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VFC 17: Carlyle VS Klimera PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between nathin Q (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blayzin Fiyah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiyah has chosen GZA - I Gotcha Back as his entrance music. Blayzin Fiyah has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with nathin Q's chin.
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205 lbs
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208 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, nathin Q!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blayzin Fiyah!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Q. No joy for Fiyah on that attempt.
Q gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fiyah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fiyah is fighting to break Q's control of his arms but Q is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fiyah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Q has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiyah has managed to get both his arms back between Q's legs - danger averted.
Q is looking to sinch up a triangle. Fiyah throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Q's body to avoid the submission. Q has instead reached around Fiyah's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Q arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). nathin Q!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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260 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micheal Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micheal Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Micheal Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mark Johnson's half guard.
Micheal Johnson wants to pass to mount but Mark Johnson is defending the position.
Micheal Johnson is trying to control. Mark Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mark Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Micheal Johnson.
Micheal Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mark Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Mark Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Mark Johnson is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheal Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Mark Johnson defends the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Mark Johnson.
Mark Johnson is looking to clinch but Micheal Johnson is avoiding it.
Mark Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Micheal Johnson circles away.
Mark Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mark Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mark Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mark Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Micheal Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mark Johnson prevents Micheal Johnson from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark Johnson trying to control the action but Micheal Johnson is working from the bottom.
Micheal Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mark Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Micheal Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mark Johnson.
Mark Johnson is trying to control. Micheal Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Micheal Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mark Johnson.
Micheal Johnson moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mark Johnson is looking to stand up but Micheal Johnson won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mark Johnson fails with the takedown
and Micheal Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mark Johnson's guard.
Micheal Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Johnson.
Mark Johnson looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Micheal Johnson has passed into half guard!
Micheal Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Micheal Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Micheal Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mark Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mark Johnson taking shots to the head.
Micheal Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mark Johnson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mark Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Micheal Johnson's best efforts.
Micheal Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Mark Johnson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mark Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mark Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Mark Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Micheal Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mark Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Micheal Johnson is now in half guard.
Mark Johnson kicks Micheal Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Mark Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mark Johnson pushes Micheal Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mark Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark Johnson looking for a takedown.
Micheal Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mark Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Micheal Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mark Johnson fails with the takedown
and Micheal Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Micheal Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mark Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mark Johnsonis looking to pass into half guard but Micheal Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Micheal Johnson is in guard.
Mark Johnson is looking to stand up but Micheal Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Mark Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Micheal Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Micheal Johnson cracks Mark Johnson with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheal Johnson cracks Mark Johnson with a big elbow.
Micheal Johnson stands up and beckons Mark Johnson to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Micheal Johnson rushes Mark Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Micheal Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Mark Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mark Johnson is keen to just control but Micheal Johnson is a slippery customer.
Micheal Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mark Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Micheal Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mark Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Micheal Johnson defends it well.
Micheal Johnson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mark Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Micheal Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Mark Johnson trying to control the action but Micheal Johnson is working from the bottom.
Mark Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Micheal Johnson leaves Mark Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Micheal Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Johnson.
Micheal Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mark Johnson.
Micheal Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mark Johnson tries to circle away but Micheal Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Micheal Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Micheal Johnson keeping full guard, as Mark Johnson tries to pass.
Mark Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Micheal Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mark Johnson, into his guard.
Mark Johnson is looking for a triangle but Micheal Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mark Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mark Johnson scores with a takedown into Micheal Johnson's guard.
Micheal Johnson trying to control the position.
Micheal Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Micheal Johnson is trying to keep Mark Johnson in close.
Mark Johnson trying to control but Micheal Johnson is working from the bottom.
Mark Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Micheal Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Mark Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mark Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mark Johnson tries to stand but Micheal Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Micheal Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Micheal Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Micheal Johnson stops Mark Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Mark Johnson tries to roll over but Micheal Johnson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Micheal Johnson sits in half guard.
Mark Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Micheal Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Micheal Johnson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mark Johnson reverses the position - he's now on top in Micheal Johnson's guard.
Mark Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Micheal Johnson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mark Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mark Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark Johnson tries to clinch up
and Micheal Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Micheal Johnson.
Mark Johnson tries to circle away but Micheal Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mark Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mark Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Micheal Johnson is posturing up here but Mark Johnson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Micheal Johnson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Micheal Johnson has to tap! Slick submission there by Mark Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Linderoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharghai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: EMINEM - ASS LIKE THAT & MOCKINBIRD LIVE . Vadim Kharghai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tobias Linderoth's chin.
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197 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tobias Linderoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linderoth keeps the fight on the outside.
Linderoth cracks Kharghai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kharghai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linderoth was well out of range. Poor timing from Kharghai.
Linderoth lunges at Kharghai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kharghai's hand.
Linderoth dips to his left and cracks Kharghai with an uppercut!
Linderoth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kharghai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kharghai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Linderoth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Linderoth.
Linderoth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Linderoth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kharghai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Linderoth wants to control from the top but Kharghai keeps moving.
Kharghai pulls Linderoth in close to prevent any damage.
Kharghai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linderoth works over Kharghai with some ground and pound from guard.
Linderoth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Linderoth 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.
Linderoth stopping the sweep attempt from Kharghai.
Kharghai controlling Linderoth's posture.
Linderoth tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharghai is retaining full guard.
Kharghai keeping moving, preventing Linderoth from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linderoth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kharghai wants to sweep here but Linderoth controlling him for the moment.
Linderoth wants to pass the guard but Kharghai is keeping the position.
That's two 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kharghai has closed the distance and engaged Linderoth in a clinch.
Linderoth letting Kharghai take a breather here.
Kharghai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Linderoth is looking to break free of the clinch but Kharghai has double underhooks.
Kharghai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Linderoth looks to throw the jab but Kharghai is out of range.
Linderoth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kharghai counters with a nice body shot.
Kharghai darts in trying to clinch
and Linderoth counters with a left and a right that stings Kharghai.
Linderoth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai misses with a few strikes there.
Kharghai closes the distance and clinches.
Kharghai wants to stall.
Kharghai struggles to land a body shot inside as Linderoth controls his hands.
Linderoth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kharghai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Linderoth tries to bum rush Kharghai with a series of wild strikes but Kharghai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kharghai wants to clinch
and Linderoth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kharghai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Linderoth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Linderoth throws and elbow that misses. Kharghai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Linderoth's guard. Nice move by Kharghai!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kharghai wants to get up but he can't break Linderoth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Linderoth has his hands on Kharghai's head, controlling the position.
Linderoth 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.
Kharghai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Linderoth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Linderoth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Linderoth misses with a takedown
and Kharghai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kharghai misses the body punch
and Linderoth counters with a stiff right hand.
Kharghai swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Linderoth to counter with a crisp jab.
Linderoth tries to land a leg kick but Kharghai saw it coming and moves away.
Kharghai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Linderoth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kharghai counters with a right hand to the body.
Kharghai throws a right hand that Linderoth ducks under and follows up with a left that Linderoth also avoids with ease.
Kharghai slips under a jab.
Kharghai looks for the body kick but Linderoth saw that one coming.
Vadim Kharghai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kharghai tries to clinch up but Linderoth circles away and keeps his distance.
Kharghai slips a jab from Linderoth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linderoth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kharghai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Linderoth sprawls well. Linderoth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kharghai gets slowly back to his feet.
Linderoth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kharghai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Linderoth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kharghai throws out a loose jab but Linderoth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kharghai throws out a powerful jab.
Kharghai throws a series of punches but Linderoth moves out of range.
Kharghai throws a shot from downtown. Linderoth moves away and avoids it.
Kharghai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kharghai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Linderoth circles away quickly and effectively.
Linderoth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kharghai throws out the jab.
Kharghai darts in trying to clinch
and Linderoth counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two 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.
Kharghai misses the shot to the body.
Linderoth looks to throw the jab but Kharghai is out of range.
Kharghai looks to clinch
and Linderoth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kharghai closes the distance but Linderoth moves to the side
and Linderoth counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linderoth landing strikes.
Linderoth throws an elbow but Kharghai slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Kharghai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kharghai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Linderoth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai wants to get back to his feet.
Linderoth trying to control the position but Kharghai is working away.
Kharghai is looking for a sweep.
Kharghai manages to get back to half guard.
Linderoth seems to be looking for submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kharghai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Linderoth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kharghai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Linderoth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kharghai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kharghai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Linderoth counters with a left and a right that stings Kharghai.
Kharghai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Linderoth rather than just go for the knockout.
Kharghai checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth thows a body shot but no joy.
Kharghai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kharghai misses with a body shot.
Linderoth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kharghai takes a swing at Linderoth's ribcage but misses.
Linderoth defending well as Kharghai loads up on a big left hand.
Kharghai tries to clinch but Linderoth moves out of range.
Kharghai moves in looking to clinch but Linderoth pushes him off.
Linderoth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linderoth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kharghai's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Linderoth dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Linderoth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kharghai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kharghai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Linderoth is not content to let Kharghai control the position.
Linderoth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kharghai trying to control the position from guard on top but Linderoth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharghai wants to stand but Linderoth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kharghai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai connects with a couple of short punches.
Linderoth keeping moving, preventing Kharghai from controlling successfully.
Kharghai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Linderoth's guard.
Linderoth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kharghai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Linderoth keeping moving, preventing Kharghai from controlling successfully.
Kharghai stands and steps away. Linderoth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kharghai.
Linderoth with a poor takedown
and Kharghai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Linderoth won't be happy with that.
Kharghai is chipping away with strikes.
Linderoth tries to buck Kharghai off but Kharghai is having none of it.
Kharghai wants to stand but Linderoth is controlling his arm.
Kharghai landing a few strikes.
Linderoth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Linderoth wants to improve his position but Kharghai is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kharghai not doing much here.
Kharghai wants to stand up but Linderoth has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Linderoth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Linderoth is looking to control Kharghai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linderoth avoid being mounted?
Tobias Linderoth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tobias Linderoth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kharghai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Linderoth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kharghai throwing strikes but missing.
Kharghai stopping the sweep attempt from Linderoth.
Kharghai wants to control from the top but Linderoth keeps moving.
Vadim Kharghai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kharghai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Kharghai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Linderoth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Linderoth!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garo Gambini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Funky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Garo Gambini has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garo Gambini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Funky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Funky throws a big right hand that misses.
Gambini looking for a sweep. Not yet Gambini, not yet.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Funky tries to pass.
Funky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gambini looking to control.
Gambini pulls Funky in to control the position.
Funky advances position into side control!
Funky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gambini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gambini is trying to improve his position.
Funky working the ground and pound but Gambini is defending the strikes.
Gambini prevents Funky from improving position.
Funky tries to score with some ground and pound. Gambini controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Funky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Funky throws an elbow but Gambini slips to the side and avoids it well.
Funky works to advance to full mount. Gambini defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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.
Gambini is squirming around, avoiding Funky's attempts to control the action.
Gambini is looking to improve his position but Funky isn't that keen on the idea.
Gambini is working hard here to advance position.
Funky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gambini in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gambini is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky lands a big elbow.
Funky jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gambini manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gambini can't do much from the bottom here.
Funky working the ground and pound but Gambini is defending the strikes.
Gambini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gambini can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Funky advances to mount.
Funky landing strikes from the mount and Gambini is in trouble!
Funky scoring with strikes but Gambini is staying in there.
Gambini is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Funky cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Funky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Funky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Funky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gambini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Funky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gambini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gambini is keen to just control but Funky is a slippery customer.
Funky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funky is not content to let Gambini control the position.
Gambini not doing much here.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Garo Gambini.
Gambini moves into the clinch.
Gambini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gambini is pressed up against the cage. Funky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gambini down to the mat. Gambini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garo Gambini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funky momentarily.
Gambini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Funky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gambini avoids it really well and circles away.
Gambini moves into the clinch.
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gambini - that landed with a thud.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
Gambini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Funky is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky looking for a takedown.
Garo Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Funky.
Gambini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
Funky tries for a takedown but Gambini manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Gambini - that landed with a thud.
Gambini pushes Funky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gambini lands a body punch.
Gambini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gambini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
Gambini pushes Funky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gambini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gambini.
Gambini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gambini works on Funky's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gambini.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
Funky letting Gambini take a breather here.
Gambini digs a right hand underneath Funky's ribcage. Funky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Gambini.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Gambini.
Nice body punch from Gambini.
Gambini lands a left hand.
Gambini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funky.
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike.
Gambini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Funky or not.
Gambini lands a right hand.
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambini cracks Funky with a nice body shot.
Gambini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gambini digs a right hand underneath Funky's ribcage. Funky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Gambini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garo Gambini dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Gambini catches Funky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gambini throws a good cross that connects.
Gambini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gambini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gambini lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Gambini.
Gambini lands a slapping body shot.
Funky fails with the takedown.
Gambini lands a nice hook to Funky's body. Funky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body. Funky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gambini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gambini scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini lands a slapping body shot.
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Funky's head.
Funky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ben Funky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini scores with a sloppy right hand. Funky should have avoided that one.
Gambini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gambini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gambini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Funky in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gambini.
Gambini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Funky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gambini circles away.
Funky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Gambini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Funky doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Funky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gambini thuds a left hand into Funky's body.
Gambini throws a shot to the body.
Funky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gambini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gambini connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini lands a jab to the head.
Gambini cracks Funky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Funky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gambini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky drops his hands momentarily and Gambini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gambini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funky ducks right into an uppercut from Gambini.
Gambini thuds a left hand into Funky's body.
Gambini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gambini scores with a shot to the body.
Gambini jabs at Funky's body.
Gambini jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gambini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gambini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gambini jabs Funky right on the nose. Funky blinks but takes it well.
Gambini connects with a jab.
Garo Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
Gambini lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gambini lands with a nice body punch.
Funky moves forwards but Gambini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gambini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gambini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Funky's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini scores with a jab to the body.
Funky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gambini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Funky has time to react.
Gambini stuns Funky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambini digs a good body shot into Funky's ribs.
Good exchange - Gambini coming out on top.
Funky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garo Gambini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gambini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garo Gambini!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jukkis Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ogden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karvakorva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Limp Bizkit - Eat You Alive . Ogden has chosen Pantera - Drag The Waters as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jukkis Karvakorva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, David Ogden!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karvakorva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karvakorva tries to clinch but Ogden is having none of it.
Karvakorva throws a head kick that misses.
Karvakorva scores with a jab to the body.
Karvakorva has Ogden up against the cage in a clinch.
Ogden wants a takedown but no success here.
Karvakorva pushes Ogden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karvakorva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karvakorva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ogden missing with knees to the body.
Karvakorva misses with a knee to the head.
Ogden missing with knees to the body.
Karvakorva scores with a hook to the body.
Karvakorva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karvakorva jumps into guard, dragging Ogden to the mat.
Karvakorva looking for a sweep. Not yet Karvakorva, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva wants to stand up but Ogden is controlling him.
Ogden trying to control the position from guard on top but Karvakorva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karvakorva is on top in guard.
Karvakorva trying to control but Ogden is working from the bottom.
Karvakorva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Karvakorva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ogden looking to control.
Karvakorva scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karvakorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogden has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ogden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karvakorva has managed to get both his arms back between Ogden's legs - danger averted.
Karvakorva tries to stand but Ogden is controlling from the bottom.
Karvakorva trying to control but Ogden is working from the bottom.
Ogden looking for a sweep. Not yet Ogden, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ogden is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karvakorva looking for a sweep. Not yet Karvakorva, not yet.
Ogden wants to pass the guard but Karvakorva is keeping the position.
Ogden drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Karvakorva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ogden has Karvakorva in his guard.
Ogden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karvakorva's guard.
Ogden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ogden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karvakorva has his hands on Ogden's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karvakorva is on top in guard.
Karvakorva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva trying to control but Ogden is working from the bottom.
Ogden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karvakorva 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.
Karvakorva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ogden's head.
Ogden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukkis Karvakorva dominated that round.
That's time! Karvakorva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karvakorva throws a series of punches but Ogden moves out of range.
Ogden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva tried to score with a low kick but Ogden checks it.
Karvakorva lands the left hand.
Karvakorva pushes Ogden away with a front kick.
Ogden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karvakorva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ogden's sensitive parts.
Karvakorva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ogden walks into a jab.
Karvakorva throws a nice head kick!
Karvakorva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ogden misses with a takedown attempt - Karvakorva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karvakorva clinches up with Ogden and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva tries to land a knee to the head but Ogden blocks with his arms.
Karvakorva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karvakorva lands a nice shot to the body.
Ogden is breathing heavily.
Ogden is working for takedown but Karvakorva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jukkis Karvakorva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ogden.
Karvakorva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karvakorva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ogden up against the cage.
Karvakorva gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ogden managing to block the knees to the body from Karvakorva.
Ogden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karvakorva prevents it.
Karvakorva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ogden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogden wants a takedown but no success here.
Karvakorva scores a nice knee to the body.
Karvakorva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ogden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karvakorva is stalling here.
Karvakorva seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Karvakorva lands a knee to the body.
Karvakorva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ogden stalling in the clinch but Karvakorva improves position.
Karvakorva lands a good knee to the midsection. Ogden won't want to take too many of those.
Ogden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karvakorva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ogden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ogden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karvakorva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ogden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karvakorva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karvakorva throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva moves into the clinch successfully.
Karvakorva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ogden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karvakorva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karvakorva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Karvakorva there.
A good leg kick by Karvakorva.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karvakorva.
Karvakorva throws a sloppy head kick and Ogden moves out of range easily.
Karvakorva lands a high kick!
Karvakorva moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Karvakorva.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karvakorva obliges.
Karvakorva leaning his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva lands a body punch.
Karvakorva scores with a knee to the head.
Karvakorva scores with a shot to the side of Ogden's head.
Karvakorva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ogden avoids it.
Karvakorva misses with a knee strike.
Karvakorva lands a good knee to the midsection. Ogden won't want to take too many of those.
Karvakorva missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karvakorva landing knees to the body.
Karvakorva is struggling to control the position.
Karvakorva tries a knee to the head but Ogden blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukkis Karvakorva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karvakorva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ogden's calf.
Karvakorva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karvakorva stalling.
Karvakorva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karvakorva stuffs the takedown.
Ogden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Karvakorva.
Ogden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karvakorva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ogden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karvakorva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karvakorva throws a front kick aimed at Ogden's knee but Ogden avoids it well.
Karvakorva closes the distance and clinches.
Karvakorva tries to land knees in the clinch but Ogden avoids the damage to the body.
Ogden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva crunches a lovely knee into Ogden's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karvakorva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karvakorva closes the distance and clinches.
Karvakorva breaks the clinch.
Karvakorva rushes Ogden and presses him up against the cage.
Karvakorva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karvakorva lands a nice knee to the body.
Ogden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jukkis Karvakorva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ogden can't get the takedown.
Jukkis Karvakorva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ogden.
Karvakorva manages to break the clinch.
Ogden closes the distance and clinches up with Karvakorva, looking for a takedown. Ogden pushes Karvakorva against the cage but Karvakorva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karvakorva tries a head kick but it misses.
Karvakorva cracks the inside of Ogden's front leg.
Karvakorva throws a body punch but Ogden moves out of range.
Karvakorva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ogden. Ogden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karvakorva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karvakorva clinches.
Karvakorva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karvakorva.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karvakorva misses with a knee strike.
Ogden avoiding damage as Karvakorva throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karvakorva.
Karvakorva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karvakorva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ogden was well out of range. Poor timing from Karvakorva.
Ogden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ogden as Karvakorva shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karvakorva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ogden.
Karvakorva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ogden manages to avoid it.
Karvakorva tries to clinch there but Ogden circles away.
Ogden swats away the attempt to clinch by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva throws a head kick but Ogden moves out of range.
Ogden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karvakorva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ogden blocks a head kick by Karvakorva.
Ogden misses with a low kick as Karvakorva jumps back.
Ogden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karvakorva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ogden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ogden avoids the head kick by Karvakorva.
Ogden is looking to clinch.
Jukkis Karvakorva is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Karvakorva finds it's way through Ogden's defenses.
Ogden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karvakorva.
Ogden tries for a takedown but Karvakorva circles away easily
and Karvakorva counters with a good low kick that Ogden was not able to check.
Ogden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karvakorva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ogden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ogden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karvakorva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karvakorva.
Karvakorva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ogden. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukkis Karvakorva clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karvakorva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karvakorva 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.
Ogden keeping moving, preventing Karvakorva from controlling successfully.
Karvakorva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karvakorva throws a big right hand that misses.
Ogden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karvakorva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva postures up and lands a big shot to Ogden's brow.
Karvakorva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karvakorva wants to control from the top but Ogden keeps moving.
Ogden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karvakorva!
Karvakorva is trying to escape the mount.
Karvakorva tries to hold on but Ogden postures up.
Ogden swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Karvakorva is now in Ogden's guard. A big mistake from Ogden there, giving up the dominant position!
Ogden is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva content to stall in guard here.
Karvakorva tries to free his leg and advance position but Ogden is retaining full guard.
Karvakorva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karvakorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jukkis Karvakorva.
Ogden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karvakorva counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva delivers a nice body kick.
Karvakorva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karvakorva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ogden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ogden tried to score with a low kick but Karvakorva checks it.
Ogden has his takedown stuffed
and Karvakorva counters by moving into the clinch.
Karvakorva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karvakorva doesn't manage to clinch there - Ogden circles away.
Karvakorva is looking to slow Ogden down with leg kicks.
Ogden misses with a takedown
letting Karvakorva counter with a right hand.
Jukkis Karvakorva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ogden.
Karvakorva has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karvakorva scores with a hook to the body.
Karvakorva has Ogden pressed against the cage.
Karvakorva lands a knee to the body.
Karvakorva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karvakorva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karvakorva misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Karvakorva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jukkis Karvakorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karvakorva moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Karvakorva.
Knees to the body from Karvakorva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karvakorva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva just leaning against Ogden, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukkis Karvakorva had his way with David Ogden in that 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!
Karvakorva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karvakorva breaks from the clinch.
Karvakorva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Karvakorva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ogden is looking to control Karvakorva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ogden avoid being mounted?
Karvakorva decides to return to a standing position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Karvakorva looks for the body kick but Ogden saw that one coming.
Ogden darts in trying to clinch
and Karvakorva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ogden's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva trying to control but Ogden is working from the bottom.
Ogden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ogden throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karvakorva escapes and throws Ogden's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Karvakorva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ogden down.
Karvakorva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Karvakorva taking a breather here.
Karvakorva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ogden can do to turn this around?
Karvakorva trying to control the position but Ogden is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here.
Karvakorva is looking to take a break and control but Ogden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karvakorva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva working the head with strikes.
Ogden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ogden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jukkis Karvakorva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karvakorva controlling the pace.
David Ogden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jukkis Karvakorva.
Karvakorva looks to clinch
and Ogden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Karvakorva's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva keeping moving, preventing Ogden from controlling successfully.
Ogden won't allow Karvakorva to sweep him here.
Karvakorva pulls Ogden in close to prevent any damage.
Ogden postures up.
Ogden drops back looking for a leg! Karvakorva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karvakorva manages to kick Ogden off! Ogden jumps back into Karvakorva's guard.
Ogden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karvakorva trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukkis Karvakorva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karvakorva 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukkis Karvakorva!
Jukkis Karvakorva retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cookie Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koss Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cookie Monster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cookie Monster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koss Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco moves out of range as Monster strikes.
Greco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Monster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Greco working Monster over with strikes here.
Greco breaks from Monster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Greco lands a big shot there that rocks Monster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Monster tries to lock up and control but Greco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Monster is desperately trying to improve his position but Greco has a good base and remains in mount.
Greco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Greco.
Monster is rocked!
Monster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Greco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monster keeps working.
Greco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greco thows a huge punch but Monster dodges it nicely.
Greco working Monster over with strikes.
Monster manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco won't allow Monster to pass to mount.
Greco is holding on to half guard well.
Monster wants to free his trapped foot but Greco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monster is looking for a kimura but Greco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monster to get the leverage.
Monster trying to pass the guard but Greco defending well.
Greco is looking for a sweep. Monster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monster is looking for submissions but instead, Greco has regained full guard.
Greco trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Greco looking for a sweep. Not yet Greco, not yet.
Greco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greco has Monster pulled in close to control his posture.
Monster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monster is looking to advance position but Greco has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
BOOM! Greco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Greco is nestled in close to Monster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Greco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Greco.
Monster wants to get back to full guard.
Greco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monster is staying active underneath Greco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Greco is looking to advance position but Monster won't allow it.
Monster wants to control but Greco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greco lands strikes from half guard.
Greco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Greco is taking a breather. Monster says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Monster moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco trying to control but Monster is working from the bottom.
Greco throws a big right hand that misses.
Monster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greco postures up in Monster's guard and throws a big left but Monster blocks it.
Monster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greco is aware though and is defending well.
Monster has momentary wrist control but Greco slips an elbow through the middle.
Greco scoring with some ground and pound.
Greco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Monster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Monster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Monster is looking to take a break and control but Greco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koss Greco 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.
Greco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Monster tries to buck Greco off but Greco is having none of it.
Greco cracks Monster with a big elbow.
Monster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Monster trying to control from the bottom.
Greco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Greco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Monster's head.
Greco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Monster is looking for a triangle but Greco pushes his legs off easily.
Greco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Monster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koss Greco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Monster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greco chips away with some ground and pound.
Greco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Monster wants to sweep here but Greco controlling him for the moment.
Greco connects with a couple of short punches.
Monster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greco.
Greco throwing strikes from guard but Monster blocks nicely.
Greco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Monster is trying to control the position but Greco postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco stands up over Monster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Monster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greco is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monster throws a wild body kick that Greco sees coming a mile off.
Greco avoids the head kick by Monster.
Cookie Monster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greco lands with an uppercut that bounces Monster off the cage and back into rage.
Greco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monster's head.
Greco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Monster has hold of Greco's hands but Greco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greco is trying to control. Monster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monster is pressing down on Greco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Greco won't allow Monster to sweep him here.
Monster looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Monster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Monster can't keep his opponent in guard - Greco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Greco wants to control but Monster is keeping him busy.
Monster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Greco is looking to advance position but Monster won't allow it.
Greco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greco is looking for a kimura here.
Monster tries to get to full guard but Greco has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koss Greco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Greco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monster.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monster as he avoids it easily.
Monster throws a hook but Greco blocks it.
Monster swings for the body but Greco moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster throws a lazy right hand but Greco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monster throws a right hand that Greco ducks under and follows up with a left that Greco also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greco.
Cookie Monster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Greco is stalling here. Monster is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Greco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Monster has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Greco stops Monster from passing to mount.
Greco is looking to regain half guard here but Monster keeps moving and retains side control.
Monster trying to control the position but Greco is working away.
Monster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greco tries to improve position but can't.
Greco is trying to control Monster's posture but Monster avoids it.
Greco tries to improve position but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Greco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco avoids the body shot from Monster.
Greco blocks a jab.
Greco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monster is trying to defend but Greco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Greco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Greco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Greco working Monster over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco is nestled in close to Monster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Monster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monster.
Monster keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
Monster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Greco is working to get back to half guard.
Monster looking for a guillotine from mount but Greco is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monster wants to take his opponent's back but Greco doesn't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koss Greco really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Greco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monster.
Monster throws a right and a left that Greco avoids nicely.
Greco slips under a jab.
Greco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greco somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco swings for the body but Monster moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster throws a body punch but Greco moves out of range.
Monster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greco manages to avoid it.
Monster tries a head kick but it misses.
Monster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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.
Greco misses with a looping right.
Monster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greco.
Greco feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Greco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greco's guard.
Monster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greco is keeping the position for now.
Greco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monster is one step ahead there.
Greco looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Monster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greco working a defensive guard here.
Greco keeping full guard, as Monster tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Greco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Greco throws the left hand but Monster avoids the punch easily.
Monster throws a hook but Greco blocks it.
Monster slips a straight right by Greco.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greco ducks under a wild hook from Monster.
Monster is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koss Greco dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Greco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Monster did well to prevent Greco getting side control.
Greco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Greco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Monster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Monster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Greco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Greco controlling from side mount.
Monster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Monster is looking for a sweep. Greco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monster regains full guard. Nicely done.
Monster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Greco postures up in Monster's guard and throws a big left but Monster blocks it.
Greco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greco preventing the sweep.
Monster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greco is aware though and is defending well.
Greco lands a couple of digs.
Greco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Greco won't allow Monster to sweep him here.
Greco slips nicely into half guard.
Greco wants to work for an arm triangle but Monster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greco lands a nice short elbow.
Monster taking some punishment here, with Greco in his half guard.
Greco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Monster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monster's head.
Greco is working Monster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greco trying to control but Monster is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Greco won't allow Monster to sweep him here.
Greco lands a couple of digs.
Monster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greco defends well.
Monster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greco's guard.
Greco seems keen to control Monster's posture.
Monster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Greco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Greco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Greco!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Monster some visible discomfort.
Greco lands a few punches from side control.
Greco scoring with punches and elbows.
Monster taking punishment in the form of punches.
Greco lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Monster down.
Greco working the head and body with strikes.
Monster manages to work his way to half guard, despite Greco's best efforts.
Monster is pressing down on Greco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monster's head.
Cookie Monster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koss Greco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Greco 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koss Greco!
Koss Greco is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dover Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Klimera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dover Carlyle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artur Klimera!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlyle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carlyle has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Carlyle - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carlyle.
Klimera fails to pull guard.
Carlyle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klimera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carlyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klimera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlyle misses with an uppercut. Klimera saw that one coming.
Klimera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlyle. Klimera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Klimera throws a looping overhand right but Carlyle ducks down to avoid it.
Klimera slips a straight right by Carlyle.
Carlyle jabs at Klimera's body.
Klimera moves away from the strike by Carlyle.
Klimera clinches but Carlyle breaks the clinch
and Carlyle counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimera ducks under a wild hook from Carlyle.
Nice shot by Carlyle.
Klimera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carlyle defends it nicely.
Carlyle closes the distance and pushes Klimera back into the cage.
Carlyle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klimera backwards.
Klimera swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klimera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dover Carlyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Klimera.
Carlyle wants to clinch up but Klimera keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Carlyle misses its intended target.
Carlyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimera tries to keep at a distance but Carlyle has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Carlyle.
Carlyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carlyle breaks from the clinch.
Carlyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klimera.
Klimera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carlyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimera walks into a jab.
Klimera throws a right and a left that Carlyle avoids nicely.
Carlyle has closed the distance and engaged Klimera in a clinch.
Carlyle breaks the clinch.
Carlyle digs a good hook to Klimera's body.
Klimera tries to move into range but Carlyle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Klimera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimera throws a series of strikes that have Carlyle backpedaling.
Carlyle dodges the punch combination from Klimera.
Carlyle throws an overhand right that lands on Klimera's shoulder, as Klimera tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimera is looking to clinch but Carlyle is avoiding it.
Carlyle misses with a straight right.
Carlyle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carlyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carlyle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Klimera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dover Carlyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimera looks gassed!
Carlyle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klimera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klimera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carlyle misses with a double jab.
Carlyle misses with a few strikes there.
Carlyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Carlyle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carlyle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Klimera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carlyle scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Carlyle. Beautiful body shot.
Carlyle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klimera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carlyle.
Carlyle punishes Klimera's body with a nice straight punch.
Carlyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlyle. Klimera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlyle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carlyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Carlyle.
Carlyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klimera on the side of the head.
Carlyle scores with a sloppy right hand. Klimera should have avoided that one.
Carlyle moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlyle has Klimera pressed against the cage.
Carlyle lands with a left to the head.
Carlyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlyle looks to land a right hand but Klimera moved out of range.
Klimera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carlyle throws out a powerful jab.
Carlyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klimera, pushing him back against the cage.
Carlyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Carlyle.
Carlyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlyle lands a body shot.
Carlyle looks to land a combination. Klimera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Klimera slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Carlyle as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle connects with a body shot.
Carlyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimera.
Carlyle clobbers Klimera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Klimera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlyle.
Klimera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carlyle scores with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Carlyle scores with a four punch combination!
Carlyle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carlyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carlyle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Klimera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Carlyle.
Carlyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlyle scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carlyle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carlyle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carlyle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Carlyle.
Nice body punch from Carlyle - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dover Carlyle 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.
Carlyle lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Carlyle misses the target.
Klimera takes a swing at Carlyle's ribcage but misses.
Carlyle cracks Klimera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Klimera tries to clinch up but Carlyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Carlyle jabs at Klimera's body.
Carlyle lands a nice hook to Klimera's body. Klimera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carlyle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carlyle.
Carlyle throws a big shot that misses.
Carlyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carlyle scores with a shoulder strike.
Carlyle taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Carlyle.
Carlyle pushes Klimera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Carlyle.
Carlyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlyle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klimera's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carlyle throws a shot from downtown. Klimera moves away and avoids it.
Artur Klimera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klimera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimera is looking to clinch but Carlyle is avoiding it.
Dover Carlyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlyle misses with a shot to the body
and Klimera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlyle lands with an uppercut that bounces Klimera off the cage and back into rage.
Carlyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, jab by Carlyle - just one landing.
Carlyle scores with a nice right hand.
Klimera misses with a series of wild punches.
Carlyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klimera can do to turn this around?
Klimera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlyle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Klimera.
Carlyle lands a really nice looking cross but Klimera seems unphased.
Carlyle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klimera momentarily.
Klimera ducks right into an uppercut from Carlyle.
Klimera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klimera drops his hands momentarily and Carlyle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carlyle looks to land a right hand but Klimera moved out of range.
Klimera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klimera tries to move into range but Carlyle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlyle clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Klimera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Klimera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Carlyle.
Carlyle cracks Klimera with a nice body shot.
Carlyle has Klimera pushed against the cage.
Carlyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carlyle lands with an overhand left.
Carlyle throws a looping overhand right but Klimera ducks down to avoid it.
Carlyle clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Carlyle.
Klimera has a couple of punches blocked by Carlyle.
Carlyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carlyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klimera or not.
Carlyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlyle forces Klimera back against the cage and clinches.
Klimera is working for takedown but Carlyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dover Carlyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Klimera.
Carlyle breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Carlyle catches Klimera right on the button with a cross.
Dover Carlyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Carlyle lands a nice shot that snaps Klimera's head back.
Carlyle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klimera's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Carlyle.
Carlyle jabs at Klimera's body.
Klimera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carlyle lands a jab to the head.
Klimera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carlyle has closed the distance and engaged Klimera in a clinch.
Carlyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carlyle throws a hook but Klimera blocks it.
Carlyle looks to land a left hand but Klimera moved out of range nicely.
Carlyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Klimera circles away.
Carlyle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carlyle instigates a clinch.
Klimera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Klimera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carlyle's elbow.
Klimera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimera fails to pull guard.
Carlyle manages to break the clinch.
Carlyle tests Klimera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Carlyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Klimera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlyle. Klimera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlyle misses with a hook.
Klimera misses with a body shot
and Carlyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klimera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carlyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Klimera somewhat.
Carlyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klimera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Carlyle - just one landing.
Klimera wants to clinch up but Carlyle keeps it at a distance.
Klimera wants to clinch up but Carlyle keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Carlyle.
Klimera throws an overhand right that lands on Carlyle's shoulder, as Carlyle tries to avoid the shot.
Klimera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlyle clobbers Klimera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Klimera does no damage.
Carlyle scores with the left hand. Klimera knows he should have avoided that one.
Carlyle cracks Klimera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carlyle lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dover Carlyle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Klimera throws a right and a left that Carlyle avoids nicely.
Klimera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klimera.
Klimera takes one to the chin there.
Klimera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Klimera shoots for a double leg takedown but Carlyle sprawls well. He's pushed Klimera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carlyle moves into the clinch successfully.
Klimera jumps guard but Carlyle stands there with Klimera around his waist. Klimera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klimera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carlyle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dover Carlyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Klimera.
Carlyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlyle tries to clinch but Klimera moves out of range.
Carlyle tests Klimera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klimera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Klimera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carlyle throws a nice looking combination but Klimera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carlyle moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Carlyle.
Klimera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carlyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Carlyle.
Klimera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle leaning against his opponent.
Carlyle is pressed up against the cage. Klimera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carlyle down to the mat. Carlyle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klimera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carlyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Carlyle.
Carlyle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klimera momentarily.
Carlyle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klimera has time to react.
Carlyle throws out a powerful jab.
Carlyle gets a clinch.
Carlyle manages to break the clinch.
Klimera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Carlyle.
Carlyle lands a slapping body shot.
Carlyle sizes up Klimera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klimera takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klimera is looking to clinch but Carlyle is avoiding it.
Klimera drops his hands momentarily and Carlyle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klimera wants to clinch.
Carlyle has Klimera up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Carlyle.
Dover Carlyle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carlyle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carlyle lands a body shot.
Carlyle is leaning against Klimera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carlyle lands a body shot.
Carlyle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Klimera up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Carlyle - that landed with a thud.
Carlyle lands with a right to the head.
Carlyle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klimera backwards.
Carlyle scores with a shot to the side of Klimera's head.
Carlyle has Klimera pressed against the cage.
Carlyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Klimera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Carlyle.
Carlyle lands a nice uppercut.
Carlyle breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carlyle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlyle works Klimera's body with a nice hook.
Carlyle rushes Klimera and presses him up against the cage.
Carlyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimera tries to clinch up.
Carlyle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carlyle.
Carlyle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carlyle misses with a body shot.
Klimera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlyle.
Carlyle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carlyle throws a nice looking combination but Klimera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Carlyle.
Carlyle lands a head shot.
Carlyle looks to land a combination but Klimera avoids it well.
Carlyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Klimera circles away.
Carlyle rushes Klimera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Carlyle.
Carlyle stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Carlyle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle breaks the clinch.
Carlyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carlyle tries to clinch
and Klimera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klimera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimera.
Klimera shoots in for a takedown but Carlyle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carlyle connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carlyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klimera swings for the body but Carlyle moves out of range.
Carlyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Carlyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimera slips a jab from Carlyle.
Klimera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carlyle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carlyle lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carlyle rather than just go for the knockout.
Carlyle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klimera's head backwards.
Klimera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carlyle scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dover Carlyle clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Klimera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carlyle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klimera's head.
Carlyle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carlyle misses the shot to the body.
Klimera looks to land a combination but Carlyle avoids it well.
Klimera is looking to clinch but Carlyle is avoiding it.
Klimera shoots in and drives through. Carlyle sprawls well.
Klimera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carlyle circles away quickly and effectively.
Carlyle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carlyle scores with a nice right hand.
Carlyle connects with a body shot.
Klimera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlyle rushes Klimera and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlyle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carlyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimeras head.
Klimera tries to pull guard but Carlyle won't allow it.
Carlyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Carlyle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klimera doesn't seem phased though.
Klimera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carlyle wants to clinch up but Klimera keeps it at a distance.
Klimera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Carlyle lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle connects with a crisp jab.
Carlyle lands with a nice body punch.
Klimera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot lands for Carlyle.
Carlyle works Klimera's body with a nice hook.
Carlyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Carlyle coming out on top.
Carlyle tests Klimera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klimera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carlyle counters by moving into the clinch.
Carlyle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Carlyle.
Klimera is trying to force a seperation but Carlyle has the dominant position.
Carlyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimera moves away from the strike by Carlyle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle lands with a shot to the body.
Carlyle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Carlyle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carlyle.
Carlyle throws a hook but Klimera avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlyle. Klimera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimera tries to clinch but Carlyle is having none of it.
Carlyle throws a combination. Klimera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Klimera walks into a left hand.
Carlyle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carlyle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carlyle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klimera in his tracks.
Klimera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlyle slaps away a takedown attempt from Klimera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dover Carlyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Klimera.
Carlyle lands with a cross.
Klimera is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carlyle is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Klimera.
Carlyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Klimera.
Carlyle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Klimera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle lunges at Klimera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klimera's hand.
Carlyle misses the shot to the body.
Carlyle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carlyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klimera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carlyle.
Klimera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carlyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Klimera's head.
Klimera lands a right hook to the body.
Klimera misses with a two punch combination.
Klimera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carlyle lands a nice hook to Klimera's body. Klimera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carlyle tries to clinch up
and Klimera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Carlyle.
Klimera tries to move into range but Carlyle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carlyle stalks Klimera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Klimera's face. Klimera staggers backwards, shaken.
Carlyle leaves Klimera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlyle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carlyle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klimera has time to react.
Carlyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Carlyle misses.
Klimera walks into a straight right hand from Carlyle.
Carlyle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carlyle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carlyle stalling in the clinch.
Klimera tries to pull guard but Carlyle won't allow it.
Carlyle breaks from the clinch.
Carlyle connects with a looping right hand.
Carlyle works over Klimera's head and body with a nice combination.
Klimera takes one to the chin there.
Carlyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimera.
Carlyle misses with an uppercut.
Carlyle scores with a jab. Klimera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klimera walks into a jab.
Carlyle throws a series of strikes that have Klimera backpedaling.
Carlyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carlyle misses with a straight left.
Carlyle scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dover Carlyle had his way with Artur Klimera in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carlyle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carlyle throws a one two combo.
Klimera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carlyle counters with a three punch combo that has Klimera backing up. Klimera nods at Carlyle to acknowledge the strikes.
Carlyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klimera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carlyle connects with a single shot there.
Carlyle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carlyle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carlyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimera.
Klimera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klimera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klimera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carlyle catches Klimera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Klimera shoots in but Carlyle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carlyle misses with a body shot.
Klimera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carlyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for Klimera with that takedown attempt.
Klimera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carlyle moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carlyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlyle's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carlyle duly obliges.
Carlyle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from Carlyle.
Klimera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carlyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dover Carlyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Klimera.
Carlyle lands a really nice looking cross but Klimera seems unphased.
Carlyle throws the left hand but Klimera avoids the punch easily.
Carlyle misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Klimera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carlyle jabs at Klimera's body.
Carlyle misses with a hook. Klimera ducked under it nicely.
Carlyle moves into the clinch successfully.
Carlyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimeras head.
A body shot lands from Carlyle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Carlyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carlyle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle breaks the clinch.
Carlyle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab from Carlyle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carlyle, as that shot connected.
Carlyle throws a combination that misses
and Klimera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klimera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlyle.
Klimera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klimera slips a straight right by Carlyle.
Klimera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klimera takes one on the button.
Carlyle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlyle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carlyle throws a jab when Klimera was well out of range.
Carlyle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimera drops his hands momentarily and Carlyle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carlyle takes the fight into the clinch.
Carlyle manages to break the clinch.
Carlyle slaps away a takedown attempt from Klimera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Carlyle.
Carlyle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Klimera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carlyle connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Carlyle misses.
Klimera takes one on the button.
Klimera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carlyle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klimera backs up against the cage.
Carlyle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klimera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carlyle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klimera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klimera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carlyle.
Carlyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimera manages to avoid it.
Klimera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carlyle pinned against the cage. Carlyle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carlyle's corner calls for a 1-2. Carlyle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Klimera walks into a stiff left hand from Carlyle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle lands with an uppercut that bounces Klimera off the cage and back into rage.
Carlyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlyle. Klimera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carlyle's waist but Carlyle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klimera off to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Carlyle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carlyle digs a good hook to Klimera's body.
Carlyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carlyle gets through Klimera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carlyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlyle fails to land with a series of punches.
Carlyle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Klimera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carlyle tests Klimera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carlyle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klimera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klimera walks into a stiff left hand from Carlyle.
Artur Klimera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dover Carlyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carlyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carlyle throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dover Carlyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carlyle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:40
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:40
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dover Carlyle!
Dover Carlyle retains his heavyweight title!
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