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HFC 12: Jiminez vs Inhanamoto PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kersikov (ranked 25191 p4p, 25213 weight class) and Johnny Vareen (ranked 599 p4p, 622 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Vareen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vareen forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
Vareen misses with a knee strike.
Kersikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vareen to keep the fight standing.
Vareen tries to circle away but Kersikov has him pinned against the cage.
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Vareen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vareen wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vareen, which made it look bad.
Vareen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Vareen moves out of range.
Kersikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vareen pinned against the cage. Vareen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vareen scores with a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vareen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kersikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vareen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kersikov somewhat.
Vareen lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Vareen. Vareen maintains the clinch.
Vareen missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov trying to stall but Vareen improves his position.
Vareen tries to pull guard but Kersikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Vareen drops back down to his feet.
Kersikov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants a takedown.
Kersikov looking for a takedown.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to pull guard.
Kersikov gets control of Vareen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kersikov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vareen stands up from Kersikov's guard - Vareen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kersikov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Vareen counter with a right hand.
Vareen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vareen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vareen has hold of Kersikov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kersikov seems comfortable defending it but Vareen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kersikov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kersikov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vareen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Vareen!
Our winner, Johnny Vareen, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Keown (ranked 23845 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Blake Green (ranked 631 p4p, 525 weight class). Martin Keown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Keown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blake Green!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green gets the takedown into side control.
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Keown tries to improve position but can't.
Green wants to control but Keown is keeping him busy.
Green in side control, throwing shots but Keown defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Keown being controlled for a moment.
Green trying to control the position but Keown is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green blocks the strikes from Keown.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green wants to control but Keown is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keown tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Keown is looking for a sweep.
Green goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Green but great work by Keown.
You can see the frustration on Green's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keown decides to stand up, so the ref orders Green to his feet.
Keown misses with a takedown
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keown thinking.
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Keown did well to prevent Green getting side control.
Green prevents Keown from improving his position.
Keown is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keown is positioning himself well to prevent Green advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to control. Keown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keown is concentrating on defense, preventing Green from advancing position.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keown controlling the position well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Green moves out of range of the body kick from Keown.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Keown tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green shoots and misses
and Keown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martin Keown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keown misses with a wild combination.
Keown works Green's body with a nice hook.
Keown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Keown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Keown or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keown rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Keown or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Keown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keown circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
Green tries to keep at a distance but Keown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keown smiles and moves away.
Martin Keown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keown fails with a takedown attempt.
Green shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keown is trying to defend but Green finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Keown pushes Green off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
Keown forces Green back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green fails to pull guard.
Keown trying to land knees to the body.
Green jumps guard but Keown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Green is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Keown blocks an uppercut.
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keown walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keown shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keown closes the distance and clinches.
Green tries to score a body lock takedown but Keown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Green is trying to pull guard but Keown has him pressed against the cage.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Green is breathing heavily.
Keown pulls Green into guard.
Keown has control of Green's left arm, preventing Green from doing any damage.
Green wants to get up but he can't break Keown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Green can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Keown dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Keown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Keown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Keown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Green gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to pull guard but Keown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Green pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Keown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keown shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
As Keown backs off Green throws a huge counter combo but Keown manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keown.
Green plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Martin Keown has been cut.
Keown moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Keown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Keown shows good takedown defense.
Green dives in and grabs Keown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keown pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Green leaves Keown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green tries for a takedown but Keown circles away easily
enabling Keown to counter with a crisp jab.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keown.
Keown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Keown has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Keown keeps him there for the moment.
Keown prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Keown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Green fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Green tries to counter it with a takedown but Keown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Green throws a lazy head kick
and Keown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green shoots in and drives through. Keown sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green shoots for a takedown but Keown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keown shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Keown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the body from Keown misses
and Green counters with a one-two to the body.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Keown shows good takedown defense.
Blake Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Keown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blake Green.
I think Keown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Martin Keown!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yossi Dalal (ranked 5004 p4p, 5592 weight class) and Jafar Welch (ranked 429 p4p, 455 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yossi Dalal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jafar Welch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch moves in looking to clinch but Dalal pushes him off.
Welch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dalal defends well and Welch ends up having to push Dalal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Dalal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dalal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dalal slaps away a takedown attempt from Welch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dalal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yossi Dalal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jafar Welch.
Dalal closes the distance and clinches.
Welch is looking to break free of the clinch but Dalal has double underhooks.
Dalal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Welch looks winded!
Welch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dalal avoids it.
Welch misses with a punch to the body.
Welch is looking to break free of the clinch but Dalal has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Welch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalal.
Dalal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Welch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Welch explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dalal enables Welch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dalal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dalal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalal tries to get out of the position.
Dalal trying to strike off his back.
Welch stops Dalal from standing up.
Welch is working Dalal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dalal pushes Welch off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Welch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalal throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalal rushes Welch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dalal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalal closes the distance and clinches.
Dalal has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Welch is trying to keep an underhook but Dalal manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dalal trying to control the action but Welch is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Welch defending well though.
Dalal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Welch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dalal wants to pass the guard but Welch is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalal trying to control from Welch's half guard. Welch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dalal looking to sit in guard and control but Welch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Welch preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalal wants to stand but Welch is controlling the position.
Welch postures up and lands a big shot to Dalal's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Welch trying to control but Dalal is working from the bottom.
Dalal is trying to hold Welch in close to prevent damage but Welch has managed to pass into half guard.
Welch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dalal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dalal trying to hold on to Welch's head to control him but Welch postures up.
Welch trying to control from half guard but Dalal is working away.
Dalal is doing well to control the position and prevent Welch from advancing to side control.
Dalal is looking to escape.
Dalal tries to get to full guard but Welch has control of the leg.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Welch frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yossi Dalal will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Welch closes the distance and clinches.
Welch has hold of one of Dalal's legs. Dalal is fighting the takedown attempt but Welch gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dalal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Welch postures up in Dalal's guard and throws a big left but Dalal blocks it.
Welch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dalal working a defensive guard but Welch passes into half guard.
Welch lands with a punch from half guard.
Jafar Welch has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch is nestled in close to Dalal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Welch there.
Dalal is trying to get back to full guard.
Welch throwing shots but Dalal is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalal is trying to get back to full guard.
Welch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dalal is positioning himself well to prevent Welch advancing to mount.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Welch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dalal is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Welch is thwarting Dalal's attempts to control the position.
Dalal is looking to get back to full guard here but Welch has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dalal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Welch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dalal!
Dalal working to try and regain half guard.
Dalal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welch is looking to take a break and control but Dalal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalal wants to get back to full guard.
Welch is looking to take a break and control but Dalal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Welch working Dalal over with strikes.
Dalal has hold of Welch's hands but Welch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dalal is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalal taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Welch lands with a punch from half guard.
Dalal is trying to control but Welch manages to pass to mount!
Dalal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Welch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dalal's face.
Dalal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Welch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dalal looks a forlorn figure.
Welch lands a couple of good shots and Dalal has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Welch tries to get the hooks in deep but Dalal pushed the leg off.
Dalal tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Welch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dalal gets tackled into the cage by Welch. Welch maintains the clinch.
Dalal gets control of Welch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dalal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Welch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch landing some decent shots from guard.
Welch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Welch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Welch trying to control but Dalal is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Welch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Welch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Welch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Welch looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Welch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Welch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalal has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Welch avoiding damage.
Dalal fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Welch has Dalal pressed against the cage.
Dalal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dalal manages to break the clinch.
Dalal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dalal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welch.
Dalal closes the distance and clinches.
Welch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dalal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yossi Dalal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Welch gets a takedown into half guard.
Dalal is trying to stand up here but Welch is controlling him well.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Welch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dalal's head.
Dalal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalal wants to sweep but Welch has passed to side control!
Welch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dalal some visible discomfort.
Dalal explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dalal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dalal tries to keep at a distance but Welch has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch has Dalal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dalal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalal looking for a takedown.
Dalal can't break the clinch.
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 Yossi Dalal.
I think Dalal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yossi Dalal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Tong Panong (ranked 5030 p4p, 4879 weight class) and Kobi Swisa (ranked 569 p4p, 559 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tong Panong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tetris Song. Kobi Swisa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kobi Swisa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Tong Panong misses its intended target.
Swisa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swisa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tong Panong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Swisa to the mat. Swisa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Swisa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong is working Swisa over against the cage.
Tong Panong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swisa's elbow.
Tong Panong has hold of one of Swisa's legs. Swisa is fighting the takedown attempt but Tong Panong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swisa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tong Panong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Swisa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tong Panong defends it easily.
Swisa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tong Panong defends it easily.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Swisa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swisa looking for a sweep. Not yet Swisa, not yet.
Swisa keeping full guard, as Tong Panong tries to pass.
Tong Panong working some strikes from top position.
Tong Panong wants to stand but Swisa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Swisa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swisa holds on and takes a little breather.
Tong Panong 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.
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.
Tong Panong postures up.
Tong Panong trying to control but Swisa is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Swisa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tong Panong rushes Swisa and presses him up against the cage.
Swisa tries to stall but Tong Panong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but Swisa blocks it.
Swisa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tong Panong has clasped his hands together around Swisa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tong Panong is looking to take a break and control but Swisa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swisa is trying to control Tong Panong's posture but Tong Panong avoids it.
Tong Panong cracks Swisa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tong Panong working away.
The strikes coming from Tong Panong are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tong Panong is working Swisa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tong Panong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Swisa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tong Panong's guard! Nice work there by Swisa!
Tong Panong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swisa is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swisa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong Panong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swisa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tong Panong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swisa is controlling him.
Swisa stays in close to Tong Panong's body and controls the position.
Tong Panong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swisa is one step ahead there.
Swisa distracts Tong Panong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swisa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong Panong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong Panong keeping full guard, as Swisa tries to pass.
Tong Panong keeping moving, preventing Swisa from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Swisa.
Swisa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tong Panong clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Tong Panong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hand to the body from Tong Panong.
Swisa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tong Panong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Swisa wants to get back to his feet but Tong Panong drags him back down.
Tong Panong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tong Panong working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swisa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tong Panong's best efforts.
Swisa is looking to improve his position.
Marc Tong Panong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tong Panong wants to control but Swisa is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong is thwarting Swisa's attempts to control the position.
Tong Panong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Swisa trying to control here.
Tong Panong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swisa on the ground.
Swisa is pressing down on Tong Panong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tong Panong throws a big right hand that misses.
Tong Panong 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.
Tong Panong is looking to work some ground and pound but Swisa has wrist control.
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.
Tong Panong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swisa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tong Panong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tong Panong is looking to stand up but Swisa won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Swisa moves into the clinch.
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swisa is trying to break the clinch but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to work over Swisa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tong Panong keeps control of Swisa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tong Panong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swisa's defenses.
 It looks like Kobi Swisa has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tong Panong obliges.
Tong Panong misses with a punch to the body.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Tong Panong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Swisa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tong Panong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Swisa kicks Tong Panong off and gets to his feet.
Swisa lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swisa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tong Panong is keeping busy.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swisa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swisa misses with a double jab
and Tong Panong counters with a straight right hand.
Tong Panong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swisa misses with a head kick.
Kobi Swisa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swisa throws a front kick that sends Tong Panong stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobi Swisa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swisa.
Tong Panong moves into range and clinches up with Swisa.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside.
Tong Panong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tong Panong manages to end up in side control.
Swisa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swisa throws a head kick but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Tong Panong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swisa sprawls and moves away.
Swisa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tong Panong is looking to counter punch.
Swisa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swisa has managed to clinch.
Tong Panong tries to work over Swisa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marc Tong Panong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tong Panong lands a takedown into guard.
Swisa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Swisa forces Tong Panong back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swisa is trying to force a seperation but Tong Panong has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Tong Panong.
Swisa wants to break free but Tong Panong has control.
Swisa managing to block the knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swisa's efforts to push away.
Swisa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Swisa is trying to push Tong Panong away but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tong Panong has Swisa pressed against the cage, preventing Swisa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tong Panong can't get the takedown.
Tong Panong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swisa wants to control but Tong Panong is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong 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.
Tong Panong 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swisa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Swisa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tong Panong's head.
Tong Panong misses with a takedown attempt - Swisa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swisa tries a head kick but it misses.
Tong Panong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Swisa has closed the distance and engaged Tong Panong in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swisa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tong Panong's elbow.
Tong Panong is looking for a takedown.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong wants a takedown but no success here.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swisa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tong Panong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swisa's defenses.
Swisa is working Tong Panong over against the cage.
Tong Panong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swisa tries to break free but Tong Panong pushes him back against the cage.
Swisa avoids a wild elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swisa.
Swisa wants to stall.
Kobi Swisa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Swisa throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobi Swisa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tong Panong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
A victorious Marc Tong Panong 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Gad Levy (ranked 5065 p4p, 5055 weight class) and Charlie Olives (ranked 431 p4p, 430 weight class). Charlie Olives 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gad Levy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Olives!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Olives on his heels. He'll look to pass Olives's guard now, I'm sure.
Olives is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Levy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Levy has picked Olives up - he's going for a ride! Levy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nice strikes from Levy there.
Well, if Levy 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.
Levy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olives controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Olives actively working from the bottom here.
Olives looking for submissions off his back.
Levy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Olives is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Levy prevents Olives from improving his position.
Levy trying to control the pace.
Levy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Olives is looking for a sweep. Levy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levy controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levy works his way into full mount!
Levy working the ground and pound effectively.
Levy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Levy cracks Olives with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Olives is desperately trying to improve his position but Levy has a good base and remains in mount.
Olives wants to control but Levy is having none of it.
Levy controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Levy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Olives tries to hold on but Levy pushes him away.
Levy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Levy.
Levy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Levy scoring with strikes but Olives is staying in there.
Levy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Olives is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Levy controlling from mount.
Olives keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olives is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Levy controlling the pace for now.
Levy landing strikes from the mount.
Olives can't escape the position.
Levy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Olives is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gad Levy dominated that round.
That's time! Levy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Levy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Olives's half guard.
Levy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been informed that Olives has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Olives is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levy pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olives trying to control but Levy postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Levy in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olives regains full guard. Nicely done.
Levy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Levy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olives can do to turn this around?
Olives has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Olives being controlled here, momentarily.
Levy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Olives looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levy distracts Olives with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Levy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Olives working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Levy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Levy is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Levy with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olives looking for a guillotine here but Levy defends easily.
Levy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Olives throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Levy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olives looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olives misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Levy blocks the strikes from Olives.
Olives trying to control from the bottom.
Levy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levy is nestled in close to Olives, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gad Levy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Levy feints and as Olives raises his hands in defense, Levy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Levy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Olives is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Olives is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Levy is aware though and is defending well.
Levy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levy passes Olives's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Olives looking for submissions off his back.
Levy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olives won't allow Levy to pass to mount.
Levy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Olives is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Olives looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Levy.
Olives wants to improve his position but Levy is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Olives is pressing down on Levy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Olives has his foot on Levy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levy works his way back into a safe position though.
Levy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Olives is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olives takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Levy stops Olives from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Levy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Levy controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Olives for as long as he can get away with.
Olives moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Levy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Levy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Levy continues to stall.
That's four 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.
Levy continues to hold on tight.
Olives working for a triangle but Levy defends it easily.
Gad Levy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Levy 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.
Charlie Olives has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levy is working Olives over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gad Levy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Levy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gad Levy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Onur Demir (ranked 5272 p4p, 5107 weight class) and Kobe Knight (ranked 495 p4p, 484 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Demir might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eva&Mia. Kobe Knight is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Onur Demir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kobe Knight!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight misses with a hook.
Demir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight cracks Demir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demir at a distance.
Demir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Demir.
Demir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demir doesn't seem bothered though.
Demir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Demir misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onur Demir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Demir is rocked!
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!
Knight cracks a nice hook into Demir's ribs.
Demir is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight lands a nice hook to Demir's body. Demir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knight lands a slapping body shot.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knight lands a nice hook to Demir's body. Demir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Demir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kobe Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight scores with a jab to the body.
Demir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demir.
Oh Demir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight cracks Demir with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Demir tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Knight pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Demir is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Knight!
An out of breath Kobe Knight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeong Hoon Chai (ranked 4878 p4p, 3555 weight class) and Ivor Ivanovic (ranked 422 p4p, 354 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeong Hoon Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivor Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Ivanovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ivanovic closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Ivanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Ivanovic taking a breather.
Ivanovic slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic is looking to control Chai's arms but Chai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivanovic has his back to the cage.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ivanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanovic just leaning against Chai, taking a breather.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanovic is looking to control Chai's arms but Chai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivanovic has his back to the cage.
Chai wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivanovic as Chai tries to tie him up.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
Ivanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai trying to stall but Ivanovic improves his position.
Chai trying to stall but Ivanovic improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai slowing the pace effectively.
Ivanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Ivanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai breaks the clinch.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ivanovic looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Ivanovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivanovic walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ivanovic on the side of the head.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ivanovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanovic fails to land.
Ivanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Ivanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ivanovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chai momentarily.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Ivanovic.
Good exchange - Ivanovic coming out on top.
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ivanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ivanovic throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Ivanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chai throws a leg kick but Ivanovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ivanovic dodges the punch combination from Chai.
Ivanovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Ivanovic loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Ivanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ivanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands the left hand.
Ivanovic tries to clinch
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovic lands with a cross.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanovic. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai jabs Ivanovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Ivanovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Ivanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Ivanovic.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai lands with a nice combination. Ivanovic backs away looking to recover.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Ivanovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ivanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Chai blocks a jab.
Ivanovic digs a good hook to Chai's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivanovic misses with a looping left.
Ivanovic lands a jab to the head.
Ivanovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ivanovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivanovic misses with a hook.
Chai slips a straight right by Ivanovic.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Ivanovic. That snapped Chai's head back.
Ivanovic looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai scores with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic moves to clinch but Chai breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chai drops Ivanovic with a beautiful combination! Ivanovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chai is looking for the KO!
 Ivanovic is rocked!
It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Ivanovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ivanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanovic as he connects with a hook.
Chai slips under a jab.
Ivanovic seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai thuds a left hand into Ivanovic's body.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanovic clinches.
Ivanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanovic controls his hands.
Ivanovic letting Chai take a breather here.
Ivanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Ivanovic gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai taking a breather.
Chai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivanovic as Chai tries to tie him up.
Ivanovic lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ivanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chai as Ivanovic tries to tie him up.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai stalling in the clinch.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic tries to stall but Chai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ivanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chai is looking to control Ivanovic's arms but Ivanovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Chai.
Chai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ivanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai tries to work over Ivanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Ivanovic moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses the shot to the body.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai throws a low kick but Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Chai.
A little jabbing left from Ivanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivanovic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Ivanovic down.
Ivanovic lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ivanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Chai slips a straight right by Ivanovic.
Chai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ivanovic just manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Ivanovic throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a left and a right that stings Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanovic as he connects with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Jeong Hoon Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanovic misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Ivanovic.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ivanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivor Ivanovic.
Well Ivanovic 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Ivanovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mertis Falandas (ranked 3624 p4p, 5002 weight class) and Dekel Vaknin (ranked 429 p4p, 533 weight class). Falandas comes to the cage accompanied by Feed the Machine. 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dekel Vaknin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falandas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vaknin throws an overhand right that lands on Falandas's shoulder, as Falandas tries to avoid the shot.
Vaknin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dekel Vaknin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Vaknin misses.
Falandas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vaknin jabs Falandas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vaknin gets tackled into the cage by Falandas. Falandas maintains the clinch.
Vaknin is trying to break free.
Falandas lands a nice uppercut.
Falandas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falandas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falandas pulls guard effortlessly.
Falandas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Falandas pushes a forearm under Vaknin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vaknin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Hart (ranked 4795 p4p, 4047 weight class) and Hikaru Naoi (ranked 552 p4p, 499 weight class). Stan Hart 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hikaru Naoi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naoi.
Naoi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hart.
Naoi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hart on his heels. He'll look to pass Hart's guard now, I'm sure.
Naoi works over Hart with some ground and pound from guard.
Hart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Naoi distracts Hart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Naoi working some strikes from top position.
Hart wants to stand but Naoi is controlling the position.
Naoi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Naoi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Naoi wants to pass the guard but Hart is keeping the position.
Naoi stands up over Hart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naoi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Naoi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Naoi cracks Hart with a solid left hand.
Naoi lands a couple of digs.
Naoi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart wants to stand and escape but Naoi is having none of it.
Naoi connects with a couple of short punches.
Naoi working some strikes from top position.
Hart manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart is pressed up against the cage. Naoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hart down to the mat. Hart avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hart misses with a two punch combination.
Naoi shoots in for a takedown but Hart shows good takedown defense.
Stan Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hikaru Naoi.
Hart lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naoi backs up against the cage.
Naoi scores with a takedown into Hart's guard.
Naoi with a nice head shot there.
Hart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Naoi on the ground.
Naoi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Naoi chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naoi working some strikes from top position.
Hart is looking to stand up but Naoi isn't so interested in that idea.
Naoi postures up and lands a big shot to Hart's brow.
Hart wants to get back to his feet but Naoi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Naoi lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naoi is working Hart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Naoi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naoi distracts Hart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Naoi postures up and lands a big shot to Hart's brow.
Naoi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart pushes Naoi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hart scores with a hook to the body. Naoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Naoi fails with the takedown.
Naoi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hart circles away.
Hart goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hart lands a lovely overhand right.
Naoi is rocked!
Naoi is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Hart just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Naoi has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stan Hart!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Jiminez (ranked 3468 p4p, 3576 weight class) and Lee Inhanamoto (ranked 181 p4p, 187 weight class). Jiminez comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dead or Alive. Lee Inhanamoto 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Jiminez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lee Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiminez misses with a looping right.
Jiminez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Inhanamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jiminez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Inhanamoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Jiminez.
Jiminez working the head and body with strikes.
Jiminez working the ground and pound.
Inhanamoto tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Jiminez.
Jiminez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jiminez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Inhanamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Jiminez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jiminez is looking to take a break and control but Inhanamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiminez working the ground and pound but Inhanamoto is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jiminez.
Inhanamoto regains half guard, as Jiminez was trying to land strikes.
Inhanamoto taking some punishment here, with Jiminez in his half guard.
Jiminez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Jiminez trying to control the action but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Jiminez misses with a head shot. Inhanamoto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Inhanamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiminez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jiminez with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jiminez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jiminez postures up and lands a big shot to Inhanamoto's brow.
Inhanamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jiminez throwing strikes from guard but Inhanamoto blocks nicely.
Jiminez throwing strikes but missing.
Jiminez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Inhanamoto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jiminez has Inhanamoto in his guard.
Jiminez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inhanamoto stops Jiminez from standing up.
That's four 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.
Jiminez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jiminez being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
William Jiminez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiminez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Jiminez finds it's way through Inhanamoto's defenses.
Jiminez fails with the takedown.
Inhanamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Jiminez dominated that round.
That's time! Jiminez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Jiminez. Those never looked like landing.
Jiminez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Inhanamoto.
Jiminez misses with a hook. Inhanamoto ducked under it nicely.
Jiminez throws a looping overhand right but Inhanamoto ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Jiminez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiminez throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jiminez slips a jab from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Jiminez blocks it.
Jiminez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jiminez throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inhanamoto lands an overhand right.
Inhanamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jiminez under the eye.
Jiminez throws a looping overhand right but Inhanamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Inhanamoto with a hook.
Jiminez throws a shot from downtown. Inhanamoto moves away and avoids it.
Inhanamoto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jiminez misses with an uppercut. Inhanamoto saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiminez digs a good hook to Inhanamoto's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiminez throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto throws a jab when Jiminez was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jiminez.
A little jabbing left from Inhanamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Inhanamoto.
Lee Inhanamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inhanamoto looks to land a left hand but Jiminez moved out of range nicely.
Jiminez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Jiminez.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Inhanamoto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Inhanamoto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jiminez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jiminez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Inhanamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Jiminez's shoulder, as Jiminez tries to avoid the shot.
Jiminez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inhanamoto.
Jiminez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Inhanamoto.
Jiminez misses with a series of wild punches.
Inhanamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jiminez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Inhanamoto's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez misses with a wild body shot.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Jiminez avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiminez.
Jiminez misses with a straight left.
Jiminez misses with an uppercut. Inhanamoto saw that one coming.
Inhanamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
Jiminez misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jiminez looks to land a left hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range nicely.
Jiminez throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiminez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiminez cracks Inhanamoto with an open hand slap.
Jiminez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiminez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut. Jiminez saw that one coming.
It looked like Jiminez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez throws a jab but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Jiminez misses with a straight left.
Jiminez dips to his left and cracks Inhanamoto with an uppercut!
Jiminez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inhanamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiminez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Inhanamoto loads up on a big right hand but Jiminez slips the punch.
Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiminez.
Jiminez throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Inhanamoto cracks Jiminez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jiminez throws a lazy right hand but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiminez throws a jab but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto scores with a jab. Jiminez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Inhanamoto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Inhanamoto throws a looping overhand right but Jiminez ducks down to avoid it.
Jiminez lands a lovely overhand right.
Inhanamoto thuds his right hand into Jiminez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiminez swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jiminez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Inhanamoto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jiminez is in Inhanamoto's guard.
Inhanamoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jiminez controls the pace.
Jiminez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jiminez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jiminez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Inhanamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jiminez.
Jiminez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that William Jiminez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jiminez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inhanamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jiminez with a body shot.
Jiminez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiminez scores with the left hand. Inhanamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Inhanamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inhanamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Jiminez missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiminez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Jiminez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Jiminez.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiminez looks to land a right hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range.
Jiminez misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiminez throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
Jiminez misses with a straight right.
Inhanamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiminez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Jiminez throws a shot from downtown. Inhanamoto moves away and avoids it.
Inhanamoto loads up on a big right hand but Jiminez slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto cracks Jiminez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jiminez throws a combination that misses
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Jiminez throws the left hand but Inhanamoto avoids the punch easily.
Jiminez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Inhanamoto.
Jiminez missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Jiminez.
Inhanamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Jiminez strikes.
Jiminez shoots in and bounces Inhanamoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jiminez trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jiminez.
Inhanamoto is trying to control the position but Jiminez postures up.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Inhanamoto trying to control the position here.
Jiminez throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Jiminez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiminez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Jiminez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiminez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Jiminez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiminez looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Inhanamoto stuffs the takedown.
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inhanamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Jiminez's shoulder, as Jiminez tries to avoid the shot.
Jiminez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Inhanamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Jiminez's head.
Inhanamoto throws a jab when Jiminez was well out of range.
Jiminez shoots in and drives through. Inhanamoto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Jiminez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiminez misses with a looping left.
Inhanamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inhanamoto moves away from the strike by Jiminez.
Inhanamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inhanamoto defending well as Jiminez loads up on a big left hand.
Inhanamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook
and Jiminez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiminez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Inhanamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Inhanamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiminez looks to throw the jab but Inhanamoto is out of range.
A big right from Jiminez misses.
It seemed like Inhanamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jiminez moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
Lee Inhanamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiminez cracks Inhanamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook.
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
William Jiminez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Jiminez moves out of range.
Inhanamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiminez.
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 William Jiminez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jiminez, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... William Jiminez!
A victorious William Jiminez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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