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MIlF 123 Montana VS Young PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Li Thai (ranked 25072 p4p, 4553 weight class) and Dex Illing (ranked 422 p4p, 381 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Li Thai!
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, Dex Illing!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Illing counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thai has Illing up against the cage in a clinch.
Thai looking for a takedown.
Illing wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thai is trying to drag Illing to the mat but Illing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Illing misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Illing.
Thai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Illing has had enough of the clinch but Thai keeps him there for the moment.
Thai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Illing.
Thai tries to work over Illing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thai blocks a body shot from Illing.
Illing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thai is defending well for now.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Illing.
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Illing rushes Thai and presses him up against the cage.
Illing takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Dex Illing has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Illing fails to land.
Illing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice elbow from Thai.
Thai can't find room to land a body shot as Illing controls the action.
Illing working aggressively here.
Illing told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nice elbow from Thai.
A shot in the inside from Illing.
Illing can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Illing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Illing takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai struggles to land a body shot inside as Illing controls his hands.
Illing takes an elbow to the temple.
Thai stalling.
Thai lands a nice elbow.
A shot in the inside from Illing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illing can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Thai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Illing is keeping busy.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
Thai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Illing tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Illing up against the cage.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Illing has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Thai lands an elbow just above Illing 's eye.
Illing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Illing throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thai breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
Thai misses with a punch to the body.
Thai throws an elbow that misses.
Illing throws a head punch that misses.
Illing lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Illing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Illing's defenses.
Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai is working for takedown but Illing is calmly controlling the position for now.
Illing misses with the head strike.
Illing manages to break the clinch.
Illing closes the distance and pushes Thai back into the cage.
Thai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thai taking a breather.
Illing working aggressively here.
Illing struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Illing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
Illing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Illing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Illing gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thai.
Thai trying to control the position but instead, Illing has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thai into the cage.
Illing misses with a punch on the inside.
Illing lands a shoulder strike.
Illing takes an elbow to the forehead.
Illing can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Thai lands a damaging elbow.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Illing wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Illing tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Illing misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dex Illing will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dex Illing's cut.
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.
Illing instigates a clinch.
Illing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Illing misses with a body punch.
Thai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Illing's elbow.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Illing moves into the clinch successfully.
Illing wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Illing avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai.
Illing misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Illing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Illing in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
Illing misses with a punch to the body.
Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Illing moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Illing blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Illing's efforts to push away.
Illing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Illing blocks it with crossed arms.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Illing shrugs off.
Thai stalls.
Illing lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
Thai just leaning against Illing, taking a breather.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thai lands an elbow just above Illing 's eye.
Thai avoids the elbow strike from Illing, against the cage.
Illing tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Illing working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Illing takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Dex Illing's cut even more.
Illing wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Illing takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Illing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Illing wants to break free but Thai has control.
Illing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Illing is trying to force a seperation but Thai has the dominant position.
Illing breaks the clinch.
Thai moves into range and clinches up with Illing.
Illing dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Illing manages to break the clinch.
Illing clinches with his opponent.
Illing makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thai blocks an elbow strike.
Illing misses with a body punch.
Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Illing clinches with his opponent.
Illing misses with a punch on the inside.
Illing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thai is defending well for now.
Illing lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illing works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Illing breaks the clinch.
Illing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thai, pushing him back against the cage.
Illing has had enough of the clinch but Thai keeps him there for the moment.
Illing is trying to break the clinch but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Illing makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thai prevents a body shot from Illing.
Illing is looking to break free of the clinch but Thai has double underhooks.
Illing throws an elbow that misses.
Illing has had enough of the clinch but Thai keeps him there for the moment.
Illing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dex Illing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Illing tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Illing back against the cage.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Illing in his tracks for a moment.
Thai breaks from the clinch.
Illing moves into the clinch successfully.
Illing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Illing has closed the distance and engaged Thai in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illing is trying to break the clinch but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Illing dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Illing tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Illing back against the cage.
Thai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Illing's elbow.
Illing misses with a punch on the inside.
Illing lands an uppercut.
Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Illing.
Illing tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Illing's defenses.
Thai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Illing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Illing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Dex Illing's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dex Illing will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dex Illing's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Illing misses with a punch to the body.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Illing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Illing moves into range and clinches up with Thai.
Thai prevents Illing from breaking the clinch.
Illing tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Illing back against the cage.
Illing misses with a body punch.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
Thai tries a body shot but Illing blocks it.
Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Illing's defenses.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai tries a body shot but Illing blocks it.
Thai blocking some punches.
Thai manages to break the clinch.
Illing closes the distance and clinches.
Illing lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Illing letting Thai take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Illing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Illing can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Illing misses with a punch on the inside.
Illing throws a head punch that misses.
Thai is pushing Illing up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thai'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.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Thai for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Illing being controlled against the cage.
Thai trying to stall but Illing improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Thai.
Thai tries to keep at a distance but Illing has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thai lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Illing.
Illing struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Illing throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
Illing tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Thai trying to stall but Illing improves his position.
Illing throws a head punch that misses.
Thai dodges an elbow strike from Illing.
Illing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Illing is trying to push Thai away but Thai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Illing tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Illing avoids the damage to the body.
Thai lands a damaging elbow.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Illing avoids the damage to the body.
Illing misses with a body punch.
Thai lands an elbow inside.
Illing lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Illing misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Illing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thai tries to work over Illing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Illing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Illing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Illing.
Illing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illing.
Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
Illing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thai prevents a body shot from Illing.
Thai blocks a body shot from Illing.
Illing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thai tries for a takedown but Illing manages to get underhooks.
Illing tries to break free but Thai pushes him back against the cage.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Illing shrugs off.
Thai controlling the action here for a moment.
Illing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dex Illing is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Illing.
Illing has closed the distance and engaged Thai in a clinch.
Illing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Illing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Illing misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
A short uppercut from Illing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Illing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Illing working aggressively here.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Illing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dex Illing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Illing has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dex Illing!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sakkie Bruinbrood (ranked 24891 p4p, 4875 weight class) and Gavyn Mcintyre (ranked 610 p4p, 548 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sakkie Bruinbrood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavyn Mcintyre!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruinbrood shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bruinbrood showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcintyre flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mcintyre looking for submissions off his back.
Mcintyre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bruinbrood pulls his head out easily.
Mcintyre is trying to maintain the position but Bruinbrood is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcintyre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcintyre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcintyre looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcintyre can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcintyre trying to control from the bottom.
Bruinbrood decides to stand up.
A left and a right from Bruinbrood both land. Nice combination.
A cross from Bruinbrood lands.
Bruinbrood gets the takedown into side control.
Mcintyre is looking to regain half guard here but Bruinbrood keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcintyre wants to control but Bruinbrood postures up.
Bruinbrood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcintyre keeps working.
Mcintyre is trying to improve his position.
Mcintyre is still trying to improve position.
Mcintyre looks winded!
Bruinbrood decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruinbrood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mcintyre back to the cage. Bruinbrood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bruinbrood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruinbrood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A solid body kick from Bruinbrood.
Bruinbrood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mcintyre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruinbrood.
Mcintyre wants to clinch up but Bruinbrood keeps it at a distance.
Bruinbrood misses with a body kick.
Bruinbrood looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bruinbrood escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bruinbrood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcintyre trying to hold on to Bruinbrood's head to control him but Bruinbrood postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcintyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruinbrood tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mcintyre controls his leg.
Bruinbrood is thwarting Mcintyre's attempts to control the position.
Mcintyre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bruinbrood gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakkie Bruinbrood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bruinbrood shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bruinbrood showed some decent athleticism there.
Mcintyre manages to get to full guard.
Mcintyre controls Bruinbrood momentarily but Bruinbrood frees himself.
Bruinbrood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcintyre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bruinbrood defends well.
Mcintyre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bruinbrood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruinbrood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mcintyre has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bruinbrood should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mcintyre has tightened it up now! Bruinbrood should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gavyn Mcintyre!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between zOe gOld (ranked 3674 p4p, 3645 weight class) and Burg Gers (ranked 468 p4p, 464 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, zOe gOld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Burg Gers!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gOld lands a jab-cross combination.
Gers tries to land a leg kick but gOld saw it coming and moves away.
gOld swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gers.
gOld lands a glancing blow to the side of Gers's head.
 Gers is rocked!
and gOld counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gers! He's just covering up as gOld starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). zOe gOld!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Funky Buttlovin (ranked 2324 p4p, 2352 weight class) and Mario Waters (ranked 330 p4p, 336 weight class). Funky Buttlovin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Waters's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Funky Buttlovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Waters!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters tries to clinch there but Buttlovin circles away.
Buttlovin moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Mario Waters has been cut.
Buttlovin looks to land a right hand but Waters moved out of range.
Waters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buttlovin has an active guard here but Waters has managed to pass into half guard.
Waters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buttlovin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Buttlovin actively working from the bottom here.
Buttlovin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttlovin trying to get back to full guard but Waters takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Buttlovin is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttlovin is squirming around, avoiding Waters's attempts to control the action.
Waters prevents Buttlovin from getting the reversal.
Waters tries to control but Buttlovin wriggling away.
Waters controlling the position easily from mount.
Waters looking to control but Buttlovin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buttlovin is looking to improve his position but Waters isn't that keen on the idea.
Waters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buttlovin is looking to escape.
Buttlovin regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttlovin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waters pulls his head out easily.
Buttlovin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buttlovin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waters pulls his head out easily.
Buttlovin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buttlovin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buttlovin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Buttlovin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Waters controlling the action here.
Buttlovin is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Waters has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Buttlovin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buttlovin looking for subs from the bottom but Waters mounts him!
Buttlovin is looking to improve his position but Waters isn't that keen on the idea.
Buttlovin is trying to reverse the position but instead Waters has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Buttlovin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Well, with Waters on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Buttlovin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Waters is trying to stick to Buttlovin's back but Buttlovin is turning into Waters. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Waters's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Buttlovin.
Waters trying to control the position.
Buttlovin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Waters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Waters has escaped and now he's on top!
Buttlovin keeping moving, preventing Waters from controlling successfully.
Waters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buttlovin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buttlovin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Waters defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Waters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Waters's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Buttlovin misses.
A slow jab from Buttlovin misses its intended target.
Waters tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mario Waters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buttlovin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waters's hands.
Buttlovin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Waters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buttlovin walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Waters drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Buttlovin swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Waters's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Funky Buttlovin!
Our winner, Funky Buttlovin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Franklin (ranked 1523 p4p, 2296 weight class) and Antoine Drake (ranked 227 p4p, 325 weight class). The key to victory for Rudy Franklin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rudy Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoine Drake!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Franklin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Antoine Drake has been cut.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake tries to land a body kick
letting Franklin counter with a right hand.
Drake is rocked!
Drake tries to clinch but Franklin moves away
and Franklin counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Drake out cold! What a finish! Franklin is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rudy Franklin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Nejc (ranked 1948 p4p, 2843 weight class) and Marko Novakovic (ranked 269 p4p, 357 weight class). Marko Novakovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Martin Nejc's chin.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Nejc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Novakovic!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novakovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nejc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nejc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Novakovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nejc misses with a wild combination.
Novakovic misses with a hook to the body
and Nejc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nejc's jab looks to have found its range, popping Novakovic under the eye.
Novakovic tries to clinch but Nejc moves away
and Novakovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Nejc - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nejc lands a left and a right that send Novakovic crashing to the mat, dazed. Nejc thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Novakovic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nejc pounces like a tiger and cracks Novakovic with a vicious hook! Novakovic is down but not out! Nejc follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martin Nejc!
In his post fight interview, Martin Nejc started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo DiMaggio (ranked 407 p4p, 396 weight class) and Kaito Tanaka (ranked 33 p4p, 31 weight class). Kaito Tanaka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo DiMaggio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaito Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiMaggio forces Tanaka back against the cage and clinches.
DiMaggio misses with an elbow strike.
DiMaggio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tanaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of DiMaggio backwards.
DiMaggio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DiMaggio prevents a body shot from Tanaka.
DiMaggio is trying to maintain a safe position but Tanaka gets an underhook and turns DiMaggio into the cage.
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by DiMaggio.
Tanaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike.
Tanaka letting DiMaggio take a breather here.
Tanaka looking to stall.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Tanaka.
DiMaggio is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
DiMaggio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 DiMaggio is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Tanaka as the two fighters clinch.
DiMaggio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is working DiMaggio over against the cage.
Tanaka dips a shoulder and cracks DiMaggio with a mighty uppercut! DiMaggio falls back against the cage and Tanaka unloads with a barrage of strikes! DiMaggio 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 - Tanaka screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaito Tanaka!
A victorious Kaito Tanaka 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 Alien Invasion (ranked 752 p4p, 740 weight class) and Lawson Serrano (ranked 102 p4p, 99 weight class). Alien Invasion has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alien Invasion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lawson Serrano!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serrano slaps away a takedown attempt from Invasion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Invasion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Serrano sprawls well. Serrano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Invasion gets slowly back to his feet.
Invasion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Invasion trying to control but Serrano is working from the bottom.
Serrano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Invasion manages to get himself to full guard.
Invasion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Serrano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Serrano connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Invasion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Serrano looking to pass the guard.
Invasion strikes from his own guard.
Invasion working for a triangle but Serrano defends it easily.
Invasion has momentary wrist control but Serrano slips an elbow through the middle.
Invasion wants to sweep here but Serrano controlling him for the moment.
Invasion trying to control the position.
Serrano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invasion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Serrano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Serrano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Serrano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Invasion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serrano pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Invasion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Serrano postures up in Invasion's guard and throws a big left but Invasion blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Invasion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Invasion 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.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serrano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Serrano distracts Invasion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Serrano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Invasion's head.
Invasion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Serrano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Serrano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Invasion looking for a guillotine here but Serrano defends easily.
Serrano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Invasion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Invasion working for a triangle but Serrano defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano connects with a couple of short punches.
Serrano postures up.
Serrano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Invasion's head.
Serrano stands up over Invasion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Invasion has momentary wrist control but Serrano slips an elbow through the middle.
Invasion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Invasion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serrano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lawson Serrano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Serrano shoots in and drives through. Invasion sprawls well.
Invasion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Serrano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Invasion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serrano pulls his head out easily.
Serrano lands with a punch from half guard.
Invasion tries to get to full guard but Serrano has control of the leg.
Invasion is pressing down on Serrano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Serrano working some strikes from top position.
Serrano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Invasion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Serrano is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Serrano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Serrano postures up and lands a big shot to Invasion's brow.
Invasion is rocked!
Serrano advances position into side control!
Oh Invasion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Invasion taking a bit of punishment here - Serrano scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Invasion wants to control but Serrano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Invasion seems to have got his legs back now.
Serrano wants to free his trapped foot but Invasion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Serrano passes into side control, despite Invasion's attempt to control the position.
Serrano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Serrano cracks Invasion with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Invasion takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Serrano lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Serrano lands a huge shot from side control! Invasion is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lawson Serrano!
In his post fight interview, Lawson Serrano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan McCoy (ranked 138 p4p, 343 weight class) and Larry LeFell (ranked 21 p4p, 50 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Declan McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry LeFell!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFell tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
It looked like McCoy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from LeFell.
McCoy lands a right hook to the body.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy drops LeFell with a beautiful combination! LeFell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCoy is looking for the KO!
LeFell is rocked!
It looks like Larry LeFell has been cut.
LeFell moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off.
LeFell is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
LeFell wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.
LeFell seems to have recovered his senses.
LeFell closes the distance but McCoy moves to the side
and McCoy counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks LeFell out cold! What a finish! McCoy is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Declan McCoy!
A very excited looking Declan McCoy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Montana (ranked 58 p4p, 114 weight class) and Angus Young (ranked 6 p4p, 12 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Montana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Young!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Montana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Young gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Young stalling in the clinch.
Montana misses with some punches.
Young pulls guard effortlessly.
Young has Montana pulled in close to control his posture.
Young trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana being controlled here momentarily.
Young is trying to control the position but Montana postures up.
Young has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Young has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young wants to sweep but no luck.
Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montana is aware though and is defending well.
Young escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Young keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
Montana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Young's head.
Montana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Montana postures up.
Young keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
Montana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montana passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young tries to roll over but Montana keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana tries to pass to full mount but Young defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Young wants to improve his position but Montana is controlling well.
Montana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
Young has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montana is working away from the top position though.
Young works his way to full guard. Good work.
Young controls Montana momentarily but Montana frees himself.
Young might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Montana haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Young has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montana has managed to get both his arms back between Young's legs - danger averted.
Montana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Young's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana postures up in Young's guard and throws a big left but Young blocks it.
Montana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Montana wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Montana 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.
Young looking to control.
Montana is sitting in close to Young's body. Young has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Montana is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Montana is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Young.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Angus Young!
Angus Young is the new featherweight champion!
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pop
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