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TDC Fight Night 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between chuck Bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Dieter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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240 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, chuck Bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heinrich Dieter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bain misses with a few strikes there.
Dieter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bain.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dieter.
Dieter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bain.
It looks like Heinrich Dieter has been cut.
Bain throws a sloppy head kick and Dieter moves out of range easily.
Bain scores with a nice right hand.
Bain scores with a body shot.
Dieter ducks under a wild hook from Bain.
Bain throws a looping overhand right but Dieter ducks down to avoid it.
Dieter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bain throws a right and a left that Dieter avoids nicely.
Bain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dieter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
chuck Bain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bain takes a swing at Dieter's ribcage but misses.
Bain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bain misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Dieter or perhaps it was just good defense by Bain which made him look bad.
Bain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dieter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dieter pushes Bain up against the cage in a clinch.
Dieter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
chuck Bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Dieter.
Bain tries to break the clinch but Dieter is controlling the position.
Bain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dieter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bain prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieter jumps guard but Bain stands there with Dieter around his waist. Dieter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bain blocks the elbow strike.
Bain tries to break the clinch but Dieter is controlling the position.
Bain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dieter has him pressed against the cage.
Dieter prevents Bain from breaking the clinch.
Bain tries to break the clinch but Dieter is controlling the position.
Bain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bain misses with a series of wild punches.
Bain looks to land a combination but Dieter avoids it well.
A slow jab from Bain misses its intended target.
Bain lands with a right hand.
Bain throws a series of punches but Dieter moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dieter doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Heinrich Dieter's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bain misses with a series of wild punches.
Dieter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bain swivels and escapes.
Dieter looks gassed!
Bain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bain scores with a one two! Dieter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Bain misses.
Dieter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dieter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bain.
A left and a right from Bain both land. Nice combination.
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!
Dieter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Bain and sends Dieter crashing to the mat! Bain follows him down to the mat - Dieter regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The cut above Heinrich Dieter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bain gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Heinrich Dieter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Heinrich Dieter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). chuck Bain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Halama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Olivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Halama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Olivia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Halama does no damage.
Olivia tries to bum rush Halama with a series of wild strikes but Halama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halama could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Halama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olivia counters by moving into the clinch.
Olivia is working Halama over against the cage.
Olivia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Halama is trying to break free.
Halama wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Olivia.
Halama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olivia has him pressed against the cage.
Halama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olivia goes for a takedown attempt but Halama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Halama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olivia counters by clinching up.
Olivia scores with a shoulder strike.
Olivia wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Olivia.
Halama is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olivia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Olivia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halama's head.
Olivia landing some decent shots from guard.
Olivia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Olivia working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Olivia gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Halama waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Olivia.
Halama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olivia counters with a three punch combo that has Halama backing up. Halama nods at Olivia to acknowledge the strikes.
Olivia gets a takedown into half guard.
Olivia working Halama over with strikes.
Halama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Olivia there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halama tries to get to full guard but Olivia has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Olivia connects with a nice short shot to Halama's temple.
Halama desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Olivia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halama keeps working.
Olivia slows the pace down in half guard.
Olivia working over Halama with some ground and pound. Halama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Olivia postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivia cracks Halama with a solid left hand.
Halama is trying to control the position but Olivia postures up.
Halama keeping full guard, as Olivia tries to pass.
Olivia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Halama trying to control the position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Halama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Olivia misses.
Halama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Olivia counters by moving into the clinch.
Halama is trying to break the clinch but Olivia has him pressed against the cage.
Halama wants to break free but Olivia has control.
Olivia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Olivia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halama smiles and moves away.
Tony Halama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Olivia.
Olivia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halama.
Olivia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Halama.
Olivia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Olivia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Halama keeps the fight on the outside.
Halama jabs at Olivia's body.
Halama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halama throws a good cross that connects.
Halama catches Olivia napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Olivia to the canvas!
Olivia is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halama content to stall in guard here.
Olivia is still in real trouble! Can Halama finish him?
Olivia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Olivia seems to have recovered his senses.
Halama tries to free his leg and advance position but Olivia is retaining full guard.
Halama trying to control the position from guard on top but Olivia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olivia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olivia is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Olivia keeping moving, preventing Halama from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Halama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olivia counters by clinching up.
Olivia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Halama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Halama is trying to break the clinch but Olivia has him pressed against the cage.
Halama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olivia has him pressed against the cage.
Halama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Halama wants to break free but Olivia has control.
Olivia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Halama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Halama loads up on a big right hand but Olivia slips the punch.
Tony Halama is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olivia.
Halama throws a combination that misses
and Olivia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Olivia.
Halama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olivia has him pressed against the cage.
Olivia has Halama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Halama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tony Halama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Olivia.
Halama wants to break free but Olivia has control.
Halama wants to break free but Olivia has control.
Halama is trying to break free.
Olivia prevents Halama from breaking the clinch.
Olivia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Halama tries to break the clinch but Olivia is controlling the position.
Halama can't break the clinch.
Halama wants to get back to striking at distance but Olivia won't allow it.
Olivia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olivia misses with a punch to the body.
Halama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olivia has him pressed against the cage.
Halama has had enough of the clinch but Olivia keeps him there for the moment.
Halama can't break the clinch.
Olivia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halama is trying to break free.
Halama wants to break free but Olivia has control.
Olivia lands a nice shot to the body.
Olivia trying to control the position but instead, Halama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olivia into the cage.
Halama wants to get back to striking at distance but Olivia won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivia can't find room to land a body shot as Halama controls the action.
Halama is trying to break free.
Olivia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halama wants to get back to striking at distance but Olivia won't allow it.
Halama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olivia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Halama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olivia prevents Halama from breaking the clinch.
Halama is looking to break free of the clinch but Olivia has double underhooks.
Halama wants to get back to striking at distance but Olivia won't allow it.
Olivia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Halama is looking to break free of the clinch but Olivia has double underhooks.
Halama can't break the clinch.
Halama wants to break free but Olivia has control.
Halama breaks the clinch.
Halama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halama misses with a double jab
and Olivia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Olivia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Halama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Halama wants to break free but Olivia has control.
Halama is trying to break free.
Olivia prevents Halama from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halama manages to break the clinch.
Olivia slips a straight right by Halama.
Halama tests Olivia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olivia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Halama's guard.
Halama trying to keep a closed guard but Olivia is proving a slippery customer.
Sergio Olivia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olivia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Olivia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halama is trying to control the position but Olivia postures up.
Halama is adopting a defensive guard.
Olivia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halama is trying to control the position but Olivia postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Halama dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Olivia misses with a combination
and Halama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olivia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olivia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halama looks to land a left hand but Olivia moved out of range nicely.
Halama misses with a combination
and Olivia counters by clinching up.
Olivia prevents Halama from breaking the clinch.
Olivia works on Halama's body with a couple of short punches.
Halama can't break the clinch.
Olivia goes for a takedown attempt but Halama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Halama throws a combination that misses
and Olivia counters with a series of strikes. Halama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Halama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olivia counters by moving into the clinch.
Halama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olivia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Halama prevents it.
Halama blocking some punches.
Olivia keeps control of Halama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halama is looking to break free of the clinch but Olivia has double underhooks.
Olivia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tony Halama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Olivia.
Olivia keeps control of Halama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Halama is trying to break the clinch but Olivia has him pressed against the cage.
Olivia scores a nice knee to the body.
Olivia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halama has had enough of the clinch but Olivia keeps him there for the moment.
Halama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sergio Olivia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Olivia can't find room to land a body shot as Halama controls the action.
Halama wants to get back to striking at distance but Olivia won't allow it.
Halama can't break the clinch.
Olivia wants a takedown but no success here.
Olivia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Halama prevents it.
Halama tries to break the clinch but Olivia is controlling the position.
Halama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Olivia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Halama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Halama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Olivia looking for a takedown.
Halama is trying to break free.
Halama tries to break the clinch but Olivia is controlling the position.
Olivia prevents Halama from breaking the clinch.
Halama is looking to break free of the clinch but Olivia has double underhooks.
Olivia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halama is trying to break free.
Halama wants to break free but Olivia has control.
Olivia is working for takedown but Halama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Olivia keeps control of Halama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Halama is looking to break free of the clinch but Olivia has double underhooks.
Olivia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tony Halama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olivia manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Halama misses the target.
Halama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olivia moves into the clinch.
Olivia digs a right hand into Halama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halama's gas tank.
Halama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halama is trying to break the clinch but Olivia has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Olivia.
Halama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olivia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halama backwards.
Olivia is leaning against Halama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Olivia can't get the takedown.
Halama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Olivia keeps control of Halama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olivia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivia scores with a hook to the body.
Halama wants to break free but Olivia has control.
Olivia tries to score a body lock takedown but Halama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olivia has him pressed against the cage.
Halama breaks from the clinch.
Tony Halama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olivia clinches up with Halama and pushes him back against the cage.
Halama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halama wants to break free but Olivia has control.
Olivia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Halama is trying to break free.
Halama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Halama is trying to break free.
Olivia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Olivia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halama is trying to break the clinch but Olivia has him pressed against the cage.
Olivia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halama tries to break the clinch but Olivia is controlling the position.
Olivia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halama is trying to break free.
Halama blocks an uppercut.
Halama has had enough of the clinch but Olivia keeps him there for the moment.
Olivia has Halama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Halama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
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.
Halama can't break the clinch.
Halama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halama is looking to break free of the clinch but Olivia has double underhooks.
Halama tries to break the clinch but Olivia is controlling the position.
Olivia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halama backwards.
Olivia lands a shoulder strike.
Halama can't break the clinch.
Olivia missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Olivia.
Halama wants to get back to striking at distance but Olivia won't allow it.
Olivia keeps control of Halama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olivia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Halama prevents it.
Halama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Olivia prevents Halama from breaking the clinch.
Olivia lands a shoulder strike.
Olivia keeps control of Halama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Halama is trying to break the clinch but Olivia has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left hand lands to the body for Olivia.
Olivia lands with a left to the head.
Halama wants to get back to striking at distance but Olivia won't allow it.
Olivia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Halama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olivia counters by clinching up.
Olivia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Olivia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Olivia 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... Sergio Olivia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fenton Meeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Watson (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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fenton Meeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Watson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meeks.
Meeks throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Watson avoids the body shot from Meeks.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Watson circles away.
Meeks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Meeks fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watson forces Meeks back against the cage and clinches.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Watson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks wants to break free but Watson has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Meeks.
Meeks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meeks tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meeks breaks the clinch.
Meeks tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks throws a sloppy head kick
and Watson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Watson throws a shot from downtown. Meeks moves away and avoids it.
Meeks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fenton Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meeks. That did some damage!
Meeks is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks avoids the head kick by Watson.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson has Meeks up against the cage in a clinch.
Meeks avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Watson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Watson misses with an elbow over the top.
Watson lands an elbow just above Meeks 's eye.
Watson pushes off an throws an elbow but Meeks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meeks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Watson connects with a knee to the head.
Watson leaning against his opponent.
Meeks takes an elbow to the temple.
Meeks avoids the elbow strike from Watson, against the cage.
Meeks avoids the elbow strike from Watson, against the cage.
Watson lands an elbow inside that Meeks shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
Watson pushes off an throws an elbow but Meeks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meeks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Meeks is blocking nicely.
Watson avoiding damage as Meeks throws knees to the body.
Watson landing knees to the body.
Watson lands a nice knee to the body.
Watson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watson lands an elbow that stopped Meeks in his tracks for a moment.
Watson lands a knee to the body.
Watson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Watson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Meeks is blocking nicely.
Watson lands an elbow just above Meeks 's eye.
Meeks wants to get back to striking at distance but Watson won't allow it.
Meeks has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
The is referee keeping an eye on Watson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Watson lands a nice elbow.
Watson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Meeks wants to break free but Watson has control.
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Meeks is blocking nicely.
Meeks swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Watson.
Meeks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Watson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meeks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meeks wants to break free but Watson has control.
Nice elbow from Watson.
Meeks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Meeks misses with a knee to the head.
Watson scores with a knee to the head.
Meeks working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Watson.
Watson misses with an elbow strike.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Meeks.
Meeks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Watson.
Nice sprawl there from Watson as Meeks shoots in.
Meeks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Meeks's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Meeks tries to clinch up
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meeks closes the distance but Watson moves to the side
and Watson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Watson.
Watson pushes off an throws an elbow but Meeks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Watson.
Meeks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Watson has him pressed against the cage.
Meeks misses with a punch on the inside.
Meeks wants to get back to striking at distance but Watson won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Watson throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Watson throws an elbow but misses.
Watson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watson lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meeks.
Watson throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Watson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watson dodges the punch combination from Meeks.
Meeks thows a body shot but no joy.
Meeks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Watson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Watson lands with a kick to the temple. Meeks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Fenton Meeks has been cut.
Watson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Meeks.
Watson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tom Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Meeks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Watson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks scores with a three punch combo!
Watson avoids the head kick by Meeks.
Meeks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Meeks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson is looking to clinch but Meeks is avoiding it.
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
Meeks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Watson.
Watson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watson lands an elbow that stopped Meeks in his tracks for a moment.
Meeks takes an elbow to the temple.
Watson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Watson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meeks tries to break the clinch but Watson is controlling the position.
Meeks has had enough of the clinch but Watson keeps him there for the moment.
Watson slows down the pace here.
Watson misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with some punches.
Watson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Watson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meeks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Watson misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks takes an elbow to the temple.
Meeks blocks the elbow strike.
Watson lands a damaging elbow.
Meeks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Meeks avoids the elbow strike from Watson, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Watson.
Watson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Watson lands an elbow inside.
Watson blocking some punches.
Watson lands an elbow that stopped Meeks in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Watson throws an elbow but misses.
Watson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Watson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks avoids a wild elbow strike from Watson.
Meeks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Watson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Meeks tries to break the clinch but Watson is controlling the position.
Watson lands an elbow that stopped Meeks in his tracks for a moment.
Watson misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watson.
Meeks takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Watson throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meeks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meeks avoids a wild elbow strike from Watson.
Meeks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Meeks.
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meeks misses with a combination
and Watson counters with a big head kick but Meeks shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watson throws the kick towards the body but Meeks avoids it.
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Meeks.
Meeks throws a series of punches but Watson avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Meeks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meeks avoids the head kick by Watson.
No joy there for Meeks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tom Watson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meeks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watson lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fenton Meeks's cut.
That's time! Meeks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Meeks tries to clinch up
and Watson counters with a one-two to the body.
Meeks looks to clinch
and Watson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meeks avoids the elbow strike from Watson, against the cage.
Meeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Meeks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Watson keeps control of Meeks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meeks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watson.
Meeks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Watson throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Meeks as the two fighters clinch.
Watson lands a nice elbow.
Meeks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meeks.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meeks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meeks. That did some damage!
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meeks tries to clinch up
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson lands a high kick!
Meeks misses with a combination
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meeks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson moves into the clinch.
Meeks lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Watson.
Meeks blocks an elbow strike from Watson.
Watson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Meeks lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meeks.
Meeks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meeks.
Watson pushes off an throws an elbow but Meeks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Watson doesn't manage to clinch there - Meeks circles away.
Meeks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tom Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fenton Meeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meeks avoids the head kick by Watson.
Meeks avoids the head kick by Watson.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Watson misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Meeks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watson throws a head kick that Meeks semi-blocks.
Watson moves into the clinch.
Watson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meeks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meeks takes an elbow to the temple.
Meeks lands an uppercut.
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.
Meeks has had enough of the clinch but Watson keeps him there for the moment.
Meeks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Watson misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fenton Meeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meeks can't break the clinch.
Meeks misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Watson throws an elbow but misses.
Watson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks takes an elbow to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meeks. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson forces Meeks back against the cage and clinches.
Watson lands an elbow just above Meeks 's eye.
Meeks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meeks working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Watson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Coombs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agila Galupad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coombs comes to the cage accompanied by eye of the tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Coombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agila Galupad!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coombs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Agila Galupad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coombs fails to land the takedown.
Coombs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galupad pinned against the cage. Galupad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Coombs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galupad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coombs on the side of the head.
Galupad throws a jab but it's blocked by Coombs.
Galupad lands a big uppercut and Coombs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Coombs looks OK. Galupad waves Coombs back to his feet!
It looks like Robert Coombs has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galupad throws a monster overhand right that drops Coombs! Galupad follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agila Galupad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Rage has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Heimo Hulahula's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heimo Hulahula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulahula lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like James Rage has been cut.
Rage gets caught flat footed, as Hulahula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hulahula prevents Rage from getting back to his feet.
Hulahula thows a big elbow that misses.
Hulahula throwing strikes but missing.
Hulahula with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulahula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hulahula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hulahula scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hulahula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hulahula throwing strikes from guard but Rage blocks nicely.
Rage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hulahula is controlling him.
Hulahula 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 one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Hulahula postures up and lands a big shot to Rage's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hulahula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rage wants to get back to his feet but Hulahula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hulahula seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Hulahula is looking to work some ground and pound but Rage has wrist control.
Hulahula throwing strikes but missing.
Rage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hulahula thows a big elbow that misses.
Hulahula tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rage throws a head kick but Hulahula moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hulahula.
Hulahula lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rage down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hulahula tries to score with some ground and pound. Rage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hulahula tries to advance to mount but Rage denies him.
Rage defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Hulahula seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hulahula connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rage some visible discomfort.
Hulahula sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hulahula controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hulahula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rage keeps working.
Rage defending against the ground and pound.
Hulahula throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hulahula tries to score with some ground and pound. Rage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hulahula working the ground and pound but Rage is defending the strikes.
Hulahula throws a strike aimed at the side of Rage's head but Rage avoids it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Hulahula moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimo Hulahula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Rage's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hulahula drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hulahula throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rage is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hulahula scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rage to see if he's OK.
Hulahula creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rage is trying to get back to his feet.
Rage dodges the ground and pound from Hulahula.
Hulahula throws an elbow but Rage slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rage dodges the ground and pound from Hulahula.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hulahula trying to control the action but Rage is working from the bottom.
Hulahula tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hulahula, as that shot connected.
Hulahula blocks a head kick by Rage.
Hulahula shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hulahula trying to control from half guard but Rage is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hulahula sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rage defending well though.
Hulahula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hulahula takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hulahula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rage keeps working.
Rage is trying to stand.
Hulahula tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hulahula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hulahula scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hulahula trying to mount his opponent but Rage defends it.
Hulahula looks to land a strike but Rage avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulahula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hulahula trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hulahula misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Rage.
Rage gets caught flat footed, as Hulahula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hulahula prevents Rage from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimo Hulahula dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Rage's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hulahula closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hulahula lands in his opponent's guard.
Heimo Hulahula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hulahula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hulahula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rage keeping moving, preventing Hulahula from controlling successfully.
Hulahula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hulahula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hulahula stops Rage from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula thows a big elbow that misses.
Hulahula is pushing down on Rage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rage is fighting to maintain full guard but Hulahula has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hulahula.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Hulahula moves out of range easily.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hulahula connects with a single shot there.
Rage connects with a high kick.
Hulahula drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hulahula passes Rage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hulahula thows a huge punch but Rage dodges it nicely.
Hulahula is keen to just control but Rage is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula wants to free his trapped foot but Rage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hulahula thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hulahula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hulahula connects with a nice short shot to Rage's temple.
Rage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hulahula.
Hulahula thows a huge punch but Rage dodges it nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hulahula blocks a head kick by Rage.
Hulahula avoids the head kick by Rage.
Hulahula fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rage sprawls well initially but Hulahula persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hulahula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hulahula trying to control the action but Rage is working from the bottom.
Hulahula throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hulahula tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hulahula.
Hulahula tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heimo Hulahula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hulahula is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage throws a head kick but Hulahula moves out of range.
Rage gets caught flat footed, as Hulahula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hulahula with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hulahula is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hulahula seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rage for as long as he can get away with.
Rage keeping moving, preventing Hulahula from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heimo Hulahula showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hulahula 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heimo Hulahula!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rantarunt Iringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Silver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rantarunt Iringen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver misses with the combination.
Iringen throws a head kick that misses.
Iringen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iringen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silver, pushing him back against the cage.
Silver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iringen is trying to break free.
Iringen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silver has him pressed against the cage.
Iringen manages to break the clinch.
Iringen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silver scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iringen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iringen. Iringen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silver scoring well with a low kick there.
Silver throws a wild body kick that Iringen sees coming a mile off.
Silver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iringen. That did some damage!
Jack Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Iringen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver throws a head kick but Iringen moves out of range.
Silver wants to clinch but Iringen slips to the side
and Iringen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silver!
Iringen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Iringen looks gassed!
Silver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silver is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iringen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Iringen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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.
Iringen controlling his opponent.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iringen on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Silver 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.
Iringen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Iringen tries to pass to full mount but Silver defends it.
Iringen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iringen trying to control the action but Silver is working from the bottom.
Iringen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Iringen wants to pass to mount but Silver is defending the position.
Iringen not doing much here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iringen.
Iringen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silver feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iringen's calf.
Iringen looks for a takedown but Silver sprawls well.
Jack Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iringen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silver's waist but Silver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iringen off to one side.
Jack Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iringen throws a sloppy head kick
and Silver counters with a left and a right that stings Iringen.
Silver lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Iringen is breathing heavily.
Silver scores with a push kick.
Silver throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Iringen stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Silver follows into mount!
Iringen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver controlling his opponent.
Iringen is still in real trouble! Can Silver finish him?
Silver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver'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.
Iringen seems to have recovered his senses.
Silver trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Silver dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Iringen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iringen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Iringen trying to control the position but Silver is working away.
Iringen controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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.
Silver slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Iringen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Iringen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silver's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver looking for a sweep. Not yet Silver, not yet.
Iringen wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
Rantarunt Iringen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iringen passes Silver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jack Silver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
Silver is refusing to be controlled, as Iringen sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iringen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rantarunt Iringen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silver has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Silver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Nash (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Nash!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bain throws a hook to the side of Nash's head but Nash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nash clinches up with bain and pushes him back against the cage.
bain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nash has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nash.
bain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nash has bain up against the cage in a clinch.
bain can't break the clinch.
Nash throws a punch but it's blocked by bain.
bain breaks the clinch.
Nash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as bain throws out the jab.
bain connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Kevin Nash has been cut.
Nash tries to close the distance and clinch but bain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
bain throws a hook to the side of Nash's head but Nash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
bain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nash moves away from the strike by bain.
bain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh, that's a big right hand from bain and Nash goes tumbling to the canvas! bain follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Nash is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
bain decides to return to a standing position.
Nash is still on wobbly legs! Can bain finish him?
Nash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nash seems to have recovered his senses.
bain misses with a looping left.
bain misses with a straight left.
Nash connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
bain cracks Nash with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. bain has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nash to stand back up!
Nash rushes bain and presses him up against the cage.
Nash keeps control of bain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
bain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nash looks gassed!
bain drops Nash with a big left hand and mounts him. Nash is in big trouble!
bain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
bain stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. bain engages and cracks Nash with a massive lead left hook - Nash tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! bain is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim bain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Crayzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spyder Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crayzle comes into the arena with Dropkick Murphys - Johnny I hardly knew ya blaring out of the sound system. 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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193 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Crayzle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spyder Grove!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crayzle misses with the combination.
Crayzle keeps the fight on the outside.
Jason Crayzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grove blocks a jab.
Grove slips under a jab.
Grove shoots in for a double leg but Crayzle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grove misses with a takedown attempt - Crayzle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crayzle looks to score with a jab to the body but Grove is just out of range.
Crayzle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jason Crayzle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spyder Grove.
Crayzle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to de liver by Crayzle . Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Crayzle misses.
Crayzle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grove looks gassed!
A big right from Crayzle misses.
Crayzle throws a one two combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crayzle flashes Grove a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Grove's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Grove crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Crayzle punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Crayzle !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cleophus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Harvey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cleophus Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Harvey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Harvey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Danga de danga de dang - Harvey scores with a four punch combination!
Washington tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harvey doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harvey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Washington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Washington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harvey misses with a few strikes there.
Washington drives through and clinches with Harvey against the cage.
Washington decides to pull guard.
Washington working for submissions but it's allowed Harvey to get to half guard.
Washington is trying to get back to full guard.
Harvey slows the pace down in half guard.
Washington looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harvey trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Harvey has control of the leg.
Washington has hold of Harvey's hands but Harvey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Harvey forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleophus Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey avoiding damage.
Washington tightens his grip and picks Harvey up, before dumping him to the ground. Harvey manages to land in guard.
Washington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harvey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harvey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harvey!
Harvey working away.
Harvey slows the pace down.
Washington tries to buck Harvey off but Harvey is having none of it.
Harvey working away.
Harvey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Washington takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey works to advance to full mount. Washington defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington can't escape the position.
Harvey manages to capitalize on a mistake by Washington to take his back!
Harvey wants to control but Washington is keeping busy.
Washington rolls, trying to escape but Harvey keeps control of the position.
Harvey working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Harvey's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Washington is trying to break free.
Washington looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Harvey doesn't have the hooks in and Washington manages to turn into his guard.
Washington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harvey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Washington, into his guard.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Harvey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Harvey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harvey misses with the combination.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Harvey.
Harvey tries to clinch but Washington moves away
and Washington counters with a single leg into guard. Harvey didn't expect that.
Washington drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harvey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Washington has Harvey in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey gets to his feet - Washington follows without any prompting.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harvey swivels and escapes.
Harvey forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Harvey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Washington avoids the body shot from Harvey.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Harvey shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleophus Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harvey keeping hold of Washington's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington prevents Harvey from standing back up.
Harvey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washington is working away from the top position though.
Harvey is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
Harvey punching from the bottom.
Washington seems to be working for a kimura but Harvey defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is trying to get back to full guard.
Washington wants to pass to mount but Harvey is defending the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harvey is looking to land body kicks.
Harvey throws a leg kick that is checked
so Washington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harvey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harvey has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harvey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Washington to his feet.
Harvey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harvey to the mat! Harvey manages to get full guard.
Harvey is adopting a defensive guard.
Washington wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleophus Washington dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Harvey instigates a clinch.
Harvey prevents the takedown attempt.
Harvey stops a takedown attempt from Washington.
Washington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harvey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleophus Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Harvey.
Harvey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harvey pushes Washington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harvey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harvey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harvey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harvey is trying to break free.
Harvey is trying to break free.
Harvey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harvey gets underhooks to prevent Washington's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey wants to get back to striking at distance but Washington won't allow it.
Harvey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Harvey.
Washington tries for a takedown but Harvey manages to get underhooks.
Harvey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Harvey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Harvey.
Harvey scores with a kick to the body.
Harvey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Washington backs up against the cage.
Harvey tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Brian Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harvey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Washington avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Harvey both land. Nice combination.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Harvey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harvey throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Harvey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
Washington checks a low kick from Harvey.
Harvey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Washington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Washington.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washington has gone for a leg lock! Harvey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Washington's guard.
Harvey with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey distracts Washington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harvey trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Harvey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harvey throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
Harvey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harvey swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington defending well as Harvey loads up on a big left hand.
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.
Harvey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harvey looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Harvey closes the distance but Washington moves to the side
and Washington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Harvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Washington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Harvey.
I think Harvey 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 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian Harvey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Duke Of Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Brewster (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 3 rounds, in the light 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, The Duke Of Fluke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Monty Brewster!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewster wants to clinch.
Of Fluke looks to throw the jab but Brewster is out of range.
Brewster dips to his left and cracks Of Fluke with an uppercut!
Of Fluke throws a lazy right hand but Brewster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brewster digs a good body shot into Of Fluke's ribs.
Of Fluke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brewster but Brewster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brewster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brewster jabs at Of Fluke's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brewster.
Brewster throws a hook to the side of Of Fluke's head but Of Fluke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brewster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Of Fluke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Of Fluke has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Fluke is trying to break free.
Of Fluke wants to get back to striking at distance but Brewster won't allow it.
Brewster manages to break the clinch.
Of Fluke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brewster is trying to stand back up but Of Fluke is controlling him
Brewster is trying to get back to full guard.
Brewster moves into full guard.
Of Fluke is looking to work some ground and pound but Brewster has wrist control.
Of Fluke trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Of Fluke forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewster gets back to full guard.
Of Fluke stopping the sweep attempt from Brewster.
Of Fluke trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Of Fluke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brewster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Of Fluke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brewster keeping full guard, as Of Fluke tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Fluke won't allow Brewster to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Of Fluke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Of Fluke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Of Fluke swings for the body but Brewster moves out of range.
Of Fluke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brewster but Brewster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brewster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like The Duke Of Fluke has been cut.
Of Fluke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brewster.
Brewster stalks Of Fluke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Of Fluke's face. Of Fluke staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Fluke.
Of Fluke fails to land with a series of punches.
Of Fluke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brewster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monty Brewster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Fluke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Of Fluke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Of Fluke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brewster.
Of Fluke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brewster throws out the jab.
Brewster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brewster stuffs the takedown attempt from Of Fluke. Of Fluke gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Duke Of Fluke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of Fluke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Of Fluke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Fluke looking for a guillotine from mount but Brewster is having none of it.
Of Fluke is breathing heavily.
Of Fluke content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Monty Brewster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Duke Of Fluke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brewster cracks Of Fluke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brewster throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Fluke.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brewster.
Brewster misses with an uppercut.
Brewster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brewster lands a nice looking body shot.
Brewster misses with a double jab
and Of Fluke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Of Fluke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brewster lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Of Fluke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewster regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brewster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brewster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brewster is landing with some decent strikes but Of Fluke is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brewster jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Of Fluke manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Of Fluke is looking for a sweep.
Of Fluke prevents Brewster from moving into mount.
Of Fluke regains half guard.
Of Fluke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Of Fluke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Of Fluke trying to control the position.
Of Fluke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Of Fluke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Of Fluke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brewster trying to control but Of Fluke is working from the bottom.
Brewster wants to pass the guard but Of Fluke is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewster trying to control but Of Fluke is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Of Fluke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brewster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Of Fluke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Of Fluke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brewster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brewster lands a jab.
Of Fluke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brewster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Of Fluke counters with a shoot takedown. Brewster fights it but they end up in guard.
Of Fluke wants to control from the top but Brewster keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewster wants to sweep here but Of Fluke controlling him for the moment.
Of Fluke postures up and lands a big shot to Brewster's brow.
Of Fluke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brewster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Of Fluke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brewster working for submissions but it's allowed Of Fluke to get to half guard.
Brewster kicks off Of Fluke and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Fluke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Of Fluke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Monty Brewster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on The Duke Of Fluke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Brewster throws a right and a left that Of Fluke avoids nicely.
Brewster misses with a straight right.
Of Fluke misses with a two punch combination.
Of Fluke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Of Fluke lands in his opponent's guard.
Of Fluke tries to free his leg and advance position but Brewster is retaining full guard.
Brewster wants to sweep here but Of Fluke controlling him for the moment.
Brewster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Of Fluke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brewster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brewster is trying to control the position but Of Fluke postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewster wants to improve his position but instead Of Fluke has moved into half guard.
Brewster is looking for a sweep. Of Fluke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Of Fluke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brewster gets full guard.
Of Fluke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brewster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brewster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brewster!
Brewster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brewster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Of Fluke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brewster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Fluke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Of Fluke tries to roll over but Brewster keeps him under control.
Of Fluke gets back to full guard.
Brewster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Of Fluke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brewster stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Fluke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Of Fluke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brewster keeps working.
Of Fluke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brewster wants to get back to full guard.
Of Fluke 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Fluke prevents Brewster from improving his position.
Of Fluke wants to pass the guard but Brewster is defending well.
Of Fluke prevents Brewster from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Of Fluke lands a with a good body shot.
Brewster shoots and misses
and Of Fluke counters with a single leg into guard. Brewster didn't expect that.
Brewster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Of Fluke is one step ahead there.
Of Fluke stays in close to Brewster's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Duke Of Fluke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brewster 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... Monty Brewster!
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