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RB 20: Jones vs. Souvongkhamch PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Battcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Dimaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Dimaya has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eric Battcher's chin.
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Battcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryan Dimaya!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battcher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Battcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Battcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Battcher.
Dimaya shoots in for a takedown but Battcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Battcher gets caught flat footed, as Dimaya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dimaya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dimaya won't allow Battcher to get back to his feet.
Dimaya content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bryan Dimaya hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice takedown defense from Battcher. No joy for Dimaya on that attempt.
Battcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battcher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimaya is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dimaya.
Eric Battcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Dimaya.
Battcher thuds his right hand into Dimaya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eric Battcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Battcher does no damage.
Dimaya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Battcher but Battcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Battcher tests Dimaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Battcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimaya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Battcher defends it nicely.
Battcher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Battcher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dimaya looks gassed!
Battcher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Battcher misses with a body shot.
Battcher scores with the left hand. Dimaya knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battcher misses with a double jab.
Battcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dimaya.
Battcher is trying to get back to his feet.
Dimaya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dimaya takes a little break here. Battcher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Battcher tries to escape but Dimaya is in control.
Dimaya trying to control the action but Battcher is working from the bottom.
Battcher is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Battcher trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dimaya moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battcher is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dimaya asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Battcher is trying to buck Dimaya off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bryan Dimaya.
Dimaya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Battcher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dimaya is in Battcher's guard.
Battcher wants to get back to his feet but Dimaya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimaya slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bryan Dimaya has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Battcher throws a series of punches but Dimaya moves out of range.
Dimaya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Battcher's waist but Battcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dimaya off to one side.
Battcher is looking to wear down Dimaya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Battcher scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Battcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Battcher. Those never looked like landing.
Battcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimaya.
Battcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Battcher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Battcher scores with a jab to the head.
Battcher leaves Dimaya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battcher. Dimaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Battcher.
Dimaya walks into a stiff left hand from Battcher.
Battcher throws a series of punches but Dimaya avoids them all with ease.
Battcher leaves Dimaya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donk. Battcher catches Dimaya right on the button with a cross.
Dimaya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Battcher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dimayas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Battcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dimaya.
Dimaya is breathing heavily.
Battcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Battcher catches Dimaya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dimaya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Battcher's waist but Battcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dimaya off to one side.
Eric Battcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Dimaya.
Battcher scores with a body shot.
Dimaya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Battcher.
Battcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimaya.
Battcher lands with a cross.
Battcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Battcher feints a jab promting Dimaya to slip. Battcher then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dimaya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Battcher thuds a left hand into Dimaya's body.
Dimaya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Battcher tries to bum rush Dimaya with a series of wild strikes but Dimaya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Battcher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimaya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Battcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Battcher lands with a straight right. Dimaya didn't see that one coming.
Battcher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Battcher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dimaya at a distance.
Battcher looks to land a combination but Dimaya avoids it well.
Battcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimaya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Battcher throws a series of punches but Dimaya avoids them all with ease.
Dimaya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Battcher lands with a hook. Dimaya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Battcher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dimaya on the side of the head.
Dimaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Battcher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Battcher!
Battcher is working the combinations to good effect here.
Battcher scores with a hook to the body. Dimaya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Battcher stuns Dimaya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dimaya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Battcher.
Battcher cracks Dimaya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eric Battcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battcher scores with a decent looking hook.
Battcher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dimaya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Battcher lands a nice hook to Dimaya's body. Dimaya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battcher connects with a jab.
Battcher digs a good hook to Dimaya's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Battcher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Battcher stuns Dimaya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Battcher catches Dimaya right on the button with a cross.
Battcher lands a nice shot that snaps Dimaya's head back.
Battcher stuns Dimaya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Battcher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dimaya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Battcher.
Battcher connects with a crisp jab.
Battcher stuns Dimaya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Battcher.
Battcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dimaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Battcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battcher scores with a sloppy right hand. Dimaya should have avoided that one.
Battcher scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Battcher. Those never looked like landing.
Battcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimaya circles away quickly and effectively.
Battcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dimaya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Battcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimaya is just out of range.
Battcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Battcher wants it to stay on the feet.
Battcher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dimaya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Battcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Battcher lands with a shot to the body.
Dimaya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Battcher.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Battcher misses with a wild combination.
Dimaya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Battcher throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Battcher 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. This is the final round!
Battcher lands a jab to the nose.
Battcher moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Battcher.
Dimaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dimaya slips a jab and a cross from Battcher.
Dimaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battcher throws out the jab.
Battcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimaya circles away quickly and effectively.
Battcher slaps away a takedown attempt from Dimaya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Battcher connects with a looping right hand.
Dimaya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dimaya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dimaya is defended easily by Battcher.
Eric Battcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Dimaya.
Dimaya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dimaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battcher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battcher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Battcher scores with a jab to the head.
Eric Battcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Battcher lands with a straight right. Dimaya didn't see that one coming.
Battcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Dimaya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Battcher works over Dimaya's head and body with a nice combination.
Eric Battcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Battcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Battcher lands a nice hook to Dimaya's body. Dimaya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Battcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Battcher digs a good body shot into Dimaya's ribs.
Battcher scores with a shot to the body.
Dimaya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice combination there by Battcher.
Battcher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dimaya is rocked!
Battcher is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Dimaya like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Dimaya from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Battcher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Cek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cek comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eye of the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tom Rocks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jakob Cek's chin.
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287 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Rocks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jakob Cek!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rocks sprawls well initially but Cek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cek wants to free his trapped foot but Rocks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rocks is refusing to be controlled, as Cek sits in half guard.
Rocks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cek is trying to control. Rocks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cek not doing much here.
Rocks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rocks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cek.
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.
Cek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rocks defending well though.
Rocks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cek slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cek seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rocks is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jakob Cek!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Somebody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandlish Jahkvilk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Wandlish Jahkvilk enters the cage!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Somebody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wandlish Jahkvilk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahkvilk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Somebody looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jahkvilk doesn't manage to clinch there - Somebody circles away.
Jahkvilk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Somebody counters with a single leg into guard. Jahkvilk didn't expect that.
Somebody pushing down on Jahkvilk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Somebody not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Somebody 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.
Somebody is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jahkvilk defends it well.
Somebody trying to control from half guard but Jahkvilk is working away.
Somebody is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jahkvilk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Somebody moves into full mount! Jahkvilk won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahkvilk is controlling an arm, preventing Somebody from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jahkvilk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Somebody lands a big elbow.
Somebody throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jahkvilk's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Somebody throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jahkvilk has his hands clasped together but Somebody breaks the hold and Jahkvilk is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Somebody!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Somebody!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Krueger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Krueger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tyson jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krueger defends it nicely.
Krueger lands a two punch combo.
Tyson jr throws a looping overhand right but Krueger ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyson jr misses the target.
Tyson jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krueger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krueger lands a two punch combo.
Krueger misses with a few strikes there.
Krueger leaves Tyson jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mike Tyson jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson jr misses with a double jab
letting Krueger counter with a right hand.
Krueger slips a jab from Tyson jr.
Tyson jr is looking to land body kicks.
Tyson jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Krueger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson jr counters with a single leg into guard. Krueger didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger wants to stand up but Tyson jr is controlling him.
Krueger has his feet on Tyson jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Krueger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Krueger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson jr backs up against the cage.
Krueger throws a series of punches but Tyson jr moves out of range.
Krueger misses with a two punch combination.
Krueger cracks Tyson jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyson jr slips a jab and a cross from Krueger.
Krueger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Krueger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyson jr fails with the takedown
and Krueger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Freddy Krueger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson jr.
No joy there for Krueger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jr tries for a takedown but Krueger circles away easily
and Krueger counters with a two punch combo.
Tyson jr looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krueger stuns Tyson jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krueger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tyson jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyson jr thows a leg kick but Krueger checks it
and Krueger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyson jr slips a jab and a cross from Krueger.
Tyson jr misses with a combination
and Krueger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krueger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krueger lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Krueger does it's job there.
Krueger misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger digs a good body shot into Tyson jr's ribs.
Krueger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Krueger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krueger is working the combinations to good effect here.
Krueger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyson jr has time to react.
Tyson jr looks to land a body kick but Krueger moved away.
Krueger lands a head shot.
Krueger lands a jab.
Krueger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson jr.
Tyson jr moves forwards but Krueger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tyson jr misses with a looping right.
Tyson jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyson jr misses with a combination
and Krueger counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyson jr is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krueger cracks Tyson jr with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tyson jr falls to his knees and Krueger doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Krueger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cameron White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steiner's choice of entrance music: Agonoize - Baeng Baeng Goodbye. Max Steiner told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cameron White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Steiner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Steiner on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Steiner.
White working hard to break the clinch.
Steiner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White tries to break free but Steiner pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Steiner.
Steiner lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Steiner.
White is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steiner lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steiner.
White is rocked!
Steiner lands with a right to the head.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steiner has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steiner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steiner lands a big right hand that drops White! The killer instinct kicks in and Steiner finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Steiner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Steiner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hawaiian Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharp Massy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart comes to the cage accompanied by let bodies hit floor. Massy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Outta Control kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Hawaiian Hart has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawaiian Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sharp Massy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Massy with that takedown attempt.
Hart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Massy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hart comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Massy stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Hart is on him like rabid pit bull! Massy slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hawaiian Hart!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like Teen Spirit. This should be a great matchup!
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181 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jason Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Jason Shamrock clinches up with Randy Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage.
Jason Shamrock pushes Randy Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Randy Shamrock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jason Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Jason Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Randy Shamrock circles away.
Jason Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jason Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jason Shamrock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Randy Shamrock working for a triangle but Jason Shamrock defends it easily.
Jason Shamrock preventing the sweep.
Jason Shamrock looking to pass the guard.
Randy Shamrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Randy Shamrock, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jason Shamrock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Randy Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jason Shamrock.
Jason Shamrock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Randy Shamrock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jason Shamrock works to advance to full mount. Randy Shamrock defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jason Shamrock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Randy Shamrock manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Randy Shamrock is looking to regain half guard here but Jason Shamrock keeps moving and retains side control.
Jason Shamrock goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Randy Shamrock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jason Shamrock's guard! Nice work there by Randy Shamrock!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jason Shamrock trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy Shamrock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jason Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randy Shamrock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randy Shamrock looking to pass the guard.
Randy Shamrock postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jason Shamrock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Randy Shamrock, into his guard.
Randy Shamrock 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jason Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Randy Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jason Shamrock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Randy Shamrock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jason Shamrock has Randy Shamrock in his guard.
Randy Shamrock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randy Shamrock forces his way into half guard.
Randy Shamrock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jason Shamrock defending well though.
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.
Randy Shamrock seems to be looking for submissions.
Jason Shamrock gets back to full guard.
Randy Shamrock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jason Shamrock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randy Shamrock has managed to get both his arms back between Jason Shamrock's legs - danger averted.
Randy Shamrock 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.
Randy Shamrock trying to control but Jason Shamrock is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Shamrock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jason Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randy Shamrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jason Shamrock shoots in looking for a takedown but Randy Shamrock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jason Shamrock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jason Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randy Shamrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randy Shamrock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jason Shamrock.
Jason Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jason Shamrock jumps guard and drags Randy Shamrock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jason Shamrock keeping full guard, as Randy Shamrock tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy Shamrock has gone for a leg lock! Jason Shamrock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Randy Shamrock's guard.
Jason Shamrock forces his way into half guard.
Jason Shamrock controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jason Shamrock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jason Shamrock tries to pass to full mount but Randy Shamrock defends it.
Jason Shamrock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Randy Shamrock sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randy Shamrock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Randy Shamrock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Randy Shamrock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jason Shamrock's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy Shamrock wants to control from the top but Jason Shamrock keeps moving.
Randy Shamrock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jason Shamrock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jason Shamrock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jason Shamrock!
Jason Shamrock decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jason Shamrock tries to clinch but Randy Shamrock is having none of it.
Randy Shamrock slips under a jab from Jason Shamrock.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jason Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randy Shamrock stuffs the takedown attempt from Jason Shamrock. Jason Shamrock gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jason Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jason Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Randy Shamrock tries to pull guard but Jason Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Randy Shamrock drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Jason Shamrock.
Jason Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jason Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Randy Shamrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randy Shamrock.
Jason Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Randy Shamrock pushes him off.
Randy Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jason Shamrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jason Shamrock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Randy Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Jason Shamrock from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy Shamrock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jason Shamrock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Randy Shamrock looking for submissions off his back.
Randy Shamrock moves into full guard.
Randy Shamrock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jason Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Randy Shamrock is on top in guard.
Randy Shamrock advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Shamrock dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jason Shamrock shoots and misses
and Randy Shamrock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Randy Shamrock trying to pass the guard but Jason Shamrock defending well.
Jason Shamrock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jason Shamrock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Randy Shamrock passes into side control.
Jason Shamrock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randy Shamrock advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randy Shamrock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Randy Shamrock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy Shamrock punching from mount but Jason Shamrock doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Randy Shamrock throwing strikes here but Jason Shamrock is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jason Shamrock avoids a series of strikes thrown by Randy Shamrock.
Randy Shamrock has control of Jason Shamrock's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jason Shamrock regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Randy Shamrock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Randy Shamrock raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jason Shamrock is squirming around, avoiding Randy Shamrock's attempts to control the action.
Randy Shamrock swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jason Shamrock is now in Randy Shamrock's guard. A big mistake from Randy Shamrock there, giving up the dominant position!
Randy Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Jason Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Jason Shamrock stopping the sweep attempt from Randy Shamrock.
Randy Shamrock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jason Shamrock has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jason Shamrock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randy Shamrock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jason Shamrock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Randy Shamrock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Randy Shamrock wants to improve his position but Jason Shamrock is controlling well.
Jason Shamrock is looking to advance position but Randy Shamrock won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Randy Shamrock missing with punches from the bottom.
Jason Shamrock is trying to work for a kimura but Randy Shamrock is defending well.
Randy Shamrock is staying active underneath Jason Shamrock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Randy Shamrock is looking to improve his position.
Randy Shamrock actively working from the bottom here.
Randy Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jason Shamrock pulls his head out easily.
Randy Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Shamrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jason Shamrock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jason Shamrock 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... Jason Shamrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between alan cevallos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goreac apolderob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goreac apolderob has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
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177 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, alan cevallos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Goreac apolderob!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
apolderob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
apolderob thows a body shot but no joy.
cevallos slips a jab and a cross from apolderob.
Goreac apolderob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
apolderob shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches cevallos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
apolderob cracks cevallos with a big right hand but cevallos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
cevallos can't do much from the bottom here.
apolderob landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
cevallos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
apolderob grinds an elbow into cevallos's temple.
cevallos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
apolderob looks up at the clock and then as cevallos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, apolderob smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
cevallos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
apolderob scoring with punches from side control.
Oh cevallos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
cevallos is trying to improve his position.
apolderob landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
apolderob cracks cevallos with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! apolderob immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! cevallos is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by apolderob!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goreac apolderob!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Cusumano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pear islavaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cusumano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aint no Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant. Stephen Cusumano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Cusumano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pear islavaly!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
islavaly throws the left hand but Cusumano avoids the punch easily.
Cusumano with a nice cross.
Cusumano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but islavaly avoids them all with ease.
Cusumano scores with a nice head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cusumano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent islavaly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
islavaly looks to throw the jab but Cusumano is out of range.
islavaly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cusumano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
islavaly throws a looping overhand right but Cusumano ducks down to avoid it.
islavaly throws a jab when Cusumano was well out of range.
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cusumano scores with a punch to the head.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from islavaly.
Cusumano scores with a one two! islavaly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
islavaly is rocked!
It looks like Pear islavaly has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusumano lands with a big left! islavaly is wobbled badly! Cusumano comes in with a flurry of punches and drops islavaly to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stephen Cusumano!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ecko Souvongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ecko Souvongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souvongkhamchanh looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Souvongkhamchanh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Souvongkhamchanh up against the cage.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Souvongkhamchanh.
Souvongkhamchanh working hard to break the clinch.
Jones has Souvongkhamchanh pressed against the cage, preventing Souvongkhamchanh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Souvongkhamchanh tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Souvongkhamchanh drops back down to his feet.
Souvongkhamchanh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Roy Jones has been cut.
Souvongkhamchanh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Souvongkhamchanh.
Souvongkhamchanh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Souvongkhamchanh has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Souvongkhamchanh's guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones wants to control from the top but Souvongkhamchanh keeps moving.
Souvongkhamchanh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souvongkhamchanh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Souvongkhamchanh's legs - danger averted.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Souvongkhamchanh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Roy Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Souvongkhamchanh tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souvongkhamchanh keeps working.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones thows a huge punch but Souvongkhamchanh dodges it nicely.
Souvongkhamchanh is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Souvongkhamchanh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souvongkhamchanh is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones prevents Souvongkhamchanh from standing back up.
Souvongkhamchanh is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Souvongkhamchanh stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a combination
and Souvongkhamchanh counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souvongkhamchanh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souvongkhamchanh on the ground.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Souvongkhamchanh!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souvongkhamchanh taking shots to the head.
Souvongkhamchanh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Souvongkhamchanh is having none of it.
Souvongkhamchanh wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Souvongkhamchanh's face.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Souvongkhamchanh is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Souvongkhamchanh working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Souvongkhamchanh really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones lands with some strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Souvongkhamchanh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Souvongkhamchanh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Souvongkhamchanh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Souvongkhamchanh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Souvongkhamchanh is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Souvongkhamchanh pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones misses with a head shot. Souvongkhamchanh uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Souvongkhamchanh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones looks for a takedown but Souvongkhamchanh sprawls well.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Souvongkhamchanh wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souvongkhamchanh keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Souvongkhamchanh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souvongkhamchanh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Souvongkhamchanh to sweep him here.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Souvongkhamchanh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Jones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Souvongkhamchanh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roy Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souvongkhamchanh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Souvongkhamchanh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Souvongkhamchanh misses
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones wants to control from the top but Souvongkhamchanh keeps moving.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Souvongkhamchanh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roy Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souvongkhamchanh is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Souvongkhamchanh passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Souvongkhamchanh wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvongkhamchanh.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Souvongkhamchanh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones trying to hold on to Souvongkhamchanh's head to control him but Souvongkhamchanh postures up.
Souvongkhamchanh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Souvongkhamchanh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Souvongkhamchanh counters with a left to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Souvongkhamchanh counters with an outside leg kick.
Souvongkhamchanh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Souvongkhamchanh lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ecko Souvongkhamchanh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Souvongkhamchanh manages to get to full guard.
Souvongkhamchanh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones wants to control from the top but Souvongkhamchanh keeps moving.
Souvongkhamchanh being controlled here, momentarily.
Souvongkhamchanh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Jones had his way with Ecko Souvongkhamchanh in that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Souvongkhamchanh tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Souvongkhamchanh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Souvongkhamchanh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Souvongkhamchanh had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to clinch
and Souvongkhamchanh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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.
Souvongkhamchanh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Souvongkhamchanh which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souvongkhamchanh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Souvongkhamchanh.
Souvongkhamchanh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Souvongkhamchanh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Souvongkhamchanh lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Souvongkhamchanh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souvongkhamchanh as he avoids it easily.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Souvongkhamchanh which made him look bad.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Souvongkhamchanh didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones trying to control but Souvongkhamchanh is working from the bottom.
Souvongkhamchanh has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Souvongkhamchanh counters with a head kick.
Souvongkhamchanh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Souvongkhamchanh misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Ecko Souvongkhamchanh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souvongkhamchanh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Souvongkhamchanh is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ecko Souvongkhamchanh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Jones!
Roy Jones is the new middleweight champion!
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