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NYF 44: Sillalahi vs Yordan IV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Tokoro (ranked 1682 p4p, 2674 weight class) and Reece Robertson (ranked 232 p4p, 318 weight class). Tokoro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blksmiith - Gore-Tex Covers my Soul. Reece Robertson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideo Tokoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reece Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokoro throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Robertson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Tokoro avoids nicely.
Tokoro lands a nice looking body shot.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tokoro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokoro scores with a punch to the head.
Robertson scores with a punch to the head.
Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robertson throws a nice looking combination but Tokoro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robertson misses with a low kick.
Tokoro moves into the clinch.
Robertson tries to land a knee to the head but Tokoro blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokoro scores with a shoulder strike.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
Tokoro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokoro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro can't find room to land a body shot as Robertson controls the action.
Tokoro scores with a hook to the body.
Robertson misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokoro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tokoro lands a hook that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
Tokoro lands with a light punch inside.
Robertson misses with a body punch.
Tokoro avoids a wild elbow strike from Robertson.
Robertson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tokoro is defending well for now.
Tokoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tokoro misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Tokoro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tokoro lands with a right to the head.
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Robertson throws a combination that misses
and Tokoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Tokoro moved away.
Tokoro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tokoro.
Robertson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Tokoro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson looks winded!
Tokoro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 Robertson is rocked!
Robertson throws a looping overhand right but Tokoro ducks down to avoid it.
Tokoro throws a big counter combination but Robertson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tokoro tries to move into range but Robertson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Tokoro.
Robertson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Tokoro cracks Robertson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Robertson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tokoro pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Robertson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Tokoro!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hideo Tokoro made sure he mentioned 30th Century Beer Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Menendez (ranked 4216 p4p, 3916 weight class) and Xavier Dayton (ranked 444 p4p, 434 weight class). Menendez comes to the cage accompanied by Kurt Angle Theme. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Menendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Dayton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menendez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dayton's guard.
Menendez looking to sit in guard and control but Dayton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dayton tries to stand but Menendez is controlling from the bottom.
Menendez pushes Dayton off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton lands a big head kick that sends Menendez tumbling to the mat! Dayton takes a step backwards and waves Menendez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Menendez is rocked!
 It looks like AJ Menendez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayton throws a powerful right kick. Menendez tried to block low but the kick was high! Menendez was taken right off of his feet! Dayton jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Xavier Dayton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Hayha (ranked 1430 p4p, 2427 weight class) and Gabriel Lauzier (ranked 176 p4p, 271 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simo Hayha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Lauzier!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Lauzier.
Hayha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lauzier scores with a jab to the head.
Lauzier misses with a hook
and Hayha counters with a left and a right that stings Lauzier.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hayha walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Lauzier finds it's target.
Lauzier connects with a right hand. Hayha shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Lauzier as he connects with a hook.
Lauzier dodges the punch combination from Hayha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayha throws a body punch but Lauzier moves out of range.
Hayha misses with a looping right.
Lauzier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hayha has time to react.
Hayha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lauzier to score with a decent uppercut.
Lauzier keeps the fight on the outside.
Lauzier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lauzier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hayha.
Hayha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lauzier thuds his right hand into Hayha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hayha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lauzier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lauzier lands an overhand right.
Lauzier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lauzier avoids the body shot from Hayha.
Hayha misses with a double jab
and Lauzier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lauzier connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayha.
Lauzier has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lauzier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hayha is rocked!
Lauzier is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hayha flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hayha is out cold! Lauzier holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Lauzier!
Gabriel Lauzier 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Braccianti (ranked 1556 p4p, 2282 weight class) and Kieran Ware (ranked 168 p4p, 246 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mauro Braccianti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kieran Ware!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braccianti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Braccianti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ware scores with a crisp jab that stopped Braccianti in his tracks.
Braccianti moves in looking to clinch but Ware pushes him off.
Braccianti wants to clinch up but Ware keeps it at a distance.
Ware throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ware misses with a wild body shot.
Ware just misses with a punch to the body.
Ware lands a really nice looking cross but Braccianti seems unphased.
Ware keeps the fight on the outside.
Ware fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ware fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Braccianti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ware looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ware misses with a looping right.
Ware throws an overhand right that lands on Braccianti's shoulder, as Braccianti tries to avoid the shot.
Braccianti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Braccianti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Ware.
It looks like Mauro Braccianti has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braccianti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Braccianti is rocked!
Kieran Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Braccianti tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braccianti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ware missing with a left hand there. Braccianti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ware circles away from the clinch attempt.
Braccianti wants to clinch.
Ware lands with a nice body punch.
Ware is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Braccianti is looking to clinch.
Braccianti moves out of range as Ware strikes.
Ware lands a nice hook to Braccianti's body. Braccianti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ware fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Braccianti has managed to clinch.
Braccianti working Ware over with knees to the body.
Braccianti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Kieran Ware has been cut.
Ware looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ware fails to land.
Braccianti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ware misses with some punches.
Ware working hard to break the clinch.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ware working hard to break the clinch.
Braccianti scores a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti blocks an uppercut.
Ware is trying to break free.
Braccianti throws an elbow but it misses.
Ware takes a knee to the side of the body.
Braccianti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Kieran Ware's cut even more.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ware managing to block the knees to the body from Braccianti.
Nice elbow from Braccianti.
Braccianti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ware has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Braccianti.
The cut above Kieran Ware's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Braccianti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Braccianti landing knees to the body.
Braccianti lands an elbow just above Ware 's eye.
Braccianti tries to land knees in the clinch but Ware avoids the damage to the body.
Braccianti lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those.
Braccianti scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Braccianti.
Braccianti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ware.
Braccianti lands an elbow that stopped Ware in his tracks for a moment.
Kieran Ware's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kieran Ware's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chomp Bizzy (ranked 1317 p4p, 2484 weight class) and Alan Arnolds (ranked 105 p4p, 179 weight class). Arnolds has chosen Free and Easy - The Almighty as his entrance music. Alan Arnolds has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chomp Bizzy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chomp Bizzy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Arnolds!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnolds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bizzy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arnolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizzy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bizzy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizzy.
Arnolds tries to clinch but Bizzy is having none of it.
Arnolds slips under a jab from Bizzy.
Arnolds shapes to counter with a head kick.
Good exchange - Bizzy coming out on top.
Arnolds walks into a straight right hand from Bizzy.
Sloppy strikes from Arnolds. Those never looked like landing.
Arnolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bizzys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bizzy misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizzy misses the target.
Arnolds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bizzy defends it well.
A cross from Bizzy lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnolds throws a lazy right hand but Bizzy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizzy misses with a body punch
and Arnolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizzy is rocked!
Bizzy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bizzy throws an overhand right that lands on Arnolds's shoulder, as Arnolds tries to avoid the shot.
Bizzy works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnolds shoots in but Bizzy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arnolds misses the jab.
Bizzy throws a poor cross that misses
and Arnolds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arnolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizzy.
A quick step to the side and Bizzy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arnolds wants to clinch.
Arnolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnolds throws out a counter right but Bizzy avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Bizzy.
Arnolds throws a counter combo.
Arnolds scores with a spinning back kick!
Arnolds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bizzy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bizzy connects with a jab.
Arnolds slips under a jab from Bizzy.
Arnolds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizzy.
Arnolds fails to land the takedown.
Chomp Bizzy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Arnolds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizzy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Arnolds misses its intended target.
Arnolds lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arnolds dives in and grabs Bizzy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bizzy pushes down on Arnolds's head and hops out.
Bizzy moves out of range of the body kick.
Bizzy slips under a jab from Arnolds.
Bizzy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arnolds throws a sloppy head kick and Bizzy moves out of range easily.
Bizzy is looking to counter punch.
Bizzy moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizzy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Arnolds.
Good standup being displayed there by Bizzy as he connects with a hook.
Arnolds defending well as Bizzy loads up on a big left hand.
Bizzy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arnolds.
It looked like Bizzy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arnolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds throws a looping overhand right but Bizzy ducks down to avoid it.
Bizzy misses with a straight right.
Arnolds is looking for the big counter here.
Bizzy throws a looping overhand right but Arnolds ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Arnolds.
Chomp Bizzy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizzy throws an overhand right that lands on Arnolds's shoulder, as Arnolds tries to avoid the shot.
Arnolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizzy digs a good hook to Arnolds's body.
Bizzy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bizzy blocks a head kick by Arnolds.
Bizzy blocks the body kick.
Bizzy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Arnolds counter with a right hand.
Arnolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizzy.
Bizzy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bizzy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arnolds jabs Bizzy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizzy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arnolds.
Arnolds throws a leg kick
and Bizzy counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizzy throws a shot from downtown. Arnolds moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Arnolds misses the target.
Arnolds goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bizzy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arnolds.
A swing and a miss from Bizzy.
Arnolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnolds loads up on a big right hand but Bizzy slips the punch.
Bizzy scores with a hook.
Arnolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizzy.
Bizzy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arnolds tries to clinch but Bizzy is having none of it.
Bizzy connects with a crisp jab.
Bizzy throws a looping overhand right but Arnolds ducks down to avoid it.
Bizzy takes a swing at Arnolds's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Arnolds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chomp Bizzy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizzy. Arnolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizzy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizzy looks to throw the jab but Arnolds is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bizzy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. Bizzy catches Arnolds right on the button with a cross.
Bizzy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnolds manages to avoid it.
Bizzy misses the shot to the body.
Arnolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizzy missing with a left hand there. Arnolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arnolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizzy.
Arnolds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bizzy drops his hands momentarily and Arnolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizzy throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnolds.
Arnolds is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bizzy digs a good hook to Arnolds's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Arnolds. That snapped Bizzy's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizzy cracks Arnolds with an open hand slap.
Arnolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizzy throws a looping overhand right but Arnolds ducks down to avoid it.
Bizzy throws the left hand but Arnolds avoids the punch easily.
Arnolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bizzy's head backwards.
Bizzy misses with a straight right.
Arnolds missing with a left hand there. Bizzy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bizzy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arnolds with the inside leg kick.
Bizzy throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnolds.
Arnolds tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bizzy moves out of range of the body kick from Arnolds.
Arnolds throws a head kick but Bizzy moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Arnolds.
Bizzy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bizzy lands with a right hand.
Arnolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Arnolds.
Arnolds throws out a counter right but Bizzy avoids it with no problem.
Bizzy moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizzy connects with a jab.
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!
Arnolds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizzy swinging wildly here.
Bizzy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bizzy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizzy.
Bizzy swings for the body but Arnolds moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Arnolds might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bizzy has got the better of the exchanges.
Bizzy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizzy. Arnolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizzy jabs at Arnolds's body.
Chomp Bizzy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizzy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arnolds can do to turn this around?
Arnolds throws a head kick that misses.
Arnolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Arnolds.
Arnolds ducks under a wild hook from Bizzy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bizzy on the side of the head.
Arnolds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bizzy misses with a wild body shot.
Bizzy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnolds manages to avoid it.
Bizzy misses with an uppercut. Arnolds saw that one coming.
Arnolds throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oh Bizzy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnolds throws a leg kick which misses Bizzy's front leg but catches the back leg as Bizzy tries to avoid it.
Bizzy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnolds counters with a crisp right that sends Bizzy to the canvas! Arnolds follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Arnolds!
An out of breath Alan Arnolds 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 855 p4p, 2977 weight class) and Anthony Ruiz (ranked 116 p4p, 350 weight class). Ruiz has chosen DB7 - Squid Game Drill as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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13 - 11 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiz manages to avoid it.
Kakuzo lands a jab to Ruiz's midsection.
Kakuzo misses with a looping left.
Ruiz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kakuzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kakuzo wants to pass the guard but Ruiz is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz trying to control the position.
Ruiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuzo trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kakuzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kakuzo drops back looking for a leg! Ruiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruiz manages to kick Kakuzo off! Kakuzo jumps back into Ruiz's guard.
Ruiz is controlling Kakuzo's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kakuzo postures up in Ruiz's guard and throws a big left but Ruiz blocks it.
Kakuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruiz has wrist control.
Kakuzo is fighting to break Ruiz's control of his arms but Ruiz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Kakuzo stays in close to Ruiz's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ruiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kakuzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakuzo clinches with his opponent.
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kakuzo pulls Ruiz into guard.
Kakuzo keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Kakuzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruiz defends well.
Kakuzo is trying to keep Ruiz in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Kakuzo keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Kakuzo is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuzo is on top in guard.
Kakuzo trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Kakuzo throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
Ruiz has momentary wrist control but Kakuzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kakuzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuzo's guard.
Kakuzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kakuzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruiz manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruiz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kakuzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kakuzo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kakuzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kakuzo working the ground and pound.
Ruiz tries to improve position but can't.
Ruiz is not content to let Kakuzo control the position.
Ruiz is looking to reverse the position.
Kakuzo trying to control the position but Ruiz is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from Ruiz but he's now mounted!
Ruiz tries to hold on but Kakuzo postures up.
A nice elbow there by Kakuzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz just holding on.
Ruiz gets back to half guard.
Kakuzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kakuzo uses his free foot to push down on Ruiz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ruiz.
Kakuzo connects with a bit shot that sees Ruiz covering up! More strikes from Kakuzo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kakuzo is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakagome Kakuzo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joanderson Ribeiro (ranked 1625 p4p, 2191 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 209 p4p, 255 weight class). Ribeiro comes into the arena with Tropkillaz-Gorilla blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165
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Excellent boxer
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joanderson Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Case circles away and keeps his distance.
Case tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Case is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Ribeiro tests Case's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribeiro has managed to clinch.
Ribeiro just leaning against Case, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Case fails to land.
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Ribeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Case can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Case blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Ribeiro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Case escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribeiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Case is avoiding it.
Case blocks a low kick nicely.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
Case circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Case has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ribeiro regains guard.
Case controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Case wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro 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.
Case trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Case working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Case stopping the sweep attempt from Ribeiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Case tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Case is having none of it.
Case with the counter takedown but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Case avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Case defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Case swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Case drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Ribeiro misses with a few strikes there.
Case slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Case throws a big shot that misses.
Case tries for a takedown but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Case counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ribeiro won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to control Case's posture but Case avoids it.
Case tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
Case controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ribeiro instigates a clinch.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Case has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Case has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Case throws a leg kick that misses.
Ribeiro is looking for a counter combo.
Case looks for a takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Case pushes him off.
Case closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ribeiro to the mat! Ribeiro manages to get full guard.
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Case throws a big right hand that misses.
Case looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribeiro lands with a cross.
Case keeps the fight on the outside.
Case drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Joanderson Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Case circles away from the clinch attempt
and Case counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ribeiro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Case manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Case changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Ribeiro is predictable there
and Case decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Case controls from within his opponent's guard.
Case trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Case preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joanderson Ribeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Case throws a head kick that misses.
Case circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribeiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Case will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Case with the counter takedown but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Case swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Case circles away quickly and effectively.
Case feints the counter takedown.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Case circles away.
Case has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Case swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.
Case tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribeiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Case counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is looking to get back to full guard here but Case has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro prevents Case from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face as Case controls the position.
Case wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working.
Case throwing strikes but Ribeiro manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Case tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Case is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case is trying to improve his position.
Ribeiro scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Case's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Justin Case has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ribeiro wants to control but Case is keeping him busy.
Ribeiro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Case struggling a bit here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Ribeiro connects with a leg kick.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Case counters with a single leg into guard. Ribeiro didn't expect that.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet but Case passes into half guard.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Case's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Case's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Case covering up well under a series of strikes from Ribeiro.
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 Joanderson Ribeiro.
I think Ribeiro 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill S Preston (ranked 1390 p4p, 1747 weight class) and Bruno Adams (ranked 180 p4p, 220 weight class). Bill S Preston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruno Adams 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill S Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Adams !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Preston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Preston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Preston moved out of range nicely.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Preston counters with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Adams as he connects with a hook.
Preston lands a body shot.
A left and a right from Preston both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Bruno Adams has been cut.
Preston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Preston.
Adams is rocked!
Adams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Preston finish him?
Preston and Adams are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Preston throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Adams into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Preston knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bill S Preston!
Bill S Preston took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Bruno Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aww geez'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Lima (ranked 1133 p4p, 1120 weight class) and Marshall Praust (ranked 164 p4p, 163 weight class). Praust is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Holidays In The Sun. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
220
13 - 4 - 0 |
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21
213
8 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Praust!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima fails with the takedown
and Praust counters with a left and a right that stings Lima.
Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Praust slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lima wants to control from the top but Praust keeps moving.
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Praust slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard.
Praust passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Praust moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lima.
Praust working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lima is not content to let Praust control the position.
Lima looks to move to half guard but instead Praust has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Praust is nestled in close to Lima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lima won't allow Praust to pass to mount.
Praust winds up and cracks Lima with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Lima tries to roll over but Praust keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Praust is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Praust escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Praust!
Lima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Praust moves nicely into side control.
Lima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Praust's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praust is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Lima tries to roll over but Praust keeps him under control.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Praust working Lima over with strikes.
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Praust is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Praust dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lima shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lima was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Praust is looking to get back to his feet here but Lima is keeping cool and he's managed to take Praust's back.
Praust is having to fend off submission attempts from Lima, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lima doesn't have the hooks in though and Praust manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Praust with a nice head shot there.
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Praust defends it easily.
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Praust defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Praust pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Praust working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Praust advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lima manages to get to full guard.
Praust is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Praust trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Praust has passed into half guard!
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Praust wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Praust pulls his head out easily.
Praust moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lima.
Praust passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lima!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praust dominating with strikes here.
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Praust landing strikes from the mount and Lima is in trouble!
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Praust lands a big elbow.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Praust's attempts to control the action.
Praust takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
Praust is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Praust controlling from the full mount.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Praust's attempts to control the action.
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Praust raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lima gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Praust pulls his head out easily.
Praust is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Praust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Praust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Praust lands with a straight right. Lima didn't see that one coming.
Ricardo Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima gets tackled into the cage by Praust. Praust maintains the clinch.
Praust pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Praust.
Lima jumps guard but Praust turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lima tries to throw a body punch but Praust avoids it by throwing Lima back against the cage.
Lima works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Praust wants to get back to his feet but Lima passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Praust avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima.
Praust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Praust tries to kick Lima off but Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Praust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is working for a kimura but Praust is defending it quite comfortably.
Praust regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Praust trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Praust keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Praust gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praust is looking to advance position but Lima has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lima wants to take Praust's back here but Praust is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lima tries to control but Praust wriggling away.
Lima controlling the pace for now.
Praust is squirming around, avoiding Lima's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praust tries to hold on but Lima pushes him away.
Praust holds on for dear life.
Praust is controlling an arm, preventing Lima from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Praust tries to lock up and control but Lima gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Praust is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lima is staying active.
Praust is looking to improve his position but Lima isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Lima has hold of Praust's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Praust manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Praust is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima misses with a head shot.
Lima punching from mount but Praust doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lima prevents Praust from getting the reversal.
Praust is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Praust really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marshall Praust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lima misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Lima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Praust 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Praust!
An out of breath Marshall Praust 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 Greggory Silalahi (ranked 768 p4p, 346 weight class) and Daud Yordan (ranked 61 p4p, 26 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greggory Silalahi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daud Yordan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silalahi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yordan misses the jab.
Silalahi misses with a hook
and Yordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yordan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yordan. That's going to slow Silalahi down.
Silalahi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silalahi.
Silalahi throws a low kick, looking for Yordan's leg but Yordan calmly moves out of range.
Yordan throws out a counter right but Silalahi avoids it with no problem.
Silalahi tries to land a leg kick but Yordan saw it coming and moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Yordan misses.
Yordan avoids the body shot from Silalahi.
Yordan cracks Silalahi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silalahi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silalahi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yordan throws a low kick but Silalahi avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yordan misses with an uppercut. Silalahi saw that one coming.
Silalahi throws a lazy uppercut
and Yordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silalahi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silalahi with a nice cross.
Silalahi misses with a jab to the body
and Yordan counters with a straight right hand.
Yordan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silalahi can pounce on him.
Yordan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yordan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silalahi at a distance.
Silalahi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yordan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silalahi.
Silalahi drops his hands momentarily and Yordan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yordan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silalahi under the eye.
Yordan scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yordan.
Yordan looks to land a combination but Silalahi avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Silalahi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yordan connects with an inside leg kick.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silalahi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yordan works the jab nicely.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Silalahi - just one landing.
Silalahi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silalahi misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Yordan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yordan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yordan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yordan throws out the jab.
Yordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Silalahi finish him?
Silalahi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Silalahi backs off Yordan throws a huge counter combo but Silalahi manages to avoid it all.
Yordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yordan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yordan misses with an uppercut.
Yordan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silalahi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yordan lands a jab to the head.
Yordan seems to have recovered his senses.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yordan moves away.
Yordan moves out of range as Silalahi strikes.
Yordan throws a hook to the side of Silalahi's head but Silalahi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silalahi looks to throw the jab but Yordan is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yordan. Silalahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silalahi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yordan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Yordan misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Yordan.
Silalahi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Yordan misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yordan! But no joy.
Silalahi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yordan throws out a loose jab but Silalahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silalahi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yordan motions for Silalahi to come forward. Yordan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silalahi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yordan fails to land with a series of punches.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silalahi looks to land a right hand but Yordan moved out of range.
Silalahi walks into a jab.
Yordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silalahi.
Silalahi avoids a kick to the body.
Yordan 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.
Yordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Silalahi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yordan lands a really nice looking cross but Silalahi seems unphased.
Silalahi is rocked!
Yordan drops Silalahi with a big left hand! Silalahi is injured, injured bad! Yordan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daud Yordan!
Daud Yordan is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Daud Yordan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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