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TDC Fight Night 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Andre Leisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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175 cm
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175 lbs
0 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marc Andre Leisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Angel Suarez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leisson tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leisson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suarez's calf.
Leisson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leisson clinches.
Leisson breaks from the clinch.
Leisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leisson but Leisson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leisson lands with a nice combination. Suarez backs away looking to recover.
Leisson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leisson throws a head kick that misses.
Leisson tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Leisson.
Suarez scores a takedown into full mount!
Leisson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Leisson misses with a head kick.
Suarez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Leisson closes the distance and clinches.
Leisson is trying to break free.
Leisson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suarez slips a jab and a cross from Leisson.
Leisson throws a sloppy head kick and Suarez moves out of range easily.
Leisson wants to clinch up but Suarez keeps it at a distance.
Suarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Suarez 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.
You can see the frustration on Leisson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Suarez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Suarez prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Suarez wants to control but Leisson is keeping him busy.
Leisson is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leisson struggling a bit here.
Suarez working the ground and pound from side control.
Leisson wants to control but Suarez postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Suarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leisson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Suarez looks gassed!
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.
Leisson punching from the bottom.
Leisson is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leisson avoid being mounted?
Leisson is pressing down on Suarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leisson can't keep his opponent in guard - Suarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suarez not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Suarez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Suarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Leisson.
Leisson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Suarez's head.
Leisson throws a sloppy head kick and Suarez moves out of range easily.
Suarez closes the distance and clinches up with Leisson, looking for a takedown. Suarez pushes Leisson against the cage but Leisson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leisson is looking to slow Suarez down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Leisson.
Marc Andre Leisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Suarez throws a lazy head kick
and Leisson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Leisson.
Leisson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suarez takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Angel Suarez has been cut.
Leisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suarez throws a sloppy head kick
and Leisson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
Leisson tries a head kick but it misses.
Suarez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leisson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suarez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Leisson's guard now.
Suarez wants to stand but Leisson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Leisson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leisson keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leisson controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
Suarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leisson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suarez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leisson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leisson tries to control but Suarez wriggling away.
Suarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Leisson has a good base and remains in mount.
Suarez tries to hold on but Leisson pushes him away.
Leisson with shots to the head and body - Suarez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Leisson lands a big shot there that rocks Suarez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Leisson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Leisson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suarez on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Leisson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Leisson cracks Suarez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Suarez really wants to buck Leisson off and get back to his feet.
Leisson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suarez can't escape the position.
Leisson tries to control but Suarez wriggling away.
Suarez tries to hold on but Leisson pushes him away.
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.
Leisson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suarez wants to hold on but Leisson pushes him away.
Leisson controlling from mount.
Leisson trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Leisson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Andre Leisson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angel Suarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Leisson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leisson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Suarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Suarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leisson counters with a series of strikes. Suarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leisson connects with the punch.
Leisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leisson to score with a decent uppercut.
Leisson tries a head kick but it misses.
Leisson moves in looking to clinch but Suarez pushes him off.
Leisson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leisson rushes Suarez and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leisson manages to break the clinch.
Leisson tries to clinch up.
Leisson moves in looking to clinch but Suarez pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marc Andre Leisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Suarez.
Leisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leisson's waist but Leisson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez off to one side.
Suarez lands with a straight right. Leisson didn't see that one coming.
Marc Andre Leisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leisson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Suarez counters with a shoot takedown. Leisson fights it but they end up in guard.
Leisson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leisson seems keen to control Suarez's posture.
Leisson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Leisson keeps moving.
Suarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Suarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leisson is trying to keep Suarez in close.
Leisson is pulling down on Suarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Suarez, at least for the moment.
Leisson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leisson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leisson throws a leg kick
and Suarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Suarez prevents Leisson from improving his position.
Leisson trying to get back to full guard but Suarez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Angel Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Suarez is working for a guillotine from mount but Leisson frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Suarez controlling his opponent.
Leisson is working to get back to half guard.
Suarez avoids the attempt from Leisson to control.
Suarez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Leisson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Leisson!
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Suarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suarez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Suarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spaz Street (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Junk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spaz Street has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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216 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spaz Street!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Junk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junk misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Junk as Street shoots in.
Junk connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Spaz Street has been cut.
Junk stuffs the takedown.
Junk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Junk misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Junk as Street shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spaz Street. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Street looks for a takedown but Junk sprawls well.
Junk tries to bum rush Street with a series of wild strikes but Street uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Street shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junk pinned against the cage. Junk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junk throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Junk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Junk.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Street will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Street is breathing heavily.
Street looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Street shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Junk as he avoids it easily.
Junk throws an uppercut from hell that sends Street clean off his feet! He's out cold! Junk stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Junk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Priest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapp comes to the cage accompanied by How bout you. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Rapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Priest!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Priest closes the distance but Rapp moves to the side
and Rapp counters with a thumping low kick.
Priest wants to clinch but Rapp slips to the side
and Rapp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Priest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Priest looks to clinch
and Rapp counters with a nice body shot.
Priest misses with a combination
and Rapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Priest tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rapp counters by clinching up.
Rapp presses Priest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Priest looks gassed!
Priest throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapp.
Rapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Priest darts in trying to clinch
and Rapp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapp lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rapp scores with a hook to the body.
Rapp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Rapp.
Rapp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Priest.
Rapp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Priest or not.
Rapp digs a right hand underneath Priest's ribcage. Priest let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Rapp.
Rapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rapp clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rapp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Morgan Priest has been cut.
Rapp moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rapp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Priest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rapp counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rapp.
Rapp presses Priest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Rapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priest swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rapp counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rapp closes the distance and clinches.
Rapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Priest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rapp counters with a left and a right that stings Priest.
Priest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rapp counters with a two punch combo.
Priest misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Priest tries for a takedown but Rapp circles away easily
and Rapp counters by moving into the clinch.
Priest lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Priest is working Rapp over against the cage.
Priest blocks an uppercut.
Priest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Priest tries to clinch but Rapp moves away
and Rapp counters by moving into the clinch.
Rapp tries to break the clinch but Priest is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Rapp fails to land.
Rapp misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest is working Rapp over against the cage.
Priest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Priest connects with a crisp jab.
Priest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Priest doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapp circles away.
Priest misses with a looping right.
Priest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapp throws a combination that misses
and Priest counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Rapp.
Priest swinging wilding here.
Priest scores with the left hand. Rapp knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Priest tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rapp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Priest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rapp misses with a wild body shot.
Priest scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Priest tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rapp moves into the clinch.
Priest is looking to break free of the clinch but Rapp has double underhooks.
Priest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Priest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Priest gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rapp tries a body shot but Priest blocks it.
Priest cracks Rapp with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Priest breaks from the clinch.
Priest throws a right and a left that Rapp avoids nicely.
Priest throws a jab when Rapp was well out of range.
Rapp throws a nice looking combination but Priest bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Rapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morgan Priest's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Priest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rapp throws a chopping leg kick but Priest manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rapp 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.
Priest throws a nice looking combination but Rapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Priest fails in his attempt to clinch.
Priest tries for a takedown but Rapp circles away easily
and Rapp counters by clinching up.
Priest misses with a punch to the body.
Rapp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
Rapp works on Priest's body with a couple of short punches.
Priest wants to get back to striking at distance but Rapp won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest tries a body shot but Rapp blocks it.
A body shot lands from Rapp.
Rapp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rapp.
Rapp pushes Priest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Priest avoiding damage as Rapp throws knees to the body.
Priest is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rapp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rapp tries to land a knee to the head but Priest blocks with his arms.
Rapp can't find room to land a body shot as Priest controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapp.
Priest works on Rapp's body with a couple of short punches.
Priest breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Priest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Priest.
Priest cracks Rapp with a nice body shot.
Rapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
Priest has had enough of the clinch but Rapp keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Priest.
A hook to the body from Priest.
Priest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xavier Rapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priest tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Rapp counter with a right hand.
Rapp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priest throws out the jab.
Rapp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Priest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priest closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rapp counters with a series of strikes. Priest will be more careful next time no doubt.
Priest closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rapp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Priest scores with a jab to the jaw.
Priest just misses with a punch to the body.
Priest closes the distance and clinches up with Rapp, looking for a takedown. Priest pushes Rapp against the cage but Rapp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rapp closes the distance and clinches.
Priest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Priest tries to clinch but Rapp moves away
and Rapp counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Priest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Priest is trying to break the clinch but Rapp has him pressed against the cage.
Rapp tries a body shot but Priest blocks it.
Rapp tries to work over Priest's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priest manages to break the clinch.
Priest throws a right and a left that Rapp avoids nicely.
No joy there for Priest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xavier Rapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Priest closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rapp is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard.
Priest throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Priest tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rapp counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rapp.
Rapp misses with a punch to the body.
Priest lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priest wants to break free but Rapp has control.
Priest is looking to break free of the clinch but Rapp has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Rapp - that landed with a thud.
Priest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Priest misses with a looping right.
Rapp closes the distance and clinches.
Priest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Priest.
Priest wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rapp has him pressed against the cage.
Rapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Priest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapp counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Morgan Priest will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Morgan Priest's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rapp tries to bum rush Priest with a series of wild strikes but Priest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Priest fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Priest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rapp throws a series of punches but Priest moves out of range.
Priest throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rapp counter with a right hand.
Rapp avoids the body shot from Priest.
Priest tries to clinch
and Rapp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapp cracks Priest with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rapp breaks from the clinch.
Priest moves into the clinch.
Rapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
Priest manages to break the clinch.
Priest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Priest throws a series of strikes that have Rapp backpedaling.
Rapp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rapp counters by moving into the clinch.
Rapp trying to stall but Priest improves his position.
A short left from Priest.
Priest cracks Rapp with a nice body shot.
Priest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rapp backwards.
Priest breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xavier Rapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Priest wants to clinch but Rapp slips to the side
and Rapp moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Priest.
Priest presses Rapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rapp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rapp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Priest.
Priest manages to break the clinch.
Priest tries to keep at a distance but Rapp has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to break free.
Priest breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Priest throws a nice looking combination but Rapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Priest misses.
Rapp throws a body punch but Priest moves out of range.
A left and a right from Priest both land. Nice combination.
Priest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rapp moves in looking to clinch but Priest pushes him off.
Priest looks to clinch
and Rapp counters with a leg kick.
Priest misses with a combination
and Rapp moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rapp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Priest lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rapp or not.
Rapp prevents Priest from breaking the clinch.
Rapp manages to break the clinch.
Rapp has managed to clinch.
Priest wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Priest breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Priest swinging wilding here.
Rapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Priest displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Priest closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rapp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priest sizes up Rapp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Priest misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Priest misses.
Rapp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rapp misses with a double jab.
Priest misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Priest might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rapp has Priest up against the cage in a clinch.
Priest lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Rapp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rapp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Rapp!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesie Oldenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesie Oldenburg!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Oldenburg coming out on top.
Oldenburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maddox.
Maddox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oldenburg misses with a double jab.
Oldenburg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maddox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maddox regains half guard.
Maddox looking for submissions off his back.
Maddox is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Oldenburg pulls his head out easily.
Maddox wants to control but Oldenburg is keeping busy.
Oldenburg throwing shots but Maddox is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maddox.
Oldenburg postures up.
Maddox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oldenburg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oldenburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oldenburg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oldenburg wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.
Maddox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oldenburg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oldenburg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maddox is looking for a triangle but Oldenburg pushes his legs off easily.
Oldenburg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oldenburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Maddox is retaining full guard.
Maddox had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Oldenburg is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Maddox Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Oldenburg's back instead.
Oldenburg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maddox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maddox is breathing heavily.
Maddox is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Oldenburg up.
Maddox is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Oldenburg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Oldenburg for a finish.
Oldenburg covering up well and avoiding damage.
Maddox is trying to stick to Oldenburg's back but Oldenburg is turning into Maddox. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maddox's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Oldenburg.
Maddox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maddox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oldenburg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maddox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oldenburg.
Maddox had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Oldenburg is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Maddox Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Oldenburg's back instead.
Maddox working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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.
Maddox avoiding Oldenburg 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oldenburg breaks Maddox's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Maddox is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oldenburg rolls with it to try and escape but Maddox cranks on the arm and Oldenburg is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Maddox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hoar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marvin Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Hoar!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hearns is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hoar pulls his head out easily.
Hearns wants to control but Hoar is keeping busy.
Hoar moves into full mount! Hearns won't be happy about that!
Hearns sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hoar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hoar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hearns tries to lock up and control but Hoar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hearns is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoar trying to control but Hearns is having none of it.
Hearns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoar tries to control but Hearns wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hoar.
Hearns can't escape the position.
Hoar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hearns has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hoar scoring with strikes but Hearns is staying in there.
Hearns is controlling an arm, preventing Hoar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hearns regains half guard.
Hoar wants to stand up but Hearns is controlling the position.
Hoar is thwarting Hearns's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hearns is staying active underneath Hoar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoar looks gassed!
Hearns trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoar uses his free foot to push down on Hearns's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hearns.
Hearns manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hearns wants to get back to full guard.
Hearns wants to control but Hoar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hearns is controlling Hoar's trapped leg to prevent Hoar from advancing to side control.
Hoar prevents Hearns from improving his position.
Hearns wants to control but Hoar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoar postures up.
Hearns looking for a guillotine here but Hoar defends easily.
Hearns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoar postures up.
Hoar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearns controls Hoar momentarily but Hoar frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Marvin Hearns just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hoar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearns.
Hoar moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Hoar.
Hoar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hearns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearns trying to control the position.
Hoar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoar postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hoar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hearns throws a jab when Hoar was well out of range.
Hearns digs a good hook to Hoar's body.
Hearns cracks Hoar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoar walks into a left hand.
Hearns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marvin Hearns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearns closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Hearns does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hearns throws a right hand that Hoar ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoar also avoids with ease.
Hearns misses with a wild combination.
Hoar scores with a one two! Hearns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hoar is looking to clinch.
A jab from Hearns finds it's way through Hoar's defenses.
Hearns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hearns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoar on the side of the head.
Hoar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hoar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hearns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hearns tries to roll over but Hoar keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns is trying to maintain the position but Hoar is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hearns is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hoar pulls his head out easily.
Hearns trying to control here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hearns misses with a wild combination.
Hearns misses with a looping right.
A left and a right from Hoar both land. Nice combination.
Hearns scores with a jab.
Hearns throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoar is looking to clinch but Hearns is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Hoar or perhaps it was just good defense by Hearns which made him look bad.
Hoar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hoar looking to pass the guard.
Hearns managing to control the position.
Hoar wants to control from the top but Hearns keeps moving.
Hearns looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoar looking to pass the guard.
Hearns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hearns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hearns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hearns controlling Hoar's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns is trying to control the position but Hoar postures up.
Hoar is looking to work some ground and pound but Hearns has wrist control.
Hearns looking for a guillotine here but Hoar defends easily.
Hoar tries to stand but Hearns is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Hearns dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hearns scores with a jab.
Hearns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hearns misses with a double jab
and Hoar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoar.
Hoar manages to break the clinch.
Hoar lands with a nice combination. Hearns backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Hearns misses.
Hoar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hearns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Hearns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoar is trying to break the clinch but Hearns has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hearns.
Hoar controlling the action here for a moment.
Hearns pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hoar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns looking to control.
Hearns controlling Hoar's posture.
Hoar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoar trying to control but Hearns is working from the bottom.
Hoar stopping the sweep attempt from Hearns.
Hoar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Hearns.
Marvin Hearns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hearns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoar has time to react.
Hoar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoar tests Hearns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hearns throws a big shot that misses.
Hoar wants to slow Hearns down by chopping away at his legs.
Hearns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hearns to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Hearns.
Hearns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoar.
Hearns throws a hook but Hoar avoids it easily.
Hoar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hoar decides to stand up.
Hoar tries to clinch there but Hearns circles away.
Hearns misses with a body shot.
Hearns misses with a combination
and Hoar counters by clinching up.
Hoar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoar has had enough of the clinch but Hearns keeps him there for the moment.
Hearns lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Hearns.
Hoar jumps guard but Hearns stands there with Hoar around his waist. Hoar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hearns fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hearns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoar scores with a punch to the head.
Hearns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoar rushes Hearns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hearns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoar smiles and moves away.
Hoar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hearns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hearns controls Hoar momentarily but Hoar frees himself.
Hearns working for a triangle but Hoar defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns working a defensive guard here.
Hoar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hearns controls Hoar momentarily but Hoar frees himself.
Hoar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hearns, up you get!
Hearns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoar misses with a double jab.
Hearns scores with a hook to the body. Hoar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoar shoots in looking for a takedown. Hearns tries to sprawl out of it but Hoar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hearns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hoar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoar 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hoar!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hans Gruber has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Gruber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Downs!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber looks to land a right hand but Downs moved out of range.
Downs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Downs is trying to get an arm triangle but Gruber is defending well.
Gruber is looking to reverse the position.
Downs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gruber is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Downs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Downs decides to stand back up.
Downs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruber.
Gruber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Downs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Downs connects with a single shot there.
Downs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Downs.
Gruber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gruber lands an overhand right.
Downs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruber moves away.
Downs throws a sloppy head kick and Gruber moves out of range easily.
Downs slips under a jab.
Gruber takes a swing at Downs's ribcage but misses.
Gruber throws a hook but Downs avoids it easily.
Gruber throws a series of strikes that have Downs backpedaling.
It looks like Guy Downs has been cut.
Gruber misses with a looping right.
Gruber fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Gruber misses.
Downs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gruber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Downs.
Gruber tries to kick Downs off but Downs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gruber has one foot on Downs's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gruber misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruber.
Gruber throws a jab but it's blocked by Downs.
Gruber misses with a two punch combination.
Downs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gruber loads up on a big right hand but Downs slips the punch.
Downs misses with a hook.
Gruber throws a hook but Downs blocks it.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gruber as he avoids it easily.
Downs looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruber just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Gruber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hans Gruber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gruber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gruber getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Gruber does no damage.
Downs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Downs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Downs ducks under a wild hook from Gruber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Downs moves out of range as Gruber strikes.
Gruber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gruber scores with a nice head shot.
Gruber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gruber connects with a body shot.
Downs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gruber connects with a body shot.
Gruber lands a head shot.
Gruber throws a series of punches but Downs avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Gruber catches Downs right on the button with a cross.
Downs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gruber finds it's way round the side to connect with Downs's head.
Downs is rocked!
Gruber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Downs is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gruber doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Downs crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Downs's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Gruber!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neville Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clem Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by Angle Theme. Stevenson has chosen Good Time Alan Jackson as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neville Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clem Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morris working the ground and pound.
Stevenson taking a bit of punishment here - Morris scoring with strikes.
Morris is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morris lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson looks gassed!
Morris grinds an elbow into Stevenson's temple.
Stevenson is looking to regain half guard here but Morris keeps moving and retains side control.
Morris controlling the position.
Morris landing strikes.
Stevenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morris cracks Stevenson with a big right hand but Stevenson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris lands a decent elbow from side control.
Morris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morris scores with punches from side control.
Morris wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Morris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stevenson some visible discomfort.
Morris landing a few strikes.
Morris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stevenson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stevenson taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Morris is staying tight to Stevenson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Morris trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Morris is really struggling to control Stevenson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Morris is putting a hurting on Stevenson here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stevenson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stevenson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Morris lands a nice forearm strike.
Stevenson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Morris controlling the position from side mount.
Morris's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Morris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morris stands up.
Morris feints and as Stevenson raises his hands in defense, Morris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morris stands up and waves to Stevenson to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stevenson!
Morris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morris landing strikes from the mount.
Morris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morris with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Stevenson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Morris working for a submission but Stevenson is keeping him at bay.
Morris breaks from Stevenson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Morris.
Morris could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is desperately trying to improve his position but Morris has a good base and remains in mount.
Morris raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Morris.
Stevenson is squirming around, avoiding Morris's attempts to control the action.
Morris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morris landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stevenson hang on?
Morris working Stevenson over with strikes here.
Morris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morris landing shots from mount.
Morris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevenson is looking to escape.
Morris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Morris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morris stands up from half guard.
Morris feints and as Stevenson raises his hands in defense, Morris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morris with a nice head shot there.
Neville Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morris is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris pushing down on Stevenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morris working Stevenson over with strikes.
Morris is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevenson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevenson wants to control but Morris is keeping busy.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Morris.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morris lands a nice short elbow.
Morris stands up and beckons Stevenson to join him on the feet.
Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morris scores with a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
Morris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morris scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morris passes Stevenson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morris working the head and body with strikes.
Stevenson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morris 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris drops an elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Morris winds up and cracks Stevenson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
Morris works his way into side control.
Morris advances to full mount.
Morris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stevenson tries to hold on but Morris postures up.
Morris looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Morris lands a big shot there that rocks Stevenson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris controlling from the full mount.
Morris is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stevenson is surviving well by controlling Morris's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is working to get back to half guard.
Morris scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stevenson?
Morris lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Morris.
Morris working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris landing punches.
Morris landing strikes from the mount.
Morris lands a big shot there that rocks Stevenson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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.
Morris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stevenson is looking to get to half guard.
Stevenson is squirming around, avoiding Morris's attempts to control the action.
Morris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morris content just to control the position here.
Stevenson tries to lock up and control but Morris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morris prevents Stevenson from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris trying to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
The referee warns Stevenson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Morris dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Morris gets the takedown into side control.
Morris wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Morris lands a decent elbow from side control.
Morris is chipping away with strikes.
Morris trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Morris working the ground and pound.
Morris scoring with punches from side control.
Morris working the ground and pound.
Morris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stevenson tries to buck Morris off but Morris is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris landing a few strikes.
Morris landing strikes.
Stevenson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Morris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stevenson some visible discomfort.
Stevenson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Morris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stevenson struggling a bit here.
Morris passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stevenson!
Morris controlling the position easily from mount.
Morris won't let Stevenson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands a heavy elbow.
Morris trying to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
Morris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morris trying to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
Morris landing strikes from the mount.
Morris with the ground and pound from mount.
Stevenson is bucking up trying to escape but Morris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Morris cracks Stevenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morris with a couple of short strikes.
Morris with shots to the head and body - Stevenson looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stevenson hang on?
Stevenson is bucking up trying to escape but Morris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Morris content just to control the position here.
Morris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Morris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Morris unloading with bombs!
Morris has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stevenson's face.
Morris working Stevenson over with strikes here.
Morris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morris with shots to the head and body - Stevenson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stevenson taking shots to the head.
Stevenson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris controlling the position easily from mount.
Stevenson can't escape the position.
Morris lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morris controlling from the full mount.
Stevenson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stevenson looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson is in a horrible position here. Morris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Clem Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neville Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson is in a horrible position here. Morris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Morris!
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