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HFC 20 - Barbosa vs Diaz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm King (ranked 3581 p4p, 439 weight class) and Howard Zynne (ranked 3865 p4p, 464 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Howard Zynne!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zynne.
Zynne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Zynne is looking to land body kicks.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from King.
Zynne throws a body kick that misses.
Zynne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zynne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Zynne, right into the meat of the thigh.
King feints and then cracks Zynne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zynne down.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zynne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Zynne misses
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Zynne 's knee.
Zynne tries a head kick but it misses.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zynne at a distance.
Zynne looks winded!
King is looking to slow Zynne down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zynne throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zynne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zynnes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zynne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Zynne takes one to the side of the head.
Zynne looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Zynne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Zynne throws a body kick that misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zynne is rocked!
King drops Zynne with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Zynne! King dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm King!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Malcolm King made sure he mentioned Condemned, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 2817 p4p, 288 weight class) and Daisuke Hazuki (ranked 3981 p4p, 382 weight class). Daisuke Hazuki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
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, Daisuke Hazuki!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo wants to clinch up but Hazuki keeps it at a distance.
Hazuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rambo tries to avoid it but Hazuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rambo to the ground. Rambo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hazuki wants to clinch.
Rambo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hazuki takes a step back to recover.
A low kick lands for Hazuki.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Rambo circles away easily
and Rambo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo clinches.
Hazuki breaks from the clinch.
Hazuki moves into range and clinches up with Rambo.
A bit of stalling here from Hazuki.
Hazuki can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hazuki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rambo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
Rambo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rambo sprawls well. Rambo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hazuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rambo circles away quickly and effectively.
Hazuki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRambo.
Rambo tries to clinch up but Hazuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Rambo looks to land a combination but Hazuki avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo.
Hazuki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hazuki looks to land a combination but Rambo avoids it well.
Hazuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazuki.
Rambo cracks a nice hook into Hazuki's ribs.
A head kick by Rambo misses
and Hazuki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Hazuki coming out on top.
Rambo misses with a two punch combination.
Hazuki fails with the takedown.
Hazuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rambo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rambo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rambo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hazuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rambo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rambo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rambo looks for the body kick but Hazuki saw that one coming.
Hazuki scores with a three punch combo!
Rambo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazuki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hazuki pushes Rambo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hazuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rambo throws a head kick that Hazuki semi-blocks.
Hazuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Rambo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazuki fails to land the takedown.
Hazuki is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Hazuki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rambo scores with a nice body kick.
Hazuki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sloppy strikes from Hazuki. Those never looked like landing.
Hazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rambo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rambo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazuki circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Hazuki misses.
A punch combination from Rambo misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Rambo, which made it look bad.
Sloppy strikes from Hazuki. Those never looked like landing.
Hazuki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Rambo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rambo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rambo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rambo throws a one two combo.
Rambo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hazuki tries to land knees in the clinch but Rambo avoids the damage to the body.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rambo to keep the fight standing.
Rambo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rambo throws a head punch that misses.
Hazuki is pushing Rambo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki tries to break the clinch but Rambo is controlling the position.
Hazuki manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazuki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hazuki tries to move into range but Rambo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daisuke Hazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rambo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Hazuki has Rambo pressed against the cage.
Rambo lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rambo.
Rambo prevents the takedown attempt.
Hazuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rambo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
Hazuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hazuki has had enough of the clinch but Rambo keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo misses with some punches.
Hazuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hazuki tries to circle away but Rambo has him pinned against the cage.
Hazuki has had enough of the clinch but Rambo keeps him there for the moment.
Hazuki is trying to push Rambo away but Rambo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hazuki has clasped his hands together around Rambo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hazuki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hazuki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rambo is trying to get back to his feet.
Hazuki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.
Hazuki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rambo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hazuki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rambo to his feet.
Rambo throws a series of punches but Hazuki moves out of range.
Hazuki throws a looping overhand right but Rambo ducks down to avoid it.
Rambo cracks a nice hook into Hazuki's ribs.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.
John Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
Hazuki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hazuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rambo throws a right and a left that Hazuki avoids nicely.
Hazuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses.
Hazuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rambo.
Rambo misses with a few strikes there.
Rambo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hazuki avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Hazuki closes the distance and clinches.
Rambo has Hazuki pressed against the cage, preventing Hazuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daisuke Hazuki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rambo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rambo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hazuki has Rambo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rambo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rambo manages to break the clinch.
Hazuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Rambo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rambo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazuki.
Rambo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Hazuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki throws a series of punches but Rambo moves out of range.
Hazuki throws a series of punches but Rambo moves out of range.
A head kick from Rambo lands but Hazuki takes it in his stride.
Hazuki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hazuki misses.
John Rambo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hazuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rambo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rambo misses with a two punch combination.
Rambo avoids a kick to the body.
Rambo delivers a nice body kick.
Hazuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hazuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hazuki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rambo misses with a body shot.
Hazuki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rambo.
Rambo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Hazuki does no damage.
It looked like Rambo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hazuki wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hazuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rambo is looking to wear down Hazuki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hazuki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hazuki misses the shot to the body.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses.
Hazuki wants to counter with a clinch but Rambo pushes him away.
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Hazuki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rambo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hazuki scrambles back to his feet.
Hazuki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rambo to the mat! Rambo manages to get full guard.
Hazuki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rambo is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hazuki trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Hazuki from controlling successfully.
Rambo wants to stand but Hazuki is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Rambo counters with a nice kick to the body.
John Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
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.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rambo tries to clinch there but Hazuki circles away.
Rambo tries to clinch up but Hazuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Rambo misses with a head kick.
Hazuki is looking for the big counter here.
Rambo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hazuki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hazuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazuki lands with a cross.
Hazuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rambo is fending him off so far but Hazuki persists. Nope, Rambo circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rambo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hazuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rambo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hazuki's head.
Daisuke Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Rambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hazuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Rambo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rambo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rambo!
The defeated Daisuke Hazuki had this to say: 'This is a most dishonorable defeat, I will retire to my studies and meditate on the four Wude more.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colby Ortiz (ranked 2006 p4p, 248 weight class) and Jermaine Fizzelstiks (ranked 4106 p4p, 459 weight class). Colby Ortiz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fizzelstiks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Fizzelstiks misses.
Ortiz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fizzelstiks throws a jab when Ortiz was well out of range.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Colby Ortiz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fizzelstiks.
Fizzelstiks misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Fizzelstiks misses.
Fizzelstiks connects with a crisp jab.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook to the side of Ortiz's head but Ortiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortiz tries to counter with a takedown but Fizzelstiks is quick to defend against it.
Ortiz takes one to the chin there.
Ortiz slips a jab from Fizzelstiks.
Jermaine Fizzelstiks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Fizzelstiks.
Ortiz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fizzelstiks.
Fizzelstiks 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.
Fizzelstiks misses with a straight right.
Ortiz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fizzelstiks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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. Ortiz connects with a nice short shot to Fizzelstiks's temple.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fizzelstiks defending well though.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fizzelstiks defending well though.
Fizzelstiks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fizzelstiks's head.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ortiz drops an elbow to the side of Fizzelstiks's head.
Fizzelstiks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz thows a huge punch but Fizzelstiks dodges it nicely.
Fizzelstiks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fizzelstiks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Ortiz working over Fizzelstiks with some ground and pound. Fizzelstiks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fizzelstiks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fizzelstiks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz slips a nice elbow through Fizzelstiks's hands, connecting with Fizzelstiks's forehead.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fizzelstiks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Ortiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fizzelstiks defending well though.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortiz misses with a head shot. Fizzelstiks uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortiz is in close to Fizzelstiks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fizzelstiks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Ortiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colby Ortiz's cut.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fizzelstiks throws out the jab.
Ortiz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fizzelstiks avoids it.
Fizzelstiks swings widly with a right hand
and Ortiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fizzelstiks misses with a straight right.
Fizzelstiks throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz tried to counter with a leg kick but Fizzelstiks avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fizzelstiks misses with a hook.
Fizzelstiks throws a right hand that misses
so Ortiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fizzelstiks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ortiz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fizzelstiks manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortiz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fizzelstiks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fizzelstiks.
Fizzelstiks throws a looping overhand right but Ortiz ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fizzelstiks misses the target.
It looked like Ortiz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fizzelstiks.
Jermaine Fizzelstiks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Fizzelstiks misses.
A lazy left from Fizzelstiks finds it's target.
Fizzelstiks misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Fizzelstiks misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz blocks a jab.
Ortiz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fizzelstiks missing with a left hand there. Ortiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortiz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fizzelstiks throws a looping overhand right but Ortiz ducks down to avoid it.
Fizzelstiks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortiz.
Fizzelstiks misses with a body shot.
Ortiz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fizzelstiks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fizzelstiks misses with a looping left.
Ortiz is looking to counter the offense by Fizzelstiks and move into the clinch.
Ortiz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fizzelstiks loads up on a big right hand but Ortiz slips the punch.
Ortiz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Fizzelstiks misses its intended target.
Ortiz tries to counter by clinching up but Fizzelstiks breaks away and moves out of range.
Fizzelstiks throws a lazy right hand but Ortiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortiz tries to counter by clinching up but Fizzelstiks breaks away and moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fizzelstiks. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fizzelstiks sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Fizzelstiks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colby Ortiz'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. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Fizzelstiks.
Fizzelstiks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook but Ortiz avoids it easily.
Fizzelstiks scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fizzelstiks digs a good body shot into Ortiz's ribs.
Fizzelstiks throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fizzelstiks throws a big shot that misses.
Ortiz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fizzelstiks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fizzelstiks misses with a hook. Ortiz ducked under it nicely.
Ortiz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fizzelstiks misses with a right hand
and Ortiz counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks parries the strikes from Ortiz easily there. Ortiz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fizzelstiks to escape.
Fizzelstiks avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ortiz.
Ortiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fizzelstiks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ortiz grinds an elbow into Fizzelstiks's temple.
Ortiz throws a strike aimed at the side of Fizzelstiks's head but Fizzelstiks avoids it well.
Ortiz misses with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz looks up at the clock and then as Fizzelstiks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortiz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ortiz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fizzelstiks works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fizzelstiks defending well though.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz thows a huge punch but Fizzelstiks dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fizzelstiks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fizzelstiks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fizzelstiks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fizzelstiks defending well though.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fizzelstiks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz thows a huge punch but Fizzelstiks dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ortiz throws a strike but Fizzelstiks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ortiz postures up in Fizzelstiks's guard and throws a big left but Fizzelstiks blocks it.
Ortiz is pushing down on Fizzelstiks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fizzelstiks is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortiz has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Ortiz there.
Ortiz tries to pass to full mount but Fizzelstiks defends it.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ortiz lands strikes from half guard.
Ortiz lands with a punch from half guard.
Ortiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ortiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Ortiz!
Colby Ortiz made sure to mention his sponsor, The Thrift Shop - in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Rader (ranked 2620 p4p, 280 weight class) and Boris Balkan (ranked 1526 p4p, 178 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Rader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Balkan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Balkan misses with an uppercut
letting Rader counter with a right hand.
It looks like Boris Balkan has been cut.
Rader uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balkan has time to react.
Rader forces Balkan back against the cage and clinches.
Rader jumps guard but Balkan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rader struggles to land a body shot inside as Balkan controls his hands.
Rader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rader pulls guard.
Rader throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Rader is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balkan is aware though and is defending well.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rader has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balkan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rader is looking to cinch up a triangle. Balkan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rader's body to avoid the submission. Rader has instead reached around Balkan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rader arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Waller (ranked 1211 p4p, 69 weight class) and Lorenzo Bataglia (ranked 1383 p4p, 83 weight class). Waller comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Murder Was the Case. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Waller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorenzo Bataglia!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waller misses with a right hand
and Bataglia counters with a left to the body.
Waller misses the shot to the body.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Waller throws a poor cross that misses
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jack Waller has been cut.
Waller looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
Waller swings for the body but Bataglia moves out of range.
Waller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bataglia is just out of range.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Waller.
Waller lands a jab to Bataglia's midsection.
Waller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bataglia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waller blocks a jab.
Waller jabs Bataglia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waller missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waller throws out a loose jab but Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bataglia throws out a counter right but Waller avoids it with no problem.
Bataglia misses with a looping left.
Waller misses with a hook
and Bataglia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Waller thinking.
Bataglia cracks Waller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Waller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Waller moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Waller misses the target.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Waller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Waller duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Bataglia misses with a straight left.
Waller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bataglia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Bataglia defending well as Waller loads up on a big left hand.
Waller misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waller lands an overhand right.
Waller throws a series of punches but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waller misses with a hook
and Bataglia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Waller.
Waller misses with a double jab.
Bataglia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Waller with a body shot.
Bataglia throws a shot from downtown. Waller moves away and avoids it.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
Bataglia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Waller with a body shot.
Waller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bataglia.
Bataglia scores with a shot to the body.
Waller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Waller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bataglia.
Bataglia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Waller throws a combination that misses
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waller takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Waller misses with a lunging right hand
and Waller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waller throws a jab but it's blocked by Bataglia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Waller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Bataglia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.
Waller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Waller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bataglia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waller throws out the jab.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Waller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Waller backs off Bataglia throws a huge counter combo but Waller manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Waller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Waller is just out of range.
Bataglia staying out of range there.
Bataglia defending well as Waller loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Waller misses with a straight right.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Waller misses with a right hand
and Bataglia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waller misses with a looping left.
Bataglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Waller lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
Bataglia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Waller throws a right hand that misses
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
Jack Waller is winning the standup battle so far.
Bataglia throws a hook to the side of Waller's head but Waller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Waller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bataglia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Waller throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waller connects with a single shot there.
Bataglia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Waller finds it's way round the side to connect with Bataglia's head.
Waller missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bataglia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bataglia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Waller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Waller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waller walks into a stiff left hand from Bataglia.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Waller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bataglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller lands with an overhand left.
Waller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bataglia under the eye.
Waller cracks Bataglia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waller.
Waller throws a combination that misses
and Bataglia counters with a left to the body.
Waller misses with a straight right.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Waller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bataglia doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Waller misses with a shot to the body
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Waller.
Waller misses with a hook
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Waller swings for the body but Bataglia moves out of range.
Waller looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller misses with a straight right.
Waller throws out a loose jab but Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bataglia is looking for the big counter here.
Waller takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia throws out a counter right but Waller avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waller.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Waller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bataglia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left and a right from Waller both land. Nice combination.
Jack Waller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Bataglia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Waller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Waller misses with a body shot.
Bataglia throws out a counter right but Waller avoids it with no problem.
Waller lands with an uppercut that bounces Bataglia off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Bataglia does no damage.
Waller takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Waller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller'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. This is the final round!
Bataglia misses the shot to the body.
Waller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bataglia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bataglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Waller misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waller.
Waller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waller scores with a three punch combo!
Waller misses with an uppercut. Bataglia saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bataglia.
Waller misses with a straight left.
Bataglia throws a poor cross that misses
and Waller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia tries to move into range but Waller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Waller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Waller looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Waller's corner calls for a 1-2. Waller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Waller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waller misses with a shot to the body
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waller moves out of range as Bataglia strikes.
It looked like Waller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bataglia.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bataglia is just out of range.
Bataglia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Waller misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waller misses with a right hand
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bataglia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Waller looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Waller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bataglia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Waller scores with a body shot.
Waller cracks Bataglia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Waller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Waller.
Waller throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bataglia lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller misses with a body punch
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Waller lands.
Waller misses the body punch
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waller takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Waller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bataglia misses with a few strikes there.
Waller throws a looping overhand right but Bataglia ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
Waller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waller.
Bataglia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jack Waller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Waller staying out of range there.
Waller throws a big shot that misses.
Bataglia throws a poor cross that misses
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Waller misses the target.
Bataglia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Waller with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Waller.
Waller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bataglia scores with a hook to the body. Waller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Waller.
Well Waller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Waller!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Waller made sure he mentioned Threads of HARDCORE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Hooker (ranked 1157 p4p, 138 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 1622 p4p, 198 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Hooker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Hooker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hooker throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Hooker misses.
Hooker misses with an uppercut.
Hooker misses with a looping right.
Tarlah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hooker throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hooker defends it well.
Tarlah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hooker misses the shot to the body.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hooker defends it well.
Hooker misses with a combination
and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control.
Hooker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hooker is letting Tarlah control him for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah landing strikes.
Hooker is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Hooker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hooker trying to remain calm as Tarlah controls from the top position.
Hooker can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Tarlah stalls from top position.
Hooker is trying to control Tarlah's posture but Tarlah avoids it.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Hooker taking a bit of punishment here - Tarlah scoring with strikes.
Hooker tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlah lands an elbow.
Tarlah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooker is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Hooker tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah slows the pace down.
Tarlah looks up at the clock and then as Hooker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tarlah smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here.
Tarlah in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hooker sneaks back into half guard.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Hooker's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Tarlah trying to pass the guard but Hooker defending well.
Hooker has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hooker wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
Hooker gets full guard.
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hooker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tarlah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hooker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarlah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarlah defends well.
Hooker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarlah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hooker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound.
Tarlah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Tarlah 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.
Tarlah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hooker misses with a series of wild punches.
Hooker lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Hooker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarlah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hooker lands an overhand right.
Leon Hooker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hooker.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hooker defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarlah working Hooker over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah 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. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Hooker's temple.
Hooker is looking for a sweep. Tarlah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tarlah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hooker is trying to control but Tarlah manages to pass to mount!
Tarlah breaks from Hooker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tarlah controlling from the full mount.
Tarlah lands a big shot there that rocks Hooker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hooker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tarlah controlling the position easily from mount.
Hooker is desperately trying to improve his position but Tarlah has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah with the ground and pound from mount.
Hooker wants to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah scoring with strikes but Hooker is staying in there.
Tarlah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tarlah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooker tries to lock up and control but Tarlah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hooker is trying desperately to improve position.
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!
Tarlah dominating with strikes here.
Tarlah raining down shots from the mount!
Tarlah has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hooker's face.
Hooker is looking to improve his position but Tarlah isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tarlah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tarlah controlling the pace for now.
Hooker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tarlah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hooker tries to reverse the position but Tarlah maintains control.
Hooker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tarlah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hooker defends well.
Hooker trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hooker trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tarlah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tarlah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah is working Hooker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hooker can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarlah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hooker is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Tarlah seems content to control.
Hooker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tarlah not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hooker catches Tarlah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hooker throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlah has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hooker swings for the body but Tarlah moves out of range.
Tarlah feints the counter takedown.
Hooker misses with the combination.
Tarlah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hooker takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Hooker connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlah shoots for a double leg takedown but Hooker sprawls well. He's pushed Tarlah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarlah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooker moves in looking to clinch but Tarlah pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Hooker.
Hooker lands a jab to Tarlah's midsection.
Hooker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarlah wants to counter with a clinch but Hooker pushes him away.
Hooker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hooker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hooker trying to control but Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah is taking a breather. Hooker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah wants to pass the guard but Hooker is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarlah pulls his head out easily.
Tarlah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hooker actively working from the bottom here.
Hooker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Hooker's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooker is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tarlah in particular looking to stall.
Hooker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Hooker's head.
Tarlah stalling.
Tarlah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah is pressing down on Hooker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hooker is holding on for now.
Hooker wants to get back to full guard.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Hooker's head.
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.
Hooker looking for submissions off his back.
Tarlah is thwarting Hooker's attempts to control the position.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hooker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarlah pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah blocks the strikes from Hooker.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Tarlah working Hooker over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balink Tarlah.
I've got Tarlah winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Krylov (ranked 665 p4p, 93 weight class) and Henri Kirchen (ranked 933 p4p, 116 weight class). The key to victory for Boris Krylov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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237 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henri Kirchen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Krylov.
Krylov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirchen.
And Kirchen tries to counter it with a takedown but Krylov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kirchen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kirchen or perhaps it was just good defense by Krylov, which made it look bad.
Kirchen fails with the takedown
and Krylov counters with a huge left! Kirchen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Krylov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kirchen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Krylov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Krylov!
In his post fight interview, Boris Krylov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reno Rocca (ranked 1203 p4p, 146 weight class) and Chanthaphone Southanouvong (ranked 1585 p4p, 197 weight class). Rocca comes into the arena with Avenues and Alleyways/Rancid blaring out of the sound system. Southanouvong has chosen Y-U- Smilin as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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193 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reno Rocca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chanthaphone Southanouvong!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southanouvong misses with a few strikes there.
Rocca works over Southanouvong's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been hearing reports that Rocca has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rocca throws a jab when Southanouvong was well out of range.
Southanouvong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocca.
Southanouvong has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
A short left from Southanouvong.
Rocca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Southanouvong backwards.
Southanouvong struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocca controls his hands.
Southanouvong scores with a hook to the body.
Southanouvong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Southanouvong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Southanouvong prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocca blocks an uppercut.
Southanouvong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Southanouvong working aggressively here.
Rocca tries to break the clinch but Southanouvong is controlling the position.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocca throws a punch but it's blocked by Southanouvong.
Southanouvong swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southanouvong misses with the head strike.
Rocca is leaning against Southanouvong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southanouvong's elbow.
Nice body punch from Southanouvong - that landed with a thud.
Southanouvong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocca is looking to take this one to the mat.
Southanouvong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Southanouvong lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocca.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rocca - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rocca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Southanouvong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Rocca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Southanouvong lands a right hand.
Southanouvong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocca wants to take the fight to the mat but Southanouvong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rocca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southanouvong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southanouvong lands a nice uppercut.
Southanouvong misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rocca struggles to land a body shot inside as Southanouvong controls his hands.
Southanouvong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Southanouvong gets through Rocca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Southanouvong.
Rocca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Southanouvong works on Rocca's body with a couple of short punches.
Southanouvong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Southanouvong throws a head punch that misses.
Rocca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands a nice uppercut.
Rocca is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Southanouvong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Southanouvong throws a head punch that misses.
Southanouvong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Southanouvong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocca wants a takedown.
Southanouvong scores with a shot to the side of Rocca's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands with a right to the head.
Southanouvong has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Rocca is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Southanouvong has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Rocca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rocca blocks an uppercut.
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!
Southanouvong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Southanouvong misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocca working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Southanouvong fails to land.
Southanouvong throws a head punch that misses.
Rocca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Southanouvong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Southanouvong lands a jab.
Rocca swings widly with a right hand
and Rocca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Southanouvong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocca backs up against the cage.
Southanouvong tries to bum rush Rocca with a series of wild strikes but Rocca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Southanouvong moves into range and clinches up with Rocca.
Rocca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Southanouvong has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Rocca blocks an uppercut.
Southanouvong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong 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.
Southanouvong tries to clinch but Rocca moves out of range.
Rocca tries to counter with a takedown but Southanouvong is quick to defend against it.
Rocca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Southanouvong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Southanouvong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Southanouvong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rocca throws a head kick that misses.
Rocca ducks under a wild hook from Southanouvong.
Rocca throws a hook but Southanouvong blocks it.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southanouvong connects with a crisp jab.
Southanouvong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocca lands with a cross.
Rocca takes one to the side of the head.
Rocca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Southanouvong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rocca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Southanouvong was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocca.
Southanouvong lands with a hook. Rocca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rocca is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Southanouvong.
Rocca tries to land a leg kick but Southanouvong saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Rocca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Southanouvong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Southanouvong throws a right and a left that Rocca avoids nicely.
Rocca looks to score with a jab to the body but Southanouvong is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southanouvong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rocca's head backwards.
Southanouvong scores with a nice head shot.
Southanouvong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocca is pushing Southanouvong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southanouvong.
Oh Rocca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Rocca seems to have got his legs back now.
Rocca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Southanouvong on the inside.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocca.
Rocca working aggressively here.
Southanouvong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocca.
Southanouvong lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocca has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Southanouvong regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southanouvong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A hook to the body from Southanouvong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Southanouvong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Southanouvong misses with some punches.
Southanouvong scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong scores with a hook to the body.
Rocca jumps guard but Southanouvong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Southanouvong.
A short uppercut from Southanouvong.
A shot in the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rocca blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southanouvong digs a right hand into Rocca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocca's gas tank.
Southanouvong lands a shoulder strike.
Southanouvong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Southanouvong prevents a body shot from Rocca.
Rocca is trying to pull guard but Southanouvong has him pressed against the cage.
Southanouvong working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Southanouvong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southanouvong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocca is trying to break the clinch but Southanouvong is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Southanouvong fails to land.
Rocca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Southanouvong lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands a left hand.
Southanouvong lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southanouvong presses Rocca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southanouvong pushes Rocca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Southanouvong scores with a hook to the body.
Southanouvong lands a right hand.
Southanouvong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Southanouvong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
A short left from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Southanouvong lands with a right to the head.
Southanouvong lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rocca misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Southanouvong scores with a shot to the side of Rocca's head.
Southanouvong throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocca.
Southanouvong unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rocca! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Southanouvong is unloading with more strikes now! Rocca drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chanthaphone Southanouvong!
Chanthaphone Southanouvong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Core Combat for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wreak Havoc (ranked 724 p4p, 88 weight class) and DeShawn West (ranked 237 p4p, 34 weight class). DeShawn West has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wreak Havoc 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wreak Havoc !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeShawn West!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a lazy right hand but Havoc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West thuds a left hand into Havoc 's body.
Havoc misses with a kick to the body
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Wreak Havoc has been cut.
West slips under a jab from Havoc .
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
West lands the left hand.
West lands with a nice body kick.
Havoc takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Havoc . West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Havoc .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Havoc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab lands there for West.
A low kick lands for West.
Havoc misses with a jab to the body
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Havoc throws an off balance right hand
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West staying out of range there.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
West throws a hook but Havoc avoids it easily.
Havoc scores with a leg kick.
Havoc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Havoc looks to throw a body kick
and West counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Havoc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Havoc ducks under a wild hook from West.
As West tries to get set, Havoc tries to push him back and clinch up but West manages to avoid the attempt.
Havoc paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Havoc throws an off balance right hand
and West counters with a nice right hand that sends Havoc toppling to the canvas! Havoc scrambles and gets back to his feet - can West finish him?!
Havoc is rocked!
Wreak Havoc 's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havoc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Havoc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West misses with an uppercut.
Havoc seems to have got his legs back now.
Havoc misses with a body shot
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
West misses with a head kick.
Havoc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
West's corner calls for a 1-2. West obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West scores with a jab. Havoc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Havoc throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
West is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Havoc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
West slips a jab from Havoc .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West looks to land a right hand but Havoc moved out of range.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Havoc .
Havoc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Havoc misses
and West counters with a nice leg kick.
West staying out of range there.
Havoc throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West lunges at Havoc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Havoc 's hand.
Havoc misses with a low kick as West jumps back.
West misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Havoc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West lands a big right hand that sends Havoc crashing to the mat! West stays standing though and waves Havoc back to his feet!
Wreak Havoc 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havoc moves out of range of the body kick from West.
Havoc scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West throws a front kick aimed at Havoc 's knee but Havoc avoids it well.
Havoc lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by West as he checks the leg kick.
Havoc throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Havoc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Havoc throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
Oooooh!!! West has knocked Havoc down with a huge combo! West steps away and waves a wobbly Havoc back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jeez, Wreak Havoc 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Havoc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Havoc misses.
West connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Havoc to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by West!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West is the new featherweight champion!
DeShawn West was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 763 p4p, 96 weight class) and Jewel Diaz (ranked 769 p4p, 98 weight class). Diaz has chosen Killa Whale - Andre Nickatina as his entrance music. Jewel Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jewel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barbosa jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Barbosa taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diaz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Diaz landing a few strikes.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is trying to buck Diaz off.
Diaz grinds an elbow into Barbosa's temple.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Barbosa bucks up and tries to throw Diaz off but instead Diaz has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a shot to the head.
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Barbosa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Can Barbosa hold on?! Diaz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Barbosa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Diaz lands strikes to the head.
Barbosa is taking damage to the body and head.
Barbosa trying to get back to his feet but Diaz is in full control for now.
Barbosa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Barbosa is rocked!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Diaz.
Oh Barbosa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Barbosa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Diaz is looking to control Barbosa but Barbosa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Barbosa seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz lands punches and elbows.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Barbosa pushed the leg off.
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!
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Barbosa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Diaz. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Barbosa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Diaz.
I really don't envy Barbosa right now.
Barbosa is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diaz is punishing Barbosa with strikes - can he finish him?!
Diaz lands shots to the head and Barbosa turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jewel Diaz waved his t-shirt featuring Core Combat's logo in front of the cameras.
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