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HFA 25 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Garcia (ranked 5269 p4p, 25098 weight class) and Wanderley Silva (ranked 477 p4p, 522 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderley Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to clinch
and Garcia counters with a two punch combo.
Silva has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Silva looking to stall.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Silva tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Garcia's ribcage.
Garcia tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Silva tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Junior Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderley Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva looks for the body kick but Garcia saw that one coming.
Garcia lands a jab-cross combination.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Garcia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Garcia lands.
Garcia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silva looks to throw a body kick
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Junior Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva wants to clinch.
A low kick lands for Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Silva shoots in.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Garcia is looking for a counter combo.
Silva tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva moves to clinch but Garcia breaks away
and Garcia counters with a two punch combo.
Wanderley Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garcia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Silva wants to clinch
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Garcia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva moves to clinch but Garcia breaks away
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Junior Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Junior Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderley Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Garcia throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Garcia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcia lands a jab.
Silva wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Garcia lands a jab-cross combination.
Silva tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Garcia misses its target.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It appears Garcia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Garcia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
Garcia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia'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.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Junior Garcia has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Garcia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garcia lands a left hand.
Silva tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva misses with the body kick
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Garcia.
Silva goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Garcia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Junior Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderley Silva.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Garcia is looking to counter with a body kick.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
Garcia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcia throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Both fighters circling a little - Garcia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Garcia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Garcia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garcia.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcia throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva moves to clinch but Garcia breaks away
and Garcia counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wanderley Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia lands a jab.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Junior Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Garcia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Chung (ranked 4285 p4p, 4964 weight class) and Steven Peachey (ranked 433 p4p, 467 weight class). Steven Peachey has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Peachey!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peachey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peachey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
 It looks like Steven Peachey has been cut.
Chung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Peachey's head backwards.
Peachey wants to clinch up but Chung keeps it at a distance.
Chung throws a big counter combination but Peachey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peachey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Peachey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chung cracks Peachey with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Peachey looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Chung finish him?
 Peachey is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peachey ducks into an uppercut from Chung and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramon Chung!
Ramon Chung very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Imanshapi Magomedov Jr (ranked 3997 p4p, 3619 weight class) and Kamal Ghafour (ranked 295 p4p, 273 weight class). Kamal Ghafour will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Imanshapi Magomedov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamal Ghafour!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghafour fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ghafour sprawls well initially but Magomedov Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Magomedov Jr is controlling the pace.
Ghafour is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov Jr.
Ghafour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov Jr controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghafour, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Magomedov Jr's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magomedov Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ghafour.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghafour can pounce on him.
Magomedov Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ghafour manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ghafour trying to control the position.
Magomedov Jr stays in close to Ghafour's body and controls the position.
Ghafour throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ghafour wants to stand up but Magomedov Jr is controlling him.
Magomedov Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov Jr.
Magomedov Jr sets himself, and Ghafour steps forward looking for the clinch! Magomedov Jr avoids it this time.
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.
Ghafour tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ghafour somewhat.
Ghafour shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov Jr as he avoids it easily.
Imanshapi Magomedov Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Ghafour.
Ghafour shoots in but no luck this time.
Ghafour clinches.
Magomedov Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov Jr leaves Ghafour with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghafour tries to clinch there but Magomedov Jr circles away.
Ghafour with a poor takedown
and Magomedov Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imanshapi Magomedov Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ghafour tries to clinch but Magomedov Jr moves out of range.
Ghafour is looking to clinch.
Ghafour is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov Jr goes for a double leg but Ghafour avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ghafour continues to drive forward.
Magomedov Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghafour can do to turn this around?
Magomedov Jr prevents Ghafour from breaking the clinch.
Magomedov Jr has Ghafour pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ghafour tumbling to the mat - Magomedov Jr dives into Ghafour's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghafour has an active guard here but Magomedov Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov Jr is taking a breather. Ghafour says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ghafour for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov Jr maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ghafour could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Magomedov Jr has cracked it and Ghafour is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Magomedov Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Imanshapi Magomedov Jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hezekiah Mcneil (ranked 2901 p4p, 3560 weight class) and Lamont Sparks (ranked 341 p4p, 402 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hezekiah Mcneil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lamont Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Sparks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcneil slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sparks walks into a stiff left hand from Mcneil.
It looks like Lamont Sparks has been cut.
Mcneil lands a big right hook! Sparks looks hurt but is still standing! Mcneil lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Sparks falls down and Mcneil dives in with a huge hammer fist! Sparks's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Mcneil runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hezekiah Mcneil!
Hezekiah Mcneil made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Haley (ranked 2939 p4p, 3064 weight class) and Ruben Rodrigues (ranked 329 p4p, 345 weight class). Rodrigues has chosen El Rey as his entrance music. Ruben Rodrigues has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stephen Haley's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Haley.
A nice side step and Rodrigues releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haley.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haley.
Rodrigues doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Haley there.
It looks like Ruben Rodrigues has been cut.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Haley.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodrigues connects with a jab.
Haley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Haley throws a big shot that misses.
Haley throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
Stephen Haley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haley.
Haley thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues misses with a left hand
and Haley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Haley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haley circles away quickly and effectively.
Haley misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Rodrigues releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haley.
Haley looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Haley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haley misses with a looping right.
Haley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues walks into a stiff left hand from Haley.
That has opened up Ruben Rodrigues's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Rodrigues looks winded!
Haley sends Rodrigues crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Haley is motioning to the referee to let Rodrigues up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rodrigues is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Haley comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Rodrigues falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Rodrigues was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen Haley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeong Yeong Lee (ranked 2885 p4p, 3527 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 238 p4p, 269 weight class). Jeong Yeong Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Dover's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeong Yeong Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Dover tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Dover manages to avoid it.
Dover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeong Yeong Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Dover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dover gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dover misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Dover misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dover creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Dover postures up.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dover wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee is trying to buck Dover off.
Dover in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee prevents Dover from moving into mount.
Lee is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rising Sun Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dover creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dover is working Lee over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dover scores with punches from side control.
Lee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
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.
Lee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Dover landing a few strikes.
Lee taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dover cracks Lee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee taking a bit of punishment here - Dover scoring with strikes.
 Lee is rocked!
Dover lands a strong strike to the head of Lee. That's dazed him! Dover looking to finish here. Lee is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dover lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dover!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toe Licker (ranked 2057 p4p, 3146 weight class) and Randell Robertson (ranked 191 p4p, 266 weight class). Toe Licker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randell Robertson's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toe Licker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Randell Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Licker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Licker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robertson defending well as Licker loads up on a big left hand.
Robertson takes one to the side of the head.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Licker is avoiding it.
Licker jabs Robertson right on the nose. Robertson blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Licker misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Licker drops Robertson with a beautiful combination! Robertson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Licker is looking for the KO!
Robertson is rocked!
It looks like Randell Robertson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Licker as he jumps to the side.
Robertson is still on wobbly legs! Can Licker finish him?
Robertson throws a lazy right hand but Licker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robertson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licker blocks a head kick by Robertson.
Robertson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Licker.
Licker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Licker's head coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Licker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robertson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Robertson wants to take a breather but Licker is having none of it.
Robertson controlling the action here.
Licker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Licker tries to get out of the position.
Robertson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robertson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Licker sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Licker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Licker.
Licker keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robertson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Licker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to stand but Licker is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Licker throws an overhand right that lands on Robertson's shoulder, as Robertson tries to avoid the shot.
Licker misses with a straight right.
Licker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robertson is defended easily by Licker.
Licker tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robertson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Licker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toe Licker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robertson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Licker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Licker scores with a decent looking hook.
Licker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robertson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Licker, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson jumps guard but Licker stands there with Robertson around his waist. Robertson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Licker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toe Licker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Licker catches Robertson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Licker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Licker.
Robertson wants to counter with a clinch but Licker pushes him away.
Licker tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Licker lands a two punch combo.
Licker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Licker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randell Robertson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Licker misses the shot to the body.
Robertson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Licker misses the target.
Licker lands a nice hook to Robertson's body. Robertson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Licker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Licker stuffs the takedown.
Licker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?
Licker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Licker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robertson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Licker tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Licker works Robertson's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licker throws a series of punches but Robertson avoids them all with ease.
Robertson has his takedown stuffed
and Licker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robertson shoots in and gets a takedown into Licker's guard.
Licker wants to get back to his feet but Robertson passes into half guard.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Licker sees it coming and defends easily.
Licker manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licker 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.
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Licker wants to stand but Robertson is controlling the position.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Licker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Licker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Licker cracks Robertson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses
and Licker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robertson thinking.
Licker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Licker lands a really nice looking cross but Robertson seems unphased.
Licker scores with a hook to the body. Robertson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch but Licker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Licker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Licker.
Robertson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Licker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robertson scrambles back to his feet.
Licker misses with a series of wild punches.
Robertson darts in trying to clinch
and Licker counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Licker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Licker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robertson wants to clinch
and Licker counters with a crisp one two that drops Robertson! Licker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Robertson to his feet! Robertson is in big trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Licker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randell Robertson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Licker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
A combination from Licker does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Licker. That snapped Robertson's head back.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Licker pushes him off.
Licker is looking for a counter combo.
Robertson tries to clinch
and Licker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Licker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Licker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robertson.
Robertson with a poor takedown
and Licker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson rushes Licker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Licker takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Licker sizes up Robertson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson shoots in but no luck this time.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robertson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Licker is proving hard to escape from.
Licker is controlling Robertson's posture.
Robertson wants to stand but Licker is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Licker wants to stand and escape but Robertson is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robertson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Licker scores with a nice right hand.
Toe Licker is winning the standup battle so far.
Robertson misses with a takedown
and Licker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toe Licker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licker misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robertson or perhaps it was just good defense by Licker, which made it look bad.
Robertson misses with a body shot
and Licker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson tries to clinch
and Licker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson walks into a jab.
A low kick from Robertson misses
and Licker counters with a left to the body.
Robertson clinches with his opponent.
Licker manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson fails with the takedown
and Licker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Licker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Licker thuds his right hand into Robertson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toe Licker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toe Licker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Robertson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Licker lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Licker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Licker scores with a nice right hand.
Licker stalks Robertson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robertson's face. Robertson staggers backwards, shaken.
Licker stalks Robertson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robertson's face. Robertson staggers backwards, shaken.
Robertson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Randell Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robertson throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toe Licker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Licker, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Licker!
Post fight, Toe Licker stared into the camera and said 'Anything and anyone I dont give a shit. Give me the belt give me a bum it doesn't matter. Keep me active Da Jumba.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michele Albertini (ranked 2495 p4p, 1226 weight class) and Koen Kingston (ranked 287 p4p, 163 weight class). Koen Kingston has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michele Albertini's chin.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michele Albertini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koen Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Albertini misses
and Kingston counters by clinching up.
Albertini working aggressively here.
Kingston prevents a body shot from Albertini.
Albertini tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
Albertini being controlled against the cage.
Kingston lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Michele Albertini has been cut.
Albertini blocking some punches.
Albertini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albertini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Albertini tries to stall but Kingston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kingston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertini lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Albertini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kingston up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kingston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Albertini's head.
Kingston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kingston drops Albertini onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Albertini is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A short uppercut from Kingston.
Albertini is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albertini.
Kingston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Albertini or not.
Albertini is breathing heavily.
Kingston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Albertini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Albertini.
Albertini seems to have got his legs back now.
Kingston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Michele Albertini's cut is getting worse.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kingston as Albertini tries to tie him up.
Kingston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kingston effectively controlling the action here.
Albertini has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Albertini working aggressively here.
Kingston lands with a right to the head.
Kingston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albertini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston creates a bit of distance and cracks Albertini with a massive left hook! Albertini crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Kingston stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koen Kingston!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 1650 p4p, 2087 weight class) and Khamzat Chimaev (ranked 213 p4p, 254 weight class). Khamzat Chimaev will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Khamzat Chimaev!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama tests Chimaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akiyama moves out of range as Chimaev strikes.
Akiyama throws a lazy head kick
and Chimaev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akiyama won't be happy with that.
Akiyama is trying to control Chimaev's posture but Chimaev avoids it.
Akiyama is trying to improve his position.
Akiyama is trying to work for a sweep but Chimaev has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimaev stands up from mount. Strange move.
Akiyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chimaev.
Akiyama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chimaev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chimaev wants to free his trapped foot but Akiyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaev prevents Akiyama from improving his position.
Akiyama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chimaev won't allow Akiyama to sweep him here.
Chimaev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akiyama moves into the clinch.
Chimaev prevents the takedown attempt.
Akiyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chimaev decides to pull guard.
Chimaev trying to keep a closed guard but Akiyama is proving a slippery customer.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chimaev is keeping the position for now.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akiyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chimaev has his hands on Akiyama's head, controlling the position.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Akiyama is pushing down on Chimaev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chimaev is fighting to maintain full guard but Akiyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chimaev sees it coming and defends easily.
Chimaev wants to get back to his feet.
Akiyama is thwarting Chimaev's attempts to control the position.
Akiyama seems to be working for a kimura but Chimaev defends the submission attempt.
Chimaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akiyama.
Akiyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akiyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chimaev keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Some bone on bone action there as Chimaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chimaev tries to clinch up.
Chimaev gets tackled into the cage by Akiyama. Akiyama maintains the clinch.
Akiyama looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
Akiyama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chimaev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chimaev closes the distance and pushes Akiyama back into the cage.
Chimaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akiyama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chimaev pulls guard.
Chimaev keeping moving, preventing Akiyama from controlling successfully.
Chimaev 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Chimaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chimaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akiyama has Chimaev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chimaev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Akiyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Chimaev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akiyama wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Chimaev wants a takedown.
Chimaev is pressed up against the cage. Akiyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chimaev down to the mat. Chimaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chimaev checks a low kick from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chimaev.
Akiyama throws a nice looking combination but Chimaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Chimaev circles away.
Chimaev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akiyama.
Akiyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chimaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiyama.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chimaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chimaev fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Akiyama as Chimaev shoots in.
Akiyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chimaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chimaev throws a counter combo.
Akiyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chimaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chimaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akiyama throws a nice looking combination but Chimaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Chimaev circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimaev.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
Akiyama darts in trying to clinch
and Chimaev counters with a shoot takedown. Akiyama fights it but they end up in guard.
Akiyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chimaev defends it easily.
Chimaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chimaev won't allow Akiyama to sweep him here.
Akiyama looking to control.
Khamzat Chimaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akiyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chimaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Chimaev is pulling down on Akiyama's head. It's preventing any offense from Akiyama, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chimaev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Chimaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akiyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chimaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick lands for Akiyama.
Chimaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Chimaev moves out of range easily.
Chimaev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akiyama misses with a low kick.
And Chimaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Akiyama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akiyama lands a head shot.
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chimaev fails to land the takedown.
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 Yoshihiro Akiyama will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chimaev fails to land the takedown.
Akiyama lands with a cross.
Akiyama feints and then cracks Chimaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chimaev down.
Akiyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chimaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akiyama swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Chimaev is having none of it.
Chimaev blocks a low kick nicely.
And Chimaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Akiyama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chimaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chimaev moves into range and clinches up with Akiyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chimaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akiyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akiyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akiyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Akiyama regains guard.
Akiyama 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.
Akiyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chimaev controls the pace.
Akiyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chimaev keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev strikes from the bottom but Akiyama passes into mount!
Akiyama unloads with some shots from mount but Chimaev bucks and avoids them well.
Chimaev tries to lock up and control but Akiyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akiyama wants to control the action but instead Chimaev gets a body lock and reverses into Akiyama's guard! Nice work!
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!
Akiyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chimaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Chimaev has his hands on Akiyama's head, controlling the position.
Akiyama throws a strike but Chimaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chimaev won't allow Akiyama to sweep him here.
Chimaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akiyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Akiyama wants to pass the guard but Chimaev is keeping the position.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chimaev wants to stand and escape but Akiyama is having none of it.
Akiyama trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
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 Yoshihiro Akiyama.
I think Akiyama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yoshihiro Akiyama!
An out of breath Yoshihiro Akiyama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hall (ranked 1985 p4p, 2577 weight class) and Palo Meta (ranked 217 p4p, 286 weight class). Meta has chosen Welcome To Jamrock - Damian Marley as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Palo Meta!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Meta.
Meta throws a body shot but no joy.
Meta throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Palo Meta has been cut.
Meta misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall counters with a crisp right hand that drops Meta! Hall lets Meta back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Meta is rocked!
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!
Meta lands with a shot to the body.
Meta is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Meta looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Meta seems to have recovered his senses.
Meta throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Meta cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Meta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meta takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Meta is looking to clinch.
Meta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
Meta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Meta.
Meta has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Meta moved out of range.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meta.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meta throws a shot to the body.
Meta lands a right hook to the body.
Hall is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meta misses with a few strikes there.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meta misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Meta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Palo Meta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meta takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meta lands a body shot.
Meta swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hall. Hall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Meta cracks Hall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Meta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meta feints a jab promting Hall to slip. Meta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hall slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hall is rocked!
Meta cracks Hall with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hall tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Meta pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hall is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Palo Meta!
Palo Meta is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Palo Meta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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