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SPFC 50: Norris vs Pearse PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly's entrance music is Senses Fail - Bonecrusher. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristian Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Richards!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Richards tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Nice jab there from Kelly.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Richards stuns Kelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richards lands a leg kick that knocks Kelly off balance momentarily.
Richards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richards lands a body shot.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelly ducks right into an uppercut from Richards.
It looks like Kristian Kelly has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards scores with a punch to the head.
Richards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richards.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Richards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Richards throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards lands with a nice body punch.
Richards connects with a crisp jab.
Richards throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Rex Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards throws an off balance right hand
and Richards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richards throws an off balance right hand
and Kelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards connects with a jab.
Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Richards. That snapped Kelly's head back.
Richards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Richards misses.
Nice jab there from Richards.
Richards tries to score with a low kick but Kelly moves his leg out of the way.
Richards throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richards.
Richards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Richards connects with a body shot.
Richards lands with a hook. Kelly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rex Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with a looping right.
Richards scores with a jab. Kelly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Richards.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
Richards cracks Kelly with a good jab.
Kristian Kelly's cut is getting worse.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Kelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Richards.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Richards punishes Kelly's body with a nice straight punch.
Richards listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richards looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well.
Richards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richards.
Richards throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Richards lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.
Kelly throws a big shot that misses.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristian Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards misses with a left hand
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Kelly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristian Kelly's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richards.
Kelly slips under a jab from Richards.
A left lands for Richards.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Richards.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Rex Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kristian Kelly's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Richards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kelly. Kelly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Richards scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Richards misses with the combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kelly might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richards.
Richards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kelly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a big uppercut and Kelly crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kelly looks OK. Richards waves Kelly back to his feet!
Kelly is rocked!
Jeez, Kristian Kelly's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Richards darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Kelly's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Richards before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rex Richards!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatjaana Rakopaljaana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakopaljaana is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by jare&VilleGalle ft. Heikki Kuula - Nelisilmä . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakopaljaana has his takedown stuffed
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Rakopaljaana throws a combination that misses
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rakopaljaana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penn takes the fight into the clinch.
Rakopaljaana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Penn can't get the takedown.
Rakopaljaana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rakopaljaana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Rakopaljaana avoiding damage.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakopaljaana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Penn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rakopaljaana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rakopaljaana trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn won't allow Rakopaljaana to sweep him here.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rakopaljaana looking to control.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rakopaljaana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Rakopaljaana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Rakopaljaana from controlling successfully.
Rakopaljaana stands up and waves to Penn to follow him.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakopaljaana tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Penn.
Rakopaljaana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Penn tries to clinch up but Rakopaljaana circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rakopaljaana dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Rakopaljaana has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn wants a takedown.
Rakopaljaana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rakopaljaana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Penn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rakopaljaana smiles and moves away.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rakopaljaana swivels and escapes.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Rakopaljaana clinches.
Rakopaljaana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rakopaljaana has Penn pressed against the cage.
Rakopaljaana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn letting Rakopaljaana take a breather here.
Penn tries to pull guard but Rakopaljaana holds him up against the cage and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
Penn stalls.
Rakopaljaana has clasped his hands together around Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rakopaljaana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rakopaljaana landing strikes.
Rakopaljaana working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rakopaljaana landing strikes.
Penn gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rakopaljaana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rakopaljaana's back!
Rakopaljaana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a punch to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rakopaljaana rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Rakopaljaana defending well.
Rakopaljaana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penn throws a strike but Rakopaljaana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rakopaljaana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rakopaljaana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana dominated that 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.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Craig Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakopaljaana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
Rakopaljaana wants to clinch.
Rakopaljaana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Penn prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rakopaljaana gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rakopaljaana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to control but Rakopaljaana is having none of it.
Rakopaljaana lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Penn hang on?
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rakopaljaana is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rakopaljaana lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rakopaljaana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rakopaljaana with a couple of short strikes.
Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rakopaljaana works his way into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rakopaljaana wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana working away.
Rakopaljaana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rakopaljaana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Rakopaljaana are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rakopaljaana working the head and body with strikes.
Penn tries to bench press Rakopaljaana off him but Rakopaljaana keeps the position.
Penn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Rakopaljaana trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control but Rakopaljaana postures up.
Rakopaljaana remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rakopaljaana working away.
Rakopaljaana trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rakopaljaana working the head with strikes.
Rakopaljaana lands a few punches from side control.
Penn wants to control but Rakopaljaana postures up.
Penn is not content to let Rakopaljaana control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Rakopaljaana works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rakopaljaana scoring with punches from side control.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
Rakopaljaana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Check out the look on Rakopaljaana's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana 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! This is the final round!
Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn tries to clinch up.
Penn tries to clinch
and Rakopaljaana counters with a series of strikes. Penn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rakopaljaana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rakopaljaana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rakopaljaana's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakopaljaana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rakopaljaana working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Rakopaljaana has his hands on Penn's head, controlling the position.
Rakopaljaana controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
Penn trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakopaljaana is one step ahead there.
Rakopaljaana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rakopaljaana has Penn in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakopaljaana is pulling down on Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Penn, at least for the moment.
Penn trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana unloading with bombs!
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Rakopaljaana lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rakopaljaana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Penn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rakopaljaana has the hooks in. Penn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Penn just trying to survive but Rakopaljaana is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Penn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rakopaljaana gets his way!
Penn won't enjoy being in this position. Rakopaljaana looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Penn is tapping - it's over boys! Rakopaljaana picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by AFI - Totalimmortal. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with a left hand
and Dover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dover throws a poor cross that misses
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dover misses the body punch
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson drives through and clinches with Dover against the cage.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson taking a breather.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Dover won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Dover.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Dover won't allow it.
Dover working aggressively here.
Nelson pulls Dover into guard.
Dover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dover wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nelson.
Dover tries to control Nelson's body but Nelson pushes him off. Dover squirms to his side and now Nelson has his back!
Dover defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nelson's arms.
Nelson is persistently looking for the submission but Dover is defending it well.
Dover is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working for a rear naked choke. Dover is not defending it well and Nelson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dover refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dover's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Nelson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Lowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowal comes to the cage accompanied by KING KING KING. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohammad Lowal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Irons!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Lowal.
Lowal looks to land a combination but Irons avoids it well.
Lowal misses with a right hand
enabling Irons to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Lowal.
Lowal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Irons to counter with a crisp jab.
Irons looks to throw the jab but Lowal is out of range.
Lowal misses with an uppercut
and Irons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Irons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowal.
Lowal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Irons as he jumps to the side.
Lowal misses with a left hand
and Irons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab by Irons.
Lowal misses with a double jab
and Irons counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons throws a body punch but Lowal moves out of range.
Irons lands a jab to Lowal's midsection.
Lowal misses with a shot to the body
and Irons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lowal thinking.
Lowal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Irons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Irons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irons's corner calls for a 1-2. Irons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lowal misses with an uppercut
and Lowal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobby Irons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lowal misses with a double jab
and Irons counters with a stiff right hand.
Irons lands a nice hook to Lowal's body. Lowal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lowal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irons counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Lowal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Irons counters with a right hand to the body.
Lowal is breathing heavily.
Irons moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irons scores with a body shot.
Lowal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Irons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Irons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lowal. Lowal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lowal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lowal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Irons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Irons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lowal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Irons lands a lovely overhand right.
Lowal is rocked!
Irons drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lowal right on the button. Lowal goes down! Irons follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Irons gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Irons!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bakar Ben Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abuda Taruda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Khalifa comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Warrior's Dance. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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144 lbs
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138 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bakar Ben Khalifa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abuda Taruda!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Ben Khalifa misses.
Taruda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taruda fails with the takedown
and Ben Khalifa counters with a leg kick.
Ben Khalifa throws an overhand right that lands on Taruda's shoulder, as Taruda tries to avoid the shot.
Ben Khalifa clinches with his opponent.
Taruda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ben Khalifa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ben Khalifa breaks from the clinch.
Ben Khalifa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taruda counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ben Khalifa's guard now.
Taruda stops Ben Khalifa from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taruda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ben Khalifa trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taruda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ben Khalifa is keeping the position for now.
Taruda wants to control from the top but Ben Khalifa keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Bakar Ben Khalifa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ben Khalifa forces Taruda back against the cage and clinches.
Ben Khalifa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ben Khalifa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taruda.
Ben Khalifa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ben Khalifa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ben Khalifa clinches with his opponent.
Ben Khalifa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ben Khalifa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ben Khalifa throws a low kick but Taruda avoids it.
Ben Khalifa falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Taruda counter with a right hand.
Ben Khalifa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ben Khalifa presses Taruda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ben Khalifa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ben Khalifa has Taruda up against the cage in a clinch.
Ben Khalifa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa struggles to land a body shot inside as Taruda controls his hands.
Ben Khalifa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Khalifa throws a jab when Taruda was well out of range.
Taruda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ben Khalifa to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakar Ben Khalifa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abuda Taruda.
Taruda misses with a double jab.
Ben Khalifa throws a series of punches but Taruda moves out of range.
Taruda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Ben Khalifa.
Taruda with a poor takedown
and Ben Khalifa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa misses with a hook
and Taruda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ben Khalifa won't be happy with that.
Taruda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taruda looks gassed!
Ben Khalifa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Taruda stops Ben Khalifa from getting back to his feet.
Taruda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taruda is working for an americana but Ben Khalifa has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Taruda was thinking about the submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ben Khalifa pulls Taruda in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bakar Ben Khalifa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ben Khalifa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taruda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ben Khalifa misses with an uppercut.
Bakar Ben Khalifa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ben Khalifa misses with a right hand
and Taruda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ben Khalifa is controlling Taruda's posture.
Ben Khalifa pushes Taruda off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ben Khalifa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taruda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ben Khalifa's guard.
Ben Khalifa pushes Taruda off and gets back to his feet.
Taruda has his takedown stuffed
and Ben Khalifa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taruda is breathing heavily.
Taruda takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taruda closes the distance but Ben Khalifa moves to the side
and Ben Khalifa counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa just leaning against Taruda, taking a breather.
Ben Khalifa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taruda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ben Khalifa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ben Khalifa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taruda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taruda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ben Khalifa.
Taruda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ben Khalifa.
Taruda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taruda misses with a takedown attempt
and Ben Khalifa counters with a series of strikes. Taruda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taruda ducks right into an uppercut from Ben Khalifa.
Ben Khalifa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taruda takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ben Khalifa scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taruda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ben Khalifa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taruda momentarily.
Ben Khalifa lands with a cross.
Bakar Ben Khalifa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ben Khalifa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taruda circles away quickly and effectively.
Ben Khalifa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taruda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ben Khalifa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakar Ben Khalifa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abuda Taruda.
Ben Khalifa misses the jab.
Ben Khalifa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ben Khalifa's corner calls for a 1-2. Ben Khalifa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ben Khalifa lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taruda.
Ben Khalifa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ben Khalifa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ben Khalifa throws an overhand right that lands on Taruda's shoulder, as Taruda tries to avoid the shot.
Ben Khalifa throws a right hand that misses
and Taruda counters with a single leg into guard. Ben Khalifa didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ben Khalifa wants to stand but Taruda is controlling the position.
Taruda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ben Khalifa pushes Taruda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ben Khalifa rushes Taruda and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bakar Ben Khalifa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ben Khalifa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ben Khalifa throws a hook but Taruda blocks it.
Ben Khalifa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taruda fails with the takedown
and Ben Khalifa counters with a left to the body.
Taruda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ben Khalifa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Ben Khalifa.
Ben Khalifa misses with a two punch combination.
Ben Khalifa throws the left hand but Taruda avoids the punch easily.
Ben Khalifa misses with a body kick.
Taruda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ben Khalifa throws a right and a left that Taruda avoids nicely.
Ben Khalifa throws a right hand that misses
and Taruda counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taruda fails with the takedown
and Ben Khalifa counters with a right hand to the body.
Bakar Ben Khalifa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abuda Taruda.
Ben Khalifa takes a swing at Taruda's ribcage but misses.
Bakar Ben Khalifa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taruda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ben Khalifa. Ben Khalifa obviously looking to wear him down.
Taruda ducks under a wild hook from Ben Khalifa.
Taruda slips a jab from Ben Khalifa.
Ben Khalifa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taruda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ben Khalifa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ben Khalifa clinches with his opponent.
Ben Khalifa manages to break the clinch.
Ben Khalifa forces Taruda back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ben Khalifa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa breaks from the clinch.
Ben Khalifa lands a jab-cross combination.
Taruda tries to clinch
and Ben Khalifa counters with a leg kick.
A combination from Ben Khalifa does no damage.
Ben Khalifa connects with a right hand. Taruda shakes it off.
Ben Khalifa scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ben Khalifa. Those never looked like landing.
Ben Khalifa throws a sloppy head kick and Taruda moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ben Khalifa. Those never looked like landing.
Ben Khalifa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taruda, pushing him back against the cage.
Ben Khalifa lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakar Ben Khalifa is winning the standup battle so far.
Ben Khalifa scores with a punch to the head.
Taruda fails with the takedown
and Ben Khalifa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ben Khalifa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ben Khalifa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ben Khalifa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taruda tries for a takedown but Ben Khalifa circles away easily
and Ben Khalifa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ben Khalifa lands the left hand.
Bakar Ben Khalifa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, jab by Ben Khalifa - just one landing.
Taruda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ben Khalifa.
Taruda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abuda Taruda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Khalifa looks to land a combination but Taruda avoids it well.
Taruda moves to clinch but Ben Khalifa breaks away
and Ben Khalifa counters with an outside leg kick.
Ben Khalifa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ben Khalifa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taruda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taruda stopping the sweep attempt from Ben Khalifa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taruda won't allow Ben Khalifa to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ben Khalifa pushes Taruda off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bakar Ben Khalifa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ben Khalifa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bakar Ben Khalifa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Liston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Hansen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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29
218 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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212 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sonny Liston!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hansen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liston forces Hansen back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Liston fails to land.
Liston tries to break the clinch but Hansen is controlling the position.
Hansen digs a right hand into Liston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liston's gas tank.
Hansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Hansen.
Liston misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Hansen.
Hansen lands with a short shot to the head.
Hansen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hansen lands a nice shot to the body.
Liston looks gassed!
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Hansen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Liston is trying to push Hansen away but Hansen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hansen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hansen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Liston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liston misses with the head strike.
Hansen lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liston looking to slow down the pace here.
Hansen prevents a body shot from Liston.
Liston can't find room to land a body shot as Hansen controls the action.
Hansen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Liston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hansen's elbow.
Hansen lands a body shot.
Liston tries to work over Hansen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hansen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liston backwards.
Hansen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Liston can't find room to land a body shot as Hansen controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Hansen.
Hansen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hansen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liston backwards.
Hansen lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Hansen.
Hansen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liston is rocked!
Good body shot from Hansen.
Liston is still on wobbly legs! Can Hansen finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen drags the fight down to the ground.
Liston seems to have recovered his senses.
Hansen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hansen lands with a hook. Liston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liston misses with a wild body shot.
Hansen lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Liston up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hansen from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Liston's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Hansen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tibor Stojakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nonito Donaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojakovic comes to the cage accompanied by Mutant Cunt Sniffer by Venetian Snares. The crowd seem to be enjoying Donaire's choice of entrance music: Filipino Flash - Nump. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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151 lbs
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151 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tibor Stojakovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nonito Donaire!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Stojakovic.
Donaire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stojakovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Donaire counters with a straight right hand.
Donaire throws a right hand that misses
and Stojakovic counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Stojakovic misses.
A slow jab from Stojakovic misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stojakovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donaire's head backwards.
Stojakovic swings widly with a right hand
letting Donaire counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Donaire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stojakovic doesn't seem phased though.
Donaire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stojakovic works over Donaire's head and body with a nice combination.
Stojakovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stojakovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Donaire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stojakovic really felt that one!
Stojakovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donaire counters with a three punch combo that has Stojakovic backing up. Stojakovic nods at Donaire to acknowledge the strikes.
Donaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stojakovic.
Tibor Stojakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stojakovic misses with an uppercut
and Donaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stojakovic misses with a right hand
and Donaire counters with a series of strikes. Stojakovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donaire throws a right hand that misses
and Donaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stojakovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Donaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stojakovic.
Stojakovic misses with a left hand
enabling Donaire to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Stojakovic finds it's target.
Stojakovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Donaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Stojakovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donaire moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stojakovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stojakovic misses with a left hand
and Donaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stojakovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stojakovic misses with a combination
enabling Donaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Stojakovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donaire misses with a left hand
and Stojakovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stojakovic throws an off balance right hand
and Donaire counters with a head kick. That will keep Stojakovic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic misses with a right hand
and Stojakovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Stojakovic counters with a straight right hand.
Stojakovic misses with a left hand
and Donaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stojakovic.
Stojakovic throws a series of strikes that have Donaire backpedaling.
Donaire swings widly with a right hand
and Stojakovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donaire throws an overhand right that lands on Stojakovic's shoulder, as Stojakovic tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nonito Donaire dominated that 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.
Stojakovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Donaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stojakovic misses with a right hand
and Donaire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stojakovic misses with a right hand
and Donaire counters with a series of strikes. Stojakovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stojakovic throws an off balance right hand
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stojakovic thows a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Donaire.
Stojakovic throws an off balance right hand
and Donaire counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stojakovic misses with a hook to the body
letting Donaire counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojakovic throws an off balance right hand
and Donaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stojakovic misses with a hook
and Donaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donaire misses with a hook.
Stojakovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stojakovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Donaire counters with a leg kick.
Stojakovic throws a right hand that misses
and Donaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donaire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stojakovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donaire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stojakovic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stojakovic throws a right hand that misses
and Donaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Stojakovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stojakovic throws an off balance right hand
and Donaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stojakovic tries to bum rush Donaire with a series of wild strikes but Donaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stojakovic cracks Donaire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic misses with a left hand
and Stojakovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donaire looks to throw the jab but Stojakovic is out of range.
Stojakovic throws a combination that misses
and Donaire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stojakovic misses with a body shot
and Donaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stojakovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donaire with a hook.
Stojakovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Donaire counters with a straight right hand.
Stojakovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donaire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stojakovic misses with a right hand
and Donaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donaire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stojakovic.
Stojakovic with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nonito Donaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stojakovic misses with a right hand
letting Donaire counter with a right hand.
Stojakovic connects with a body shot.
Stojakovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Donaire.
Stojakovic misses with a left hand
and Donaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stojakovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stojakovic swings widly with a right hand
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stojakovic misses with a left hand
and Stojakovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stojakovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donaire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stojakovic really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojakovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stojakovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Donaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stojakovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Donaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stojakovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stojakovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Stojakovic misses with a left hand
and Donaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donaire loads up on a big right hand but Stojakovic slips the punch.
Stojakovic scores with a punch to the head.
Stojakovic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donaire.
Stojakovic throws a combination that misses
and Donaire counters with a straight right hand.
Stojakovic misses with a right hand
and Donaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Stojakovic misses with a shot to the body
and Donaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stojakovic misses with a jab to the body
letting Donaire counter with a right hand.
Donaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Stojakovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stojakovic misses with a right hand
and Donaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Stojakovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stojakovic throws a poor cross that misses
letting Donaire counter with a right hand.
Stojakovic misses with an uppercut
and Donaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stojakovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Donaire counters with a straight right hand.
Stojakovic misses with an uppercut
and Donaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stojakovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stojakovic works Donaire's body with a nice hook.
Stojakovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaire throws the left hand but Stojakovic avoids the punch easily.
Stojakovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Donaire counters with a straight right hand.
Stojakovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Donaire counter with a right hand.
Stojakovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donaire counters with a series of strikes. Stojakovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stojakovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stojakovic lands with a nice combination. Donaire backs away looking to recover.
Donaire swings widly with a right hand
and Stojakovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nonito Donaire really dominated that round.
That's time! Stojakovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stojakovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Donaire counters with a straight right hand.
Stojakovic throws a series of punches but Donaire avoids them all with ease.
Stojakovic misses with a hook
and Donaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donaire misses with an uppercut
and Stojakovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stojakovic throws an off balance right hand
and Donaire counters with a nice leg kick.
Stojakovic stalks Donaire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Donaire's face. Donaire staggers backwards, shaken.
Stojakovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Stojakovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojakovic misses with a body shot
and Donaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stojakovic throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Donaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Donaire thows a leg kick but Stojakovic checks it
and Stojakovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Stojakovic lands a jab to the nose.
Nonito Donaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stojakovic.
Stojakovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Donaire counters with a straight right hand.
Stojakovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Donaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Donaires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stojakovic lands a two punch combo.
Stojakovic throws a shot to the body.
Donaire moves forwards but Stojakovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stojakovic misses with a hook
and Donaire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donaire checks a leg kick nicely.
Stojakovic scores with a three punch combo!
Donaire throws an off balance right hand
and Stojakovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Stojakovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stojakovic.
Stojakovic misses with a right hand
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stojakovic misses with an uppercut
and Donaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donaire slips a jab from Stojakovic.
Stojakovic throws a right and a left that Donaire avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stojakovic. Donaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic throws an off balance right hand
and Donaire counters with a three punch combo that has Stojakovic backing up. Stojakovic nods at Donaire to acknowledge the strikes.
Stojakovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Donaire counter with a right hand.
Stojakovic is rocked!
Stojakovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Stojakovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stojakovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stojakovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Stojakovic swings widly with a right hand
and Donaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stojakovic misses with a hook to the body
and Donaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stojakovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Donaire counters with a three punch combo that has Stojakovic backing up. Stojakovic nods at Donaire to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nonito Donaire dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Stojakovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stojakovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Donaire counter with a right hand.
Stojakovic thuds his right hand into Donaire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stojakovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stojakovic falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Donaire to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stojakovic throws an off balance right hand
and Donaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stojakovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Donaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stojakovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donaire counters with a series of strikes. Stojakovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojakovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Donaire on the side of the head.
Stojakovic throws a series of punches but Donaire avoids them all with ease.
Stojakovic scores with a hook to the body. Donaire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donaire throws an off balance right hand
and Stojakovic counters with a straight right hand.
Stojakovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stojakovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stojakovic misses with a double jab
enabling Donaire to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stojakovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donaire moves away.
Stojakovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stojakovic throws an off balance right hand
and Donaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stojakovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stojakovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Donaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stojakovic misses with an uppercut
and Donaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stojakovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Stojakovic slips under a jab from Donaire.
Stojakovic connects with a looping right hand.
Stojakovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Donaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stojakovic misses the body punch
and Donaire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donaire throws a leg kick
and Stojakovic counters with a left and a right that stings Donaire.
A jab from Stojakovic finds it's way through Donaire's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic misses with a right hand
and Donaire counters with a nice body shot.
Stojakovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stojakovic misses with a right hand
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stojakovic throws an off balance right hand
and Donaire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Donaire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stojakovic throws a right hand that misses
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stojakovic misses with an uppercut
and Donaire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nonito Donaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Donaire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 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... Nonito Donaire!
Nonito Donaire is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adamh Pearse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tony Norris was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adamh Pearse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Norris!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pearse moves into the clinch.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pearse takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Norris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearse. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearse darts in trying to clinch
and Norris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris tries to work over Pearse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norris wants to stall.
Norris stalling in the clinch.
Norris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pearse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Pearse.
A short uppercut from Pearse.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pearse working aggressively here.
Norris wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Pearse.
Pearse lands a shoulder strike.
Pearse digs a right hand underneath Norris's ribcage. Norris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pearse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearse lands a shot to the body.
Pearse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris looks gassed!
Pearse is leaning against Norris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pearse lands a nice uppercut.
Pearse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pearse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Pearse fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Pearse as the two fighters clinch.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearse has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Norris misses with the head strike.
Pearse digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearse.
Pearse has Norris pressed against the cage, preventing Norris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearse blocks a body shot from Norris.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pearse obliges.
Pearse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pearse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norris is defending well for now.
Pearse lands an uppercut.
Pearse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Nice body punch from Pearse.
A right hook to the body lands for Pearse.
Pearse is leaning against Norris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Pearse.
A body shot lands from Pearse.
Norris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norris blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Pearse.
Pearse lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearse.
Nice body punch from Pearse.
Norris takes a shot to the head.
Pearse digs a right hand underneath Norris's ribcage. Norris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pearse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearse cracks Norris with a nice body shot.
Pearse tries to land knees in the clinch but Norris avoids the damage to the body.
Pearse digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Pearse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pearse lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Pearse.
Pearse lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearse works on Norris's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearse is leaning against Norris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pearse lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearse.
Pearse digs a right hand underneath Norris's ribcage. Norris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norris misses with the head strike.
Pearse lands a right hand.
Pearse lands a body shot.
Pearse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pearse lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearse tries to stall but Norris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pearse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearse.
Pearse lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pearse.
A short right from Pearse.
Pearse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearse lands a jab to Norris's midsection.
Pearse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearse tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearse darts in and clinches Norris up against the cage.
Norris is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearse throws a head punch that misses.
Pearse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearse scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head.
Pearse lands a right hand.
Pearse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearse lands a nice uppercut.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pearse swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pearse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pearse cracks Norris with a nice body shot.
Pearse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris or not.
Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Pearse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norris as Pearse tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Pearse.
Pearse lands a left hand.
Pearse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearse blocks a body shot from Norris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adamh Pearse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Norris has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearse.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Norris tries a body shot but Pearse blocks it.
Pearse swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearse throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearse.
Adamh Pearse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pearse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pearse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pearse is leaning against Norris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Pearse.
Pearse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norris.
A right hand to the body from Pearse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pearse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
Pearse lands a body punch.
Pearse lands a body punch.
Norris misses with the head strike.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearse looking to throw knees to the head but Norris is blocking nicely.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pearse lands with a right to the head.
Pearse scores with a knee to the head.
Pearse looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearse.
Pearse tries a knee to the head but Norris blocks it.
Pearse tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Pearse pushes Norris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pearse scores with a shoulder strike.
Pearse blocking some punches.
Norris wants to stall.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris tries to work over Pearse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Pearse.
Pearse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pearse lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Pearse.
Nice body punch from Pearse.
Pearse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pearse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearse scores with a hook to the body.
Pearse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearse scores with a hook to the body.
Norris takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pearse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Pearse displaying some good clinch control by pressing Norris up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearse misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pearse.
Pearse prevents a body shot from Norris.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Pearse works on Norris's body with a couple of short punches.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Pearse controls the action.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pearse presses Norris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Pearse with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pearse as Norris tries to tie him up.
Pearse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
A short right from Pearse.
Pearse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Pearse.
Pearse lands an uppercut.
Pearse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Pearse scores with a shoulder strike.
Pearse lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearse's elbow.
Nice body punch from Pearse.
Knees to the body from Pearse.
Pearse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Pearse.
Pearse misses with a knee to the head.
Norris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearse has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pearse.
Pearse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norris avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Norris takes a shot to the head.
Pearse lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearse.
Pearse tries to land a knee to the head but Norris blocks with his arms.
Norris is looking to control Pearse's arms but Pearse gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris trying to stall but Pearse improves his position.
Pearse throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Norris taking a breather.
Pearse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearse lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearse misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Pearse throws a head punch that misses.
Pearse misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearse.
Pearse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris throws a right and a left that Pearse avoids nicely.
Pearse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norris feints and then cracks Pearse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pearse down.
Norris moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris lands with a slapping head kick.
Pearse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adamh Pearse dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Norris lands with a slapping head kick.
Pearse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norris bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pearse misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris has Pearse up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pearse up against the cage.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearse controls his hands.
Pearse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pearse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pearse misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearse lands a left hand.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Pearse.
Norris managing to block the knees to the body from Pearse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pearse lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearse - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pearse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norris.
Pearse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pearse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pearse lands with a left to the head.
Pearse lands with a left to the head.
Pearse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearse lands a shoulder strike.
Pearse lands with a right to the head.
Pearse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pearse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norris.
Pearse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pearse lands a good knee to the midsection. Norris won't want to take too many of those.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearse lands a shot to the body.
Pearse scores with a shoulder strike.
Pearse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearse throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pearse is working Norris over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pearse - that landed with a thud.
Pearse lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Pearse.
Pearse lands a shot to the body.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearse.
Pearse lands a shot to the body.
Norris tries to work over Pearse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearse.
Good body shot from Pearse.
A hook to the body from Pearse.
Pearse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Pearse.
Pearse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pearse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearse.
Pearse lands a left hand.
Pearse scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
A short body shot lands from Pearse as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pearse.
A short uppercut from Pearse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Pearse.
Pearse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Norris takes a shot to the head.
Pearse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pearse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pearse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pearse fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Pearse.
Pearse scores with a hook to the body.
Pearse lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Pearse.
Norris working aggressively here.
Pearse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Pearse digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearse.
Pearse avoiding damage.
Pearse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Pearse.
Norris trying to stall but Pearse improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearse.
Pearse looking to throw knees to the head but Norris is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearse is leaning against Norris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pearse as the two fighters clinch.
Pearse digs a right hand underneath Norris's ribcage. Norris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Pearse - that landed with a thud.
Pearse will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Norris up against the cage.
Pearse is leaning against Norris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pearse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Pearse - that landed with a thud.
Pearse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearse.
Pearse pushes Norris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Pearse on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearse.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norris as Pearse tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearse tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tony Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Pearse.
Pearse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adamh Pearse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pearse, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adamh Pearse!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ano Aukanaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ano Aukanaii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Mason!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason swings for the body but Aukanaii moves out of range.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Aukanaii. Aukanaii gets slowly back to his feet.
Ano Aukanaii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Mason misses.
Aukanaii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Aukanaii throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aukanaii throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mason escapes and throws Aukanaii's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aukanaii is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Aukanaii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason tries to clinch there but Aukanaii circles away.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Aukanaii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Mason. Those never looked like landing.
Aukanaii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Aukanaii wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mason fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aukanaii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aukanaii tries to work over Mason's front leg with a kick but Mason checks it.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aukanaii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason checks a low kick from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii gets the takedown into side control.
Aukanaii throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mason works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Aukanaii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aukanaii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mason kicks off Aukanaii and gets to his feet.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aukanaii avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Aukanaii.
Aukanaii misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aukanaii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aukanaii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mason won't be happy with that.
Mason is trying to get back to his feet.
Aukanaii in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aukanaii postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aukanaii is trying to ground and pound but Mason uses the momentary lack of control by Aukanaii to regain half guard.
Aukanaii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aukanaii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aukanaii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ano Aukanaii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aukanaii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aukanaii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mason back to the cage. Aukanaii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Aukanaii counters with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aukanaii.
A big left from Mason misses.
A low kick from Aukanaii misses
and Mason counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aukanaii smiles and moves away.
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Aukanaii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aukanaii gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aukanaii as Mason tries to tie him up.
Aukanaii wants to get back to striking at distance but Mason won't allow it.
Mason keeps control of Aukanaii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason pushes Aukanaii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Aukanaii to the mat.
Aukanaii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Aukanaii gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
Aukanaii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mason stalling.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason has Aukanaii pushed against the cage.
Mason cracks Aukanaii with a nice body shot.
Mason pulls Aukanaii into guard.
Aukanaii prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aukanaii manages to get himself to full guard.
Aukanaii has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii wants to hit a switch here but Mason passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aukanaii there!
Aukanaii is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aukanaii wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Mason controlling from mount.
Aukanaii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii is trying to escape the mount but Mason keeps good control and instead manages to take Aukanaii's back.
Aukanaii trying to control the hands but Mason won't let him.
Mason slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mason trying to control momentarily.
Aukanaii turns into Mason and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aukanaii throws a big right hand that misses.
Aukanaii throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aukanaii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Aukanaii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aukanaii 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aukanaii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice combination there by Mason.
Mason works Aukanaii's body with a nice hook.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aukanaii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aukanaii fails with the takedown.
Aukanaii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mason did well to prevent Aukanaii getting side control.
Mason keeping control of the position.
Mason regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aukanaii.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason is looking to stand up but Aukanaii isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Mason has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aukanaii off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Aukanaii looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aukanaii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Craig Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Aukanaii is just out of range.
Ano Aukanaii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mason throws a poor cross that misses
and Aukanaii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aukanaii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mason misses with a wild combination.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense.
Aukanaii ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Mason pushes Aukanaii up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mason works on Aukanaii's body with a couple of short punches.
Aukanaii is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Mason is leaning against Aukanaii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Aukanaii to the mat.
Aukanaii stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason has control of Aukanaii's left arm, preventing Aukanaii from doing any damage.
Mason wants to stand but Aukanaii is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aukanaii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aukanaii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mason's head.
Aukanaii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Aukanaii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aukanaii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aukanaii stops Mason from standing up.
Aukanaii throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Aukanaii postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aukanaii throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aukanaii keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mason really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Aukanaii lands with a hook. Mason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mason looks to land a combination but Aukanaii avoids it well.
Aukanaii misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason tries to clinch there but Aukanaii circles away.
Aukanaii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a two punch combo.
Aukanaii misses the shot to the body.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Aukanaii circles away.
Aukanaii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aukanaii thinking.
Aukanaii avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason throws a combination. Aukanaii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mason thows a body shot but no joy.
Aukanaii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aukanaii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mason cracks Aukanaii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason thuds a left hand into Aukanaii's body.
Mason throws a hook but Aukanaii avoids it easily.
Aukanaii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mason.
Mason lands a jab to Aukanaii's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Mason.
Mason rushes Aukanaii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mason is struggling to control the position.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Mason gets control of Aukanaii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mason has control of Aukanaii's left arm, preventing Aukanaii from doing any damage.
Mason wants to stand and escape but Aukanaii is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aukanaii off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aukanaii has time to react.
Aukanaii looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Aukanaii defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Mason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aukanaii counters with an inside leg kick.
Aukanaii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Aukanaii gets the takedown into side control.
Mason taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Aukanaii crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mason is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mason is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aukanaii off and has taken his back!
Mason gets his hands free as Aukanaii looks to control.
Aukanaii turns into Mason and is now in his guard.
Aukanaii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aukanaii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aukanaii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Mason has his feet on Aukanaii's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Aukanaii swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Mason tries to clinch but Aukanaii moves out of range.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aukanaii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aukanaii throws a leg kick
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Aukanaii tries a low kick but Mason avoids it.
Aukanaii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aukanaii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Craig Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Aukanaii is out of range.
Mason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aukanaii at a distance.
Mason clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mason dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Aukanaii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mason thows a body shot but no joy.
Mason tries to clinch up but Aukanaii circles away and keeps his distance.
Aukanaii lands a jab to the head.
Mason closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aukanaii counters with a two punch combo.
Aukanaii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mason tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aukanaii is in Mason's guard.
Aukanaii throws and elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aukanaii's guard. Nice move by Mason!
Aukanaii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason looks to land a combination but Aukanaii avoids it well.
Mason avoids the body shot from Aukanaii.
Mason walks into a stiff left hand from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aukanaii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mason tries to clinch but Aukanaii moves away
and Aukanaii counters with a shoot takedown. Mason fights it but they end up in guard.
Aukanaii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mason manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mason get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aukanaii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aukanaii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Mason is looking to clinch but Aukanaii is avoiding it.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aukanaii was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Aukanaii shoots for a takedown but Mason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mason tries to clinch there but Aukanaii circles away.
Mason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aukanaii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Mason's corner calls for a 1-2. Mason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aukanaii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Aukanaii's belly button to the back.
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Aukanaii.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mason is trying to keep Aukanaii in close.
Aukanaii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ano Aukanaii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aukanaii prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Aukanaii thows a big elbow that misses.
Aukanaii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aukanaii is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Aukanaii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aukanaii throws and elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aukanaii's guard. Nice move by Mason!
Mason trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aukanaii's guard.
Aukanaii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mason! Craig Mason retains his middleweight title!
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