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RRFC 11: Neil vs Pereira PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Silva (ranked 3691 p4p, 323 weight class) and Idris Onolunose (ranked 3781 p4p, 330 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with Ratamahatta - Sepultura blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Felipe Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Silva!
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, Idris Onolunose!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onolunose drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Onolunose shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Onolunose showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva moves into full guard.
Silva has his foot on Onolunose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Onolunose works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Onolunose rolls with it to try and escape but Silva cranks on the arm and Onolunose is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Silva!
A less than humble Felipe Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Wood (ranked 4161 p4p, 359 weight class) and Janus Galtson (ranked 7095 p4p, 466 weight class). Wood comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious B.I.G - Hypnotyze. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Janus Galtson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galtson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood throws a big counter combination but Galtson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wood throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Galtson tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like Janus Galtson has been cut.
Galtson pulls Wood in close to prevent any damage.
Wood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Galtson is proving hard to escape from.
Wood 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galtson is trying to control the position but Wood postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galtson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wood is looking to stand up but Galtson won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Galtson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galtson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wood throws a big counter combination but Galtson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Janus Galtson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galtson looks winded!
Wood cracks Galtson with an uppercut from hell and Galtson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Wood's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Galtson is rocked!
Wood trying to stand up but can't free himself from Galtson's guard.
Galtson is still in real trouble! Can Wood finish him?
Galtson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wood tries to stand but Galtson is controlling from the bottom.
Galtson wants to control but Wood passes easily into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood wants to stand up but Galtson is controlling the position.
Wood stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Galtson to get to his feet.
Wood grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Galtson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Wood cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Wood!
Danny Wood bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rory Rothstein (ranked 3553 p4p, 374 weight class) and Lokee Hyde (ranked 4230 p4p, 420 weight class). The key to victory for Rory Rothstein has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Rothstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lokee Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothstein shoots in for a takedown but Hyde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rothstein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hyde stuffs the takedown.
Hyde misses with the combination.
Rothstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hyde swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothstein tries to clinch but Hyde moves out of range.
Rothstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rothstein fails to land the takedown.
Hyde steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rothstein.
Hyde throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rothstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hyde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyde darts in and clinches Rothstein up against the cage.
Hyde looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyde has Rothstein pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hyde has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rothstein throws a strike but Hyde rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hyde throws a strike but Rothstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hyde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hyde has locked up a guillotine! Hyde's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rothstein is holding on here and Hyde must be using up a lot of energy. Rothstein has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hyde gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lokee Hyde!
Lokee Hyde thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marchiano Giovinazzi (ranked 5539 p4p, 499 weight class) and George Dettman (ranked 6633 p4p, 562 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marchiano Giovinazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Dettman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giovinazzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dettman avoids it really well and circles away.
Giovinazzi fails to land the takedown.
Dettman slaps away a takedown attempt from Giovinazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dettman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Giovinazzi eats them both and turns towards Dettman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dettman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Giovinazzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Dettman misses its intended target.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Dettman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dettman is fending him off so far but Giovinazzi persists. Nope, Dettman circles away and we're back to standing.
Dettman leaves Giovinazzi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovinazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dettman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Giovinazzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dettman avoids it really well and circles away.
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dettman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giovinazzi shoots in and drives through. Dettman sprawls well.
Dettman fails to land with a series of punches.
Giovinazzi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dettman throws a nice looking combination but Giovinazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dettman cracks Giovinazzi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dettman throws a right hand that Giovinazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Giovinazzi also avoids with ease.
Giovinazzi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Giovinazzi is defended easily by Dettman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Giovinazzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dettman pinned against the cage. Dettman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dettman throws a right and a left that Giovinazzi avoids nicely.
Dettman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Giovinazzi tries to counter with a takedown but Dettman is quick to defend against it.
Giovinazzi defending well as Dettman loads up on a big left hand.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown but Dettman sprawls well.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Giovinazzi avoids them all with ease.
Giovinazzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dettman swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Dettman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dettman scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giovinazzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Giovinazzi.
Dettman connects with a jab.
Giovinazzi dives in and grabs Dettman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dettman pushes down on Giovinazzi's head and hops out.
Dettman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt - Dettman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dettman.
Dettman throws a right and a left that Giovinazzi avoids nicely.
Giovinazzi has a takedown stuffed.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dettman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Giovinazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dettman's waist but Dettman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giovinazzi off to one side.
Dettman swinging wildly here.
Giovinazzi tries to counter with a takedown but Dettman is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Dettman as Giovinazzi shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dettman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Giovinazzi's head.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt - Dettman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dettman as he jumps to the side.
Dettman misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovinazzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Dettman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Giovinazzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dettman.
Giovinazzi shoots for a takedown but Dettman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
George Dettman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giovinazzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dettman throws a nice looking combination but Giovinazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giovinazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giovinazzi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Dettman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dettman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dettman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Giovinazzi eats them both and turns towards Dettman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Giovinazzi fails to land the takedown.
Dettman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Dettman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dettman slaps away a takedown attempt from Giovinazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giovinazzi shoots for a takedown but Dettman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a double leg but Dettman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dettman misses with a wild combination.
Dettman misses with a series of wild punches.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Dettman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Giovinazzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dettman is looking for the big counter here.
Dettman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Giovinazzi has a takedown stuffed.
Marchiano Giovinazzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giovinazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dettman circles away.
Dettman is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giovinazzi circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dettman as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Dettman. Those never looked like landing.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dettman is fending him off so far but Giovinazzi persists. Nope, Dettman circles away and we're back to standing.
As Giovinazzi backs off Dettman throws a huge counter combo but Giovinazzi manages to avoid it all.
Dettman fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman stuffs the takedown attempt from Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Dettman scores with a four punch combination!
Dettman leaves Giovinazzi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Dettman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dettman slaps away a takedown attempt from Giovinazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dettman stuffs the takedown.
Giovinazzi slips a jab and a cross from Dettman.
Giovinazzi tries for a takedown but Dettman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Dettman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dettman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Some wild striking there from Dettman.
Dettman stuffs the takedown attempt from Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Giovinazzi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dettman defends well and Giovinazzi ends up having to push Dettman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dettman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dettman misses with a two punch combination.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Dettman shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giovinazzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dettman defends it nicely.
George Dettman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Dettman does no damage.
Dettman misses with an uppercut.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Giovinazzi moves out of range.
Giovinazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dettman's waist but Dettman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giovinazzi off to one side.
Dettman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi tries for a takedown but Dettman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Giovinazzi attempts a counter takedown but Dettman avoids it well and moves away.
Dettman misses with a two punch combination.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Dettman tries to sprawl out of it but Giovinazzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dettman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dettman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dettman is fending him off so far but Giovinazzi persists. Nope, Dettman circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Dettman.
Giovinazzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dettman tries to avoid it but Giovinazzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dettman to the ground. Dettman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dettman fails to land with a series of punches.
Giovinazzi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Giovinazzi lands in his opponent's guard.
Dettman wriggles free and stands up.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Dettman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Giovinazzi's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giovinazzi goes for a double leg but Dettman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dettman continues to drive forward.
Dettman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Giovinazzi has time to react.
Giovinazzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Dettman sprawls well. He's pushed Giovinazzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dettman sizes up Giovinazzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dettman as he jumps to the side.
Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giovinazzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Giovinazzi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Dettman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dettman throws a right hand that Giovinazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Giovinazzi also avoids with ease.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A cross from Dettman lands.
Giovinazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dettman circles away.
Dettman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Giovinazzi with that takedown attempt.
Dettman throws a counter combo.
Giovinazzi ducks under a wild hook from Dettman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Dettman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dettman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Giovinazzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dettman wants to get back to his feet but Giovinazzi drags him back down.
Giovinazzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Giovinazzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dettman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Giovinazzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Dettman is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Giovinazzi has an Americana. Dettman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Giovinazzi is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Giovinazzi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marchiano Giovinazzi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Christiansen (ranked 3829 p4p, 429 weight class) and Rahim Shabazz (ranked 5772 p4p, 542 weight class). Rahim Shabazz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Christiansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rahim Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabazz lands a high kick to the side of Christiansen's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Shabazz dives into guard, looking to finish.
Christiansen is rocked!
It looks like Karl Christiansen has been cut.
Christiansen is looking to stand up but Shabazz isn't so interested in that idea.
Oh Christiansen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christiansen seems to have got his legs back now.
Shabazz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Christiansen wants to stand but Shabazz is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shabazz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shabazz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shabazz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabazz just content to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shabazz has hold of Christiansen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Christiansen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Shabazz cranks the arm and Christiansen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Christiansen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rahim Shabazz!
An out of breath Rahim Shabazz 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 Maksim Volkov (ranked 3840 p4p, 395 weight class) and Andy Lettis (ranked 4934 p4p, 465 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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158 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maksim Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Lettis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but Lettis gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the cage.
Lettis misses with a body shot.
Lettis misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov throws a big counter combination but Lettis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lettis throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lettis.
Lettis misses with a straight left.
Volkov attempts a counter takedown but Lettis avoids it well and moves away.
Lettis throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Lettis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov is looking to counter the offense by Lettis and move into the clinch.
Lettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Lettis shows good takedown defense.
Volkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lettis's waist but Lettis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lettis missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Lettis backs away, Volkov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lettis misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lettis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lettis! But no joy.
Andy Lettis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Lettis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lettis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkov.
Lettis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Lettis.
Lettis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkov blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lettis misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Lettis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Lettis.
Lettis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lettis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkov.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lettis looking to throw knees to the head but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Lettis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volkov tries to break free but Lettis pushes him back against the cage.
Lettis is trying to pull guard but Volkov has him pressed against the cage.
Lettis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lettis misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lettis is pressed up against the cage. Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lettis down to the mat. Lettis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Lettis misses the target.
Volkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lettis.
Volkov is looking for a counter combo.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Lettis.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Lettis.
Lettis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lettis wants to counter with a clinch but Volkov pushes him away.
Maksim Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lettis throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Lettis misses with a low kick.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lettis looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov slips under a jab from Lettis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Volkov clinches up with Lettis and pushes him back against the cage.
Volkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lettis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lettis.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Volkov.
Volkov wants a takedown.
Lettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lettis tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Lettis misses with an uppercut.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Lettis.
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lettis avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Lettis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Lettis.
Lettis darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
Volkov blocks an elbow strike.
Volkov wants to break free but Lettis has control.
Lettis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Lettis wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Lettis to work.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lettis prevents Volkov from breaking the clinch.
Volkov pushes Lettis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lettis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lettis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lettis misses with a head kick.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Lettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lettis throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
It looked like Volkov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Lettis misses.
Volkov throws a big counter combination but Lettis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lettis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lettis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lettis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
A slow jab from Lettis misses its intended target.
Volkov throws a head kick but Lettis moves out of range.
Lettis throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Lettis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lettis throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Volkov shoots in but Lettis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lettis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andy Lettis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lettis throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lettis misses with a head kick.
Lettis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Lettis pushes him off.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Lettis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lettis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
A swing and a miss from Lettis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lettis looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Lettis takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Lettis looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Maksim Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lettis.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lettis.
Volkov slips a jab from Lettis.
Lettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Lettis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lettis as he jumps to the side.
Lettis misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov tries to clinch there but Lettis circles away.
Lettis looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lettis just manages to avoid it.
Lettis misses with a looping right.
Volkov defending well as Lettis loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Lettis misses.
Lettis has managed to clinch.
Lettis tries a knee to the head but Volkov blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lettis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lettis slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Lettis's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Lettis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Volkov looks for a takedown but Lettis sprawls well.
Lettis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lettis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lettis missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Lettis tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lettis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lettis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lettis looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Lettis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov throws a big counter combination but Lettis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lettis misses with a double jab.
Lettis misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lettis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Lettis pushes him off.
Lettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lettis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov defending well as Lettis loads up on a big left hand.
Lettis looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Lettis stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Lettis. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
Lettis misses with an uppercut.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lettis defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Lettis.
Lettis rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lettis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lettis is stalling here.
Volkov is working for takedown but Lettis is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lettis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Volkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andy Lettis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lettis trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Lettis to work.
Lettis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Lettis manages to break the clinch.
Lettis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lettis throws a big shot that misses.
Lettis throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lettis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lettis misses with a hook.
Lettis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lettis wants it to stay on the feet.
Lettis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lettis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lettis looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lettis sprawls well. Lettis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lettis has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Lettis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lettis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Lettis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Mendes (ranked 3164 p4p, 337 weight class) and Lee Lyons (ranked 4169 p4p, 418 weight class). Lee Lyons acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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159 lbs
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158 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernando Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Lyons!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendes or perhaps it was just good defense by Lyons, which made it look bad.
Mendes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lyons defends well and Mendes ends up having to push Lyons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lyons fails with a takedown attempt.
Lyons tries for a takedown but Mendes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendes feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyons shoots in for a double leg but Mendes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fernando Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Lyons.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendes.
Mendes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendes shoots in looking for a takedown. Lyons tries to sprawl out of it but Mendes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lyons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyons leaves Mendes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Mendes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lyons scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lyons pulls his head out easily.
Lyons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lyons lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lyons connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple.
Lyons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lyons is working Mendes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lyons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lyons lands a couple of elbows.
Mendes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes has his foot on Lyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lyons works his way back into a safe position though.
Lyons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyons scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyons postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mendes covers up, he's hurt! Lyons keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lyons and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lyons can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Lyons!
A less than humble Lee Lyons misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Santos (ranked 1842 p4p, 233 weight class) and Test Fighter C (ranked 2682 p4p, 323 weight class). Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nazareth- Let Me Be Your Leader. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Test Fighter C!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a head kick but Fighter C moves out of range.
Fighter C misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos lands with an uppercut that bounces Fighter C off the cage and back into range.
Santos blocks a jab.
We've been told by Santos's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santos delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Fighter C blocks a jab.
Fighter C looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos scores with a nice head shot.
Santos slips under a jab from Fighter C.
Fighter C swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fighter C moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Santos slips a straight right by Fighter C.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter C swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Fighter C's coach down at Special Ops N7 Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fighter C's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter C throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Fighter C breaks away and moves out of range.
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Fighter C moves away and avoids it.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Fighter C.
Santos thuds his shin into the meat of Fighter C's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter C lands the left hand.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter C manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Fighter C throws a good cross that connects.
Fighter C lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos lands a brutal head kick. Fighter C looks out on his feet and Santos throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Johnny Santos!
Johnny Santos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Wakimi (ranked 2108 p4p, 268 weight class) and Georgi Konds (ranked 3723 p4p, 417 weight class). Mauricio Wakimi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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186 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mauricio Wakimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georgi Konds!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wakimi tries a head kick but it misses.
Wakimi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wakimi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Konds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wakimi. Wakimi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Konds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wakimi circles away quickly and effectively.
Konds on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wakimi slips a jab and a cross from Konds.
Konds thuds a left hand into Wakimi's body.
Wakimi throws a series of punches but Konds moves out of range.
Konds blocks a head kick by Wakimi.
A combination from Wakimi does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Konds.
Sloppy strikes from Wakimi. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Konds! But no joy.
Wakimi throws a head kick that misses.
Wakimi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Konds throws a good cross that connects.
Konds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wakimi was well out of range. Poor timing from Konds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakimi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Konds's calf.
Wakimi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wakimi.
A combination from Wakimi does no damage.
A combination from Konds does no damage.
Konds avoids the head kick by Wakimi.
Wakimi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Konds lands with a right hand.
Wakimi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Georgi Konds has been cut.
Wakimi tries a head kick but it misses.
Konds connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Wakimi tumbling to the canvas! Konds pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Wakimi was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Georgi Konds!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Neil (ranked 1554 p4p, 217 weight class) and Michel Pereira (ranked 1900 p4p, 242 weight class). Neil comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - In the end. Pereira has chosen J.Balvin, Willy William - Mi Gente as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Neil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neil misses with the combination.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neil moves away.
Pereira connects with a body shot that sends Neil's belly button to the back.
Pereira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Neil blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Neil fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Neil avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Neil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pereira is trying to stand up here but Neil is controlling him well.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neil stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira is not content to let Neil control the position.
Pereira is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pereira throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Luke Neil has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses the jab.
Neil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neil cracks Pereira with an open hand slap.
Pereira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neil.
Pereira lands with a straight right. Neil didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Pereira.
Neil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neil throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neil darts in looking for a takedown but Pereira gets double underhooks and turns Neil into the cage.
Neil shoots in and drives through. Pereira sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Neil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Pereira. Those never looked like landing.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pereira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Neil fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neil throws a low kick, looking for Pereira's leg but Pereira calmly moves out of range.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neil.
Pereira with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Neil closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pereira's guard.
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neil cracks Pereira with a solid left hand.
Neil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pereira wants to stand up but Neil is controlling him.
Neil tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a combination. Neil tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Neil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neil throwing shots but Pereira is blocking nicely.
Neil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Neil.
Neil prevents Pereira from standing back up.
Neil content to control rather than advance.
Neil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereira keeps working.
Neil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Pereira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Neil's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Neil shoots in and gets a takedown into Pereira's guard.
Neil content to stall in guard here.
Luke Neil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neil trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neil is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Neil from controlling successfully.
Neil engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pereira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neil.
Pereira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Neil.
Pereira slips a straight right by Neil.
Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil lands a head shot.
Pereira lands a front kick.
Pereira works over Neil's head and body with a nice combination.
Pereira lands a nice hook to Neil's body. Neil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neil jabs at Pereira's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Neil finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neil keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Neil.
Neil lands with a nice combination. Pereira backs away looking to recover.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neil was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pereira misses with a straight left.
Luke Neil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neil lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pereira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Neil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Neil.
Neil blocks a head kick by Pereira.
An attempted straight right counter from Neil misses the target.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks Neil off balance momentarily.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pereira - that will leave a mark!
Neil shoots and misses
and Pereira counters with a straight right hand.
Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira jabs at Neil's body.
Pereira lands a front kick.
Neil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pereira counters with a series of strikes. Neil will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Neil's head.
Pereira works over Neil's head and body with a nice combination.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira throws a head kick that Neil semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
Neil throws a combination that misses
and Pereira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neil scores with a nice strike.
Neil closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Neil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pereira.
Neil misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neil.
Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pereira finds it's way round the side to connect with Neil's head.
Neil throws a combination that misses
and Pereira counters with a left and a right that stings Neil.
A left lands for Neil.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pereira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Neil's cut.
That's time! Neil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pereira dips to his left and cracks Neil with an uppercut!
Neil slips a jab and a cross from Pereira.
Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pereira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pereira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Neil's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pereira. That's going to slow Neil down.
Neil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Pereira there.
Neil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pereira.
Neil throws a low kick but Pereira moves out of range easily.
Neil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pereira counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neil blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Neil moves away from the strike by Pereira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Neil does no damage.
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neil.
Michel Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pereira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Neil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neil misses with a looping left.
Neil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pereira explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Neil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pereira slips a jab and a cross from Neil.
Neil misses with a two punch combination.
Neil gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neil shoots in but Pereira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pereira connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lands a head kick. Neil smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Neil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pereira lands a head kick!
Pereira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Neil looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Neil.
Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
Neil tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pereira is able to avoid easily.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Pereira.
A punch combination from Neil misses.
Pereira is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
Pereira swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pereira. Pereira obviously looking to wear him down.
Pereira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Neil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pereira slips a jab and a cross from Neil.
A slow jab from Neil misses its intended target.
Pereira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pereira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neil avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neil blocks a leg kick.
Pereira lands with a slapping head kick.
Neil throws a body kick that misses
and Pereira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Neil walks into a left hand.
Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Neil moves out of range easily.
Neil goes for a double leg but Pereira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pereira continues to drive forward.
Pereira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pereira duly obliges.
Neil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pereira circles away quickly and effectively.
Pereira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Neil's head.
Pereira walks into a left hand.
Neil misses with a combination
and Neil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pereira misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira throws a combination that misses
and Neil counters with a one-two to the body.
Neil avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Pereira really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Neil's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pereira checks a low kick from Neil.
Neil throws a low kick but Pereira avoids it.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neil misses with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Neil.
A head kick from Pereira lands but Neil takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pereira.
Neil tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neil goes for a double leg but Pereira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pereira continues to drive forward.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pereira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neil scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Neil's ribs.
Neil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Neil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pereira scores with a jab to the head.
Pereira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Neil back to the cage. Pereira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pereira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neil lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neil 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.
Neil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Neil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neil's head.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pereira lands a head shot.
Neil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pereira.
Pereira thows a body kick. Neil tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Neil misses with a two punch combination.
Pereira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neil throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Neil walks into a left hand.
Neil will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Neil misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a good cross that connects.
Pereira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira feints and then cracks Neil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Neil down.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Neil misses.
Neil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Neil scores with a shot to the body.
Pereira lands with a straight right. Neil didn't see that one coming.
Neil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.
Neil has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pereira.
Pereira thumps Neil with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neil cracks Pereira with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pereira cracks Neil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Neil misses with a series of wild punches.
Neil misses with a double jab.
Pereira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pereira connects with a body shot that sends Neil's belly button to the back.
Pereira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pereira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Neil is rocked!
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Neil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira lands a big head kick that sends Neil to the canvas! Pereira follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Pereira!
Michel Pereira is the new middleweight champion!
Michel Pereira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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