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Checkmate Championship 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abunazir Kindzal (ranked 23080 p4p, 23364 weight class) and Leon Johnson (ranked 522 p4p, 526 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abunazir Kindzal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson stalks Kindzal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kindzal's face. Kindzal staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Kindzal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kindzal is defended easily by Johnson.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kindzal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kindzal wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kindzal is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lunges at Kindzal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kindzal's hand.
Johnson scores with a one two! Kindzal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kindzal's elbow.
Kindzal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson has Kindzal pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Kindzal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson cracks Kindzal with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kindzal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Kindzal gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kindzal missing with knees to the body.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Kindzal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Kindzal is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Kindzal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kindzal pulls Johnson in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is in close to Kindzal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kindzal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson postures up in Kindzal's guard and throws a big left but Kindzal blocks it.
Kindzal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson won't allow Kindzal to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Kindzal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson cracks Kindzal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kindzal's half guard.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kindzal wants to get back to his feet.
Kindzal is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kindzal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kindzal!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Kindzal manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Kindzal against the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Kindzal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kindzal on his heels. He'll look to pass Kindzal's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Abunazir Kindzal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands an elbow just above Kindzal 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindzal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kindzal throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kindzal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Kindzal moves out of range.
Kindzal attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kindzal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Kindzal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kindzal is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Kindzal keeps moving.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up.
Kindzal wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Kindzal is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson postures up in Kindzal's guard and throws a big left but Kindzal blocks it.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson postures up in Kindzal's guard and throws a big left but Kindzal blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindzal is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Leon Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kindzal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Kindzal is now in Johnson's guard.
Johnson controlling Kindzal's posture.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kindzal is one step ahead there.
Johnson has his hands on Kindzal's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kindzal stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kindzal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kindzal scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kindzals head.
Johnson just leaning against Kindzal, taking a breather.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Kindzal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson pulls Kindzal into guard.
Kindzal wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindzal tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kindzal postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Kindzal blocks with his arms.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kindzal.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Leon Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Kindzal against the cage.
Kindzal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leon Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindzal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kindzal is trying to stall.
Kindzal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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.
Kindzal tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abunazir Kindzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kindzal is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kindzal regains guard.
Kindzal wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Kindzal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnson stacks Kindzal on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Abunazir Kindzal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kindzal wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Vela (ranked 3205 p4p, 3871 weight class) and Blackout Mane (ranked 425 p4p, 489 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Vela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Blackout Mane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mane circles away.
Vela shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vela prevents Mane from getting back to his feet.
Vela trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
Mane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mane keeping full guard, as Vela tries to pass.
Vela postures up.
Vela won't allow Mane to get back to his feet.
Vela is stalling in the full guard.
Mane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vela manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vela is proving hard to escape from.
Vela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mane is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vela holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vela is looking for a triangle but Mane pushes his legs off easily.
Mane wanted to stand there but Vela had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane gets to his feet - Vela follows without any prompting.
The fighters circling - Mane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mane but Mane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vela changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vela misses with a takedown attempt
and Mane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Vela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vela takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blackout Mane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mane misses with a hook.
Vela changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vela moves out of range as Mane strikes.
A jab from Mane finds it's way through Vela's defenses.
Mane throws a jab but it's blocked by Vela.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vela.
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!
Mane is looking for a sweep.
Mane is trying to get back to his feet.
Mane prevents Vela from improving position.
Vela is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mane will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mane struggling a bit here.
Mane prevents Vela from improving position.
Mane is not content to let Vela control the position.
Vela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mane is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vela has hold of Mane's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mane seems comfortable defending it but Vela has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mane is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mane is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vela couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Vela!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pull Plugger (ranked 2488 p4p, 3327 weight class) and Ieuan Thomas (ranked 277 p4p, 340 weight class). Ieuan Thomas 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ieuan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Plugger enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Plugger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thomas wants to get up but he can't break Plugger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Plugger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
Plugger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Plugger has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Thomas manages to get his head free but now Plugger has transitioned to an armbar! Thomas grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Plugger! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pull Plugger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bryant (ranked 3522 p4p, 6291 weight class) and Alen Zalac (ranked 457 p4p, 626 weight class). Bryant's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, One Step Closer. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alen Zalac!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
Zalac looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Zalac.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Zalac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Zalac staying out of range there.
Jab from Bryant.
Zalac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Bryant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zalac's head backwards.
 It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
Zalac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Zalac's head but Zalac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zalac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Zalac ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant misses the jab.
As Bryant backs off Zalac throws a huge counter combo but Bryant manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Zalac.
Bryant feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zalac sprawling to the canvas! Zalac rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bryant finish him?!
 Zalac is rocked!
Bryant shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Zalac takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bryant sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Zalac bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bryant!
Bobby Bryant gave a mention to Threads of HARDCORE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alec Wolfe (ranked 2103 p4p, 2154 weight class) and Ivan Jomoney (ranked 299 p4p, 305 weight class). Ivan Jomoney 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 welterweight 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, Alec Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Jomoney!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jomoney has his takedown stuffed
letting Wolfe counter with a right hand.
Jomoney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jomoney shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolfe sprawls well. He's pushed Jomoney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolfe as he jumps to the side.
Alec Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Wolfe slaps away a takedown attempt from Jomoney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolfe but Wolfe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jomoney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jomoney showed some decent athleticism there.
Jomoney stalling away here and it's allowed Wolfe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolfe holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney stopping the sweep attempt from Wolfe.
Wolfe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wolfe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jomoney is holding on to half guard well.
Wolfe is thwarting Jomoney's attempts to control the position.
Wolfe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jomoney!
Jomoney is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jomoney really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jomoney keeps trying to improve his position.
Wolfe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wolfe stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Wolfe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jomoney.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wolfe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jomoney throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wolfe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jomoney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jomoney is looking to advance position but Wolfe won't allow it.
Jomoney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolfe defending well though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jomoney working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wolfe trying to control from the bottom.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. Jomoney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jomoney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jomoney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolfe's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney throwing shots but Wolfe is blocking nicely.
Wolfe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jomoney.
Jomoney is looking to advance position but Wolfe won't allow it.
Jomoney trying to control the action but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jomoney.
Jomoney stops Wolfe from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wolfe scores with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolfe as he jumps to the side.
Jomoney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolfe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jomoney somewhat.
Wolfe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Wolfe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jomoney.
Wolfe throws Jomoney to one side and escapes!
Jomoney closes the distance and clinches up with Wolfe, looking for a takedown. Jomoney pushes Wolfe against the cage but Wolfe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolfe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jomoney can do to turn this around?
Jomoney darts in looking for a takedown but Wolfe gets double underhooks and turns Jomoney into the cage.
Jomoney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wolfe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ivan Jomoney has been cut.
Alec Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Nice sprawl there from Wolfe as Jomoney shoots in.
It looked like Wolfe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jomoney.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jomoney fails to land the takedown.
Jomoney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wolfe counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jomoney! Wolfe lets Jomoney back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jomoney is rocked!
Wolfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jomoney moves away.
Jomoney is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfe finish him?
Jomoney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolfe circles away.
Jomoney seems to have recovered his senses.
Jomoney is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe slaps away a takedown attempt from Jomoney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jomoney shoots in but Wolfe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wolfe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolfe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jomoney tries for a takedown but Wolfe circles away easily
and Wolfe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jomoney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wolfe defends well and Jomoney ends up having to push Wolfe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wolfe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jomoney is defended easily by Wolfe.
Wolfe stuffs the takedown.
Wolfe is looking for a counter combo.
Wolfe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jomoney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolfe thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wolfe looks for the body kick but Jomoney saw that one coming.
Jomoney drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jomoney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolfe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jomoney shoots in for a double leg but Wolfe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wolfe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jomoney fails with the takedown
and Wolfe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jomoney shoots in for a double leg but Wolfe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wolfe throws a hook to the side of Jomoney's head but Jomoney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jomoney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolfe's waist but Wolfe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jomoney off to one side.
Wolfe leaves Jomoney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wolfe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe cracks Jomoney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wolfe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jomoney.
It appears Wolfe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jomoney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jomoney showed some decent athleticism there.
Wolfe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wolfe pulls Jomoney in close to prevent any damage.
Jomoney is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolfe has wrist control.
Jomoney being controlled here momentarily.
Jomoney throws a strike but Wolfe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe postures up.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolfe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jomoney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wolfe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jomoney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wolfe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jomoney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jomoney is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Wolfe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Jomoney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jomoney shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolfe tries to sprawl out of it but Jomoney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolfe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jomoney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolfe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jomoney somewhat.
Jomoney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolfe pinned against the cage. Wolfe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Wolfe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alec Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Wolfe drops Jomoney with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jomoney looks back up at him and smiles so Wolfe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jomoney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolfe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jomoney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolfe drops Jomoney with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jomoney! Wolfe dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alec Wolfe!
Our winner, Alec Wolfe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yair Rodriguez (ranked 2226 p4p, 2197 weight class) and Sammie Conner (ranked 257 p4p, 254 weight class). Rodriguez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Weeknd - "Blinding Lights (Video Edition)" . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147
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146
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yair Rodriguez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammie Conner!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner works Rodriguez 's body with a nice hook.
Conner has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Conner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Conner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Conner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yair Rodriguez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Conner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Conner.
Conner digs a right hand into Rodriguez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez 's gas tank.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner lands with a right to the head.
Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown.
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conner lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
Conner is working Rodriguez over against the cage.
Conner is leaning against Rodriguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
I was talking to Rodriguez 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Conner lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Conner as the two fighters clinch.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Conner after a bit of a struggle.
Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodriguez wants to take the fight to the mat but Conner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Conner prevents the takedown attempt.
Conner pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conner lands a shot to the body.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown.
Conner is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Conner down to the mat. Conner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conner moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez .
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Conner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Conner presses Rodriguez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Conner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Conner closes the distance and clinches.
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez wants to break free but Conner has control.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Conner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conner.
Conner lands a left hand.
Conner lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Conner.
Conner lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Conner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Conner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez .
Conner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rodriguez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Conner can turn it around.
Conner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Conner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Conner.
A body shot lands from Conner.
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conner breaks the clinch.
Conner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez , pushing him back against the cage.
Conner digs a right hand into Rodriguez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez 's gas tank.
Conner lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez 's defenses.
Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Conner lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conner digs a right hand underneath Rodriguez 's ribcage. Rodriguez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conner prevents it.
Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Conner is leaning against Rodriguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Conner manages to break the clinch.
Conner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conner prevents it.
Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Conner cracks Rodriguez with a nice body shot.
Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Conner is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Conner down to the mat. Conner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conner scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammie Conner 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.
Conner cracks Rodriguez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conner lands a right hand.
Conner lands with a left to the head.
Conner just leaning against Rodriguez , taking a breather.
Conner lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Conner.
Nice body punch from Conner.
Conner prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conner.
Conner lands a left hand.
Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez .
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!
Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Conner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right handed body shot lands from Conner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Conner gets through Rodriguez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Conner.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Conner.
 Rodriguez is rocked!
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Conner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conner lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Conner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yair Rodriguez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez 's defenses.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conner lands a right hand.
A short right from Conner.
Conner lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Conner.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Conner digs a right hand into Rodriguez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez 's gas tank.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Conner.
A short left from Conner.
Conner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Conner manages to break the clinch.
Conner clinches with his opponent.
Conner lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Conner.
A short right from Conner.
Conner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sammie Conner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez .
Conner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Conner lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Conner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Conner lands an uppercut.
Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
Conner digs a right hand underneath Rodriguez 's ribcage. Rodriguez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conner lands a nice uppercut.
Conner gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez 's takedown attempt.
Conner has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodriguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Conner.
Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Conner lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rodriguez to his knees! Conner keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammie Conner!
Sammie Conner 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Creed (ranked 2287 p4p, 1466 weight class) and Willy Mataitai (ranked 310 p4p, 202 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Willy Mataitai enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mataitai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Creed.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Creed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mataitai at a distance.
Mataitai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Creed at a distance.
Creed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Creed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mataitai thuds a left hand into Creed's body.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Mataitai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Creed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed jabs Mataitai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Creed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mataitais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Creed lands a jab to Mataitai's midsection.
Mataitai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mataitai there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Creed finds it's way through Mataitai's defenses.
Donk. Creed catches Mataitai right on the button with a cross.
Creed misses with a hook.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mataitai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Mataitai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mataitai rushes Creed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mataitai prevents a body shot from Creed.
Mataitai's coach down at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mataitai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
Mataitai throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creed.
Creed lands with a short shot to the head.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mataitai tries to work over Creed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Creed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Creed breaks the clinch.
Mataitai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed looks to land a combination but Mataitai avoids it well.
Mataitai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Creed circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed throws a shot from downtown. Mataitai moves away and avoids it.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed is just out of range.
Creed looks to land a combination but Mataitai avoids it well.
Mataitai takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Creed misses.
A punch lands to the side of Mataitai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Creed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mataitai on the side of the head.
Mataitai throws a big shot that misses.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Mataitai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creed rather than just go for the knockout.
Creed avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
Creed is looking for a counter combo.
Mataitai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Creed. That snapped Mataitai's head back.
Creed with a nice cross.
Mataitai throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mataitai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Creed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mataitai throws out the jab.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed is just out of range.
Mataitai cracks Creed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 It looks like Gabriel Creed has been cut.
Mataitai throws a right hand that misses
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Creed misses with a right hand
and Mataitai counters with a nice uppercut.
Creed is rocked!
Mataitai defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Creed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creed seems to have got his legs back now.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Mataitai punishes Creed's body with a nice straight punch.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creed takes a swing at Mataitai's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
Mataitai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mataitai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
Creed scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws an overhand right that lands on Mataitai's shoulder, as Mataitai tries to avoid the shot.
Mataitai misses with a left hand
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand
and Creed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mataitai thinking.
Creed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Mataitai throws a shot from downtown. Creed moves away and avoids it.
Creed looks to throw the jab but Mataitai is out of range.
Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Creed.
Mataitai throws out a powerful jab.
Creed throws a series of strikes that have Mataitai backpedaling.
Creed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mataitai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mataitai.
Creed lands a jab to Mataitai's midsection.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut
and Creed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mataitai thinking.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mataitai moves away.
It seemed like Mataitai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Creed's cut.
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.
Mataitai scores with a jab.
Creed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Creed defending well as Mataitai loads up on a big left hand.
Creed throws a jab when Mataitai was well out of range.
Mataitai dodges the punch combination from Creed.
Creed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mataitai can do to turn this around?
Mataitai throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
Creed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mataitai takes the fight into the clinch.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action.
Nice body punch from Mataitai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataitai's elbow.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mataitai gets through Creed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataitai's elbow.
Creed blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai digs a right hand into Creed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Creed's gas tank.
Mataitai lands with a light punch inside.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Mataitai lands a hook that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mataitai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creed taking a breather.
Mataitai gets through Creed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mataitai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mataitai can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Mataitai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Creeds head.
Mataitai lands a nice uppercut.
Mataitai lands a shot to the body.
Mataitai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Creed's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Creed drops to his knees and Mataitai pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
Gabriel Creed was interviewed post fight and said 'I wasn't supposed to fight untill i Turned 18, My manager Forced me to take this fight on a 1 day notice. I want a rematch setup the day i Turn 18!!! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bhishma Chontamenti (ranked 367 p4p, 646 weight class) and Manco Unknown (ranked 49 p4p, 91 weight class). Unknown has chosen Ennio Morricone as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bhishma Chontamenti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manco Unknown!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown throws an off balance right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Unknown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Unknown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unknown.
Jab, jab by Chontamenti - just one landing.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chontamenti with a nice calf kick.
Unknown connects with a single shot there.
Chontamenti throws a jab when Unknown was well out of range.
Good shot there by Unknown.
Chontamenti throws a jab but it's blocked by Unknown.
Chontamenti misses with a looping left.
Chontamenti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Unknown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Bhishma Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti misses with a hook. Unknown ducked under it nicely.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unknown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chontamenti with a body shot.
Chontamenti goes for a double leg but Unknown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Unknown continues to drive forward.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown lands a jab to Chontamenti's midsection.
A jab from Chontamenti does it's job there.
Unknown thuds a left hand into Chontamenti's body.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Chontamenti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown throws a sloppy body shot
and Chontamenti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chontamenti seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Unknown misses with a body shot.
Unknown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Unknown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chontamenti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chontamenti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.
Unknown connects with a looping right hand.
Chontamenti is looking to wear down Unknown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Unknown throws a sloppy body shot
and Chontamenti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Unknown shoots in looking for a takedown but Chontamenti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unknown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unknown is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chontamenti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Unknown throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Unknown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Chontamenti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Unknown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Unknown.
Unknown lands with an uppercut that bounces Chontamenti off the cage and back into range.
Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chontamenti.
Unknown scores with a punch to the head.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Unknown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chontamenti counters with a good low kick that Unknown was not able to check.
Chontamenti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chontamenti moves away from the strike by Unknown.
Unknown just misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unknown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unknown.
Unknown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti defending well as Unknown loads up on a big left hand.
Chontamenti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown gets caught napping as Chontamenti dives in and scores a takedown. Unknown manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chontamenti controls the pace.
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unknown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chontamenti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chontamenti trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom.
Unknown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chontamenti controls the pace.
Chontamenti looking to sit in guard and control but Unknown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chontamenti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Unknown as he connects with a hook.
Unknown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Unknown misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Chontamenti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unknown.
Unknown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unknown takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Unknown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chontamenti.
A little feinted left hand from Chontamenti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Unknown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Unknown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chontamenti at a distance.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown punishes Chontamenti's body with a nice straight punch.
Chontamenti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chontamenti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chontamenti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Unknown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chontamenti's guard! Nice work there by Unknown!
Chontamenti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Unknown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chontamenti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chontamenti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Chontamenti pushes his legs off easily.
Chontamenti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Chontamenti pushes his legs off easily.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chontamenti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chontamenti drops back looking for a leg! Unknown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Unknown manages to kick Chontamenti off! Chontamenti jumps back into Unknown's guard.
Chontamenti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Unknown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chontamenti has managed to get both his arms back between Unknown's legs - danger averted.
Unknown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chontamenti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chontamenti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Unknown dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown throws a big elbow that misses.
Chontamenti managing to control the position.
Unknown is looking to work some ground and pound but Chontamenti has wrist control.
Chontamenti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unknown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Unknown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Unknown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Unknown throws an elbow that misses. Chontamenti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Unknown's guard. Nice move by Chontamenti!
Chontamenti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Chontamenti pushes his legs off easily.
Unknown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Unknown has his foot on Chontamenti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chontamenti works his way back into a safe position though.
Chontamenti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Unknown keeps moving.
Chontamenti is pushing down on Unknown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Unknown is fighting to maintain full guard but Chontamenti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chontamenti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Unknown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bhishma Chontamenti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chontamenti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manco Unknown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
That's time! Chontamenti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chontamenti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Unknown.
Unknown throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Unknown.
Chontamenti thumps Unknown with a low kick.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chontamenti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for Unknown.
Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chontamenti.
Unknown misses with a straight right.
It looked like Chontamenti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unknown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Unknown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chontamenti throws out the jab.
Unknown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unknown moves away.
Chontamenti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Unknown does no damage.
Unknown stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Unknown misses the target.
Chontamenti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Unknown scores with a body shot.
Chontamenti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chontamenti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Unknown lands a nice shot that snaps Chontamenti's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown scores with a hook.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Unknown scores with a punch to the head.
Chontamenti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Unknown sizes up Chontamenti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chontamenti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Unknown finds it's way round the side to connect with Chontamenti's head.
Chontamenti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unknown.
Chontamenti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Unknown misses.
Unknown misses with a looping right.
Chontamenti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unknown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unknown throws out a counter right but Chontamenti avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unknown moves away.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti clobbers Unknown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Unknown misses with a takedown attempt - Chontamenti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chontamenti ducks right into an uppercut from Unknown.
Unknown drops his hands momentarily and Chontamenti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chontamenti scores with a spinning back kick!
Unknown stuffs the takedown.
Chontamenti misses the jab.
Chontamenti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unknown. That did some damage!
Chontamenti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Chontamenti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown tests Chontamenti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chontamenti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unknown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unknown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chontamenti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Unknown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chontamenti throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Chontamenti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Unknown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chontamenti is fending him off so far but Unknown persists. Nope, Chontamenti circles away and we're back to standing.
Unknown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Unknown looking for a guillotine here but Chontamenti defends easily.
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
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.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti loads up on a big right hand but Unknown slips the punch.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Unknown scores with a nice head shot.
Unknown takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Chontamenti lands with a good body shot.
Unknown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown works Chontamenti's body with a nice hook.
Unknown lands with an uppercut that bounces Chontamenti off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Unknown lands a slapping body shot.
Unknown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chontamenti's head backwards.
Unknown looks to land a left hand but Chontamenti moved out of range nicely.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chontamenti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manco Unknown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chontamenti throws a chopping leg kick but Unknown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti throwing a counter right hand but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Chontamenti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a big shot that misses.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown staying out of range there.
Jab from Unknown.
Some wild striking there from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti needs to keep his hands up - Unknown had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Unknown moves out of range easily.
Unknown connects with the punch.
Chontamenti throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Unknown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Unknown coming out on top.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chontamenti under the eye.
Nice sprawl there from Chontamenti as Unknown shoots in.
It looked like Chontamenti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unknown.
Nice body punch from Unknown.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Unknown lands a jab to Chontamenti's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Unknown finds it's way round the side to connect with Chontamenti's head.
Chontamenti lands with a straight right. Unknown didn't see that one coming.
Unknown tests Chontamenti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Unknown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Unknown throws an off balance right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Unknown scores with a nice right hand.
Unknown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Unknown throws out a counter right but Chontamenti avoids it with no problem.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Unknown lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti throws a push kick but Unknown slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chontamenti.
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!
Unknown misses with a few strikes there.
Chontamenti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unknown lands a jab to the nose.
Chontamenti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Unknown is fending him off so far but Chontamenti persists. Nope, Unknown circles away and we're back to standing.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Chontamenti shoots in and drives through. Unknown sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhishma Chontamenti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chontamenti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unknown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chontamenti at a distance.
A big left from Chontamenti misses.
Chontamenti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Unknown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Unknown connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Unknown.
Chontamenti connects with a leg kick.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Unknown misses.
Unknown lands a nice shot to the body.
Unknown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chontamenti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Unknown actively working from the bottom here.
Unknown is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Unknown is defending against the submission attempts here by Chontamenti.
Unknown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown actively working from the bottom here.
Chontamenti is looking to stall here but Unknown recovers full guard.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chontamenti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Unknown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chontamenti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chontamenti wants to control but Unknown is keeping him busy.
Chontamenti slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chontamenti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chontamenti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Unknown can't do much from the bottom here.
Unknown is looking for a sweep.
Unknown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chontamenti trying to control but Unknown postures up.
Chontamenti is not content to let Unknown control the position.
Unknown is working for a kimura here but Chontamenti manages to reverse the position and he's now in Unknown's guard.
Chontamenti drops back looking for a leg! Unknown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Unknown manages to kick Chontamenti off! Chontamenti jumps back into Unknown's guard.
Bhishma Chontamenti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown working for a triangle but Chontamenti defends it easily.
Chontamenti trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom.
Manco Unknown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chontamenti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chontamenti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Unknown is trying to improve his position.
Chontamenti trying to control the action but Unknown is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chontamenti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Unknown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chontamenti's guard! Nice work there by Unknown!
Chontamenti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unknown is aware though and is defending well.
Unknown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chontamenti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unknown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Bhishma Chontamenti.
I think Unknown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown is the new middleweight champion!
Manco Unknown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Chambers (ranked 250 p4p, 525 weight class) and Anton Gardner (ranked 35 p4p, 69 weight class). Jax Chambers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jax Chambers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chambers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gardner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chambers staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Chambers.
Gardner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gardner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Chambers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gardner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chambers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gardner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gardner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chambers.
Gardner misses with a body shot.
Chambers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gardner misses with the combination.
Gardner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Gardner.
Chambers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardner. Chambers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gardner throws a hook but Chambers blocks it.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chambers misses the shot to the body.
Chambers connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Anton Gardner has been cut.
Chambers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gardner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chambers.
Chambers throws a looping overhand right but Gardner ducks down to avoid it.
Gardner throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Chambers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gardner scores with a nice strike.
Gardner rushes Chambers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chambers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gardner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gardner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Gardner misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers ducks under a wild hook from Gardner.
Chambers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chambers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gardner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gardner throws a hook to the side of Chambers's head but Chambers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gardner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chambers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gardner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gardner lands a jab to Chambers's midsection.
Anton Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Gardner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chambers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chambers misses with a looping right.
Chambers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chambers dodges the punch combination from Gardner.
A little feinted left hand from Chambers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chambers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gardner fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gardner jabs Chambers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gardner lands with a shot to the body.
Chambers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chambers avoids the body shot from Gardner.
Chambers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gardner throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Chambers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chambers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gardner tries to bum rush Chambers with a series of wild strikes but Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chambers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gardner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chambers throwing a counter right hand but Gardner manages to avoid it.
Chambers slips under a jab from Gardner.
Gardner lands with an overhand left.
Gardner throws a jab but it's blocked by Chambers.
Chambers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gardner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chambers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Gardner misses its intended target.
Chambers moves away from the strike by Gardner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chambers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gardner.
A quick step to the side and Chambers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chambers defending well as Gardner loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Chambers lands.
Gardner throws a body shot but no joy.
Chambers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gardner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chambers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chambers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chambers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gardner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chambers.
Gardner throws a hook to the side of Chambers's head but Chambers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gardner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gardner cracks Chambers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gardner moves out of range of the strikes.
Gardner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chambers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Gardner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Gardner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gardner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gardner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chambers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chambers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gardner.
Gardner throws a hook but Chambers blocks it.
Chambers throws an overhand right that lands on Gardner's shoulder, as Gardner tries to avoid the shot.
Gardner throws a sloppy body shot
and Chambers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gardner thinking.
Gardner misses with a body shot.
Gardner swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Chambers to counter with a crisp jab.
Chambers slips under a jab from Gardner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner swings widly with a right hand
and Chambers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chambers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gardner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gardner misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chambers. Gardner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chambers ducks right into an uppercut from Gardner.
Gardner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away.
Chambers slips under a jab.
Gardner stalks Chambers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chambers's face. Chambers staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Gardner misses.
Chambers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chambers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gardner.
Gardner looks to throw the jab but Chambers is out of range.
Gardner throws a hook but Chambers blocks it.
Chambers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chambers slips under a jab.
Gardner loads up on a big right hand but Chambers slips the punch.
Gardner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chambers counters with a stiff right hand.
Gardner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chambers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chambers throwing a counter right hand but Gardner manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner misses with a double jab
and Chambers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Gardner misses
and Chambers scores with a counter punch that sends Gardner to the canvas! Chambers smells blood - he's punishing Gardner with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gardner has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Chambers!
Jax Chambers retains his heavyweight title!
Jax Chambers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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