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S.A.F.O NEW ERA #2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kelly (ranked 5153 p4p, 396 weight class) and Rita Stienis (ranked 5147 p4p, 395 weight class). Mike Kelly looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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227 lbs
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276 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Good kicks
Determined |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rita Stienis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stienis.
Kelly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stienis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stienis is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Stienis keeps moving.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stienis wants to stand up but Kelly is controlling him.
Stienis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stienis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stienis 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.
Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stienis rushes Kelly and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stienis pulls guard.
Kelly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stienis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stienis wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Kelly is looking to counter punch.
Stienis has Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stienis pulls guard successfully.
Stienis trying to control the position.
Stienis has his foot on Kelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelly works his way back into a safe position though.
Stienis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stienis is thwarting Kelly's attempts to control the position.
Stienis is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stienis.
Stienis blocks the strikes from Kelly.
Stienis trying to mount his opponent but Kelly defends it.
Stienis controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stienis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis dominated that round.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kelly throws a head kick but Stienis moves out of range.
Stienis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stienis shoots in but Kelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Stienis counters with a body kick.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses
and Stienis counters with a three punch combo that has Kelly backing up. Kelly nods at Stienis to acknowledge the strikes.
Kelly throws a sloppy body shot
and Stienis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kelly really felt that one!
Kelly leaves Stienis 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.
Stienis clinches up against the cage.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Stienis won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stienis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mike Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stienis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stienis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stienis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stienis is in Kelly's guard.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stienis forces his way into half guard.
Stienis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rita Stienis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stienis drops an elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stienis lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stienis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stienis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Stienis connects with a nice short shot to Kelly's temple.
Stienis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kelly has hold of Stienis's hands but Stienis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stienis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kelly is controlling an arm, preventing Stienis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis with shots to the head and body - Kelly looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stienis lands a heavy elbow.
Stienis wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
Stienis with good strikes from the mount here!
Stienis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kelly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stienis breaks from Kelly's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stienis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stienis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stienis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stienis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stienis wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Stienis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stienis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stienis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stienis leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stienis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kelly.
Stienis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to avoid it but Stienis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelly to the ground. Kelly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis closes the distance and clinches up with Kelly, looking for a takedown. Stienis pushes Kelly against the cage but Kelly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stienis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kelly takes a step back to recover.
Stienis tries to clinch up.
Stienis throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stienis is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stienis throws a nice head kick!
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelly misses with a combination
letting Stienis counter with a right hand.
Kelly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stienis manages to pass to side control.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stienis stalling.
Stienis passes to full mount!
Stienis lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stienis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis is landing with some decent strikes but Kelly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kelly tries to hold on but Stienis postures up.
Stienis controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Stienis 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.
Stienis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stienis with a couple of short strikes.
Stienis looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stienis controlling the position easily from mount.
Kelly tries to lock up and control but Stienis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stienis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stienis landing strikes from the mount and Kelly is in trouble!
Mike Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rita Stienis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stienis controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rita Stienis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stienis 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rita Stienis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Doffleberg (ranked 3348 p4p, 339 weight class) and Burt Smokebandit (ranked 3582 p4p, 361 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Doffleberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Burt Smokebandit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokebandit thows a leg kick but Doffleberg checks it
and Doffleberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Doffleberg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Doffleberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smokebandit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smokebandit taking a bit of punishment here - Doffleberg scoring with strikes.
Smokebandit wants to control but Doffleberg postures up.
Smokebandit prevents Doffleberg from improving position.
Doffleberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smokebandit keeps working.
Smokebandit holds on to Doffleberg's head and controls the position momentarily.
Doffleberg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Doffleberg works to advance to full mount. Smokebandit defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smokebandit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doffleberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Doffleberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smokebandit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Doffleberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Doffleberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Smokebandit wants to control but Doffleberg is having none of it.
Smokebandit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doffleberg lands a couple of good shots and Smokebandit has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Smokebandit is really stuck here.
Doffleberg lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Smokebandit is covering up but some of the strikes from Doffleberg are getting through and doing damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doffleberg throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Smokebandit!
Doffleberg has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Smokebandit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokebandit defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Doffleberg's arms.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doffleberg working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doffleberg wants to control but Smokebandit is keeping busy.
Smokebandit tries to roll but Doffleberg sticks to his back.
Smokebandit trying to control the position but Doffleberg manages to sink in the hooks.
Doffleberg doesn't have the hooks in and Smokebandit manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Doffleberg is trying to keep Smokebandit in close.
Smokebandit trying to control but Doffleberg is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokebandit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smokebandit throwing strikes from guard but Doffleberg blocks nicely.
Smokebandit being controlled here momentarily.
Smokebandit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doffleberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smokebandit manages to get himself to full guard.
Doffleberg landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doffleberg wants to control from the top but Smokebandit keeps moving.
Doffleberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doffleberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Doffleberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doffleberg lands a couple of elbows.
Smokebandit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doffleberg controls the pace.
Doffleberg trying to control but Smokebandit is working from the bottom.
Smokebandit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doffleberg is one step ahead there.
Doffleberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smokebandit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Doffleberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Doffleberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smokebandit's waist but Smokebandit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doffleberg off to one side.
Smokebandit scores with a punch to the head.
Eric Doffleberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smokebandit lands with a nice body punch.
Doffleberg drives through with a takedown into Smokebandit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Doffleberg trying to control but Smokebandit is working from the bottom.
Doffleberg stands up and waves to Smokebandit to follow him.
Doffleberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smokebandit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doffleberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Smokebandit there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Smokebandit.
Smokebandit throws a series of punches but Doffleberg moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Smokebandit there.
Doffleberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smokebandit can do to turn this around?
Doffleberg throws a lazy head kick
and Doffleberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smokebandit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doffleberg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Doffleberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doffleberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Doffleberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smokebandit throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokebandit wants to control from the top but Doffleberg keeps moving.
Doffleberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Doffleberg, not yet.
Smokebandit trying to control the position from guard on top but Doffleberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doffleberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smokebandit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smokebandit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smokebandit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doffleberg struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokebandit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doffleberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doffleberg is trying to get back to his feet.
Smokebandit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smokebandit scoring with punches from side control.
What's Doffleberg going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smokebandit trying to control the position but Doffleberg is working away.
Doffleberg wants to control but Smokebandit postures up.
Smokebandit is trying to get an arm triangle but Doffleberg is defending well.
Smokebandit is looking to take a break and control but Doffleberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smokebandit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doffleberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Smokebandit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A leg kick checked by Doffleberg.
Doffleberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Smokebandit to counter with a crisp jab.
Smokebandit throws a chopping leg kick but Doffleberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doffleberg takes one on the button.
It looks like Eric Doffleberg has been cut.
Burt Smokebandit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Smokebandit.
Doffleberg tries to counter with a takedown but Smokebandit is quick to defend against it.
Doffleberg has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doffleberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smokebandit lands with a right hand.
Smokebandit throws a leg kick
and Doffleberg moves into the clinch.
Doffleberg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doffleberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doffleberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smokebandit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smokebandit keeping moving, preventing Doffleberg from controlling successfully.
Smokebandit is looking for a triangle but Doffleberg pushes his legs off easily.
Doffleberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Doffleberg lands a couple of elbows.
Doffleberg lands a couple of digs.
Doffleberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smokebandit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smokebandit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smokebandit!
Doffleberg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smokebandit is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doffleberg is looking to get to half guard.
Smokebandit with good strikes from the mount here!
Doffleberg holds on to Smokebandit as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Smokebandit landing shots from mount.
Smokebandit trying to control but Doffleberg is having none of it.
Doffleberg is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Doffleberg wants to hold on but Smokebandit pushes him away.
Doffleberg is squirming around, avoiding Smokebandit's attempts to control the action.
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!
Doffleberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Smokebandit has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokebandit tries to control but Doffleberg wriggling away.
Smokebandit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smokebandit looking to ground and pound but Doffleberg is blocking nicely.
Smokebandit avoids the attempt from Doffleberg to control.
Smokebandit goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Doffleberg turns into him and now he's in Smokebandit's guard.
Smokebandit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doffleberg is one step ahead there.
Smokebandit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokebandit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doffleberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doffleberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smokebandit's head.
Doffleberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Smokebandit keeping moving, preventing Doffleberg from controlling successfully.
Doffleberg gets to his feet - Smokebandit follows without any prompting.
Smokebandit gets caught napping as Doffleberg dives in and scores a takedown. Smokebandit manages to retain guard.
Doffleberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokebandit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokebandit has momentary wrist control but Doffleberg slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Burt Smokebandit.
I think Smokebandit 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burt Smokebandit!
Our winner, Burt Smokebandit, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Almedin Hafizovic (ranked 1763 p4p, 183 weight class) and Shik Jang (ranked 2561 p4p, 263 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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157 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Almedin Hafizovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shik Jang!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Hafizovic.
Hafizovic has Jang up against the cage in a clinch.
Hafizovic is trying to pull guard but Jang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hafizovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jang breaks from the clinch.
Jang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hafizovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Jang has Hafizovic pressed against the cage, preventing Hafizovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jang breaks the clinch.
Hafizovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hafizovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jang darts in and clinches Hafizovic up against the cage.
Jang stops a takedown attempt from Hafizovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Almedin Hafizovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jang manages to break the clinch.
Hafizovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jang moves into the clinch successfully.
Jang breaks from the clinch.
Hafizovic gets tackled into the cage by Jang. Jang maintains the clinch.
Hafizovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hafizovic successfully pulls guard.
Jang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hafizovic, up you get!
Hafizovic moves into the clinch.
Jang manages to break the clinch.
Hafizovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Jang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hafizovic avoids it.
Jang is trying to maintain a safe position but Hafizovic gets an underhook and turns Jang into the cage.
Hafizovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Jang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hafizovic tries to circle away but Jang has him pinned against the cage.
Jang manages to break the clinch.
Hafizovic throws a right hand that Jang ducks under and follows up with a left that Jang also avoids with ease.
Hafizovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hafizovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Jang should have avoided that one.
Jang connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Hafizovic misses.
Hafizovic gets a clinch.
Jang manages to break the clinch.
Jang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jang tries to land knees in the clinch but Hafizovic avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hafizovic has Jang pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang breaks from the clinch.
Jang has Hafizovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Jang breaks from the clinch.
Jang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jang closes the distance and clinches.
Jang manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hafizovic!
Jang closes the distance and pushes Hafizovic back into the cage.
Hafizovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hafizovic moves into range and clinches up with Jang.
Hafizovic has Jang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jang has managed to clinch.
Hafizovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Hafizovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Jang lands but Hafizovic takes it in his stride.
Hafizovic avoids the head kick by Jang.
Hafizovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hafizovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Hafizovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hafizovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Jang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jang lands a head kick!
Jang throws a head kick that misses.
Jang closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hafizovic managing to block the knees to the body from Jang.
Jang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hafizovic moves into range and clinches up with Jang.
Hafizovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Jang won't allow it.
Jang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jang scores with a head kick.
Jang circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jang throws a sloppy head kick and Hafizovic moves out of range easily.
Jang lands with a kick to the temple. Hafizovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jang looks winded!
Hafizovic closes the distance and clinches.
Hafizovic dodges an elbow strike from Jang.
Jang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hafizovic closes the distance and pushes Jang back into the cage.
Jang taking a breather.
Jang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hafizovic can't get the takedown.
Hafizovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Jang breaks the clinch.
Jang swats away the attempt to clinch by Hafizovic.
Hafizovic tries to clinch but Jang moves out of range.
Hafizovic closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hafizovic tries to pull guard but Jang won't allow it.
Hafizovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jang wants to stall.
Jang struggles to land a body shot inside as Hafizovic controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shik Jang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hafizovic gets a clinch.
Shik Jang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hafizovic tries to pull guard but Jang holds him up against the cage and eventually Hafizovic drops back down to his feet.
Hafizovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jang.
Jang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hafizovic avoids it.
Jang breaks the clinch.
Jang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shik Jang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jang closes the distance and clinches.
Jang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hafizovic's head.
Jang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hafizovic darts in and clinches Jang up against the cage.
Hafizovic pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jang prevents Hafizovic from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jang tries to stand but Hafizovic is controlling from the bottom.
Hafizovic wants to stand and escape but Jang is having none of it.
Jang gets to his feet - Hafizovic follows without any prompting.
Hafizovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hafizovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jang breaks the clinch.
Hafizovic moves in looking to clinch but Jang pushes him off.
Hafizovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jang lands a head kick!
Hafizovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jang has a couple of punches blocked by Hafizovic.
Jang throws a head punch that misses.
Hafizovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hafizovic tries to clinch up but Jang circles away and keeps his distance.
Hafizovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hafizovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Jang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Almedin Hafizovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hafizovic tries to clinch but Jang moves out of range.
Jang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hafizovic drives through and clinches with Jang against the cage.
Hafizovic looking to stall.
Hafizovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jang avoids it nicely though and we remain 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!
Hafizovic avoiding damage as Jang throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang breaks from the clinch.
Hafizovic lands with a cross.
Jang lands a head kick. Hafizovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jang is breathing heavily.
Jang is looking to clinch.
Hafizovic has Jang up against the cage in a clinch.
Hafizovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Hafizovic finds it's way through Jang's defenses.
Jang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hafizovic misses with a double jab.
Jang scores with a head kick.
Hafizovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hafizovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hafizovic.
Jang is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hafizovic! Jang is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Almedin Hafizovic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connar Cage (ranked 2233 p4p, 232 weight class) and Ryohei Horie (ranked 1818 p4p, 190 weight class). Ryohei Horie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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159 lbs
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26
159 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connar Cage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryohei Horie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage instigates a clinch.
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Horie tries to stall but Cage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Horie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Horie regains guard.
Cage passes Horie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Cage seems content to control.
Cage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cage escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Horie is trying to escape back to his feet but Cage uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cage advances nicely into full mount.
Horie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cage controlling the position easily from mount.
Horie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cage is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Horie with him. Horie is trying to defend but Cage has an arm under the chin now! Horie grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connar Cage!
Connar Cage retains his lightweight title!
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