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KIFC 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ten Tu (ranked 5797 p4p, 5746 weight class) and Antonio Scazzaloni (ranked 577 p4p, 574 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good takedowns
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ten Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Scazzaloni!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scazzaloni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scazzaloni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scazzaloni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scazzaloni lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Scazzaloni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Scazzaloni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scazzaloni throws a looping overhand right but Tu ducks down to avoid it.
Tu is looking to counter punch.
Tu doesn't manage to clinch there - Scazzaloni circles away.
Tu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scazzaloni.
Scazzaloni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scazzaloni.
 It looks like Ten Tu has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scazzaloni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scazzaloni.
Scazzaloni 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.
Tu slips under a jab.
Scazzaloni misses with a hook
and Tu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scazzaloni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tu wants to clinch up but Scazzaloni keeps it at a distance.
Scazzaloni connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Scazzaloni coming out on top.
Antonio Scazzaloni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scazzaloni throws a right hand that Tu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tu also avoids with ease.
Tu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Scazzaloni jabs at Tu's body.
Tu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Scazzaloni misses its intended target.
Scazzaloni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tu in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scazzaloni looks to land a left hand but Tu moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scazzaloni.
Scazzaloni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scazzaloni connects with a crisp jab.
Tu tries to clinch there but Scazzaloni circles away.
Scazzaloni connects with a body shot.
Tu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scazzaloni.
Tu shoots in looking for a takedown. Scazzaloni tries to sprawl out of it but Tu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scazzaloni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ten Tu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scazzaloni digs a good hook to Tu's body.
Antonio Scazzaloni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scazzaloni with a nice cross.
Scazzaloni looks to throw the jab but Tu is out of range.
Tu tries to counter with a takedown but Scazzaloni is quick to defend against it.
Tu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scazzaloni.
Scazzaloni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tu.
Tu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scazzaloni counters with a stiff right hand.
Scazzaloni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Scazzaloni.
Scazzaloni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tu shoots in and gets a takedown into Scazzaloni's guard.
Tu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scazzaloni looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scazzaloni looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scazzaloni!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Scazzaloni throws a strike but Tu manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Scazzaloni tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ten Tu!
After winning the bout, Ten Tu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Koune (ranked 3731 p4p, 5141 weight class) and Dave Rave (ranked 404 p4p, 475 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dave Rave enters the cage!
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Omar Koune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Rave!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koune throws a right hand that Rave ducks under and follows up with a left that Rave also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Rave was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koune thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rave appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rave dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rave has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Koune pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Rave on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rave fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koune looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koune swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rave counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rave is looking to clinch but Koune is avoiding it.
Koune swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rave cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rave dips to his left and cracks Koune with an uppercut!
Koune throws a right hand that misses
and Koune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koune throws a nice looking combination but Rave bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rave looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rave bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koune's head backwards.
Rave bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koune fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koune throws a lazy uppercut
and Rave cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koune wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koune moves away from the strike by Rave.
Koune gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Koune tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Rave is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Koune buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Koune!! Koune is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Rave throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Rave!
A relieved looking Dave Rave thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pulizzi (ranked 2997 p4p, 3528 weight class) and Nishi Guri (ranked 416 p4p, 467 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Pulizzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nishi Guri!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pulizzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pulizzi misses with a looping left.
Pulizzi misses with a few strikes there.
Guri feints a counter leg kick.
Guri thows a leg kick but Pulizzi checks it
and Pulizzi counters with a series of strikes. Guri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Guri throws a leg kick
and Pulizzi counters with a straight right hand.
 Guri is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Guri misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guri.
Guri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulizzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulizzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulizzi throws a hook but Guri avoids it easily.
Pulizzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Guri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pulizzi's head backwards.
Pulizzi staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Guri.
Guri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pulizzi.
Guri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulizzi.
Guri clinches.
Guri lands a body punch.
Guri breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulizzi.
Guri throws out a leg kick but Pulizzi moves out of range and Guri only half commits.
Guri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guri clinches.
Guri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulizzi.
Guri ducks under a wild hook from Pulizzi.
Guri with a nice calf kick.
Guri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulizzi with a body shot.
Nishi Guri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulizzi loads up on a big right hand but Guri slips the punch.
Guri misses with a leg kick
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulizzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guri.
Guri instigates a clinch.
Guri digs a right hand underneath Pulizzi's ribcage. Pulizzi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Guri.
A right hand to the body from Guri.
Pulizzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Guri backwards.
Pulizzi prevents a body shot from Guri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guri cracks Pulizzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Guri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulizzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulizzi jabs Guri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guri slips a jab and a cross from Pulizzi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pulizzi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulizzi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guri thumps Pulizzi with a low kick.
Guri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulizzi.
Guri wants to counter the offense by Pulizzi and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nishi Guri will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pulizzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guri throws a leg kick
letting Pulizzi counter with a right hand.
Guri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guri throws a wild body kick that Pulizzi sees coming a mile off.
Guri dodges the punch combination from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Guri tenderised Pulizzi's leg. Pulizzi is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulizzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulizzi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Guri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulizzi.
Guri is looking to chop away at Pulizzi's legs.
Guri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pulizzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Guri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guri connects with a nice looking jab.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body kick from Guri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulizzi checks it well.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guri throws a leg kick
and Pulizzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulizzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulizzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guri counters with a nice leg kick.
Pulizzi jabs Guri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guri at a distance.
Pulizzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Guri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pulizzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulizzi misses the target.
Pulizzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guri counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Pulizzi.
Guri is looking for the big counter here.
Guri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulizzi.
Guri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guri motions for Pulizzi to come forward. Guri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pulizzi is out of range.
Guri slips a straight right by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guri tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pulizzi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulizzi.
Joe Pulizzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulizzi lands a right hook to the body.
Guri thows a leg kick but Pulizzi checks it
and Pulizzi counters with a left to the body.
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 Joe Pulizzi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pulizzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulizzi throws a combination that misses
and Guri counters with a thumping low kick.
Guri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulizzi.
Guri cracks Pulizzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pulizzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi blocks a leg kick.
Pulizzi checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Pulizzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Pulizzi. Those never looked like landing.
Guri tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulizzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Pulizzi misses.
Pulizzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pulizzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Guri misses
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guri is looking to slow Pulizzi down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guri.
It seemed like Guri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulizzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Guri.
Pulizzi works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi lands with a nice combination. Guri backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Pulizzi.
Guri slips a straight right by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi misses with a few strikes there.
Guri blocks a jab.
Guri digs a good body shot into Pulizzi's ribs.
Guri connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi scores with a shot to the body.
Pulizzi tests Guri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulizzi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guri throws a low kick but Pulizzi moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
A jab lands there for Pulizzi.
Guri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Guri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pulizzi backing away here, and Guri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Pulizzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pulizzi 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nishi Guri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Anora (ranked 3612 p4p, 3752 weight class) and Joel Paviotti (ranked 480 p4p, 495 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Brawler
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Anora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joel Paviotti!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paviotti closes the distance and clinches.
Paviotti decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anora trying to control the position from guard on top but Paviotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anora controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paviotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anora gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anora trying to control the position from guard on top but Paviotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paviotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anora can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paviotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paviotti keeping moving, preventing Anora from controlling successfully.
Anora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paviotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anora passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anora has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Paviotti!
Anora controlling from the full mount.
Anora fails to move to back control.
Anora prevents Paviotti from getting the reversal.
Paviotti slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paviotti is looking for a sweep. Anora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anora works his way into side control.
Anora could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Paviotti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anora's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anora seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paviotti is trying to get back to full guard.
Paviotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paviotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paviotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anora doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anora manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anora works over Paviotti with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anora looking to pass the guard.
Paviotti working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anora has passed into half guard!
Paviotti gets back to full guard.
Anora forces his way into half guard.
Anora is controlling the pace.
Paviotti tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Anora has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paviotti wants to control but Anora is having none of it.
Paviotti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paviotti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paviotti is in a horrible position here. Anora smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Anora lands a couple of good shots and Paviotti has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anora keeps control of the position easily here as Paviotti tries to buck him off.
Paviotti tries to roll but Anora sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Anora dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paviotti gets a clinch.
Paviotti decides to pull guard.
Anora is pushing down on Paviotti's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paviotti is fighting to maintain full guard but Anora has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anora works his foot free and advances to mount.
Paviotti wants to hold on but Anora pushes him away.
Paviotti is looking to get to half guard.
Anora trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paviotti wants to hold on but Anora pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anora takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paviotti working to try and regain half guard.
Anora working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anora looking to ground and pound but Paviotti is blocking nicely.
Paviotti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anora looking to control but Paviotti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anora moves to the back.
Paviotti rolls, trying to escape but Anora keeps control of the position.
Anora really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Paviotti.
Paviotti turns into Anora and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anora keeping moving, preventing Paviotti from controlling successfully.
Anora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anora has Paviotti pulled in close to control his posture.
Anora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paviotti manages to get himself to full guard.
Anora preventing the sweep.
Paviotti keeping full guard, as Anora tries to pass.
Anora pushing down on Paviotti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paviotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anora trying to control from half guard but Paviotti is working away.
Anora thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paviotti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anora tries to free his leg and advance position but Paviotti is retaining full guard.
Paviotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anora gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paviotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anora passes into side control.
Paviotti tries to buck Anora off but Anora is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paviotti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anora.
Anora trying to control the action but Paviotti is working from the bottom.
Anora taking a breather here.
Paviotti is trying to work for a sweep but Anora has mounted him!
Paviotti can't escape the position.
Anora trying to control but Paviotti is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anora tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Anora dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Paviotti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anora to the mat! Anora manages to get full guard.
Anora keeping moving, preventing Paviotti from controlling successfully.
Anora working for a triangle but Paviotti defends it easily.
Paviotti passes Anora's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paviotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anora defends it well.
Anora trying to hold on to Paviotti's head to control him but Paviotti postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paviotti is looking for a kimura but Anora is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paviotti to get the leverage.
Anora tries to roll over but Paviotti keeps him under control.
Paviotti wants to pass to mount but Anora is defending the position.
Anora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paviotti can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paviotti is still trying to improve position.
Anora trying to control from the bottom.
Paviotti wants to free his trapped foot but Anora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anora makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anora.
Anora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paviotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paviotti passes Anora's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anora is refusing to be controlled, as Paviotti sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paviotti prevents Anora from improving his position.
Paviotti is looking to take a break and control but Anora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anora tries to roll over but Paviotti keeps him under control.
Anora keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Paviotti passes to full mount!
Paviotti tries to control but Anora wriggling away.
Paviotti avoids the attempt from Anora to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paviotti wants to control but instead Anora manages to regain half guard.
Anora manages to get to full guard.
Anora is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Paviotti postures up.
Anora is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Paviotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Anora is retaining full guard.
Anora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paviotti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paviotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paviotti is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Anora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paviotti trying to control but Anora is working from the bottom.
Anora controlling Paviotti's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Paviotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anora 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Anora!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Lag (ranked 2742 p4p, 2925 weight class) and Bite Tyson (ranked 301 p4p, 324 weight class). Bite Tyson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marlon Lag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bite Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Marlon Lag has been cut.
Lag misses with a double jab.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Lag is out of range.
Lag shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Tyson throws out a counter right but Lag avoids it with no problem.
Lag misses with a takedown
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson connects with a jab.
Lag ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson cracks Lag with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lag tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tyson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lag is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bite Tyson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Namond Moore (ranked 2290 p4p, 1952 weight class) and Wang Jang Jai (ranked 256 p4p, 220 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Loi, Papa Loi. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Namond Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wang Jang Jai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jang Jai lands the left hand.
Moore has his takedown stuffed
and Jang Jai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Jang Jai points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Moore wakes up just in time to hear Jang Jai thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wang Jang Jai!
A victorious Wang Jang Jai 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wilkinson (ranked 1839 p4p, 2248 weight class) and Wing Wang (ranked 275 p4p, 330 weight class). Wilkinson comes to the cage accompanied by The Who - Eminence front. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wing Wang was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wing Wang!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilkinson tries to avoid it but Wang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilkinson to the ground. Wilkinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wang tries to clinch up but Wilkinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilkinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilkinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Wing Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkinson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Wang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wilkinson misses with a hook.
Wang lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Wilkinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkinson misses with a takedown
and Wang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilkinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wilkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang staying out of range there.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilkinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Wang pushes Wilkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Wang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wang lands a nice uppercut.
Wang lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang breaks the clinch.
Wang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wang.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wang enables Wilkinson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang has his foot on Wilkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang is looking for a triangle but Wilkinson pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilkinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilkinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilkinson has gone for a leg lock! Wang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilkinson's guard.
Wang postures up in Wilkinson's guard and throws a big left but Wilkinson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wilkinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.
Wilkinson working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkinson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wing Wang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Wang does it's job there.
Wilkinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilkinson pulls his head out easily.
Wilkinson is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wilkinson is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Wilkinson sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wilkinson wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wilkinson working Wang over with strikes.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang wants to sweep here but Wilkinson controlling him for the moment.
Wang has momentary wrist control but Wilkinson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilkinson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilkinson throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
Wilkinson is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilkinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilkinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wang defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Wilkinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wang sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilkinson is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wilkinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilkinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilkinson is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wilkinson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wang is looking to clinch but Wilkinson is avoiding it.
Wilkinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilkinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wang circles away.
Wang 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.
Wang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilkinson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Josh Wilkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Wilkinson. Oh but Wang has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Wilkinson goes limp - he's gone! Wang jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wing Wang!
Wing Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Wilson (ranked 1758 p4p, 3604 weight class) and Frankie Panzerotti (ranked 197 p4p, 391 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Painkiller. Frankie Panzerotti 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frankie Panzerotti!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilson gets a clinch.
Panzerotti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Panzerotti struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Wilson drags the fight down to the ground.
Panzerotti preventing the sweep.
Panzerotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wilson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Panzerotti has Wilson in his guard.
Panzerotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson 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.
Panzerotti is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panzerotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson is stalling in the full guard.
Wilson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Wilson'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.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Panzerotti.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Panzerotti quickly recovers to half guard.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilson prevents Panzerotti from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Panzerotti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Panzerotti tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Panzerotti 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.
Panzerotti being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and Panzerotti counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Panzerotti from controlling successfully.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Panzerotti manages to pass to side control.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Wilson dominated that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Panzerotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
Wilson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panzerotti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson 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.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Panzerotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panzerotti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panzerotti wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson 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.
Further stalling from Wilson.
Panzerotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panzerotti 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.
Panzerotti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilson controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzerotti looking to control.
Wilson controlling from the top position.
Panzerotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panzerotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panzerotti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Panzerotti's legs - danger averted.
Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilson postures up.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panzerotti on the ground.
Wilson wants to get up but he can't break Panzerotti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilson wants to stand but Panzerotti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Panzerotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Wilson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Panzerotti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
Panzerotti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Panzerotti on that attempt.
Panzerotti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Panzerotti.
Panzerotti fails with the takedown.
Wilson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Panzerotti.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panzerotti can do to turn this around?
Wilson darts in and clinches Panzerotti up against the cage.
Wilson wants the takedown. Panzerotti is fighting it off but Wilson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Panzerotti's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panzerotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Panzerotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panzerotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Panzerotti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilson controls the pace.
Panzerotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Panzerotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Panzerotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Panzerotti 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.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panzerotti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Panzerotti's legs - danger averted.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frankie Panzerotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
Panzerotti fails to pull guard.
Panzerotti wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panzerotti looking for a takedown.
Panzerotti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilson has been working on his balance at PhoQus Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Panzerotti.
Panzerotti has Wilson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilson 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Wilson!
The Wilson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Natta (ranked 1034 p4p, 2127 weight class) and Christian Zayer Jr (ranked 91 p4p, 187 weight class). Christian Zayer Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marco Natta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christian Zayer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zayer Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zayer Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Zayer Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Zayer Jr from controlling successfully.
Zayer Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Natta looking to control.
Natta is controlling Zayer Jr's posture.
Natta is trying to keep Zayer Jr in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayer Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natta pushes a forearm under Zayer Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zayer Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Natta!
Marco Natta retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Natta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colby Taylor (ranked 713 p4p, 1714 weight class) and Kamil Decaukas (ranked 47 p4p, 103 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colby Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamil Decaukas!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decaukas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colby Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Decaukas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Decaukas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taylor uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Decaukas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Decaukas controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Decaukas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Decaukas controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor controlling the action here.
Decaukas tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decaukas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Decaukas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Taylor jumps into side control!
Taylor wants to control but Decaukas is keeping him busy.
Taylor working away.
Decaukas is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Taylor stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taylor trying to control the position but Decaukas is working away.
Decaukas struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to control the action but Decaukas is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decaukas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Decaukas struggling a bit here.
Taylor trying to control the position but Decaukas is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decaukas, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Decaukas holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Decaukas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Decaukas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Decaukas is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Decaukas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Decaukas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decaukas trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor trying to control the position.
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 Colby Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Decaukas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decaukas feints the counter takedown.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decaukas throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Decaukas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor has Decaukas up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Decaukas jumps guard and drags Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Decaukas working for submissions but it's allowed Taylor to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decaukas wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Decaukas wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to control. Decaukas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor controlling the action here.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Decaukas defends it.
Decaukas wants to control but Taylor passes into side.
Decaukas is trying to escape the position but Taylor is controlling the position.
Decaukas keeping his opponent close.
Decaukas is not content to let Taylor control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Decaukas is looking to reverse the position.
Taylor just content to control the position.
Decaukas can't do much from the bottom here.
Decaukas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decaukas keeps working.
Taylor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Decaukas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Decaukas can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Decaukas pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Decaukas! But no joy.
Decaukas has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Taylor drags the fight down to the ground.
Decaukas looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taylor content to stall in guard here.
Decaukas wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Decaukas keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Decaukas's guard.
Decaukas trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Taylor is keen to just control but Decaukas is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taylor'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.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Decaukas won't allow it.
Decaukas trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor prevents Decaukas from improving his position.
Decaukas keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Decaukas shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Decaukas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decaukas looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Decaukas is looking for a triangle here but Taylor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Taylor stalls from top position.
Decaukas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taylor trying to control the action but Decaukas is working from the bottom.
Decaukas is looking for a sweep.
Decaukas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Decaukas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decaukas keeps working.
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.
Decaukas manages to get back to half guard.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Decaukas can do to turn this around?
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor prevents Decaukas from improving his position.
Decaukas wants to control the action here but instead Taylor manages to pass to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decaukas wants to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Decaukas is looking to escape.
Taylor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Decaukas wants to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
That's four 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.
Decaukas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Decaukas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Decaukas actively working from the bottom here.
Decaukas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Decaukas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor uses his free foot to push down on Decaukas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Decaukas.
Taylor works his way to his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to control momentarily.
Taylor has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Decaukas is defending well but eventually Taylor manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Decaukas has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor is the new bantamweight champion!
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