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Madness 5: LW Clowny Cup PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Myres (ranked 5182 p4p, 262 weight class) and Jon Bumperstein (ranked 5542 p4p, 273 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Bumperstein!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
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.
Bumperstein moves into the clinch.
Myres lands a knee to the body.
Myres gets underhooks to prevent Bumperstein's takedown attempt.
Myres throws an elbow but it misses.
Myres lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bumperstein manages to break the clinch.
Bumperstein throws a big shot that misses.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bumperstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bumperstein has Myres up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bumperstein takes an elbow to the forehead.
Myres lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Myres lands an elbow that stopped Bumperstein in his tracks for a moment.
Myres misses with an elbow strike.
Bumperstein is trying to pull guard but Myres turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myres lands a good knee to the midsection. Bumperstein won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres crunches a lovely knee into Bumperstein's ribcage.
Bumperstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Myres has him pressed against the cage.
Bumperstein avoids the elbow strike from Myres, against the cage.
Myres throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bumperstein goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myres prevents it.
Shane Myres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bumperstein.
Bumperstein is working for takedown but Myres is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bumperstein looks winded!
Myres lands a good knee to the midsection. Bumperstein won't want to take too many of those.
Bumperstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myres walks away with a smile on his face. Bumperstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bumperstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Bumperstein looks to land a combination. Myres sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumperstein instigates a clinch.
Myres crunches a lovely knee into Bumperstein's ribcage.
Bumperstein is trying to pull guard but Myres has him pressed against the cage.
Myres with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bumperstein working aggressively here.
Myres lands an elbow just above Bumperstein 's eye.
Myres gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bumperstein is trying to drag Myres to the mat but Myres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Myres lands a knee to the head.
Bumperstein is looking for a takedown.
Myres scores with a knee to the head.
Bumperstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bumperstein misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bumperstein.
Bumperstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Bumperstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myres circles away quickly and effectively.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bumperstein.
Bumperstein misses with a few strikes there.
Bumperstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Bumperstein tries to get set, Myres tries to push him back and clinch up but Bumperstein manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myres moves away from the strike by Bumperstein.
As Bumperstein tries to get set, Myres tries to push him back and clinch up but Bumperstein manages to avoid the attempt.
Myres slips under a jab.
Shane Myres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bumperstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Bumperstein breaks away and moves out of range.
Bumperstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bumperstein misses with the combination.
Myres is looking to counter the offense by Bumperstein and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Myres dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Myres staying out of range there.
Bumperstein forces Myres back against the cage and clinches.
Bumperstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Myres lands an elbow inside that Bumperstein shrugs off.
Bumperstein dodges an elbow strike from Myres.
Myres lands a knee to the body.
Myres gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bumperstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myres is looking to counter the offense by Bumperstein and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Bumperstein. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumperstein misses with a two punch combination.
Myres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bumperstein manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from Bumperstein does no damage.
Bumperstein clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myres throws an elbow but misses.
Bumperstein takes an elbow to the forehead.
Myres working Bumperstein over with knees to the body.
Bumperstein is breathing heavily.
Myres throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myres just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bumperstein's brow.
Bumperstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Myres has double underhooks.
Myres throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myres lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Myres crunches a lovely knee into Bumperstein's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumperstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Bumperstein jumps guard but Myres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bumperstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myres walks away with a smile on his face. Bumperstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shane Myres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bumperstein.
Bumperstein throws a series of punches but Myres moves out of range.
Myres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bumperstein manages to circle out of the way.
Bumperstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Bumperstein breaks away and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bumperstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bumperstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bumperstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bumperstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been informed that Bumperstein has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bumperstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Myres counters by moving into the clinch.
Bumperstein takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Myres.
Myres throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bumperstein wants to break free but Myres has control.
Bumperstein is trying to force a seperation but Myres has the dominant position.
Myres lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Myres.
Bumperstein goes for a takedown attempt but Myres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bumperstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Myres on his heels. He'll look to pass Myres's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bumperstein prevents Myres from getting back to his feet.
Myres trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Myres wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Bumperstein's hips, looking to push off. But Bumperstein grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Myres screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jon Bumperstein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor Bradley (ranked 3978 p4p, 417 weight class) and Hancho Estiban (ranked 3884 p4p, 412 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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hancho Estiban!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Estiban gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Estiban is looking for a triangle but Bradley pushes his legs off easily.
Bradley postures up.
Bradley drops back looking for a leg! Estiban is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Estiban manages to kick Bradley off! Bradley jumps back into Estiban's guard.
Estiban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bradley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley gets to his feet - Estiban follows without any prompting.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Estiban has one foot on Bradley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Estiban is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bradley dives into side control.
Bradley prevents Estiban from escaping the position.
Estiban tries to improve position but can't.
Estiban tries to escape but Bradley is in control.
Bradley lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estiban manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bradley's best efforts.
Estiban looks winded!
Bradley seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estiban moves into full guard.
Estiban is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bradley is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley gets to his feet. Estiban looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bradley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bradley showed some decent athleticism there.
Estiban looking for submissions off his back.
Bradley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Estiban tries to roll over but Bradley keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Estiban doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bradley.
Estiban wants to improve his position but Bradley is controlling well.
Bradley is looking for a kimura but Estiban is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bradley to get the leverage.
Estiban works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been informed that Estiban has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bradley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bradley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Bradley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estiban is on top in guard.
Bradley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Estiban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradley working for submissions but it's allowed Estiban to get to half guard.
Bradley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bradley actively working from the bottom here.
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 Conor Bradley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Estiban fails in his attempt to clinch.
Estiban tries to bum rush Bradley with a series of wild strikes but Bradley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Estiban on his heels. He'll look to pass Estiban's guard now, I'm sure.
Bradley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bradley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bradley wants to pass the guard but Estiban is keeping the position.
Bradley 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.
Estiban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bradley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bradley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estiban is trying to control the position but Bradley postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Estiban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Estiban looking for a sweep. Not yet Estiban, not yet.
Bradley stands and throws Estiban's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bradley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Estiban is trying to control Bradley's posture but Bradley avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Estiban tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Estiban can't do much from the bottom here.
Conor Bradley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bradley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Estiban has escaped the position, nice work there.
Estiban is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estiban is trying to control Bradley's posture but Bradley avoids it.
We've been hearing that Bradley has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bradley advances to full mount.
Estiban sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bradley is working for a submission of some sort.
Estiban is defending against the submission attempts here by Bradley.
Bradley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley prevents Estiban from improving his position.
Bradley is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradley stops Estiban from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Bradley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Estiban clinches.
Bradley successfully pulls guard.
Bradley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Estiban uses it to pass to side control.
Bradley tries to improve position but can't.
Estiban stands up.
Estiban misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estiban lands a jab-cross combination.
Estiban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradley.
A punch combination from Estiban misses.
Estiban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Estiban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estiban tests Bradley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Estiban enables Bradley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Estiban manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Estiban wants to sweep but no luck.
Bradley stands and throws Estiban's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Estiban is looking to reverse the position.
Bradley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Estiban manages to get back to half guard.
Bradley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bradley is working for a submission of some sort.
Estiban is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Estiban sees it coming and defends easily.
Estiban has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bradley is working away from the top position though.
Bradley slips a nice elbow through Estiban's hands, connecting with Estiban's forehead.
Estiban has hold of Bradley's hands but Bradley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Estiban is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Estiban to get to his feet.
Bradley slips a jab and a cross from Estiban.
Bradley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Estiban manages to circle out of the way.
Bradley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Estiban sprawls well initially but Bradley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bradley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Estiban doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bradley.
Estiban is trying to get back to full guard.
Estiban trying to hold on to Bradley's head to control him but Bradley postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estiban works his way to full guard. Good work.
Estiban is pulling down on Bradley's head. It's preventing any offense from Bradley, at least for the moment.
Bradley 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estiban looking for a sweep. Not yet Estiban, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hancho Estiban.
I think Bradley 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Bradley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Magomedov (ranked 2020 p4p, 234 weight class) and Devon Malcolm (ranked 5914 p4p, 502 weight class). Rashid Magomedov 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Malcolm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malcolm on the side of the head.
Malcolm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malcolm moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Malcolm.
It looks like Rashid Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov jabs Malcolm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malcolm.
Malcolm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magomedov's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malcolm is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malcolm moves nicely into side control.
Malcolm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Malcolm sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Magomedov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Magomedov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Malcolm working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malcolm thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Malcolm.
Malcolm throwing strikes here but Magomedov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Malcolm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Malcolm misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Malcolm wants to finish this one by submission but Magomedov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Malcolm.
Malcolm punishing his opponent with strikes.
Malcolm working the ground and pound effectively.
Malcolm lands a nice shot to the head.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Magomedov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Malcolm scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rashid Magomedov's cut is getting worse.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Malcolm pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malcolm postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Magomedov looks a forlorn figure.
Rashid Magomedov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rashid Magomedov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devon Malcolm!
A victorious Devon Malcolm 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Montoya Malasantos (ranked 2768 p4p, 161 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 3921 p4p, 220 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Montoya Malasantos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Malasantos.
Malasantos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The King's Road in the buildup to the fight.
Sanders just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Malasantos misses
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malasantos trying to control from the bottom.
Sanders sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malasantos keeping control of the position.
Sanders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sanders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders trying to control the pace.
Sanders has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Star Studded Beef. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Malasantos is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Malasantos wants to improve his position but Sanders is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malasantos gets back to full guard.
Malasantos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malasantos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malasantos wants to control the position but Sanders says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanders in particular looking to stall.
Malasantos is looking to control Sanders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malasantos avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Sanders seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Malasantos wants to sweep but Sanders has passed to side control!
Malasantos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malasantos, who protects the arm well.
Malasantos wants to get back to his feet.
Sanders postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Malasantos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malasantos stops Sanders from passing to mount.
Malasantos defending against the ground and pound.
Sanders advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws some wild stikes that Malasantos manages to avoid easily.
Malasantos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Malasantos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malasantos is looking to escape.
Malasantos tries to hold on but Sanders pushes him away.
Sanders punching from mount but Malasantos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malasantos is working to get back to half guard.
Sanders throws some wild stikes that Malasantos manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Sanders dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malasantos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malasantos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malasantos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanders moves into range and clinches up with Malasantos.
Malasantos blocking some punches.
Sanders stalling.
Sanders has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Malasantos is trying to keep an underhook but Sanders manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but Malasantos defending well.
Malasantos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malasantos is pressing down on Sanders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malasantos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malasantos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanders is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malasantos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Malasantos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malasantos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Sanders trying to control but Malasantos is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malasantos, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanders controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Malasantos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malasantos is trying to break the clinch but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Malasantos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanders gets through Malasantos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Malasantos wants to get back to his feet but Sanders is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Malasantos trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
Malasantos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanders is controlling him.
Sanders pushes down on Malasantos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malasantos is looking for a sweep. Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malasantos is trying to maintain the position but Sanders is very close to passing his half guard.
Malasantos tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
Malasantos is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders prevents Malasantos from improving his position.
Malasantos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanders scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Malasantos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanders is working away from the top position though.
Malasantos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Malasantos trying to control but Sanders postures up.
Malasantos is looking for a sweep. Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanders throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Malasantos to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malasantos is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
Sanders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malasantos keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malasantos moves away.
Malasantos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Malasantos.
Malasantos throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Malasantos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanders.
Sanders tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malasantos thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
Malasantos avoids the body shot from Sanders.
Malasantos swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders tries to clinch up but Malasantos circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malasantos manages to avoid it.
Malasantos swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
A cross from Malasantos lands.
Malasantos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanders under the eye.
Malasantos misses the shot to the body.
Malasantos swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malasantos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malasantos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanders. Sanders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malasantos throws a right hand that misses
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malasantos won't be happy with that.
Malasantos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malasantos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanders passes to side control.
Malasantos is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Sanders are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bernie Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders just content to control the position.
Sanders misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanders working away.
Malasantos is looking to reverse the position.
Bernie Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malasantos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malasantos trying to remain calm as Sanders controls from the top position.
Malasantos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanders's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Montoya Malasantos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders 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.
Sanders is working for a kimura but Malasantos is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Montoya Malasantos.
I think Sanders 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernie Sanders!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eye Crap (ranked 3437 p4p, 360 weight class) and Silvio Dante (ranked 6360 p4p, 519 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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169 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
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eye Crap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silvio Dante!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crap misses with a wild body shot.
Dante lands a nice shot that snaps Crap's head back.
Crap dodges the punch combination from Dante.
Some wild striking there from Dante.
Dante scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crap swings widly with a right hand
and Dante counters with a two punch combo.
Crap throws a nice looking combination but Dante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Dante was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crap lands with a straight right. Dante didn't see that one coming.
Dante misses with an uppercut.
Crap ducks under a wild hook from Dante.
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!
The fighters circling - Crap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crap throws a jab but it's blocked by Dante.
Crap throws a looping overhand right but Dante ducks down to avoid it.
Crap staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante connects with a body shot.
Crap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crap scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dante in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Crap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crap manages to avoid it.
Eye Crap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crap loads up on a big right hand but Dante slips the punch.
Crap lands with a right hand.
Dante tests Crap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crap looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crap thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dante throws a jab when Crap was well out of range.
Dante misses with an uppercut. Crap saw that one coming.
Crap is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Dante misses.
Crap was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crap paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crap throws a body punch but Dante moves out of range.
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!
Dante throws a hook but Crap avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dante throws a jab when Crap was well out of range.
Crap misses with a left hand
enabling Dante to counter with a crisp jab.
Crap cracks Dante with a good jab.
Dante is rocked!
Crap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dante is still on wobbly legs! Can Crap finish him?
Dante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Crap tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crap throws out a loose jab but Dante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dante seems to have recovered his senses.
Crap misses with a shot to the body
and Dante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dante lands a really nice looking cross but Crap seems unphased.
Crap throws a poor cross that misses
and Dante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crap throws a series of punches but Dante moves out of range.
Dante looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crap misses with a shot to the body
and Dante counters with a nice uppercut.
Crap takes a swing at Dante's ribcage but misses.
Crap throws a jab when Dante was well out of range.
Crap throws the left hand but Dante avoids the punch easily.
Dante looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dante is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crap had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dante cracks Crap with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crap is rocked!
Crap blocks a jab.
Oh Crap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crap gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crap misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crap on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dante.
Crap throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dante counters with a straight that turns Crap's legs to rubber! Dante pushes forward with more strikes and Crap goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Dante!
After the big win, Silvio Dante made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knockdown Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chosu Viv (ranked 1715 p4p, 199 weight class) and TopOf FoodChain (ranked 3050 p4p, 329 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chosu Viv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. FoodChain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
FoodChain fails to land with a series of punches.
FoodChain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viv.
Viv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FoodChain.
FoodChain throws a hook to the side of Viv's head but Viv sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viv shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with FoodChain but FoodChain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Viv looks to clinch
and FoodChain counters with a stiff right hand.
Viv takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Viv with a poor takedown
enabling FoodChain to counter with a crisp jab.
Viv takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
FoodChain throws a looping overhand right but Viv ducks down to avoid it.
FoodChain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
FoodChain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
FoodChain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Viv manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Viv keeping full guard, as FoodChain tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv trying to keep a closed guard but FoodChain is proving a slippery customer.
FoodChain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viv pulls FoodChain in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv being controlled here, momentarily.
Viv looking to hit a scissor sweep but FoodChain is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Viv pulls FoodChain in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Viv misses with a body kick.
FoodChain lands a right hook to the body.
FoodChain swats away the attempt to clinch by Viv.
Viv fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viv is trying hard to land a takedown here. FoodChain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FoodChain throws a jab when Viv was well out of range.
A jab from FoodChain does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from FoodChain misses.
FoodChain lands a right hook to the body.
FoodChain scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from FoodChain misses.
It looked like Viv wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from FoodChain.
Viv dives in for a single leg takedown but FoodChain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Viv looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? FoodChain is fending him off so far but Viv persists. Nope, FoodChain circles away and we're back to standing.
Viv gets caught flat footed, as FoodChain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Viv controlling FoodChain's posture.
FoodChain tries to free his leg and advance position but Viv is retaining full guard.
FoodChain is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viv being controlled here, momentarily.
FoodChain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viv swivels though and keeps the full guard.
FoodChain trying to control the position from guard on top but Viv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
FoodChain won't allow Viv to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Viv tries to move into range but FoodChain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viv on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TopOf FoodChain 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.
FoodChain throws a body punch but Viv moves out of range.
FoodChain moves into range and connects with a jab.
FoodChain throws a shot from downtown. Viv moves away and avoids it.
FoodChain looks to land a left hand but Viv moved out of range nicely.
Viv wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
FoodChain throws a lazy uppercut
and Viv counters by moving into the clinch.
Viv tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. FoodChain just stands there and leans against the cage.
FoodChain has Viv pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. FoodChain pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Viv tumbling to the mat - FoodChain dives into Viv's guard.
Viv is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Viv's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FoodChain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viv to the mat! Viv manages to get full guard.
Viv manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Viv avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv moves away from the strike by FoodChain.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Viv.
FoodChain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viv sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Viv tries to clinch there but FoodChain circles away.
Viv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but FoodChain defends well and Viv ends up having to push FoodChain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
FoodChain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from FoodChain misses the target.
FoodChain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Viv. Viv circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Viv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Viv uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
FoodChain has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Viv is landing a low percentage of strikes.
FoodChain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Viv.
FoodChain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
FoodChain throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viv blocks a jab.
Viv tries to clinch but FoodChain moves out of range.
Viv has a takedown stuffed.
Viv tries for a takedown but FoodChain circles away easily
and FoodChain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
TopOf FoodChain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viv shoots and misses
and FoodChain counters with a nice uppercut.
Viv uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
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!
Viv shoots in but FoodChain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Viv takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Viv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. FoodChain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from FoodChain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Viv did well to prevent FoodChain getting side control.
Viv is looking to get back to is feet but FoodChain passes into side control.
Viv struggling a bit here.
Viv tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but FoodChain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Viv manages to work his way to half guard, despite FoodChain's best efforts.
FoodChain is trying to work for a kimura but Viv is defending well.
FoodChain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viv is looking for a sweep. FoodChain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viv wants to sweep but FoodChain has passed to side control!
FoodChain controls the position.
FoodChain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
FoodChain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TopOf FoodChain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Viv dives in for a single leg takedown but FoodChain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Viv uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FoodChain.
Viv is looking to clinch.
Viv fails to land the takedown.
Viv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from FoodChain.
FoodChain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for FoodChain.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Viv enables FoodChain to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Viv manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Viv keeps moving.
Viv 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.
Viv is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain wants to pass the guard but Viv is keeping the position.
Viv looking to hit a scissor sweep but FoodChain is one step ahead there.
FoodChain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Viv is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and FoodChain defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
FoodChain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viv is keeping the position for now.
Viv is trying to keep FoodChain in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Viv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has FoodChain pinned against the cage. FoodChain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and FoodChain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FoodChain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Viv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
FoodChain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
TopOf FoodChain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viv throws a right hand that FoodChain ducks under and follows up with a left that FoodChain also avoids with ease.
FoodChain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Viv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. FoodChain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from FoodChain.
FoodChain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Viv is looking to control FoodChain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viv avoid being mounted?
Viv is pressing down on FoodChain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
FoodChain controlling from the top position.
FoodChain is looking to pass into half guard but Viv pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Viv is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain trying to control the position.
Viv stands up and waves to FoodChain to follow him.
Viv slips a jab from FoodChain.
Viv tries to clinch up.
Good standup being displayed there by FoodChain as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
FoodChain with a hook.
FoodChain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts FoodChain, as that shot connected.
Chosu Viv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
FoodChain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viv.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danga de danga de dang - FoodChain scores with a four punch combination!
FoodChain works Viv's body with a nice hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by FoodChain.
Viv throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chosu Viv showed his dominance in that final round.
I think FoodChain 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Tea (ranked 1876 p4p, 210 weight class) and Frog Ribbit (ranked 1466 p4p, 181 weight class). Ice Tea is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ice Tea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frog Ribbit!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ribbit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribbit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tea misses with a takedown
and Ribbit counters with a left to the body.
Tea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribbit as he avoids it easily.
Ribbit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ice Tea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tea misses with a takedown
and Ribbit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ribbit counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Tea badly! He tries to strike back but Ribbit puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Tea out cold! Oh man, Tea will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frog Ribbit!
An out of breath Frog Ribbit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crack Head (ranked 2530 p4p, 277 weight class) and Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 1875 p4p, 217 weight class). Marcelo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CSS - Alala. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crack Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Marcelo blocks the leg kick.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcelo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Head is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Marcelo shoots in and gets a takedown into Head's guard.
Marcelo wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
Marcelo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Head 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.
Head is looking for a triangle here but Marcelo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Head is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Head is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorginho Marcelo!
Our winner, Jorginho Marcelo, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Harada (ranked 859 p4p, 108 weight class) and Stick Kingkong (ranked 3267 p4p, 349 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Harada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stick Kingkong!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harada closes the distance and clinches.
Harada breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Harada's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akira Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Harada.
No joy there for Kingkong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harada throws a jab when Kingkong was well out of range.
Kingkong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oooooh!!! Harada has knocked Kingkong down with a huge combo! Harada steps away and waves a wobbly Kingkong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kingkong is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harada instigates a clinch.
Kingkong is still on wobbly legs! Can Harada finish him?
Harada breaks from the clinch.
Harada looks for the body kick but Kingkong saw that one coming.
Kingkong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingkong seems to have recovered his senses.
Harada throws an off balance right hand
and Kingkong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kingkong slips under a jab from Harada.
Harada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kingkong ducks under a wild hook from Harada.
Harada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingkong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kingkong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harada.
Kingkong throws a lazy uppercut
and Harada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingkong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harada throws a sloppy head kick
and Kingkong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harada throws a leg kick but Kingkong checks it.
Harada loads up on a big right hand but Kingkong slips the punch.
Kingkong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harada cracks Kingkong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kingkong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harada finish him?
No joy there for Kingkong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingkong tries to keep at a distance but Harada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kingkong tries a body shot but Harada blocks it.
Kingkong tries to circle away but Harada has him pinned against the cage.
Harada gets through Kingkong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Harada.
Harada keeps control of Kingkong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kingkong is trying to break the clinch but Harada is controlling him.
Harada breaks from the clinch.
Harada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kingkong under the eye.
Harada throws an off balance right hand
and Harada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harada misses with a few strikes there.
Harada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingkong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kingkong throws a counter combo.
Kingkong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kingkong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingkong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harada throws the kick towards the body but Kingkong avoids it.
Harada doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingkong circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingkong misses with a series of wild punches.
Harada cracks Kingkong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kingkong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harada instigates a clinch.
Kingkong is looking to break free of the clinch but Harada has double underhooks.
Harada tries to work over Kingkong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Kingkong.
Harada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kingkong scores with a hook to the body. Harada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong checks a low kick from Harada.
Kingkong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harada was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingkong.
Kingkong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingkong moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Harada. Kingkong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingkong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kingkong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Kingkong does no damage.
Kingkong checks a low kick from Harada.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingkong! But no joy.
Harada scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingkong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingkong checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Harada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kingkong feints and then cracks Harada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harada down.
Kingkong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harada is able to avoid easily.
Kingkong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harada misses with an uppercut.
Kingkong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kingkong misses with a few strikes there.
Kingkong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harada.
Harada tests Kingkong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingkong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Kingkong misses.
Harada throws a lazy right hand but Kingkong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingkong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harada.
Harada misses with a hook. Kingkong ducked under it nicely.
Harada throws a hook but Kingkong avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harada cracks a nice hook into Kingkong's ribs.
Harada lands a big right hand that sends Kingkong crashing to the mat! Harada stays standing though and waves Kingkong back to his feet!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingkong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harada works the jab nicely.
Harada moves into the clinch successfully.
Harada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingkong can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harada manages to break the clinch.
Kingkong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Harada misses the target.
Kingkong gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Harada gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Harada!
Akira Harada took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, OLIMPO for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Stick Kingkong had this to say: 'I will be back!!!'.
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