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HFA XMAS '24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randell Robertson (ranked 3541 p4p, 25281 weight class) and Kelvin Armstrong (ranked 320 p4p, 446 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Randell Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kelvin Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Robertson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Robertson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armstrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Randell Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Armstrong.
Robertson effectively controlling the action here.
Robertson gets underhooks to prevent Armstrong's takedown attempt.
Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robertson avoids it really well and circles away.
Robertson looking to score a takedown here. Armstrong is defending well but Robertson drives through and ends up in Armstrong's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robertson wanted to stand there but Armstrong had control of the position.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.
Robertson tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robertson wants to get up but he can't break Armstrong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robertson closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Robertson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robertson prevents the takedown attempt.
Robertson decides to pull guard.
Armstrong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Robertson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robertson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Robertson is proving a slippery customer.
Robertson pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.
Armstrong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robertson wants to stand up but Armstrong has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Robertson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armstrong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong is looking to control Robertson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Armstrong avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randell Robertson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robertson has Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.
Robertson drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson wants to get up but he can't break Armstrong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Robertson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.
Robertson content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robertson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Armstrong did well to prevent Robertson getting side control.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robertson pulls his head out easily.
Robertson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Armstrong defends it.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is thwarting Armstrong's attempts to control the position.
Robertson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robertson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robertson decides to return to a standing position.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertson sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armstrong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robertson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randell Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Armstrong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson moves into the clinch.
Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Robertson.
Randell Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong dives in for a single leg takedown but Robertson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robertson feinted with a counter takedown.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randell Robertson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Robertson stalling.
Armstrong is working for takedown but Robertson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armstrong is trying to stall.
Robertson has hold of one of Armstrong's legs. Armstrong is fighting the takedown attempt but Robertson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Armstrong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Robertson escapes and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Robertson looks up at the clock and then as Armstrong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Robertson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Armstrong!
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Armstrong is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Robertson.
Robertson controlling his opponent.
Armstrong is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson controlling the pace for now.
Armstrong can't escape the position.
Robertson controlling the pace for now.
Armstrong tries to lock up and control but Robertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Armstrong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Armstrong is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson avoids the attempt from Armstrong to control.
Robertson raining down shots from the mount!
Robertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Armstrong is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Robertson wants to stand but Armstrong is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
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.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Robertson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson wants to control the pace but Armstrong is squirming around nicely.
Kelvin Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randell Robertson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randell Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robertson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randell Robertson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bomba Clott (ranked 4076 p4p, 25074 weight class) and Logan Mahoney (ranked 417 p4p, 495 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomba Clott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clott keeps the fight on the outside.
Clott circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Clott misses the target.
Clott misses with a looping left.
Clott is looking to land body kicks.
Mahoney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clott, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Bomba Clott has been cut.
Clott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahoney is defending well for now.
Clott swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clott tries to stall but Mahoney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mahoney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mahoney scores with a knee to the head.
Clott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mahoney pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clott is looking to control Mahoney's arms but Mahoney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clott has his back to the cage.
Clott tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Clott back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clott.
Mahoney slows down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mahoney - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clott looking to stall.
Clott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahoney is keeping busy.
Mahoney has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Clott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mahoney can turn it around.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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.
Clott looking to stall.
Mahoney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clott's face.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahoney avoiding damage as Clott throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mahoney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clott looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bomba Clott.
Mahoney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Clott circles away.
Clott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahoney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clott counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney slips a jab from Clott.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahoney has managed to clinch.
Clott being controlled against the cage.
Mahoney landing knees to the body.
Mahoney effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahoney obliges.
Mahoney scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahoney.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clott tries to stall but Mahoney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head.
Mahoney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clott in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahoney'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.
Mahoney effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Mahoney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bomba Clott's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahoney is looking to clinch but Clott is avoiding it.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
Clott throwing a counter right hand but Mahoney manages to avoid it.
Clott lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahoney's head.
Clott misses with an uppercut
and Mahoney counters by moving into the clinch.
Mahoney blocks an elbow strike.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but Clott blocks with his arms.
Mahoney taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mahoney continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mahoney misses with a knee strike.
Logan Mahoney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahoney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clott wants to stall.
Clott trying to control the position but instead, Mahoney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clott into the cage.
Mahoney connects with a knee to the head.
Mahoney lands a good knee to the midsection. Clott won't want to take too many of those.
Mahoney crunches a lovely knee into Clott's ribcage.
Mahoney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clott in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Clott blocks it.
Mahoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahoney has Clott pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney connects with a knee to the head.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clott struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney leaning against his opponent.
Clott is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahoney stalling.
Clott stalling in the clinch but Mahoney improves position.
Clott trying to stall but Mahoney improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney working Clott over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clott takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahoney working Clott over with knees to the body.
Clott is looking to control Mahoney's arms but Mahoney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clott has his back to the cage.
Clott missing with knees to the body.
Mahoney connects with a knee to the head.
Clott swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney crunches a lovely knee into Clott's ribcage.
Mahoney lands a good knee to the midsection. Clott won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahoney taking a breather.
Mahoney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clott's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahoney as Clott tries to tie him up.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but Clott blocks with his arms.
Mahoney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clott's face.
Bomba Clott's cut is getting worse.
Mahoney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mahoney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Mahoney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bomba Clott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mahoney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mahoney has Clott pushed against the cage.
Clott misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clott struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney stalling.
Mahoney landing knees to the body.
Mahoney scores a nice knee to the body.
Mahoney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clott's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney landing knees to the head.
Clott trying to stall but Mahoney improves his position.
Mahoney with a knee to the head.
Mahoney pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clott being controlled against the cage.
Clott looking to stall.
Clott being controlled against the cage.
Clott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney lands a nice knee to the body.
Mahoney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mahoney is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mahoney scores with a knee to the head.
Clott tries to stall but Mahoney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mahoney stalling against the cage.
Mahoney scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clott blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahoney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clott's face.
Mahoney just leaning against Clott, taking a breather.
Clott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clott looking to slow down the pace here.
Mahoney stalling the fight.
Mahoney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mahoney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Mahoney.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clott blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clott stalling in the clinch but Mahoney improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clott takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mahoney with a knee to the head.
Bomba Clott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clott stalling in the clinch but Mahoney improves position.
Mahoney landing knees to the head.
Bomba Clott's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney landing knees to the head.
Mahoney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Logan Mahoney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahoney has Clott pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Mahoney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mahoney winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Mahoney!
After the big win, Logan Mahoney made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hype Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeong Yeong Lee (ranked 2802 p4p, 2167 weight class) and Lee Chan (ranked 230 p4p, 181 weight class). Lee Chan 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 4 - 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Chan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chan tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Chan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Chan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan tries to clinch up.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Chan connects with a high kick.
Chan tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Chan.
A big left from Lee misses.
Chan throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chan throws an elbow that misses.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Chan.
Lee cracks Chan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 It looks like Lee Chan has been cut.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Chan is looking to clinch.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Chan throws a head kick that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Chan slams his shin into Lee's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan tries to clinch up.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Chan.
No joy there for Chan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chan tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Chan keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
Chan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chan scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chan scrambles back to his feet.
 Chan is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Chan.
Chan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a big right hand! Oh Chan is in trouble here! Lee follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeong Yeong Lee!
In his post fight interview, Jeong Yeong Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Highlander (ranked 2803 p4p, 3134 weight class) and Akira Kawasaki (ranked 270 p4p, 294 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 Sydney, Elijah Highlander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akira Kawasaki!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawasaki misses with a looping left.
Highlander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highlander misses with a hook.
Highlander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Highlander throws a nice looking combination but Kawasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kawasaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Highlander on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Kawasaki misses its intended target.
A left and a right from Kawasaki both land. Nice combination.
Kawasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Kawasaki works over Highlander's head and body with a nice combination.
Kawasaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawasaki jabs Highlander right on the nose. Highlander blinks but takes it well.
Highlander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Highlander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawasaki. Highlander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Highlander misses.
Kawasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Highlander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawasaki misses with a right hand
and Highlander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Highlander swings for the body but Kawasaki moves out of range.
Kawasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highlander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawasaki is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Highlander.
Kawasaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Highlander finish him?
Kawasaki scores with the left hand. Highlander knows he should have avoided that one.
Kawasaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Highlander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Highlander throws a poor cross that misses
and Highlander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawasaki is looking to slow Highlander down with leg kicks.
Kawasaki seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawasaki misses with a body kick.
Kawasaki scores with a nice strike.
Highlander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 Highlander is rocked!
Kawasaki drops Highlander with a huge uppercut! Highlander drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kawasaki is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Kawasaki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Davis (ranked 2410 p4p, 2602 weight class) and Ronin Huynh (ranked 239 p4p, 254 weight class). Davis's entrance music is Not like us. A fine choice. Ronin Huynh 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 6 - 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronin Huynh!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huynh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huynh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Huynh throws a lazy uppercut
and Davis counters with an outside leg kick.
Ronin Huynh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Huynh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
It looked like Davis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Huynh throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Davis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huynh misses with a right hand
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
Huynh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huynh throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Huynh cracks Davis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Huynh has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Davis to stand back up!
Davis is rocked!
It looks like Thomas Davis has been cut.
Davis leaves his chin hanging out and Huynh seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Davis crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronin Huynh!
In defeat, Thomas Davis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit. I talked big and didn’t show for it. I’ll be better next time.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koen Kingston (ranked 1058 p4p, 1608 weight class) and Dag Yilmaz (ranked 141 p4p, 203 weight class). Dag Yilmaz 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koen Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dag Yilmaz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yilmaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yilmaz misses with a double jab
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Dag Yilmaz has been cut.
Yilmaz moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
Yilmaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kingston gets tackled into the cage by Yilmaz. Yilmaz maintains the clinch.
Kingston will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yilmaz up against the cage.
Yilmaz tries to pull guard but Kingston won't allow it.
Kingston working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kingston.
Kingston misses with some punches.
Yilmaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kingston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston scores with a shoulder strike.
Kingston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yilmaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yilmaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingston lands a shot to the body.
Yilmaz looks winded!
Kingston misses with a body punch.
Kingston misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kingston.
Kingston gets through Yilmaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kingston struggles to land a body shot inside as Yilmaz controls his hands.
Kingston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yilmaz backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kingston.
Kingston is leaning against Yilmaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That has opened up Dag Yilmaz's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kingston.
Kingston lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kingston.
Yilmaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yilmaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kingston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yilmaz is rocked!
Yilmaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yilmaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kingston.
Yilmaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingston finish him?
Kingston lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston.
Yilmaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Yilmaz prevents a body shot from Kingston.
Kingston pushes Yilmaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body.
Kingston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a big uppercut that drops Yilmaz! More strikes from Kingston and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Yilmaz lies dazed against the cage as Kingston celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koen Kingston!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Piotr (ranked 1255 p4p, 1333 weight class) and Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 165 p4p, 176 weight class). Maciej Piotr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Piotr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piotr ducks under a wild hook from Akiyama.
Piotr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Piotr's corner calls for a 1-2. Piotr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akiyama walks into a jab.
Akiyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Akiyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Piotr works over Akiyama's head and body with a nice combination.
Akiyama moves into the clinch.
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 wants a takedown but no success here.
Piotr gets underhooks to prevent Akiyama's takedown attempt.
Akiyama is looking for a takedown.
Maciej Piotr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Akiyama.
Akiyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Piotr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akiyama has Piotr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Piotr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Akiyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Akiyama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Piotr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Piotr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Piotr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akiyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akiyama wants a takedown but no success here.
Akiyama looks winded!
Akiyama is working for takedown but Piotr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Piotr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Piotr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Piotr lands a shot to the body.
Akiyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Piotr lands a right hand.
A short right from Piotr.
Piotr stalling.
Akiyama wants a takedown.
Akiyama tries for a takedown but Piotr manages to get underhooks.
Piotr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piotr cracks Akiyama with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Akiyama falls to his knees and Piotr doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maciej Piotr!
After the fight, Maciej Piotr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerk McWanker (ranked 1108 p4p, 2245 weight class) and Quinton St Pierre (ranked 147 p4p, 268 weight class). McWanker comes to the cage accompanied by Im A Wanker. St Pierre has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerk McWanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from McWanker misses the target.
St Pierre misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from McWanker misses the target.
St Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McWanker counters with a straight right hand.
McWanker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like McWanker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St Pierre misses with a double jab.
St Pierre walks into a stiff left hand from McWanker.
St Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWanker takes a jab right on the kisser.
St Pierre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
St Pierre looks to land a right hand but McWanker moved out of range.
McWanker thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWanker misses with an uppercut. St Pierre saw that one coming.
McWanker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from McWanker misses the target.
McWanker throws a nice looking combination but St Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from St Pierre! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWanker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St Pierre counters with a right hand to the body.
St Pierre misses with a looping left.
It looked like McWanker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McWanker misses with a few strikes there.
McWanker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Pierre scores with a shot to the body.
St Pierre jabs McWanker right on the nose. McWanker blinks but takes it well.
McWanker throws a jab but it's blocked by St Pierre.
McWanker misses with a hook
and St Pierre counters with a nice body shot.
McWanker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on St Pierre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
St Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Pierre clobbers McWanker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McWanker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. St Pierre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McWanker is in St Pierre's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWanker throwing strikes but missing.
McWanker is working St Pierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McWanker throwing strikes from guard but St Pierre blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. St Pierre manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
St Pierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McWanker throws a hook but St Pierre blocks it.
St Pierre connects with a single shot there.
St Pierre throws a hook but McWanker avoids it easily.
St Pierre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McWanker eats them both and turns towards St Pierre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
St Pierre lands a right hook to the body.
McWanker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Pierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McWanker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McWanker.
McWanker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWanker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.
McWanker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
St Pierre lands a right hook to the body.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quinton St Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre lands a jab-cross combination.
McWanker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre swinging wildly here.
St Pierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWanker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre connects with a body shot that sends McWanker's belly button to the back.
St Pierre throws a series of punches but McWanker avoids them all with ease.
McWanker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McWanker misses with a series of wild punches.
McWanker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St Pierre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
St Pierre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McWanker rather than just go for the knockout.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from McWanker.
McWanker misses with a looping left.
St Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McWanker misses with a hook. St Pierre ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre lands with a straight right. McWanker didn't see that one coming.
McWanker fails to land the takedown.
St Pierre scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton St Pierre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
St Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
St Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Quinton St Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWanker.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWanker looks to land a right hand but St Pierre moved out of range.
McWanker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McWanker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from St Pierre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from St Pierre does it's job there.
St Pierre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McWanker on the side of the head.
McWanker is rocked!
McWanker lands a nice shot that snaps St Pierre's head back.
Oh McWanker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Pierre scores with a shot to the body.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Pierre clobbers McWanker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks McWanker square on the jaw! Damn, McWanker is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quinton St Pierre!
A victorious Quinton St Pierre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justus Oneill (ranked 687 p4p, 1419 weight class) and Kuju Da Silva (ranked 100 p4p, 181 weight class). The key to victory for Justus Oneill has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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27
205
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justus Oneill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuju Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oneill's half guard.
Da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Oneill defends the submission attempt.
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oneill is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva prevents Oneill from improving his position.
Oneill won't allow Da Silva to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva is stalling here. Oneill is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Da Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Oneill has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Da Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Oneill tries to stand but Da Silva is controlling his head.
Da Silva is trying to improve his position.
Oneill decides to stand back up.
Da Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been told by Oneill's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Oneill's guard.
Oneill wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oneill dives on top into guard.
Oneill wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Da Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oneill's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Oneill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oneill manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into Oneill's guard.
Oneill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oneill tries to get out of the position.
Da Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oneill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oneill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oneill!
Da Silva is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oneill pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Oneill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oneill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oneill is posturing up here but Da Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Oneill tries to roll out but it's too tight and Oneill has to tap! Slick submission there by Da Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuju Da Silva!
Kuju Da Silva is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kuju Da Silva decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Karras (ranked 1175 p4p, 910 weight class) and Deandre Little (ranked 106 p4p, 87 weight class). Karras comes to the cage accompanied by Blinded by the Light. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Karras!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deandre Little!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karras moves to clinch but Little breaks away
and Little counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Damien Karras has been cut.
A shot to the body from Little misses
and Karras counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Little circles away from the clinch attempt
and Little counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karras throws out the jab.
Karras throws a hook but Little blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Little is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karras with a body shot.
Karras lands with a hook. Little tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Deandre Little has been cut.
A left lands for Little.
Little wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little throws a lazy right hand but Karras sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Karras misses the target.
Karras swings widly with a right hand
and Little counters with a left to the body.
Karras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karras feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Littles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karras throws a lazy uppercut
and Little counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karras swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Little swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Little.
Karras misses with a body punch
and Karras takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karras tries to clinch up but Little circles away and keeps his distance.
Karras is looking to clinch but Little is avoiding it.
Little looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karras swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Little to counter with a crisp jab.
Little displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karras throws out the jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Karras bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Little's head backwards.
Little thuds a left hand into Karras's body.
Karras throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Little sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karras pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Little doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Little blocks a jab.
Karras misses with a lunging right hand
letting Little counter with a right hand.
Little throws a right hand that misses
and Karras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Little staying out of range there.
Little tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karras was well out of range. Poor timing from Little.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karras swings away with a body shot that misses
and Little counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Little.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deandre Little dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Little misses the target.
Karras has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karras there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karras misses the shot to the body.
Karras moves into the clinch.
Karras trying to land knees to the body.
Karras tries to throw a body punch but Little avoids it by throwing Karras back against the cage.
Little escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karras cracks Little with a good jab.
Little throws the left hand but Karras avoids the punch easily.
Karras throws a predictable looking body shot
and Little counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damien Karras's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little throws a body shot but no joy.
Deandre Little seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karras throws a looping overhand right but Little ducks down to avoid it.
Little misses with a series of wild punches.
Little throws an overhand right that lands on Karras's shoulder, as Karras tries to avoid the shot.
Little misses with an uppercut. Karras saw that one coming.
Little misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Karras misses.
Little let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Little looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Little moves away from the strike by Karras.
Little swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Little scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karras doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karras misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karras sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Karras is just out of range.
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karras throwing a counter right hand but Little manages to avoid it.
Little tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karras was well out of range. Poor timing from Little.
Jab, jab by Karras - just one landing.
Good exchange - Karras coming out on top.
Little throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karras sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karras misses with a looping left.
Little throws an overhand right that lands on Karras's shoulder, as Karras tries to avoid the shot.
Karras ducks under a wild hook from Little.
Karras scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karras is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Little.
Karras misses with a right hand
and Little counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deandre Little showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Little bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Little on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karras stuns Little with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Little scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Little uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karras.
Karras throws a right hand that misses
and Little makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little throws a body punch but Karras moves out of range.
Little throws the left hand but Karras avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Little.
Karras throws a poor cross that misses
letting Little counter with a right hand.
Little swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karras clinches up with Little and pushes him back against the cage.
Karras can't find room to land a body shot as Little controls the action.
Little is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karras to keep the fight standing.
Little blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Little is trying to pull guard but Karras has him pressed against the cage.
Karras breaks the clinch.
Karras misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Karras.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little gets tackled into the cage by Karras. Karras maintains the clinch.
Little breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karras swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Little.
Karras needs to keep his hands up - Little had a free shot at his head there.
Karras swings widly with a right hand
and Little counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Karras closes the distance and clinches.
Little tries to pull guard but Karras holds him up against the cage and eventually Little drops back down to his feet.
Damien Karras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deandre Little.
Karras misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karras misses with a lunging right hand
and Little counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Little bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karras throws an off balance right hand
and Little counters with a stiff right hand.
Little moves forwards but Karras connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That has opened up Deandre Little's cut even more.
Karras misses with a right hand
and Karras takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damien Karras's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karras is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Little lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karras at a distance.
Karras misses with a lunging right hand
letting Little counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karras getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karras closes the distance looking to clinch
and Little makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Little moves out of range as Karras strikes.
Little scores with a hook to the body. Karras takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deandre Little really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Little scores with a nice right hand.
Karras keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little.
Karras on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karras closes the distance but Little moves to the side
and Little counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karras swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
Karras throws out a loose jab but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little cracks a nice hook into Karras's ribs.
Karras with a hook.
Karras looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut lands for Little. That snapped Karras's head back.
A big right from Little misses.
Karras throwing a counter right hand but Little manages to avoid it.
Karras misses with a looping right.
Jab by Little.
Donk. Karras catches Little right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karras has managed to clinch.
Little's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Little misses with a body punch
and Little takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Little has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karras lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Little is rocked!
Karras misses with a right hand
and Little counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Little is still on wobbly legs! Can Karras finish him?
Karras misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Little counters with a crisp one two that drops Karras! Little thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Karras to his feet! Karras is in big trouble!
Karras is rocked!
Little seems to have recovered his senses.
Jeez, Damien Karras's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Karras doesn't manage to clinch there - Little circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Little! But no joy.
Karras rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Little cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Karras is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Damien Karras's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Deandre Little!
Deandre Little is the new featherweight champion!
Deandre Little decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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