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BANZAI COMBAT 35,5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Windsor (ranked 25496 p4p, 4948 weight class) and Boo Boo (ranked 575 p4p, 521 weight class). Gavin Windsor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavin Windsor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boo Boo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo misses with a wild body shot.
Windsor looks to score with a jab to the body but Boo is just out of range.
Windsor throws a nice looking combination but Boo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boo loads up on a big right hand but Windsor slips the punch.
Boo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boo keeps the fight on the outside.
Windsor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Windsor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boo.
Windsor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boo swinging wildly here.
Windsor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Boo misses its intended target.
Boo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Windsor is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Windsor.
Boo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Windsor sprawling to the canvas! Windsor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boo finish him?!
 Windsor is rocked!
 It looks like Gavin Windsor has been cut.
Boo ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Windsor's jaw. Windsor's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Boo does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boo Boo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georgi Ivanov (ranked 4277 p4p, 4962 weight class) and Sava Grujic (ranked 317 p4p, 339 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georgi Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sava Grujic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.
Grujic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Grujic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Grujic is controlling him.
Grujic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grujic just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grujic scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grujic is defending well.
Grujic stalling the fight.
Grujic gets through Ivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov blocks an elbow strike from Grujic.
Grujic throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grujic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grujic stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Grujic.
Ivanov pulls guard successfully.
Ivanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanov pulls Grujic in close to prevent any damage.
Ivanov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Grujic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivanov content to stall in guard here.
Grujic can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grujic is trying to stand up here but Ivanov is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grujic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanov content to control rather than advance.
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.
Grujic wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanov controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grujic avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ivanov instigates a clinch.
Grujic dodges an elbow strike from Ivanov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov tries to work over Grujic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grujic throws an elbow that misses.
A body shot lands from Grujic.
Grujic working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sava Grujic dominated that round.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grujic shoots in but no luck this time.
Grujic dives in for a single leg takedown but Ivanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grujic has his takedown stuffed
and Ivanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Georgi Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sava Grujic.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grujic or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivanov, which made it look bad.
Grujic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromIvanov.
Grujic has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Grujic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanov is fending him off so far but Grujic persists. Nope, Ivanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grujic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanov throws a low kick but Grujic moves out of range easily.
Grujic ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
Grujic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grujic avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grujic stalling in the clinch but Ivanov improves position.
Ivanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grujic.
Grujic wants to stall.
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Grujic avoids the damage to the body.
Ivanov wants to break free but Grujic has control.
Grujic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grujic lands a shoulder strike.
Grujic throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Sava Grujic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grujic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ivanov pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grujic wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Grujic controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov pulls Grujic in close to prevent any damage.
Ivanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grujic's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grujic wants to stand and escape but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grujic is keeping the position for now.
Grujic wants to stand and escape but Ivanov is having none of it.
Grujic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ivanov passes Grujic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ivanov slips a nice elbow through Grujic's hands, connecting with Grujic's forehead.
Ivanov throwing shots but Grujic is blocking nicely.
Ivanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Ivanov seems content to control.
Ivanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grujic for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.
Grujic dives in and grabs Ivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes down on Grujic's head and hops out.
Grujic looks for a takedown but Ivanov sprawls well.
As Grujic looks to move away, Ivanov throws a big counter combo but Grujic just gets out of the way.
Ivanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ivanov has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grujic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grujic walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grujic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanov's waist but Ivanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grujic off to one side.
Ivanov throws a sloppy head kick and Grujic moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georgi Ivanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grujic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Grujic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grujic trying to stall but Ivanov improves his position.
Grujic looking to throw knees to the head but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
Grujic misses with a punch to the body.
Grujic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Grujic has him pressed against the cage.
Grujic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grujic is pressed up against the cage. Ivanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grujic down to the mat. Grujic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivanov jumps guard but Grujic stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grujic avoiding damage as Ivanov throws knees to the body.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grujic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grujic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grujic is pushing Ivanov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Grujic is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grujic has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanov wants a takedown.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Grujic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grujic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Grujic won't allow it.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two 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.
Ivanov has a couple of punches blocked by Grujic.
Grujic lands with a light punch inside.
Grujic trying to stall but Ivanov improves his position.
Grujic just leaning against Ivanov, taking a breather.
Grujic looking to slow down the pace here.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but Grujic has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanov jumps guard but Grujic stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ivanov jumps guard but Grujic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanov fails to pull guard.
Grujic misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grujic.
Grujic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Grujic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Grujic.
Ivanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grujic lands a nice uppercut.
Grujic working aggressively here.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grujic has him pressed against the cage.
Grujic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grujic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grujic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Ivanov misses with some punches.
Grujic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov tries to break free but Grujic pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grujic lands with a right to the head.
Ivanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Grujic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grujic struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Grujic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grujic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grujic prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Grujic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grujic fails to land the takedown.
Ivanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grujic looks for a takedown but Ivanov sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grujic has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sava Grujic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grujic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sava Grujic!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Manduano (ranked 3553 p4p, 4864 weight class) and Sampson Simpson (ranked 282 p4p, 333 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Manduano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Manduano misses with a low kick as Simpson jumps back.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Manduano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Manduano looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manduano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manduano throws a head kick that misses.
Manduano slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Manduano throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manduano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manduano pinned against the cage. Manduano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Manduano.
Manduano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Manduano's guard.
Simpson lands a couple of digs.
Manduano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simpson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manduano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simpson has managed to get both his arms back between Manduano's legs - danger averted.
Manduano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manduano is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Manduano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simpson works over Manduano with some ground and pound from guard.
Manduano is rocked!
Simpson gets to his feet and stands over Manduano, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Manduano felt that one! Simpson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Manduano from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampson Simpson!
Sampson Simpson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you everyone for the support! I am just getting started and am planning for a takeover!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Montanti (ranked 3539 p4p, 4328 weight class) and Elijah Thomas (ranked 389 p4p, 472 weight class). Elijah Thomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommaso Montanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montanti circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Montanti throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas tries to bum rush Montanti with a series of wild strikes but Montanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Montanti.
Thomas lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Montanti 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.
Montanti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Montanti drops Thomas with a beautiful combination! Thomas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Montanti is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Elijah Thomas has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Montanti cracks Thomas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Montanti has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thomas to stand back up!
 Thomas is rocked!
Montanti is stalking Thomas. Thomas circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Montanti, and it's lights out! Thomas really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommaso Montanti!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Karaoglu (ranked 3703 p4p, 3450 weight class) and Matthew Dean (ranked 395 p4p, 374 weight class). Matthew Dean has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aziz Karaoglu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Dean!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Karaoglu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dean keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karaoglu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aziz Karaoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Dean.
Dean wants to take the fight to the mat but Karaoglu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karaoglu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dean turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dean manages to end up in side control.
Karaoglu bucks up and tries to throw Dean off but instead Dean has got his back!
Dean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karaoglu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean misses with punches from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is riding his opponent, not letting Karaoglu buck him off.
Dean controlling well, preventing Karaoglu from escaping the position.
Karaoglu is trying to get back to his feet but Dean has full control of the position and if anything, Karaoglu has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dean is looking to control Karaoglu but Karaoglu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dean loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Karaoglu hold on?
Karaoglu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dean's guard. Nice work there by Karaoglu.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Karaoglu from controlling successfully.
Dean wants to sweep here but Karaoglu controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Karaoglu from controlling successfully.
Dean bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karaoglu's guard.
Karaoglu controls Dean momentarily but Dean frees himself.
Dean wants to control from the top but Karaoglu keeps moving.
Karaoglu trying to control the position.
Karaoglu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaoglu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karaoglu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karaoglu is trying to control the position but Dean postures up.
Karaoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dean is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karaoglu misses the jab.
Karaoglu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karaoglu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karaoglu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Karaoglu sneaks out the side door and pushes Dean away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Karaoglu misses with a lunging right hand
and Dean counters with a shoot takedown. Karaoglu fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean wants to control from the top but Karaoglu keeps moving.
Dean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karaoglu's head.
Dean stopping the sweep attempt from Karaoglu.
Dean wants to control from the top but Karaoglu keeps moving.
Karaoglu is looking for a triangle but Dean pushes his legs off easily.
Dean stands up over Karaoglu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aziz Karaoglu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karaoglu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dean.
Dean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karaoglu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karaoglu looking for a takedown.
Karaoglu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karaoglu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dean is keeping busy.
Dean blocks a body shot from Karaoglu.
Karaoglu misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karaoglu.
Karaoglu throws a head punch that misses.
Dean is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karaoglu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dean gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Karaoglu controlling the position for now.
Dean trying to control from half guard but Karaoglu is working away.
Karaoglu wants to improve his position but Dean is controlling well.
Karaoglu wants to control but Dean is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karaoglu kicks off Dean and gets to his feet.
Jab by Karaoglu.
Karaoglu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dean is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch lands to the side of Dean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karaoglu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aziz Karaoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Dean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karaoglu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karaoglu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karaoglu throws a combination that misses
and Dean counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dean is stalling here. Karaoglu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dean seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Karaoglu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dean is looking for a sweep.
Aziz Karaoglu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is trying to work for a sweep but Karaoglu has mounted him!
Dean is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dean tries to lock up and control but Karaoglu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karaoglu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Karaoglu tries to control but Dean wriggling away.
Dean slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dean wants to improve his position but Karaoglu is controlling well.
Dean manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dean is looking to sweep but instead, Karaoglu has passed into half guard.
Dean wants to improve his position but Karaoglu is controlling well.
Karaoglu stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dean to get to his feet.
Karaoglu throws out a loose jab but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Karaoglu 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!
Karaoglu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaoglu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean won't allow Karaoglu to get back to his feet.
Karaoglu keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Karaoglu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaoglu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karaoglu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karaoglu digs a good hook to Dean's body.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Karaoglu sneaks out the side door and pushes Dean away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dean is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karaoglu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karaoglu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aziz Karaoglu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karaoglu circles away.
Karaoglu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dean counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Karaoglu kicks Dean off and gets back to his feet.
Karaoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Karaoglu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aziz Karaoglu is winning the standup battle so far.
Karaoglu misses with a double jab
so Dean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karaoglu looking for a sweep. Not yet Karaoglu, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karaoglu is trying to control the position but Dean postures up.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karaoglu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karaoglu is trying to keep Dean in close.
Dean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dean wants to control from the top but Karaoglu keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dean drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karaoglu throws a hook but Dean blocks it.
Karaoglu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean with the counter takedown but Karaoglu avoids it easily.
Aziz Karaoglu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donk. Karaoglu catches Dean right on the button with a cross.
Dean moves away from the strike by Karaoglu.
Dean feints the counter takedown.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karaoglu as he avoids it easily.
Aziz Karaoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Dean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by Karaoglu.
Karaoglu tries to close the distance and clinch but Dean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dean with the counter takedown but Karaoglu avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Karaoglu.
Karaoglu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karaoglu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean walks into a stiff left hand from Karaoglu.
Karaoglu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karaoglu lands a slapping body shot.
Matthew Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Karaoglu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karaoglu 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Karaoglu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brulio Nascimento Ratinho (ranked 3213 p4p, 4861 weight class) and Pablo Fanucci (ranked 360 p4p, 495 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brulio Nascimento Ratinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Fanucci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ratinho.
Pablo Fanucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fanucci throws a right hand that misses
so Ratinho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ratinho scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fanucci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ratinho postures up and lands a big shot to Fanucci's brow.
Ratinho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ratinho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratinho is in close to Fanucci's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ratinho 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanucci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fanucci is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ratinho dives into side control.
Ratinho is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratinho cracks Fanucci with a big elbow.
Ratinho works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ratinho cracks Fanucci with a big elbow.
Ratinho is working to tighten his grip on Fanucci's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fanucci has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ratinho is really squeezing tight and eventually Fanucci passes out! Ratinho breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brulio Nascimento Ratinho!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 2138 p4p, 3270 weight class) and Antonio Rivera (ranked 188 p4p, 267 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamont Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner leaves Rivera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banner is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Banner's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rivera moves away from the strike by Banner.
Rivera feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well.
Rivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banner is not content to let Rivera control the position.
Rivera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rivera controlling from side mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rivera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rivera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Banner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rivera's guard! Nice work there by Banner!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage.
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banner manages to get himself to full guard.
Rivera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rivera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rivera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banner!
Rivera has hold of Banner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Banner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Banner is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rivera throws some wild stikes that Banner manages to avoid easily.
Rivera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Banner trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rivera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rivera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Banner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banner!
Banner 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.
Rivera dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
Banner throws a big counter combination but Rivera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rivera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Banner scores with a four punch combination!
Banner catches Rivera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Banner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banner.
Rivera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banner avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banner sprawls well. Banner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Banner.
Banner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banner duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.
Banner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banner looks to land a combination. Rivera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rivera is rocked!
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lamont Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner lands a left and a right that send Rivera crashing to the mat, dazed. Banner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banner counters with a crisp right that sends Rivera to the canvas! Banner follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner!
Lamont Banner 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Danjuma Saheed (ranked 2332 p4p, 2241 weight class) and Santa Cruz (ranked 287 p4p, 281 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danjuma Saheed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saheed moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Saheed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz misses with a hook. Saheed ducked under it nicely.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Saheed avoids them all with ease.
Cruz cracks Saheed with an open hand slap.
Cruz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saheed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Saheed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Saheed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saheed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saheed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saheed misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Saheed will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saheed looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saheed drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saheed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saheed throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saheed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Saheed throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Santa Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Saheed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saheed moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
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!
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Saheed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Santa Cruz has been cut.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saheed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Saheed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saheed doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Saheed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Saheed.
Saheed moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Saheed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saheed missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saheed misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saheed.
Saheed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Saheed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Saheed moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Saheed avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Saheed missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Saheed slips the punch.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saheed tries to clinch
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Cruz catches Saheed right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Cruz misses
letting Saheed counter with a right hand.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Saheed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz looks to land a combination. Saheed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saheed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Saheed's head back.
Saheed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz lands with a straight right. Saheed didn't see that one coming.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saheed was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Saheed misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Saheed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santa Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santa Cruz's cut.
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.
Saheed throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz stuns Saheed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
Saheed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Saheed might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Cruz misses
and Saheed counters with a stiff right hand.
Saheed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Saheed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saheed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Saheed throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Saheed looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Saheed throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Saheed.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Saheed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saheed tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santa Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces Saheed off the cage and back into range.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Saheed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saheed on the side of the head.
Saheed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santa Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saheed moves out of range of the strikes.
Saheed slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saheed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saheed ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
A little feinted left hand from Saheed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saheed lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook to the body
and Saheed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saheed ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Saheed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saheed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz scores with a jab. Saheed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saheed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Saheed dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saheed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saheed moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Saheed misses the target.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saheed moves away.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saheed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saheed misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a two punch combo.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Saheed slips the punch.
Cruz misses with a right hand
letting Saheed counter with a right hand.
Saheed dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Saheed finish him?
Saheed lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Saheed throws an overhand right that drops Cruz like a sack of potatoes! Saheed dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danjuma Saheed!
Danjuma Saheed really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shaq Withers (ranked 2218 p4p, 2553 weight class) and Kai Asakura (ranked 160 p4p, 181 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shaq Withers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Withers misses with a straight right.
Asakura unleashes a big counter combination but Withers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Withers.
Some wild striking there from Withers.
Withers throws a series of punches but Asakura avoids them all with ease.
Asakura throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura moves out of range as Withers strikes.
Asakura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Withers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Withers misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withers tries for a takedown but Asakura circles away easily
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Withers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Withers misses with a double jab
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Withers throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
Asakura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura gets a clinch.
Asakura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asakura being controlled against the cage.
Withers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq Withers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
Withers throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura throws a counter combo.
Withers takes one to the chin there.
Withers looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Withers throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura instigates a clinch.
Withers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asakura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Withers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Withers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asakura.
Asakura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crunch! Asakura slams his shin into Withers's torso.
Asakura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Withers thuds a left hand into Asakura's body.
Withers throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Asakura 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Withers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Withers fails with a takedown attempt.
Asakura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asakura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Withers dives in and grabs Asakura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asakura pushes down on Withers's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Withers but Withers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Withers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asakura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Withers misses with a hook
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura misses with a wild combination.
Withers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asakura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Withers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Withers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Withers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asakura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Withers throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withers misses the shot to the body.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Withers has time to react.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Withers moves out of range easily.
Withers misses with a body shot
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura tries to clinch but Withers moves out of range.
Withers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Withers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Withers.
Asakura throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Withers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kai Asakura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Withers.
Asakura taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Withers working the head and body with strikes.
Withers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Withers lands a few punches from side control.
Withers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withers grinds an elbow into Asakura's temple.
Asakura takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Withers is working Asakura over with some ground and pound from side control.
Asakura takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Withers is chipping away with strikes.
Withers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Asakura down.
Withers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Asakura is trying to work for a sweep but Withers has mounted him!
Asakura is breathing heavily.
Withers wants to control the pace but Asakura is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Withers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Withers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Asakura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shaq Withers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Withers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Withers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Withers landing strikes from the mount and Asakura is in trouble!
Withers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Asakura hang on?
Withers controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Withers landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Withers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Withers looking to control but Asakura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Withers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Withers misses with a series of wild punches.
Asakura throws a body punch but Withers moves out of range.
Asakura gets caught flat footed, as Withers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Withers won't allow Asakura to get back to his feet.
Withers chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura wants to sweep but no luck.
Withers lands a couple of digs.
Asakura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Withers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Withers pushes down on Asakura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Withers working Asakura over with strikes here.
Withers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Withers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asakura looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Asakura that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Withers wants to control the pace but Asakura is squirming around nicely.
Asakura taking shots to the head.
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!
Withers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Withers with the ground and pound from mount.
Withers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Withers working the ground and pound effectively.
Withers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asakura looks a forlorn figure.
Withers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Asakura is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Asakura's face.
Asakura is still in real trouble! Can Withers finish him?
Withers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Asakura seems to have recovered his senses.
Asakura takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Withers.
Withers lands a big elbow.
Asakura takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Withers drops a big elbow. That's hurt Asakura! More shots from Withers and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaq Withers!
A victorious Shaq Withers 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 Clayton Price (ranked 3660 p4p, 3212 weight class) and Ronan Harvey (ranked 404 p4p, 367 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronan Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Harvey goes for a double leg but Price avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Price continues to drive forward.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Clayton Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Harvey.
Price bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Price is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harvey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price is looking to take a break and control but Harvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harvey is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harvey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Price tries to advance to mount but Harvey denies him.
Price has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Harvey is looking to regain half guard here but Price keeps moving and retains side control.
Harvey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two 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.
Price wants to free his trapped foot but Harvey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harvey wants to control but Price is keeping busy.
Price is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harvey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harvey trying to control here.
Price is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price prevents Harvey from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to work for an arm triangle but Harvey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Price controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harvey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Price's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Price's back!
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Harvey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harvey really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Price.
Price looking to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Price's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price is working hard here to advance position.
Harvey trying to control.
Harvey working for a choke but Price is defending well.
Harvey tries to keep control of the position but Price is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harvey keeps control of the position as Price tries to break free.
Harvey wants to control but Price is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Price dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Price tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harvey swivels and escapes.
Price 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.
Price is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harvey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harvey has escaped and now he's on top!
Harvey tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
Harvey postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Harvey stopping the sweep attempt from Price.
Harvey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Price being controlled here, momentarily.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Price slaps away a takedown attempt from Harvey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harvey shoots in but Price avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Price misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harvey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Price sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Price feinted with a counter takedown.
Clayton Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Harvey.
Harvey fails with the takedown.
Price throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harvey was covering up waiting for the punch and Price finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Harvey looking to control.
Price advances position into side control!
Harvey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Price perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harvey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Price trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Price is really struggling to control Harvey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Harvey has control of Price's left arm, preventing Price from doing any damage.
Price works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harvey moves into full guard.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Price dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harvey.
Price fails with a takedown attempt.
Price shoots in looking for a takedown. Harvey tries to sprawl out of it but Price keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harvey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Harvey tries to counter it with a takedown but Price pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clayton Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Harvey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey shoots in for a double leg but Price sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Price fails with the takedown
and Harvey counters by clinching up.
Harvey has Price pressed against the cage, preventing Price from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harvey drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harvey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but Harvey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Price working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harvey has passed into half guard!
Price is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is keen to just control but Price is a slippery customer.
Price is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harvey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harvey's back!
Harvey trying to control but not successfully.
Harvey tries to escape the position.
Harvey won't enjoy being in this position. Price looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Harvey is tapping - it's over boys! Price picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clayton Price!
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A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
33% |
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