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LAFC 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juju Chavez (ranked 2992 p4p, 2940 weight class) and Gunnar Malvoe (ranked 164 p4p, 160 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juju Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Malvoe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malvoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Malvoe lands with a straight right. Chavez didn't see that one coming.
Chavez cracks Malvoe with an open hand slap.
Malvoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvoe.
Malvoe throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Malvoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Malvoe cracks Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Malvoe moves out of range.
Malvoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malvoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chavez misses the jab.
Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malvoe lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malvoe counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malvoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chavez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malvoe on his heels. He'll look to pass Malvoe's guard now, I'm sure.
Malvoe is pulling down on Chavez's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malvoe wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chavez trying to control but Malvoe is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malvoe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malvoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chavez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malvoe pulls Chavez in close to prevent any damage.
Chavez working some strikes from top position.
Malvoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Chavez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chavez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Malvoe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juju Chavez!
Juju Chavez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roronoa Zoro (ranked 2699 p4p, 2881 weight class) and Roko Matijevic (ranked 272 p4p, 288 weight class). Roko Matijevic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roronoa Zoro's chin.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roronoa Zoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Matijevic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matijevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Matijevic.
Matijevic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zoro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zoro 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.
Matijevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zoro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matijevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zoro.
Zoro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matijevic's head.
Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zoro advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro is putting a hurting on Matijevic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zoro tries for a kimura but Matijevic is defending well.
Zoro scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic wants to control but Zoro postures up.
Zoro happy to just control the position for now.
Matijevic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zoro working the head with strikes.
Matijevic struggling a bit here.
Zoro cracks Matijevic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zoro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zoro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zoro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zoro trying to control the position but Matijevic is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic trying his best to control but Zoro has mounted him.
Zoro cracks Matijevic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Matijevic is squirming around, avoiding Zoro's attempts to control the action.
Zoro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matijevic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zoro controlling his opponent.
Zoro landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoro dominating with strikes here.
Zoro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matijevic tries to hold on but Zoro pushes him away.
Zoro landing strikes from the mount and Matijevic is in trouble!
Zoro looking for a guillotine from mount but Matijevic is having none of it.
Zoro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matijevic?
Zoro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Zoro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zoro lands with some strikes.
Zoro with a couple of short strikes.
Zoro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Zoro looking for a guillotine from mount but Matijevic is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoro looking to control but Matijevic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zoro wants to finish this one by submission but Matijevic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zoro.
Zoro is landing with some decent strikes but Matijevic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zoro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zoro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zoro controlling his opponent.
Zoro tries to control but Matijevic wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Zoro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matijevic cracks Zoro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matijevic pushes Zoro away with a front kick.
Zoro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matijevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoro.
Zoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Matijevic is just out of range.
Zoro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matijevic on his heels. He'll look to pass Matijevic's guard now, I'm sure.
Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zoro is working Matijevic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zoro lands a couple of elbows.
Zoro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zoro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zoro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matijevic can do to turn this around?
Zoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zoro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matijevic is trying to keep Zoro in close.
Zoro trying to control but Matijevic is working from the bottom.
Zoro throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zoro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zoro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zoro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matijevic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zoro trying to control but Matijevic is working from the bottom.
Matijevic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roko Matijevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matijevic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zoro slips a jab and a cross from Matijevic.
Zoro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matijevic at a distance.
Zoro throws a sloppy body shot
and Matijevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matijevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roko Matijevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Matijevic misses.
Matijevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Matijevic scores with a shot to the body.
Zoro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matijevic on the side of the head.
Zoro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matijevic punishes Zoro's body with a nice straight punch.
Zoro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matijevic was covering up waiting for the punch and Zoro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zoro stands and throws Matijevic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zoro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matijevic to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic wants to control but Zoro postures up.
Zoro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matijevic has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matijevic is trying to escape the position but Zoro is controlling the position.
Zoro landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Zoro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zoro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matijevic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zoro wants to control but Matijevic is keeping him busy.
Zoro working the ground and pound from side control.
Zoro tries for a kimura but Matijevic is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Zoro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Matijevic throws a body kick that misses
and Zoro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matijevic won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Zoro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zoro scoring with punches and elbows.
Zoro throws a strike aimed at the side of Matijevic's head but Matijevic avoids it well.
Zoro working the head with strikes.
Zoro grinds an elbow into Matijevic's temple.
Matijevic is being controlled here.
Zoro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matijevic keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro tries for a kimura but Matijevic is defending well.
Zoro scoring with punches from side control.
Zoro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zoro tries for a kimura but Matijevic is defending well.
The strikes coming from Zoro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Roko Matijevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoro lands a few punches from side control.
Zoro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matijevic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zoro lands some shots froms side control.
Zoro is working Matijevic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matijevic parries the strikes from Zoro easily there. Zoro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Matijevic to escape.
Zoro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matijevic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zoro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic is trying to control Zoro's posture but Zoro avoids it.
Zoro taking a breather here.
Matijevic defending against the ground and pound.
Matijevic parries the strikes from Zoro easily there. Zoro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Matijevic to escape.
Zoro tries for a kimura but Matijevic is defending well.
Zoro scoring with punches and elbows.
Roronoa Zoro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zoro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matijevic can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roronoa Zoro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zoro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roronoa Zoro!
A victorious Roronoa Zoro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Stawarski (ranked 2286 p4p, 3388 weight class) and Bunny Akando (ranked 86 p4p, 129 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Stawarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bunny Akando!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stawarski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akando. Akando obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Akando.
Stawarski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stawarski is looking to advance position but Akando won't allow it.
Akando tries to get to full guard but Stawarski has control of the leg.
We've been hearing that Stawarski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Akando is refusing to be controlled, as Stawarski sits in half guard.
Stawarski tries to pass to full mount but Akando defends it.
Stawarski is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stawarski is trying to work for a kimura but Akando is defending well.
Akando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akando looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stawarski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stawarski wants to take Akando's back but he can't do it this time.
Stawarski is working hard here to advance position.
Stawarski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akando can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stawarski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stawarski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stawarski fails to move to back control.
Stawarski working for a submission but Akando is keeping him at bay.
Stawarski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Akando has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Akando stops Stawarski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stawarski working for a submission but Akando is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stawarski goes for an armbar but Akando turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Akando.
Stawarski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Akando throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stawarski's body to avoid the submission. Stawarski has instead reached around Akando's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stawarski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Stawarski!
Joao Stawarski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 2080 p4p, 3184 weight class) and Tyron Scott (ranked 289 p4p, 399 weight class). Scott has chosen Gods Bound by Rules as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scott counters with a right hand to the body.
Scott feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Scott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
Scott forces his way into half guard.
Scott slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Scott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Scott there.
Ground and pound from Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Scott in his half guard.
Scott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scott is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Scott lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Scott there.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jackson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyron Scott!
Tyron Scott decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Bastiat (ranked 1735 p4p, 2509 weight class) and Jonathan St Pierre (ranked 239 p4p, 331 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederic Bastiat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bastiat crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from St Pierre - the referee stops the clock and Bastiat gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says St Pierre. Bastiat manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
St Pierre throws a quick inside leg kick.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses
and Bastiat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bastiat stuffs the takedown attempt from St Pierre. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
St Pierre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bastiat counters with a series of strikes. St Pierre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bastiat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
St Pierre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Bastiat counter with a right hand.
St Pierre throws a head kick but Bastiat moves out of range.
St Pierre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Bastiat moves away
and Bastiat counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Jonathan St Pierre has been cut.
Bastiat lands a big uppercut and St Pierre crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but St Pierre looks OK. Bastiat waves St Pierre back to his feet!
 St Pierre is rocked!
No joy there for Bastiat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastiat finish him?
Bastiat circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
St Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from St Pierre misses
and Bastiat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastiat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Bastiat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bastiat avoids the head kick by St Pierre.
We've been told by Bastiat's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Bastiat misses.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bastiat as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bastiat misses its target.
Bastiat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bastiat misses.
St Pierre shoots in and drives through. Bastiat sprawls well.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan St Pierre.
Bastiat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bastiat scores with a shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a takedown
and Bastiat counters with a crisp one two that drops St Pierre! Bastiat thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves St Pierre to his feet! St Pierre is in big trouble!
St Pierre shoots in and drives through. Bastiat sprawls well.
Bastiat misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Bastiat to counter with a crisp jab.
Frederic Bastiat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat blocks a head kick by St Pierre.
A little feinted left hand from Bastiat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by St Pierre.
St Pierre dives in and grabs Bastiat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bastiat pushes down on St Pierre's head and hops out.
Bastiat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
St Pierre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bastiat is looking for a counter combo.
Bastiat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Pierres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
St Pierre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastiat.
That has opened up Jonathan St Pierre's cut even more.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Bastiat circles away easily
letting Bastiat counter with a right hand.
Jonathan St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastiat leaves St Pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bastiat counters with a left to the body.
Bastiat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
St Pierre looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre with a poor takedown
and Bastiat counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastiat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St Pierre on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bastiat as St Pierre shoots in.
Bastiat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Pierre.
Bastiat feints with a jab and clips St Pierre right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! St Pierre is sent crashing into the canvas and Bastiat leaps in for the kill! St Pierre tries to get to his feet but Bastiat is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that St Pierre is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucius Aurelius (ranked 1813 p4p, 2249 weight class) and Cezar Bononi (ranked 256 p4p, 306 weight class). Bononi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bloody Roots by- SEPULTURA. Lucius Aurelius has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cezar Bononi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius with a nice calf kick.
Aurelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bononi.
Bononi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aurelius.
Bononi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aurelius.
Bononi throws out a loose jab but Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aurelius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bononi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aurelius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Bononi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bononi's coach down at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bononi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aurelius tries to land a front kick but Bononi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bononi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aurelius slips a jab from Bononi.
Aurelius throws an overhand right that lands on Bononi's shoulder, as Bononi tries to avoid the shot.
Bononi lands a big uppercut and Aurelius crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Aurelius looks OK. Bononi waves Aurelius back to his feet!
 Aurelius is rocked!
 It looks like Lucius Aurelius has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bononi ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Aurelius out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cezar Bononi!
Post fight, Cezar Bononi stared into the camera and said 'Free facial reconstruction .....YOURE WELCOME!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 1688 p4p, 3603 weight class) and Keke Kivi (ranked 254 p4p, 459 weight class). Keke Kivi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kivi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Goldberg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Goldberg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Goldberg working the ground and pound but Kivi is defending the strikes.
Kivi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kivi pushes Goldberg away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goldberg gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg cracks Kivi with a big right hand but Kivi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Goldberg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kivi defending against the ground and pound.
Goldberg scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kivi keeps working.
Goldberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kivi taking a bit of punishment here - Goldberg scoring with strikes.
Goldberg trying to control the position but Kivi is working away.
Goldberg throws an elbow but Kivi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kivi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Goldberg's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kivi is trying to stand.
Goldberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kivi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kivi's head.
Goldberg slips a nice elbow through Kivi's hands, connecting with Kivi's forehead.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Kivi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kivi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goldberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kivi defending well though.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kivi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kivi pushes Goldberg off looking to stand but Goldberg dives back in and keeps control.
Goldberg wants to control but Kivi is keeping him busy.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kivi is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Goldberg working Kivi over with strikes.
Goldberg prevents Kivi from standing back up.
Kivi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Nice strikes from Goldberg there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to pass to mount but Kivi is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kivi's head.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kivi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kivi is staying active underneath Goldberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldberg working over Kivi with some ground and pound. Kivi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kivi is trying to stand up here but Goldberg is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg 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.
Goldberg fails with the takedown.
Kivi stalks Goldberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldberg's face. Goldberg staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kivi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Kivi moves away from the strike by Goldberg.
Kivi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kivi can do to turn this around?
Goldberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Kivi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kivi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kivi scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up with Kivi, looking for a takedown. Goldberg pushes Kivi against the cage but Kivi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kivi throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kivi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kivi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but Kivi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kivi leaves Goldberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi lands with a shot to the body.
Kivi moves away from the strike by Goldberg.
Kivi throws a right hand that Goldberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldberg also avoids with ease.
Kivi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Kivi tries to sprawl out of it but Goldberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kivi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Kivi looks to land a combination but Goldberg avoids it well.
Kivi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kivi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goldberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kivi sprawls and moves away.
Goldberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goldberg.
Kivi staying out of range there.
Kivi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kivi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keke Kivi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kivi sprawls well initially but Goldberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Kivi is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg prevents Kivi from standing back up.
Kivi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goldberg throwing shots but Kivi is blocking nicely.
Kivi is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard.
Kivi wants to get back to his feet.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kivi misses with a combination
and Goldberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goldberg.
Kivi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kivi keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kivi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kivi keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Kivi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kivi wants to get back to his feet but Goldberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldberg misses with a hook. Kivi ducked under it nicely.
Kivi looks to land a combination. Goldberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kivi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kivi swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Goldberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Goldberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldberg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kivi to the ground. Goldberg is now in Kivi's guard.
Bill Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Kivi has wrist control.
Goldberg trying to control but Kivi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg throws a strike but Kivi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Kivi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
Kivi wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Kivi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg controlling the position.
Goldberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goldberg keeping full guard, as Kivi tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Kivi controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice body kick from Kivi.
Goldberg gets a takedown into half guard.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kivi's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kivi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goldberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goldberg with the ground and pound but Kivi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Goldberg stops Kivi from standing up.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kivi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goldberg controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldberg dodges the punch combination from Kivi.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kivi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goldberg thinking.
Kivi scores with a one two! Goldberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kivi throws a jab when Goldberg was well out of range.
Kivi lands a two punch combo.
Kivi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goldberg rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi misses with a body kick.
Kivi misses with a hook. Goldberg ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldberg is defended easily by Kivi.
Kivi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kivi scores with a one two! Goldberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi leaves Goldberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kivi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kivi duly obliges.
Kivi lands a two punch combo.
Goldberg fails with the takedown
and Kivi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kivi misses with the combination.
Goldberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kivi defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keke Kivi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kivi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keke Kivi!
After winning the bout, Keke Kivi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bill Goldberg was interviewed post fight and said 'Rrrrrrrttttrttr'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazerus Limbtwister (ranked 931 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Simo Halli (ranked 137 p4p, 172 weight class). Limbtwister comes to the cage accompanied by Break Shit by - LIMP BIZKIT. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Limbtwister!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Halli is working for a kimura but Limbtwister is defending it quite comfortably.
Halli is trying to control the action in half guard but Limbtwister is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Limbtwister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Limbtwister wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli is working for a kimura but Limbtwister is defending it quite comfortably.
Halli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Limbtwister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halli in particular looking to stall.
Halli is looking to advance position but Limbtwister won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Limbtwister holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Limbtwister looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Limbtwister wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halli controlling the action here.
Halli is trying to control the action in half guard but Limbtwister is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halli lands in his opponent's guard.
Limbtwister looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.
Halli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been hearing good reports from Limbtwister's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Limbtwister working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Halli has passed into half guard!
Halli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Halli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Halli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Limbtwister's half guard.
Limbtwister has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Halli wants to control but Limbtwister is keeping him busy.
Limbtwister trying to control from the bottom.
Limbtwister is staying active underneath Halli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Halli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Halli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Limbtwister doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halli in particular looking to stall.
Limbtwister makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Limbtwister.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Halli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Limbtwister is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Limbtwister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Limbtwister working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
Limbtwister keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Limbtwister can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Limbtwister actively working from the bottom here.
Halli prevents Limbtwister from improving his position.
Simo Halli has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Limbtwister is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Halli has latched onto it... Big trouble! Halli pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Limbtwister is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Halli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simo Halli!
Simo Halli is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Simo Halli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lazerus Limbtwister was interviewed post fight and said 'Pretty sure he jammed his finger in my butthole, what a cheater!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matija Maestro (ranked 229 p4p, 1492 weight class) and Fernando Valdez (ranked 34 p4p, 162 weight class). Maestro comes to the cage accompanied by Shortwire - Reconfig. Valdez has chosen Accept - Balls to the Wall as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matija Maestro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maestro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Valdez.
Maestro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Valdez is thwarting Maestro's attempts to control the position.
Maestro gets back to full guard.
Valdez throws a sloppy strike and Maestro has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Valdez is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Maestro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his featherweight title!
Matija Maestro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Fernando Valdez stepped up to the mic, saying 'not sure if the ref jumped in too quick or the judges got it wrong but my disgraceful loss is owed to one of those.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 227 p4p, 195 weight class) and Vunipola Veainu (ranked 35 p4p, 29 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Paa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vunipola Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Paa.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Veainu slips under a jab from Paa.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Paa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Paa slips a straight right by Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Paa shoots for a takedown but Veainu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Paa.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Paa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Veainu is keeping busy.
Paa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Veainu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.
Paa connects with a solid leg kick.
Paa tries for a takedown but Veainu circles away easily
and Veainu counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Paa to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Veainu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu is the new heavyweight champion!
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