow Phoenix down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huwan Bagwis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bagwis drops Phoenix with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Phoenix looks back up at him and smiles so Bagwis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Phoenix is rocked!
Bagwis lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Phoenix up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Bagwis from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Phoenix's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huwan Bagwis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Titus Contreras (ranked 5023 p4p, 250 weight class) and Bobby Jones (ranked 3992 p4p, 215 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bobby Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Titus Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Jones!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones drives through and clinches with Contreras against the cage.
Jones gets control of Contreras's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Contreras postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Contreras looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Contreras puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Contreras winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Contreras.
Contreras sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Contreras slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Contreras sits in half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones wants to control but Contreras is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Contreras has control of the leg.
Contreras drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Contreras seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Contreras lands a nice short elbow.
Contreras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Contreras has control of the leg.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Contreras's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Contreras's back!
Contreras is really stuck here.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Contreras doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Contreras trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
Jones is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Contreras. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Contreras tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contreras is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Contreras is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Contreras gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Contreras working Jones over with strikes.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Contreras slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Contreras working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Contreras sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Contreras.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contreras content to control rather than advance.
Contreras is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Contreras lands strikes from half guard.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones wants to control but Contreras is keeping busy.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Contreras is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Contreras is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Contreras is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Contreras. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Contreras content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Contreras looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones wants to control but Contreras is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Contreras there.
Contreras is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Contreras seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones is staying tight to Contreras's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Contreras keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Contreras dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones darts in and clinches Contreras up against the cage.
Contreras gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Contreras wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Contreras lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones has hold of Contreras's hands but Contreras slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Titus Contreras overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Contreras lands a nice short elbow.
Contreras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Contreras sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Contreras.
Jones trying to control but Contreras postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for subs from the bottom but Contreras mounts him!
Jones can't escape the position.
Contreras with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to hold on but Contreras postures up.
Contreras has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Contreras working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Contreras prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Contreras controlling the position easily from mount.
Contreras can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Contreras gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Contreras connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contreras lands a heavy elbow.
Contreras landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Contreras.
Contreras avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Contreras showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Contreras has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Contreras!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamen Kamenov (ranked 2747 p4p, 104 weight class) and Claudio Escorre (ranked 5588 p4p, 169 weight class). Escorre has chosen Chico Science & Naçăo Zumbi - Da Lama Ao Caos as his entrance music. Claudio Escorre 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Escorre!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kamenov wants to work for an arm triangle but Escorre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenov winds up and cracks Escorre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kamenov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamenov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kamenov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kamenov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamenov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Escorre to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov controlling from the top position.
Kamenov tries to free his leg and advance position but Escorre is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamenov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kamenov is working Escorre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Escorre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamenov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kamenov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenov landing with the ground and pound.
Escorre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenov postures up and lands a big shot to Escorre's brow.
Kamenov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kamenov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamenov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamenov throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenov is looking to work some ground and pound but Escorre has wrist control.
Kamenov trying to control but Escorre is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamenov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Escorre to the mat! Escorre manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamen Kamenov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kamenov shoots in and drives through. Escorre sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Escorre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Escorre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamenov pushes Escorre up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamenov has Escorre pressed against the cage, preventing Escorre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kamenov jumps guard but Escorre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Escorre working hard to break the clinch.
Kamenov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov pulls Escorre into guard.
We've been informed that Escorre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Escorre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kamenov, up you get!
Kamenov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kamenov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov fails with the takedown
and Escorre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamen Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escorre as he jumps to the side.
Escorre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamenov with a body shot.
Kamenov with a poor takedown
and Escorre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamenov thinking.
Kamenov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Kamenov with that takedown attempt.
Escorre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamenov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escorre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escorre misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escorre jabs at Kamenov's body.
Kamenov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escorre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escorre can do to turn this around?
Escorre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escorre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
Kamenov misses with a takedown attempt
and Escorre counters with a three punch combo that has Kamenov backing up. Kamenov nods at Escorre to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamenov tries to clinch but Escorre moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamen Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenov fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Escorre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenov moves away.
Kamenov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Kamenov 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.
Kamenov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escorre defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov decides to return to a standing position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamenov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escorre pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov misses with a takedown attempt - Escorre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamenov moves in looking to clinch but Escorre pushes him off.
Escorre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamenov wants to clinch.
Escorre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamenov with a body shot.
Claudio Escorre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escorre lands a body shot.
Escorre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamenov throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escorre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kamenov.
A countering left hand to the body from Escorre misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamen Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escorre stuffs the takedown attempt from Kamenov. Kamenov gets slowly back to his feet.
As Kamenov backs off Escorre throws a huge counter combo but Kamenov manages to avoid it all.
Kamenov shoots for a double leg takedown but Escorre sprawls well. He's pushed Kamenov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escorre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamenov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Escorre to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenov is trying to pull guard but Escorre has him pressed against the cage.
Kamenov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escorre pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Claudio Escorre.
I think Escorre 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Claudio Escorre!
Claudio Escorre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Lewis (ranked 3249 p4p, 343 weight class) and Wres Po (ranked 3330 p4p, 349 weight class). Wres Po has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wres Po!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lewis throws out a powerful jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Po 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.
Po looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lewis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Po takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lewis is looking to slow Po down with leg kicks.
Po takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Po shoots and misses
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Po's head backwards.
Po takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lewis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Po tries to score a body lock takedown but Lewis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Derrick Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wres Po.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Po jumps guard.
Lewis wants to stand but Po has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Po can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewis passes Po's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lewis wants to stand up but Po has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lewis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Po is looking to control Lewis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Po avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura but Po is defending well.
Lewis wants to stand but Po has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lewis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Po defends it well.
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura but Po is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Lewis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Po looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch lands to the side of Po 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lewis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lewis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Po in his tracks.
Po closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. Po pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lewis looks to land a body kick but Po moved away.
Po shoots and misses
and Lewis counters with a crisp one two that drops Po! Lewis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Po to his feet! Po is in big trouble!
Po is rocked!
It looks like Lewis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Derrick Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wres Po.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Po's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Lewis before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Lewis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marin Ivanov (ranked 3072 p4p, 351 weight class) and Seamus Coleman (ranked 2422 p4p, 288 weight class). Marin Ivanov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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173 lbs
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marin Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seamus Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman throws a leg kick that is checked
so Ivanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've been hearing that Ivanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov stands up over Coleman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coleman holds on and takes a little breather.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman is adopting a defensive guard.
Coleman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ivanov passes Coleman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coleman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman is looking to control Ivanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted?
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanov is thwarting Coleman's attempts to control the position.
Ivanov throwing shots but Coleman is blocking nicely.
Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanov is looking to advance position but Coleman won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov throws a strike but Coleman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marin Ivanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Coleman. That's going to slow Ivanov down.
Coleman connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Coleman.
Good leg kick by Coleman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ivanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Coleman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coleman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coleman throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Coleman lands.
Ivanov has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Coleman misses.
Donk. Coleman catches Ivanov right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side.
Ivanov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ivanov 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.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Ivanov shoots in.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily.
Seamus Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman.
Ivanov fails with the takedown.
Coleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ivanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Coleman is pulling down on Ivanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ivanov, at least for the moment.
Coleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ivanov is controlling him.
Coleman managing to control the position.
Marin Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov works over Coleman with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Coleman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ivanov is controlling him.
Ivanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ivanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Coleman blocks nicely.
Ivanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Coleman pushes Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Coleman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt.
Coleman pushes Ivanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coleman after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovs head.
Coleman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coleman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is stalling here.
Ivanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
Coleman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Coleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Coleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Coleman.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike.
Ivanov is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Coleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Coleman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coleman gets through Ivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Coleman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanov's sensitive parts.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up with Coleman, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes Coleman against the cage but Coleman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coleman closes the distance and pushes Ivanov back into the cage.
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!
Coleman lands a body punch.
Coleman breaks the clinch.
Coleman throws a leg kick which misses Ivanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivanov tries to avoid it.
Coleman lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivanov's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coleman lands with a short shot to the head.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seamus Coleman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Coleman.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Coleman!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Moriarty (ranked 2461 p4p, 286 weight class) and Antonio Almeida (ranked 2549 p4p, 298 weight class). Antonio Almeida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
217 lbs
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26
204 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Moriarty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moriarty sprawls well. Moriarty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Moriarty misses its target.
Almeida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moriarty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Almeida somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Moriarty does it's job there.
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida has his takedown stuffed
and Moriarty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James Moriarty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Almeida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moriarty's waist but Moriarty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almeida off to one side.
No luck for Almeida with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moriarty but Moriarty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moriarty connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Almeida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moriarty defends well and Almeida ends up having to push Moriarty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Moriarty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moriarty throws a big shot that misses.
Almeida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Moriarty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Almeida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moriarty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moriarty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Almeida gets tackled into the cage by Moriarty. Moriarty maintains the clinch.
Moriarty lands a shot to the body.
Almeida has Moriarty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moriarty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moriarty swings wildly with an uppercut but Almeida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almeida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moriarty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moriarty pushes Almeida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Almeida has Moriarty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moriarty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James Moriarty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Almeida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moriarty prevents it.
Moriarty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Moriarty prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moriarty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moriarty lands a right hand.
Moriarty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moriarty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Moriarty.
Moriarty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That has opened up Antonio Almeida's cut even more.
Moriarty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moriarty works on Almeida's body with a couple of short punches.
Moriarty scores with a shot to the side of Almeida's head.
Moriarty lands a shoulder strike.
Moriarty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Almeida is rocked!
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 short uppercut from Moriarty.
Almeida is still on wobbly legs! Can Moriarty finish him?
Moriarty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Almeida or not.
A hook to the body from Moriarty.
Moriarty unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Almeida! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Moriarty is unloading with more strikes now! Almeida drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Moriarty!
James Moriarty decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xander Colton (ranked 2857 p4p, 311 weight class) and Raanta Runtiringeni (ranked 2100 p4p, 237 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xander Colton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raanta Runtiringeni!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runtiringeni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Runtiringeni drags the fight down to the ground.
Colton postures up in Runtiringeni's guard and throws a big left but Runtiringeni blocks it.
Colton wants to pass the guard but Runtiringeni is keeping the position.
Runtiringeni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Runtiringeni looking for a sweep. Not yet Runtiringeni, not yet.
Runtiringeni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Colton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Runtiringeni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colton is aware though and is defending well.
Runtiringeni looking for subs off his back but Colton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Runtiringeni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringeni tries to get to full guard but Colton has control of the leg.
Colton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Runtiringeni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Colton working the head and body with strikes.
Colton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Runtiringeni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colton working over Runtiringeni with some ground and pound. Runtiringeni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Runtiringeni taking some punishment here, with Colton in his half guard.
Colton wants to pass to mount but Runtiringeni is defending the position.
Colton is working for a kimura but Runtiringeni is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringeni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colton.
Colton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Colton lands strikes from half guard.
Runtiringeni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colton moves into full mount! Runtiringeni won't be happy about that!
Runtiringeni is desperately trying to improve his position but Colton has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Colton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Runtiringeni clinches up with Colton and pushes him back against the cage.
Runtiringeni is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Runtiringeni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Runtiringeni has picked Colton up - he's going for a ride! Runtiringeni dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Runtiringeni thows a huge punch but Colton dodges it nicely.
Colton won't allow Runtiringeni to pass to mount.
Colton manages to get to full guard.
Runtiringeni drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Colton dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Runtiringeni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringeni has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Runtiringeni is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Colton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Colton!
Xander Colton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colton working some strikes from top position.
Colton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Runtiringeni has his foot on Colton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colton works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Runtiringeni is on top in guard.
Colton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Runtiringeni is pushing down on Colton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Colton is fighting to maintain full guard but Runtiringeni has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringeni seems to be working for a kimura but Colton defends the submission attempt.
Runtiringeni wants to work for an arm triangle but Colton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Runtiringeni is breathing heavily.
Colton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Runtiringeni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Colton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raanta Runtiringeni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Runtiringeni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Runtiringeni tightens his grip and picks Colton up, before dumping him to the ground. Colton manages to land in guard.
Runtiringeni drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Colton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Runtiringeni has Colton in his guard.
Runtiringeni looking for a sweep. Not yet Runtiringeni, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton pushing down on Runtiringeni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Colton is working for a kimura but Runtiringeni is defending it quite comfortably.
Colton is looking for a kimura but Runtiringeni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Colton to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringeni wants to improve his position but Colton is controlling well.
Runtiringeni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Runtiringeni taking some punishment here, with Colton in his half guard.
Colton prevents Runtiringeni from improving his position.
Colton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Runtiringeni regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Runtiringeni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Colton won't allow Runtiringeni to sweep him here.
Runtiringeni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Runtiringeni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runtiringeni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colton stands and throws Runtiringeni's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Colton landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Colton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Colton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Colton!
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