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HFA FIGHT NIGHT 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kawasaki (ranked 3754 p4p, 4764 weight class) and Baro Rizzveira (ranked 310 p4p, 372 weight class). Rizzveira has chosen Itsári- Sepultura as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Good kicks
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akira Kawasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baro Rizzveira!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawasaki throws a body punch but Rizzveira moves out of range.
Kawasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Kawasaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rizzveira tries to counter with a clinch but Kawasaki shakes him off and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Kawasaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kawasaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzveira's hands.
Kawasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawasaki wants to land a leg kick but Rizzveira is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawasaki. Rizzveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzveira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kawasaki.
Kawasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rizzveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawasaki throws a body punch but Rizzveira moves out of range.
Rizzveira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawasaki lands with a good body shot.
Rizzveira tries to move into range but Kawasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kawasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rizzveira momentarily.
Kawasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 Rizzveira is rocked!
 It looks like Baro Rizzveira has been cut.
Rizzveira gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akira Kawasaki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeong Yeong Lee (ranked 3351 p4p, 4625 weight class) and Kamal Ghafour (ranked 267 p4p, 321 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 Blue Belt
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Good chin |
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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 - 3 - 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamal Ghafour!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands with a cross.
Jab from Lee.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee tries to bum rush Ghafour with a series of wild strikes but Ghafour uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ghafour fails with the takedown.
Ghafour takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghafour gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ghafour takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghafour lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghafour scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jeong Yeong Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghafour shoots in but no luck this time.
Jeong Yeong Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Ghafour.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghafour moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ghafour shoots and misses
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Ghafour with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee stuns Ghafour with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee cracks Ghafour with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghafour gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghafour shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ghafour fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ghafour thinking.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ghafour looks winded!
Ghafour shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ghafour's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghafour has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ghafour.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee catches Ghafour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ghafour throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghafour fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Ghafour tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Ghafour off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ghafour on the side of the head.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Ghafour slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ghafour closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Yeong Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Ghafour takes one to the chin there.
Ghafour shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Ghafour misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kamal Ghafour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a jab when Ghafour was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Ghafour misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeong Yeong Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Ghafour.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghafour tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Ghafour slips the punch.
Ghafour gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghafour defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Ghafour fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Ghafour swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghafour has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghafour tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghafour moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghafour fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghafour is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Lee misses.
Ghafour pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghafour has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Ghafour's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ghafour or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Ghafour gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ghafour throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Lee punishes Ghafour's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghafour has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ghafour there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jeong Yeong Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghafour has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghafour goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghafour moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamal Ghafour is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghafour wants to clinch
and Ghafour takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghafour plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghafour looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghafour.
Ghafour throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghafour tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Yeong Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ghafour needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Ghafour tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee avoids the head kick by Ghafour.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ghafour doesn't seem phased though.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Ghafour keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghafour tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ghafour shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ghafour tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
Ghafour is rocked!
Ghafour looks to throw a body kick
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghafour is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Ghafour takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ghafour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ghafour tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ghafour closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a big right hand! Oh Ghafour is in trouble here! Lee follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeong Yeong Lee!
A very excited looking Jeong Yeong Lee rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaka Prawira (ranked 3595 p4p, 4197 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 278 p4p, 304 weight class). James Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaka Prawira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Prawira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith won't allow Prawira to sweep him here.
Smith wants to stand but Prawira is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Prawira has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Prawira controls his leg.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Prawira's temple.
Prawira is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith wants to stand but Prawira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Prawira's coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Prawira flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Prawira trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith not doing much here.
Prawira actively working from the bottom here.
Prawira tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prawira trying to control the position.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prawira's guard.
Prawira is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Prawira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Prawira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith working Prawira over with strikes.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Prawira's head.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prawira sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Prawira controls his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Prawira's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Prawira gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Prawira scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Prawira's guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prawira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prawira has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith is in close to Prawira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith tries to stand but Prawira is controlling from the bottom.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith is in close to Prawira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith tries to stand but Prawira is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith scores with a takedown into Prawira's guard.
Prawira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prawira keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Prawira wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith winds up and cracks Prawira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants to stand up but Prawira has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Prawira.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Prawira is controlling the position.
Prawira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Prawira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prawira is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Prawira wants to get back to full guard.
Prawira trying to control but Smith postures up.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Prawira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Smith wants to stand but Prawira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Prawira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prawira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith controlling the action here.
More stalling from Smith.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prawira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
James Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Prawira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prawira.
Prawira being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jaka Prawira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!
In defeat, Jaka Prawira stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is not a loss, it's just a lesson on how to get better'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rey Ross (ranked 3458 p4p, 3715 weight class) and Elijah Highlander (ranked 293 p4p, 309 weight class). Rey Ross 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rey Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Highlander!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Ross misses.
Ross lands a lovely overhand right.
Ross darts in trying to clinch
and Highlander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ross tries to clinch but Highlander moves away
and Highlander counters with a stiff right hand.
Ross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highlander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been hearing reports that Ross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big left from Ross misses.
Highlander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ross defending well as Highlander loads up on a big left hand.
Highlander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross throws a lazy uppercut
and Highlander counters with a left hand that sends Ross to the canvas!
 Ross is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross is looking to stand back up but Highlander counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ross.
Oh Ross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Highlander has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ross defend it? Highlander steps over the head and cranks it - Ross is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Highlander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elijah Highlander!
The defeated Rey Ross had this to say: 'He got lucky , i wanna rematch'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Davis (ranked 2870 p4p, 3160 weight class) and Ismael Santos (ranked 243 p4p, 262 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Not like us. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ismael Santos!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis is looking for a counter combo.
Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Davis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santos's guard! Nice work there by Davis!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Santos is looking to sweep but instead, Davis has passed into half guard.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos 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.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Davis wants to stand and escape but Santos is having none of it.
Santos lands a couple of digs.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davis won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Davis, up you get!
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos forces Davis back against the cage and clinches.
Santos pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ismael Santos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis counters with a one-two to the body.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis is looking for a counter combo.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Davis is looking for a counter combo.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismael Santos.
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ismael Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davis bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a crisp one two that drops Santos! Davis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Santos to his feet! Santos is in big trouble!
Santos is rocked!
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Davis counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Santos has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Davis!
Thomas Davis made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'THE MERCHANT IS BACK!!!! CANT STOP THE DAVIS TRAIN, YOU CAN ONLY SLOW IT DOWN!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quincy Moss (ranked 2829 p4p, 3119 weight class) and Soul Taker (ranked 322 p4p, 353 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quincy Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Soul Taker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moss moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moss breaks the clinch.
Moss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taker circles away quickly and effectively.
Moss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moss misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Moss both land. Nice combination.
Taker tries for a takedown but Moss circles away easily
and Moss counters with a nice uppercut.
Taker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moss counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Moss.
Despite the aggression on Taker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Quincy Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moss drops Taker with a beautiful combination! Taker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moss is looking for the KO!
Taker is rocked!
Moss batters Taker with a massive right followed by a huge left! Taker is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Moss lands a final crushing right hand to drop Taker to the mat with a gruesome thud! Moss is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Quincy Moss!
After winning the bout, Quincy Moss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Sureshot (ranked 2092 p4p, 2740 weight class) and Valentino Wilkerson (ranked 241 p4p, 301 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Sureshot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valentino Wilkerson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkerson moves into the clinch.
Wilkerson jumps into guard, dragging Sureshot to the mat.
Wilkerson is looking for a triangle but Sureshot pushes his legs off easily.
Wilkerson trying to strike off his back.
Sureshot gets to his feet. Wilkerson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wilkerson tries to clinch
and Sureshot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Valentino Wilkerson has been cut.
Wilkerson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sureshot sprawls well. Sureshot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilkerson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson tries to clinch
and Sureshot counters with a huge right that knocks Wilkerson out cold! Sureshot is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Sureshot!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Capot (ranked 2412 p4p, 2869 weight class) and Trent Jones (ranked 283 p4p, 327 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Frank Capot has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frank Capot seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Capot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trent Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Capot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Capot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Capot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Capot drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Capot off! Capot jumps back into Jones's guard.
Capot drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Capot off! Capot jumps back into Jones's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Capot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Capot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Capot won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a series of punches but Capot avoids them all with ease.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones tries to sprawl but Capot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is trying to stand.
Capot wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Capot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Capot looking to isolate an arm here. Jones doesn't see it coming and as Capot extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Capot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Capot!
Frank Capot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamburger Jones (ranked 1774 p4p, 3004 weight class) and Dag Yilmaz (ranked 217 p4p, 333 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamburger Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dag Yilmaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yilmaz lands a slapping body shot.
Yilmaz misses with the combination.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Yilmaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones is working for takedown but Yilmaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamburger Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yilmaz manages to break the clinch.
Dag Yilmaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes one on the button.
 It looks like Hamburger Jones has been cut.
Yilmaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yilmaz but Yilmaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yilmaz looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones dives in and grabs Yilmaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yilmaz pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Yilmaz just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Jones has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dag Yilmaz!
Dag Yilmaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Deandre Little (ranked 1118 p4p, 1865 weight class) and Lee Chan (ranked 102 p4p, 169 weight class). Deandre Little could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lee Chan's chin.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deandre Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Chan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Lee Chan has been cut.
Little sizes up Chan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Little avoids the head kick by Chan.
Little was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Little keeps the fight on the outside.
Little was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Little scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chan is rocked!
Little is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Chan like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Chan from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deandre Little!
Deandre Little thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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