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BANZAI COMBAT 113 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brenden Mcmillan (ranked 3663 p4p, 4842 weight class) and Evanilson Canhoto (ranked 162 p4p, 175 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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BJJ Purple 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brenden Mcmillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evanilson Canhoto!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canhoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canhoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Canhoto tries to work over Mcmillan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canhoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcmillans head.
Canhoto blocks an elbow strike from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan throws a head punch that misses.
Mcmillan is looking for a takedown.
Mcmillan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Canhoto prevents it.
A hook to the body from Canhoto.
Canhoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Canhoto looking to throw knees to the head but Mcmillan is blocking nicely.
Mcmillan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canhoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canhoto blocking some punches.
Canhoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Canhoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcmillan's elbow.
Canhoto prevents a body shot from Mcmillan.
A short right from Canhoto on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canhoto blocks an uppercut.
Mcmillan blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Canhoto.
Canhoto pushes Mcmillan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcmillan wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenden Mcmillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canhoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canhoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canhoto tries a knee to the head but Mcmillan blocks it.
Canhoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canhoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcmillan backwards.
Canhoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcmillan backwards.
Mcmillan wants a takedown but no success here.
Canhoto missing with knees to the body.
Mcmillan misses with the head strike.
Canhoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcmillan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcmillan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canhoto missing with knees to the body.
Mcmillan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Canhoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Canhoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canhoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcmillan controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canhoto.
I was talking to Mcmillan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Canhoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canhoto is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcmillan.
Mcmillan lands an uppercut.
Mcmillan misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcmillan.
Canhoto pushes Mcmillan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mcmillan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canhoto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcmillan.
Mcmillan tightens his grip and picks Canhoto up, before dumping him to the ground. Canhoto manages to land in guard.
Mcmillan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Canhoto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcmillan, into his guard.
Canhoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcmillan working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan wants to control but Canhoto passes easily into half guard.
Mcmillan wants to get back to full guard.
Mcmillan manages to get to full guard.
Canhoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Canhoto slips nicely into half guard.
Mcmillan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Canhoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Canhoto's back!
Mcmillan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcmillan has the hooks in. Canhoto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Canhoto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mcmillan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mcmillan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mcmillan avoiding Canhoto 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evanilson Canhoto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Canhoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Canhoto is pushing Mcmillan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Canhoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canhoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcmillan.
Canhoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Canhoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcmillan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Canhoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcmillan swings wildly with an uppercut but Canhoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcmillan tries to land knees in the clinch but Canhoto avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canhoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcmillan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcmillan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Canhoto trying to land knees to the body.
Canhoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcmillan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmillan throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Mcmillan - that landed with a thud.
Mcmillan struggles to land a body shot inside as Canhoto controls his hands.
Canhoto takes a shot to the head.
Mcmillan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcmillan lands a right hand.
Mcmillan prevents a body shot from Canhoto.
Evanilson Canhoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canhoto.
Canhoto blocking some punches.
Mcmillan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canhoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Canhoto misses with some punches.
Mcmillan prevents a body shot from Canhoto.
Canhoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcmillan avoids it.
A short right from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Canhoto scores with a shot to the side of Mcmillan's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcmillan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcmillan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcmillan blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Canhoto as the two fighters clinch.
Canhoto leaning his opponent against the cage.
Canhoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcmillan tries to throw a body punch but Canhoto avoids it by throwing Mcmillan back against the cage.
Mcmillan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcmillan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Mcmillan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcmillan.
Nice body punch from Mcmillan - that landed with a thud.
Canhoto is breathing heavily.
Mcmillan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canhotos head.
Canhoto throws a head punch that misses.
Mcmillan lands an uppercut.
 Canhoto is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan dips a shoulder and cracks Canhoto with a mighty uppercut! Canhoto falls back against the cage and Mcmillan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Canhoto 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 - Mcmillan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brenden Mcmillan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Peterson (ranked 5026 p4p, 3423 weight class) and Michael Page (ranked 461 p4p, 365 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michael Page was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melvin Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Page!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson clinches up against the cage.
Peterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but Page has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Page to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Page to keep the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Peterson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but Page turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Page walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Page lands a body shot.
Peterson throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson scores with a punch to the head.
Page connects with a body shot.
Peterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Page takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 It looks like Melvin Peterson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page with a jab.
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.
Peterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson walks into a straight right hand from Page.
Page pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peterson back to the cage. Page follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 Peterson is rocked!
Peterson misses with a body punch
and Page counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page lands a big uppercut and Peterson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Peterson looks OK. Page waves Peterson back to his feet!
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!
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page rattles Peterson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Peterson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Page dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Peterson stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Page!
Michael Page bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bahlar Dohaert (ranked 24875 p4p, 3175 weight class) and Aanti Korhonen (ranked 376 p4p, 260 weight class). Aanti Korhonen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bahlar Dohaert's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bahlar Dohaert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aanti Korhonen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korhonen throws a leg kick which misses Dohaert's front leg but catches the back leg as Dohaert tries to avoid it.
Korhonen throws a head kick that Dohaert semi-blocks.
Dohaert throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
Korhonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dohaert's head.
Korhonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korhonen is looking to slow Dohaert down with leg kicks.
Korhonen with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Korhonen.
Dohaert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dohaert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Korhonen.
Dohaert throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dohaert tries to close the distance and clinch but Korhonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dohaert misses with a body shot.
Dohaert throws a head kick that misses.
Korhonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dohaert throws a combination that misses
and Korhonen counters with a low kick, right behind Dohaert 's knee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dohaert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dohaert missing with a left hand there. Korhonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korhonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dohaert misses with a head kick.
Aanti Korhonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dohaert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dohaert throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
Dohaert throws a shot from downtown. Korhonen moves away and avoids it.
Korhonen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dohaert is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Korhonen slips a jab and a cross from Dohaert.
Korhonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dohaert's head.
Dohaert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Korhonen counters with a straight right hand.
Korhonen works Dohaert's body with a nice hook.
Dohaert is breathing heavily.
Korhonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dohaert is rocked!
Korhonen with the inside leg kick.
Oh Dohaert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dohaert shoots and misses
and Korhonen counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Dohaert! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aanti Korhonen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Datsuro Sato (ranked 5132 p4p, 3087 weight class) and Darcy Walsh (ranked 352 p4p, 253 weight class). Datsuro Sato had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Datsuro Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darcy Walsh!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Walsh throws a combination that misses
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Darcy Walsh has been cut.
Sato looks to land a combination but Walsh avoids it well.
Sato drops Walsh with a left and a right! Oh, Walsh is hurt - Sato dives into side control looking to finish!
Walsh is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walsh is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sato is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Walsh is still in real trouble! Can Sato finish him?
Sato moves to take his opponent's back.
I would not like to be Walsh right now.
Sato controlling well, preventing Walsh from escaping the position.
Walsh seems to have recovered his senses.
I would not like to be Walsh right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato continues to stall.
Walsh just trying to survive but Sato is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sato has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Walsh's body.
Sato has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walsh tries to escape the position.
Sato keeps control of the position easily here as Walsh tries to buck him off.
Sato has the hooks in. Walsh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sato controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sato's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Walsh is really stuck here.
Sato biding his time, controlling Walsh.
Walsh trying to control the position but Sato manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Walsh is trying to break free.
Sato controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Datsuro Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darcy Walsh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sato swings for the body but Walsh moves out of range.
Sato swinging wildly here.
As Sato backs off Walsh throws a huge counter combo but Sato manages to avoid it all.
Walsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Sato.
A jab from Sato misses.
Walsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Walsh misses.
Sato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walsh at a distance.
A jab from Sato misses.
Walsh shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato throws out a loose jab but Walsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oooh a lovely combination from Sato sends Walsh down but not out. Sato dives into side control looking to finish.
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!
Sato trying to control the action but Walsh is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh is trying to control Sato's posture but Sato avoids it.
Sato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walsh keeps working.
Walsh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sato wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Walsh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body kick from Walsh.
Sato missing with a left hand there. Walsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sato swinging wildly here.
Walsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Walsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walsh takes one to the side of the head.
Datsuro Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato misses with the combination.
Sato looks to land a combination but Walsh avoids it well.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walsh.
Walsh is looking for the big counter here.
Walsh throws a big shot that misses.
Sato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Walsh's head.
That has opened up Darcy Walsh's cut even more.
Walsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sato throwing a counter right hand but Walsh manages to avoid it.
Datsuro Sato is winning the standup battle so far.
Sato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sato misses with a double jab.
Sato throws a series of punches but Walsh moves out of range.
Walsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sato misses with a looping left.
Walsh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sato misses with a two punch combination.
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walsh has time to react.
Walsh throws a body punch but Sato moves out of range.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Walsh moves away from the strike by Sato.
Walsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walsh scores with the left hand. Sato knows he should have avoided that one.
Sato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Datsuro Sato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darcy Walsh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sato misses with a two punch combination.
Sato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Sato.
Walsh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Walsh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sato fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Sato does it's job there.
Sato cracks Walsh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sato throws a right hand that Walsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Walsh also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Walsh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Sato misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Sato finds it's way through Walsh's defenses.
Sato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walsh can do to turn this around?
Walsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sato scores with a sloppy right hand. Walsh should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Walsh.
Sato pounces like a tiger and cracks Walsh with a vicious hook! Walsh is down but not out! Sato follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Datsuro Sato!
The defeated Darcy Walsh had this to say: 'I aint even know I had a fight today so it don't count you slurry. Time for some nangs'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riziki Bara (ranked 4189 p4p, 2628 weight class) and Isai Malaki (ranked 403 p4p, 297 weight class). Riziki Bara 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riziki Bara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Isai Malaki!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bara is standing up over Malaki. Malaki looks to escape but Bara dives into side control.
Malaki is trying to get back to his feet.
Bara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malaki tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What can Malaki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bara is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Malaki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Malaki for a finish.
Malaki is trying to get back to his feet but Bara has full control of the position and if anything, Malaki has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bara has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Malaki is in real trouble here. Bara gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Malaki is tapping out! Bara wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Riziki Bara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Goncalves (ranked 4281 p4p, 2240 weight class) and Hanung Herman (ranked 324 p4p, 200 weight class). Hanung Herman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hanung Herman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves shoots for a takedown but Herman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herman as he avoids it easily.
Goncalves has closed the distance and engaged Herman in a clinch.
Herman tries to pull guard but Goncalves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Herman swings wildly with an uppercut but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goncalves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Herman drops Goncalves with a beautiful combination! Goncalves stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Herman is looking for the KO!
Goncalves is rocked!
Goncalves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goncalves manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Herman on his heels. He'll look to pass Herman's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Goncalves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goncalves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Herman on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman controlling the position.
Goncalves wants to get up but he can't break Herman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Goncalves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Herman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Herman keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goncalves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Herman tries to clinch up
and Goncalves counters with a left and a right that stings Herman.
No luck for Herman with that takedown attempt.
Goncalves moves into the clinch.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Herman has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves manages to pull guard.
Herman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Herman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Herman stacks Goncalves 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 Herman!
Goncalves is trying to get back to his feet.
Goncalves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Herman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goncalves is not content to let Herman control the position.
Herman decides to stand back up.
Goncalves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Herman closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herman slaps away a takedown attempt from Goncalves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herman but Herman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Herman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goncalves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goncalves shoots in and drives through. Herman sprawls well.
Herman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goncalves tries to counter with a takedown but Herman is quick to defend against it.
Herman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goncalves swivels and escapes.
Herman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goncalves wants to clinch
and Herman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goncalves won't be happy with that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hanung Herman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Herman misses with a takedown
and Goncalves counters with a one-two to the body.
Goncalves shoots for a double leg takedown but Herman sprawls well. He's pushed Goncalves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
Herman wants to counter the offense by Goncalves and move into the clinch position.
Herman fails with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a head kick. That will keep Herman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Goncalves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herman tries to avoid it but Goncalves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herman to the ground. Herman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herman wants to clinch up but Goncalves keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herman clinches.
Goncalves tries a body shot but Herman blocks it.
Goncalves manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Herman as Goncalves shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves throws a head kick but Herman moves out of range.
Francisco Goncalves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herman slaps away a takedown attempt from Goncalves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herman is looking to clinch but Goncalves is avoiding it.
Herman tries to clinch but Goncalves moves out of range.
Goncalves is looking for a counter combo.
Goncalves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herman.
Herman tries to keep at a distance but Goncalves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goncalves breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goncalves.
Herman shoots in but no luck this time.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Herman is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goncalves or perhaps it was just good defense by Herman, which made it look bad.
Goncalves throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanung Herman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goncalves tries to sprawl but Herman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goncalves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman is stalling in the full guard.
Herman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves working a defensive guard here.
Herman trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Herman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goncalves is proving hard to escape from.
Herman lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Herman from controlling successfully.
Herman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Herman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herman lands a nice short elbow.
Herman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goncalves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herman's back!
Goncalves looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Goncalves dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Herman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goncalves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herman tries to avoid it but Goncalves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herman to the ground. Herman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goncalves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Herman, pushing him back against the cage.
Herman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Herman won't allow it.
Herman can't break the clinch.
Herman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goncalves's efforts to push away.
Herman can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goncalves is looking to stand up but Herman isn't so interested in that idea.
Herman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves is controlling Herman's posture.
Goncalves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Goncalves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Herman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
Herman trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herman fails with the takedown.
Goncalves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Herman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Herman as Goncalves shoots in.
Herman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Goncalves.
Herman leaves Goncalves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goncalves seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goncalves.
Herman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goncalves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been informed that Herman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goncalves is keen to just control but Herman is a slippery customer.
Goncalves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Herman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Herman wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Herman is pressing down on Goncalves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goncalves is looking to pass into half guard but Herman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Herman is in guard.
Goncalves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanung Herman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herman is working Goncalves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goncalves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herman is controlling him.
Herman trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hanung Herman.
I think Herman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanung Herman!
Hanung Herman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doro Jester (ranked 1927 p4p, 2004 weight class) and Hulk Smash (ranked 215 p4p, 229 weight class). The key to victory for Doro Jester has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doro Jester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Hulk Smash!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash looks to land a right hand but Jester moved out of range.
Smash shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jester napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jester manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smash's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Smash seems content to control.
Jester trying to hold on to Smash's head to control him but Smash postures up.
Smash looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smash takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jester is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smash scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smash is keen to just control but Jester is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jester slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jester 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.
Jester seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jester is trying to control the position but Smash postures up.
Smash postures up and lands a big shot to Jester's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smash preventing the sweep.
Smash landing some decent shots from guard.
Smash makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jester wants to sweep but no luck.
Jester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jester keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
Smash is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smash wants to control from the top but Jester keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash is working Jester over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smash controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smash chips away with some ground and pound.
Smash passes Jester's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smash is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jester regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smash engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jester lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smash is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jester wants to control from the top but Smash keeps moving.
Smash bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jester's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smash moves out of range of the body kick.
Jester defending well as Smash loads up on a big left hand.
Jester throwing a counter right hand but Smash manages to avoid it.
Jester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smash throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Smash misses the target.
Smash throws a body shot but no joy.
Smash avoids a kick to the body.
Smash changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Jester finds it's target.
Smash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jester looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Jester misses the target.
Smash checks a low kick from Jester.
Jester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jester drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smash is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jester off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jester is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash is punishing Jester with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jester grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Smash has the hooks in. Jester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jester turns into Smash and is now in his guard.
Smash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smash is looking to stand up but Jester isn't so interested in that idea.
Smash looking to control.
Smash 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.
Jester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jester.
Smash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smash is pulling down on Jester's head to control his posture.
Jester won't allow Smash to sweep him here.
Jester stands and throws Smash's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jester tries to move to mount but Smash blocks the move with his legs.
Hulk Smash has got the better of the ground game so far.
What's Smash going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Smash defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jester trying to control the position but Smash is working away.
Smash is looking to reverse the position.
Jester has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jester working for a guillotine from mount but Smash is in no mood to give up.
Smash is working to get back to half guard.
Jester stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Jester.
Smash looks to score with a jab to the body but Jester is just out of range.
Smash shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jester's guard.
Jester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jester throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smash advances position into side control!
Jester takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Doro Jester will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smash throws a shot from downtown. Jester moves away and avoids it.
Smash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smash is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smash feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smash is one step ahead there.
Jester looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smash puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Smash connects with a nice short shot to Jester's temple.
Jester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smash pulls his head out easily.
Smash 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Smash.
Smash is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smash seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smash looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smash lands a nice short elbow.
Jester taking some punishment here, with Smash in his half guard.
Smash controlling the action here.
Smash working over Jester with some ground and pound. Jester looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jester on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jester is trying to get back to full guard.
Smash keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jester manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smash is one step ahead there.
Smash works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Smash.
Smash seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash works his way into full mount!
Smash unloading with bombs!
Jester is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smash unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Smash connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smash lands a heavy elbow.
Smash landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jester is looking to escape.
Jester working to try and regain half guard.
Jester is squirming around, avoiding Smash's attempts to control the action.
Jester is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smash lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jester is trying to escape the mount.
Smash wants to control the pace but Jester is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Smash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smash has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Smash!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Camryn Evans (ranked 2445 p4p, 2270 weight class) and Hung Young Wang (ranked 278 p4p, 258 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Camryn Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hung Young Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a leg kick but Wang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wang cracks Evans with an open hand slap.
Evans dives in and scores a takedown into Wang's guard.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Evans is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wang has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Evans is looking to defend but Wang has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Evans! Wang pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Evans taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hung Young Wang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filipo Mirkovic (ranked 1544 p4p, 1848 weight class) and Kruce Kanner (ranked 199 p4p, 231 weight class). Filipo Mirkovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Filipo Mirkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kruce Kanner!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirkovic jabs Kanner right on the nose. Kanner blinks but takes it well.
Kanner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Filipo Mirkovic has been cut.
Mirkovic works the jab nicely.
Kanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mirkovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mirkovic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kanner sprawling to the canvas! Kanner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mirkovic finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirkovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mirkovic moves in close and cracks Kanner with a massive right hand! Kanner, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Mirkovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Filipo Mirkovic!
A relieved looking Filipo Mirkovic 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tobiasz Wawrzyniak (ranked 752 p4p, 848 weight class) and Felix Dakat (ranked 68 p4p, 80 weight class). Dakat has chosen Right On- Showcore as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Felix Dakat!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wawrzyniak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Wawrzyniak misses.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wawrzyniak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dakat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wawrzyniak scrambles back to his feet.
Wawrzyniak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dakat swings for the body but Wawrzyniak moves out of range.
Dakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wawrzyniak was well out of range. Poor timing from Dakat.
Dakat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wawrzyniak misses with the combination.
Dakat missing with a left hand there. Wawrzyniak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Dakat. Beautiful body shot.
Dakat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dakat closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dakat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wawrzyniak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dakat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wawrzyniak throws a series of punches but Dakat moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice hook to Dakat's body. Dakat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wawrzyniak seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dakat lands a jab to the head.
Wawrzyniak throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Felix Dakat has been cut.
Wawrzyniak misses with a hook.
It seemed like Dakat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wawrzyniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dakat goes for a double leg but Wawrzyniak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wawrzyniak continues to drive forward.
Dakat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wawrzyniak sizes up Dakat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dakat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dakat is defended easily by Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak is looking for a counter combo.
Decent striking displayed by Wawrzyniak there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wawrzyniak throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawrzyniak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wawrzyniak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dakat tries for a takedown but Wawrzyniak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Dakat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dakat, as that shot connected.
Dakat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dakat digs a good hook to Wawrzyniak's body.
A combination from Wawrzyniak does no damage.
Dakat lands an overhand right.
Wawrzyniak throws a combination that misses
and Dakat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dakat scores with a jab to the body.
Wawrzyniak lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dakat manages to avoid it.
Dakat misses the shot to the body.
Wawrzyniak throws a big counter combination but Dakat scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dakat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dakat misses with a hook to the body
and Wawrzyniak counters with a left and a right that stings Dakat.
Dakat is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakat misses with a body punch
and Wawrzyniak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wawrzyniak throws a series of punches but Dakat moves out of range.
Dakat takes one to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak lands a jab to the nose.
Dakat throws the left hand but Wawrzyniak avoids the punch easily.
As Dakat looks to move away, Wawrzyniak throws a big counter combo but Dakat just gets out of the way.
Wawrzyniak misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Wawrzyniak there.
Wawrzyniak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dakat moves out of range as Wawrzyniak strikes.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wawrzyniak lands a right hook to the body.
Dakat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dakat with the counter takedown but Wawrzyniak avoids it easily.
Dakat has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dakat slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakat throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wawrzyniak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wawrzyniak looks to land a combination but Dakat avoids it well.
Wawrzyniak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dakat tries to clinch but Wawrzyniak moves away
and Wawrzyniak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dakat lands a right hook to the body.
Dakat scores with a body shot.
Dakat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dakat fails to land the takedown.
A left and a right from Wawrzyniak both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wawrzyniak displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wawrzyniak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dakat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Dakat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dakat staying out of range there.
Dakat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dakat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dakat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dakat.
Dakat cracks a nice hook into Wawrzyniak's ribs.
Dakat goes for a double leg but Wawrzyniak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wawrzyniak continues to drive forward.
Dakat dodges the punch combination from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dakat can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dakat takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wawrzyniak misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Wawrzyniak misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawrzyniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wawrzyniak slips a jab and a cross from Dakat.
Dakat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wawrzyniak rather than just go for the knockout.
Wawrzyniak with a jab.
Wawrzyniak throws a series of punches but Dakat avoids them all with ease.
Wawrzyniak misses the jab.
It seemed like Dakat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dakat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dakat might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wawrzyniak has got the better of the exchanges.
Wawrzyniak looks to land a combination but Dakat avoids it well.
Dakat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dakat moves in looking to clinch but Wawrzyniak pushes him off.
Wawrzyniak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Dakat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dakat moves out of range as Wawrzyniak strikes.
Dakat lands with a straight right. Wawrzyniak didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wawrzyniak.
Dakat ducks right into an uppercut from Wawrzyniak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Wawrzyniak misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakat misses with a body punch
and Wawrzyniak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dakat closes the distance and clinches.
Dakat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wawrzyniak prevents it.
Wawrzyniak breaks from the clinch.
Wawrzyniak moves out of range as Dakat strikes.
Wawrzyniak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak is winning the standup battle so far.
Dakat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wawrzyniak circles away.
Wawrzyniak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Dakat.
Wawrzyniak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dakat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dakat lands with an uppercut that bounces Wawrzyniak off the cage and back into range.
Dakat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak swinging wildly here.
Dakat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Wawrzyniak scores with a four punch combination!
Dakat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wawrzyniak, pushing him back against the cage.
Wawrzyniak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dakat swings wildly with an uppercut but Wawrzyniak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wawrzyniak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dakat is looking to clinch.
Dakat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dakat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wawrzyniak misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dakat! But no joy.
Wawrzyniak misses with a right hand
and Wawrzyniak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Wawrzyniak. Those never looked like landing.
Wawrzyniak moves forwards but Dakat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dakat takes a swing at Wawrzyniak's ribcage but misses.
Wawrzyniak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dakat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wawrzyniak defending well as Dakat loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dakat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wawrzyniak, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wawrzyniak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dakat connects with a looping right hand.
Wawrzyniak is rocked!
Wawrzyniak misses the shot to the body.
Oh Wawrzyniak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dakat ducks under a wild hook from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Wawrzyniak misses.
Dakat with a jab.
Wawrzyniak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wawrzyniak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wawrzyniak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wawrzyniak slaps away a takedown attempt from Dakat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dakat throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice looking body shot.
Dakat throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Dakat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wawrzyniak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dakat.
Dakat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dakat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dakat moves into the clinch successfully.
Dakat goes for a takedown attempt but Wawrzyniak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wawrzyniak lands with a nice combination. Dakat backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dakat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wawrzyniak misses with an uppercut
and Dakat counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Wawrzyniak. That snapped Dakat's head back.
Wawrzyniak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dakat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Dakat lands.
Nice sprawl there from Wawrzyniak as Dakat shoots in.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Dakat.
Dakat slips a jab and a cross from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Wawrzyniak as he connects with a hook.
Wawrzyniak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dakat scores with a jab.
Wawrzyniak misses with a looping left.
Wawrzyniak connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Wawrzyniak misses the target.
Wawrzyniak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wawrzyniak connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dakat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wawrzyniak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawrzyniak misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Wawrzyniak - just one landing.
Wawrzyniak throws a series of punches but Dakat moves out of range.
Wawrzyniak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dakat misses with a body shot.
It looked like Wawrzyniak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dakat.
Dakat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wawrzyniak to score with a decent uppercut.
Wawrzyniak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Dakat and Wawrzyniak goes tumbling to the canvas! Dakat follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Dakat wants to control but Wawrzyniak is keeping him busy.
Dakat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakat is trying to control the action in half guard but Wawrzyniak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dakat trying to pass the guard but Wawrzyniak defending well.
Dakat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wawrzyniak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wawrzyniak tries to get out of the position.
Dakat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wawrzyniak's head.
Dakat is keen to just control but Wawrzyniak is a slippery customer.
Dakat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dakat throwing shots but Wawrzyniak is blocking nicely.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dakat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wawrzyniak regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dakat.
Dakat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dakat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dakat trying to control the position from guard on top but Wawrzyniak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dakat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Felix Dakat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dakat works over Wawrzyniak with some ground and pound from guard.
Wawrzyniak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dakat.
Dakat tries to free his leg and advance position but Wawrzyniak is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tobiasz Wawrzyniak.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wawrzyniak, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
A victorious Tobiasz Wawrzyniak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
78% |
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