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BANZAI BONANZA 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artyom Kozlov (ranked 25220 p4p, 25336 weight class) and Kelvin Harvey (ranked 263 p4p, 274 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artyom Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kelvin Harvey!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey throws a leg kick
and Kozlov counters with a left to the body.
Harvey looks winded!
Kozlov ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Harvey's jaw. Harvey's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kozlov does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artyom Kozlov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Walls (ranked 25722 p4p, 4886 weight class) and Lucas Wilson (ranked 275 p4p, 223 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilson's choice of entrance music: I Stand Alone - Godsmack. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Walls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walls lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walls.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Walls shows good takedown defense.
Walls misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucas Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Walls counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Walls to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilson forces Walls back against the cage and clinches.
Walls being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Walls working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Wilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walls backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
Wilson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wilson is working Walls over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
Walls can't break the clinch.
Walls can't break the clinch.
Wilson tries to work over Walls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walls prevents the takedown attempt.
Xander Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Wilson.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walls is trying to break the clinch but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Walls has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walls backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a left hand.
Walls can't break the clinch.
Wilson wants the takedown. Walls is fighting it off but Wilson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Walls's guard against the cage.
Walls is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson distracts Walls with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Wilson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stands and throws Walls's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilson taking a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wilson.
Wilson advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Walls walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilson pushes Walls up against the cage in a clinch.
Walls is trying to break free.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walls swinging wildly here.
Walls feints a jab promting Wilson to slip. Walls then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Walls saw that one coming.
Wilson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Walls misses with a body kick.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walls went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xander Walls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walls avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Walls throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Walls sprawls well.
Walls throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Walls scores with a spinning back kick!
Xander Walls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Wilson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Walls.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson scores with a jab.
Wilson lands with a good body shot.
Wilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walls went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilson wants to counter the offense by Walls and move into the clinch position.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Walls counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Walls went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Walls, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Walls against the cage but Walls circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xander Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Wilson.
Walls walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walls takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Walls slips the punch.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walls fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walls throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wilson takes a swing at Walls's ribcage but misses.
Walls seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Walls will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Wilson tries to counter it with a takedown but Walls pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Walls scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Walls is predictable there
and Wilson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walls's guard.
Walls working a defensive guard but Wilson passes into half guard.
Well, if Wilson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walls looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Walls blocks a jab.
Walls went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Walls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Walls sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Wilson looks to move away, Walls throws a big counter combo but Wilson just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Walls misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Walls.
Xander Walls is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walls displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Xander Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Wilson.
Wilson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Walls gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walls misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walls went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Walls misses.
Wilson clinches.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Walls misses with the combination.
Wilson wants to counter with a clinch but Walls pushes him away.
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilson.
Lucas Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson successfully pulls guard.
Wilson has his feet on Walls's thighs here. He's pushed Walls off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Walls screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Wilson!
A relieved looking Lucas Wilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georgi Ivanov (ranked 5924 p4p, 4565 weight class) and Lee Chan (ranked 345 p4p, 305 weight class). Georgi Ivanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georgi Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Chan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov instigates a clinch.
Chan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ivanov up against the cage.
Chan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanov stalling the fight.
Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Chan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chan tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away.
Chan avoids the head kick by Ivanov.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Chan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee Chan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanov misses with a leg kick
and Chan counters with a nice body kick.
Ivanov misses the body punch
and Chan counters with a series of strikes. Ivanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Chan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Chan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Ivanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Chan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ivanov up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chan wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Chan gets to his feet - Ivanov follows without any prompting.
Chan clinches up with Ivanov and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov can't get the takedown.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Chan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away.
Chan pushes Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Chan stalling in the clinch.
Ivanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan slowing the pace effectively.
Ivanov fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Chan leaning against his opponent.
Chan breaks the clinch.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Chan counters with an inside leg kick.
Chan moves into the clinch.
Ivanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Chan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chan clinches.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Chan.
Chan stalls.
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Georgi Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Chan circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chan manages to break the clinch.
Chan pushes Ivanov away with a front kick.
Chan tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanov throws a lazy head kick
and Chan counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chan.
Ivanov tries to keep at a distance but Chan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chan stalls.
Chan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ivanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ivanov manages to break the clinch.
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ivanov throws a push kick but Chan slaps the foot to one side.
Chan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Chan. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
As Ivanov backs off Chan throws a huge counter combo but Ivanov manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan keeps Ivanov at a distance using the push kick.
Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Chan.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.
Ivanov jumps guard and drags Chan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Chan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chan tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanov avoids the damage to the body.
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Chan counters with a solid body kick.
Chan pushes Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Ivanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ivanov letting Chan take a breather here.
Ivanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ivanov up against the cage.
Ivanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Chan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chan prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Chan.
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Ivanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chan.
Lee Chan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Georgi Ivanov has been cut.
Chan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chan gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt.
Ivanov jumps guard.
Ivanov is working an open guard so Chan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chan closes the distance and pushes Ivanov back into the cage.
Ivanov prevents a body shot from Chan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chan circles away.
Ivanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Chan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chan forces Ivanov back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chan obliges.
Chan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Chan won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan scores with a hook to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Chan.
Chan stalls.
Ivanov letting Chan take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Chan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Chan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Bryan (ranked 3728 p4p, 25445 weight class) and Kyojin Rikishi (ranked 185 p4p, 272 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarcus Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyojin Rikishi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rikishi fails with a takedown attempt.
Rikishi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bryan quickly recovers to half guard.
Rikishi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bryan throws some strikes from the bottom but Rikishi isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Bryan is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Rikishi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyojin Rikishi!
Kyojin Rikishi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BANZAI NUTRITION for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevan Micic (ranked 4806 p4p, 3628 weight class) and Freaky Travis (ranked 221 p4p, 180 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevan Micic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freaky Travis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Micic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Micic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Travis misses with a wild body shot.
Micic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Travis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Micic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Micic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Travis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Micic scrambles back to his feet.
Freaky Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travis scores with a body shot.
Travis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Micic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Micic misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Travis. Micic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Micic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Travis.
Travis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Micic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Travis connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Travis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Travis is looking to clinch.
Micic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Travis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Micic avoids the body shot from Travis.
Micic doesn't manage to clinch there - Travis circles away.
No joy there for Micic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Travis.
It looks like Stevan Micic has been cut.
Travis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Micic wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Travis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Micic lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Travis. Micic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Micic clinches up with Travis and pushes him back against the cage.
Micic misses with a punch to the body.
Micic misses with a punch to the body.
Travis blocks a body shot from Micic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Travis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Travis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Travis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Micic.
Micic throws a punch but it's blocked by Travis.
Travis lands a shoulder strike.
Travis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Travis taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Travis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Micic backwards.
Micic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Micic misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Micic.
Travis scores with a shot to the side of Micic's head.
Micic lands a shoulder strike.
Micic throws a head punch that misses.
Micic tries a body shot but Travis blocks it.
Micic avoids a wild elbow strike from Travis.
Micic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Travis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Micic misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Micic - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micic struggles to land a body shot inside as Travis controls his hands.
Micic gets through Travis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Micic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Travis misses with the head strike.
Travis blocks an uppercut.
Micic tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Travis lands a shoulder strike.
Micic blocks an uppercut.
Travis scores with a shot to the side of Micic's head.
Travis tries a knee to the head but Micic blocks it.
Travis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Travis throws a head punch that misses.
Micic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Micic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travis stalling in the clinch but Micic improves position.
Micic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Travis stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Micic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Travis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Micic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Micic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Micic lands a nice uppercut.
Micic lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Micic swings wildly with an uppercut but Travis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Micic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Travis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freaky Travis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stevan Micic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Travis staying out of range there.
Travis misses with a hook.
Travis scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Travis. Beautiful body shot.
Micic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Micic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Travis to score with a decent uppercut.
Micic is looking to clinch.
Travis swats away the attempt to clinch by Micic.
Micic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Freaky Travis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Micic lands a slapping body shot.
Travis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Travis drops his hands momentarily and Micic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Travis jabs Micic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Travis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Micic rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Micic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Micic looks to land a left hand but Travis moved out of range nicely.
Micic tries to clinch there but Travis circles away.
Travis slips a jab from Micic.
Travis misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis lands a right hook to the body.
Travis cracks Micic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Travis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Micic fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Travis finds it's way through Micic's defenses.
Travis swings for the body but Micic moves out of range.
Micic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Micic takes one on the button.
Micic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Travis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Micic slips a jab from Travis.
Micic misses with a body shot.
Micic just misses with a punch to the body.
Travis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Micic walks into a left hand.
Travis slips under a jab.
Micic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Travis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Micic swings for the body but Travis moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Micic was well out of range. Poor timing from Travis.
Donk. Micic catches Travis right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micic swats away the attempt to clinch by Travis.
Nice body punch from Travis.
Travis is looking to clinch.
Micic tries to move into range but Travis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Travis connects with a looping right hand.
Travis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Travis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Micic is looking to counter the offense by Travis and move into the clinch.
Travis stuns Micic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Travis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Micic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Travis dips to his left and cracks Micic with an uppercut!
Micic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Micic tries to clinch up but Travis circles away and keeps his distance.
Micic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Micic tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micic closes the distance and clinches.
Travis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Micic backwards.
Micic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Travis prevents a body shot from Micic.
Travis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Travis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Micic misses with a punch to the body.
Micic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Micic.
Come on Travis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Travis lands with a short shot to the head.
Travis stalling.
Micic scores with a shot to the side of Travis's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travis has a couple of punches blocked by Micic.
Travis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Travis working aggressively here.
Micic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Travis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Travis trying to stall but Micic improves his position.
Micic blocking some punches.
Travis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Micic.
Micic blocks an uppercut.
Travis throws a punch but it's blocked by Micic.
Travis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Travis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freaky Travis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stevan Micic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Travis scores with a punch to the head.
Travis scores with a punch to the head.
Micic lands a nice shot to the body.
Travis misses with an uppercut.
Travis lands a nice hook to Micic's body. Micic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Micic takes one to the side of the head.
Travis takes a swing at Micic's ribcage but misses.
Micic wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Micic tries to clinch there but Travis circles away.
Travis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Travis tries to clinch but Micic moves out of range.
Travis gets tackled into the cage by Micic. Micic maintains the clinch.
Travis blocking some punches.
Micic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Travis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Travis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Travis struggles to land a body shot inside as Micic controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis throws an elbow that misses.
Freaky Travis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Micic.
A shot in the inside from Micic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Micic.
Travis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Micic tries to throw a body punch but Travis avoids it by throwing Micic back against the cage.
Micic misses with the head strike.
Micic tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Micic tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Travis is trying to maintain a safe position but Micic gets an underhook and turns Travis into the cage.
A hook to the body from Micic.
Micic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
 Travis is rocked!
Micic dips a shoulder and cracks Travis with a mighty uppercut! Travis falls back against the cage and Micic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Travis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Micic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevan Micic!
Stevan Micic took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yao Ming (ranked 2954 p4p, 25727 weight class) and Nathanial Burch (ranked 157 p4p, 284 weight class). Yao Ming could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nathanial Burch's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yao Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathanial Burch!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burch fails with the takedown
and Ming counters with a big uppercut that knocks Burch off his feet! Ming dives into side control looking to finish!
 It looks like Nathanial Burch has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ming has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Burch looks winded!
Burch misses with a takedown attempt
and Ming counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yao Ming!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Wilander (ranked 3373 p4p, 3162 weight class) and Roger Lamont (ranked 169 p4p, 127 weight class). Roger Lamont told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Wilander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Lamont!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Wilander with that takedown attempt.
Lamont looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lamont fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilander sprawls well initially but Lamont persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lamont.
Lamont missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilander is looking to improve his position.
Lamont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lamont looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lamont.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamont seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lamont throws a strike but Wilander avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamont is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander is working hard here to advance position.
Wilander pulls Lamont in to control the position.
Lamont in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilander trying to control the position.
Wilander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lamont is trying to get back to full guard.
Lamont blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilander.
Wilander lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lamont can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamont really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont is looking for a sweep. Wilander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilander is nestled in close to Lamont, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
Lamont is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilander scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilander stops Lamont from getting back to his feet.
Wilander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamont has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilander is working away from the top position though.
Wilander seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilander winds up and cracks Lamont with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lamont wants to improve his position but Wilander is controlling well.
Wilander throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont is trying to control but can't.
Wilander has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lamont tries to get to full guard but Wilander has control of the leg.
Wilander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
Lamont trying to control but Wilander postures up.
Lamont is staying active underneath Wilander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilander uses his free foot to push down on Lamont's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lamont.
Lamont sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lamont makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lamont.
Wilander postures up and lands a big shot to Lamont's brow.
Wilander 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont trying to control the position.
Wilander wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Wilander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lamont is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilander is controlling him.
Wilander connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilander's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilander postures up in Lamont's guard and throws a big left but Lamont blocks it.
Wilander won't allow Lamont to get back to his feet.
Lamont working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilander.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Wilander dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lamont tries to avoid it but Wilander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lamont to the ground. Lamont escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilander darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilander working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lamont is pressing down on Wilander's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilander throwing strikes but missing.
Wilander trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
Wilander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamont can do to turn this around?
Lamont is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
Wilander stays in close to Lamont's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander working some strikes from top position.
Lamont looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamont, not yet.
Wilander throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilander's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamont is keeping the position for now.
Lamont is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilander won't allow Lamont to get back to his feet.
Wilander trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
Wilander stopping the sweep attempt from Lamont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilander landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilander stays in close to Lamont's body and controls the position.
Wilander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilander makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tommy Wilander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilander wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Wilander is in close to Lamont's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lamont looking to control.
Wilander stops Lamont from standing up.
Lamont wants to sweep here but Wilander controlling him for the moment.
Lamont controls Wilander momentarily but Wilander frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilander.
Wilander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamont wants to stand up but Wilander is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lamont fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown but Wilander shows good takedown defense.
Wilander scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wilander prevents Lamont from standing back up.
Lamont is not content to let Wilander control the position.
Wilander throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.
Wilander looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lamont trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilander is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilander connects with a nice short shot to Lamont's temple.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
Lamont tries to get to full guard but Wilander has control of the leg.
Wilander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilander working Lamont over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilander with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilander throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Wilander dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilander shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilander showed some decent athleticism there.
Lamont is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilander wants to take a breather but Lamont is having none of it.
Lamont trying to hold on to Wilander's head to control him but Wilander postures up.
Wilander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lamont with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
Wilander throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.
Lamont wants to control but Wilander is keeping busy.
Wilander lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander slips a nice elbow through Lamont's hands, connecting with Lamont's forehead.
Wilander seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lamont is staying active underneath Wilander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lamont trying to control from the bottom.
Lamont regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilander wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Wilander is really struggling to control Lamont but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wilander stops Lamont from standing up.
Wilander controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilander's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lamont.
Wilander half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wilander moves into the clinch.
Lamont goes for a takedown attempt but Wilander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilander fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilander shoots in for a double leg but Lamont sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lamont fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tommy Wilander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Lamont.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamont, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilander gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lamont regains guard.
Lamont keeping moving, preventing Wilander from controlling successfully.
Lamont is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilander lands a couple of digs.
Roger Lamont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilander is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Wilander sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilander postures up and lands a big shot to Lamont's brow.
Lamont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilander is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilander lands a couple of elbows.
Lamont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilander stopping the sweep attempt from Lamont.
Lamont has his foot on Wilander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilander works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lamont looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wilander puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wilander winds up and cracks Lamont with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lamont is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamont taking some punishment here, with Wilander in his half guard.
Lamont is rocked!
Wilander creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Lamont is out cold and this one is all over! Wilander climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Wilander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genyo Takeda (ranked 2347 p4p, 3134 weight class) and Soren Lozano (ranked 135 p4p, 163 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Genyo Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Soren Lozano!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lozano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Takeda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lozano moves in looking to clinch but Takeda pushes him off.
It looked like Takeda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lozano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lozano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lozano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lozano moves in looking to clinch but Takeda pushes him off.
Takeda slips a straight right by Lozano.
A little feinted left hand from Takeda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takeda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lozano wants to clinch.
Lozano wants to clinch but Takeda slips to the side
and Takeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Soren Lozano has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lozano doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeda circles away.
Lozano clinches up with Takeda and pushes him back against the cage.
Lozano digs a right hand underneath Takeda's ribcage. Takeda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lozano swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda is working Lozano over against the cage.
Lozano swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lozano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lozano misses with a punch on the inside.
Lozano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeda is working Lozano over against the cage.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeda.
Lozano scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeda cracks Lozano with a nice body shot.
Lozano tries a body shot but Takeda blocks it.
Takeda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lozano looks winded!
Lozano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body.
Lozano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeda lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lozanos head.
Takeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeda tries to throw a body punch but Lozano avoids it by throwing Takeda back against the cage.
Takeda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takeda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lozano misses with a punch on the inside.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeda.
Takeda struggles to land a body shot inside as Lozano controls his hands.
Lozano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lozano throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeda.
Lozano working aggressively here.
Takeda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lozano.
A nice left hand lands by Takeda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda blocks an uppercut.
Takeda throws a head punch that misses.
Takeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeda lands a hook that snaps the head of Lozano backwards.
Lozano has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lozano lands a body punch.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lozano misses with the head strike.
Takeda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeda misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Lozano.
Takeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Lozano.
A head punch on the inside from Takeda fails to land.
Lozano blocks a body shot from Takeda.
Lozano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeda prevents a body shot from Lozano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lozano tries to work over Takeda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lozano blocks an uppercut.
Lozano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lozano misses with a punch on the inside.
Lozano pushes Takeda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lozano misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lozano misses with a punch to the body.
Lozano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lozano misses with a punch on the inside.
Lozano throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Takeda.
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Genyo Takeda has been cut.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Takeda fails to land.
Lozano can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
Lozano tries a body shot but Takeda blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lozano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soren Lozano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lozano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lozano instigates a clinch.
Takeda blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lozano pushes Takeda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeda blocks a body shot from Lozano.
Takeda is trying to push Lozano away but Lozano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lozano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lozano's elbow.
Lozano misses with a punch on the inside.
Lozano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lozano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Lozano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lozano working aggressively here.
Lozano lands with a left to the head.
Lozano lands with a short shot to the head.
Takeda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takeda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takeda tries a body shot but Lozano blocks it.
Nice body punch from Takeda - that landed with a thud.
Lozano pushes Takeda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Lozano.
Lozano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takeda keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Takeda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lozano tries to clinch up.
Lozano tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Lozano.
Lozano wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Lozano misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lozano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lozano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeda lands with a good body shot.
Lozano misses with a body shot
and Takeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Lozano slips under a jab from Takeda.
Lozano misses with a wild body shot.
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Lozano moved out of range.
Lozano is looking to clinch but Takeda is avoiding it.
Lozano closes the distance and clinches.
Lozano tries a body shot but Takeda blocks it.
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!
Lozano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lozano tries a body shot but Takeda blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lozano has had enough of the clinch but Takeda keeps him there for the moment.
Lozano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lozano misses with some punches.
Lozano throws a head punch that misses.
Takeda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lozano throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeda.
Lozano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeda throws out a loose jab but Lozano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lozano swings widly with a right hand
and Takeda counters with a stiff right hand.
Lozano connects with a body shot that sends Takeda's belly button to the back.
Lozano wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda digs a good body shot into Lozano's ribs.
Takeda throws an off balance right hand
and Lozano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lozano tries to work over Takeda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Lozano fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeda.
Lozano misses with some punches.
Lozano misses with a punch on the inside.
Lozano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lozano.
Takeda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takeda working aggressively here.
Lozano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Lozano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lozano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Genyo Takeda is winning the standup battle so far.
Takeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Takeda was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lozano tries to clinch but Takeda moves away
and Takeda counters with a nice body shot.
Lozano tries to clinch but Takeda moves out of range.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Lozano tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Takeda.
Lozano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeda throws out a loose jab but Lozano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Soren Lozano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lozano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lozano swings widly with a right hand
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Lozano's shoulder, as Lozano tries to avoid the shot.
Lozano tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
Lozano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lozano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takeda lands with a cross.
Lozano tries to clinch up but Takeda circles away and keeps his distance.
Lozano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lozano.
Takeda works Lozano's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Takeda. That snapped Lozano's head back.
Lozano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takeda counters with a nice right hand that sends Lozano toppling to the canvas! Lozano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Takeda finish him?!
Lozano is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeda cracks Lozano with a left hook right on the temple and Lozano goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Takeda lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Lozano is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genyo Takeda!
An out of breath Genyo Takeda 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Virgulino Lampiaun (ranked 2303 p4p, 2375 weight class) and Josef Stallin (ranked 133 p4p, 93 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Virgulino Lampiaun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josef Stallin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lampiaun pushes Stallin up against the cage in a clinch.
Stallin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A short left from Lampiaun.
Stallin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stallin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stallin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lampiaun smiles and moves away.
Virgulino Lampiaun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Stallin.
Lampiaun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stallin jumps guard but Lampiaun stands there with Stallin around his waist. Stallin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stallin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lampiaun walks away with a smile on his face. Stallin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stallin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab from Stallin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallin throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Stallin misses.
Lampiaun looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stallin misses with a looping right.
Lampiaun has closed the distance and engaged Stallin in a clinch.
Stallin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lampiaun uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampiaun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stallin.
A nice left hand lands by Lampiaun.
Stallin tries to pull guard but Lampiaun won't allow it.
Lampiaun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lampiaun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Josef Stallin has been cut.
Lampiaun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stallin looks winded!
Lampiaun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lampiaun creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stallin with a big uppercut! Stallin tries to clinch up but Lampiaun pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stallin to the mat! Stallin covers up and Lampiaun unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Virgulino Lampiaun!
A victorious Virgulino Lampiaun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deebo Drummond (ranked 1477 p4p, 1933 weight class) and Cibuka Stilera (ranked 89 p4p, 119 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deebo Drummond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cibuka Stilera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drummond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stilera.
Stilera rushes Drummond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stilera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drummond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stilera backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stilera.
Drummond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drummond throws a head punch that misses.
Drummond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stilera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drummond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stilera backwards.
Drummond lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Cibuka Stilera has been cut.
Drummond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drummond blocks the elbow strike.
Drummond is struggling to control the position.
Stilera's coach down at Gym To Nica was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stilera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Drummond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drummond.
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!
Stilera is looking to control Drummond's arms but Drummond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stilera has his back to the cage.
Stilera misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Drummond.
Drummond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stilera backwards.
Stilera misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stilera has picked Drummond up - he's going for a ride! Stilera dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Drummond actively working from the bottom here.
Stilera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drummond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stilera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drummond has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stilera prevents Drummond from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drummond is looking to control Stilera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drummond avoid being mounted?
Drummond moves into full guard.
Drummond isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stilera stacks Drummond on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stilera!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond can't do much from the bottom here.
Drummond's coaches at Honu Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Stilera has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Drummond is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Stilera yanks on the arm and Drummond is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Stilera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cibuka Stilera!
Cibuka Stilera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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