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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zakattack Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons's entrance music is throw it in the bag. A fine choice. Derek Williams has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zakattack Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derek Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Simmons shoots in.
Williams misses with a hook. Simmons ducked under it nicely.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Simmons could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Simmons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simmons's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simmons.
Williams lands the left hand.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zakattack Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simmons checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams cracks Simmons with a good jab.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Simmons's defenses.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Simmons is rocked!
Williams lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Simmons falls backwards - clearly groggy! Williams dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Williams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamehameha Kalua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalua comes to the cage accompanied by Summer In The City by St. Lunatics. Ventura has chosen When Nature Calls... as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kamehameha Kalua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ace Ventura!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Kalua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalua works the jab nicely.
Ventura shoots for a takedown but Kalua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ventura staying out of range there.
Kalua misses with the combination.
Ventura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalua misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalua lands with a nice body punch.
Kalua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ventura circles away quickly and effectively.
Ventura avoids the body shot from Kalua.
Kalua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ventura.
Ventura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kalua working for a triangle but Ventura defends it easily.
Kalua being controlled here, momentarily.
Ventura tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalua is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalua has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ventura doesn't defend quickly enough and Kalua has managed to lock this one up! Can Ventura escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kalua on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kamehameha Kalua!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between ziggy marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bakar Ben Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Khalifa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Enemy - Pressure. ziggy marley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ziggy marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bakar Ben Khalifa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
marley shoots in for a double leg but Ben Khalifa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
marley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ben Khalifa swinging wilding here.
Ben Khalifa throws a series of punches but marley avoids them all with ease.
Ben Khalifa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
marley gets the takedown into side control.
Ben Khalifa is trying to get back to his feet.
Ben Khalifa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ben Khalifa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from marley.
marley dodges the punch combination from Ben Khalifa.
marley closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ben Khalifa lands an overhand right.
marley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ben Khalifa as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ziggy marley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ben Khalifa closes the distance and clinches.
Ben Khalifa breaks from the clinch.
Ben Khalifa tries to clinch up
and marley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ben Khalifa throws a combination that misses
so marley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
marley won't allow Ben Khalifa to get back to his feet.
Ben Khalifa pushes marley off and gets back to his feet.
marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa misses with a hook.
marley keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Ben Khalifa as marley shoots in.
marley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ben Khalifa finds it's way round the side to connect with marley's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
marley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ben Khalifa backs up against the cage.
marley tries to keep at a distance but Ben Khalifa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ben Khalifa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
marley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ben Khalifa is looking to clinch.
Ben Khalifa has managed to clinch.
marley is working for takedown but Ben Khalifa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ben Khalifa breaks the clinch.
Ben Khalifa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt marley.
marley is breathing heavily.
marley tries to move into range but Ben Khalifa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa falls off balance throwing a combination
and marley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ben Khalifa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick by Ben Khalifa misses
and marley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by marley.
Ben Khalifa wants to stand up but marley is controlling him.
Ben Khalifa pushes marley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fighters circling - Ben Khalifa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ben Khalifa has closed the distance and engaged marley in a clinch.
marley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
marley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ben Khalifa has him pressed against the cage.
marley wants to break free but Ben Khalifa has control.
Ben Khalifa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Khalifa lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
marley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Ben Khalifa scores with a hook.
Ben Khalifa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakar Ben Khalifa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ben Khalifa throws a head kick that misses
and marley counters with a single leg into guard. Ben Khalifa didn't expect that.
Ben Khalifa kicks marley off and gets to his feet.
Ben Khalifa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but marley circles away quickly and effectively.
Ben Khalifa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Ben Khalifa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ben Khalifa clinches with his opponent.
Ben Khalifa is trying to trip marley. He has hold of a leg but marley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ben Khalifa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ben Khalifa stands up from marley's guard - Ben Khalifa perhaps looking for a knockout.
A left and a right from Ben Khalifa both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bakar Ben Khalifa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ben Khalifa scores with a jab to the body.
marley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ben Khalifa's waist but Ben Khalifa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing marley off to one side.
Ben Khalifa scores with a jab. marley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ben Khalifa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ben Khalifa fails with an attempt to clinch.
marley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
marley moves in looking to clinch but Ben Khalifa pushes him off.
Ben Khalifa stalks marley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into marley's face. marley staggers backwards, shaken.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ben Khalifa.
Ben Khalifa tries to bum rush marley with a series of wild strikes but marley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ben Khalifa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and marley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
marley shoots for a takedown but Ben Khalifa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ben Khalifa darts in trying to clinch
and marley counters with a three punch combo that has Ben Khalifa backing up. Ben Khalifa nods at marley to acknowledge the strikes.
marley shoots in but Ben Khalifa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ziggy marley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa throws a nice looking combination but marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ben Khalifa cracks a nice hook into marley's ribs.
Ben Khalifa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ben Khalifa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
marley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ben Khalifa.
Ben Khalifa manages to break the clinch.
Ben Khalifa moves into the clinch.
marley taking a breather.
Ben Khalifa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for marley with that takedown attempt.
marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
marley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ben Khalifa throws a head kick that misses
and marley counters with a left and a right that stings Ben Khalifa.
Ben Khalifa tries to clinch but marley moves out of range.
Ben Khalifa moves into the clinch successfully.
Ben Khalifa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Khalifa throws a lazy right hand but marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ben Khalifa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and marley counters with a leg kick.
Ben Khalifa misses with a hook to the body
and marley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ben Khalifa's guard.
Ben Khalifa pushes marley off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ben Khalifa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but marley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
marley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bakar Ben Khalifa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa tries to close the distance and clinch up but marley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ben Khalifa fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ben Khalifa. That's going to slow marley down.
Ben Khalifa doesn't manage to clinch there - marley circles away.
Ben Khalifa throws a sloppy head kick
and marley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ben Khalifa stuffs the takedown.
marley walks into a straight right hand from Ben Khalifa.
Ben Khalifa throws a right hand that marley ducks under and follows up with a left that marley also avoids with ease.
Ben Khalifa scores with a head kick.
Ben Khalifa misses with an uppercut.
marley circles away from the clinch attempt.
marley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ben Khalifa tries to clinch up.
Ben Khalifa closes the distance but marley moves to the side
and marley counters with a series of strikes. Ben Khalifa will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa looks to throw the jab but marley is out of range.
Ben Khalifa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with marley, pushing him back against the cage.
Ben Khalifa successfully pulls guard.
Ben Khalifa wants to stand and escape but marley is having none of it.
marley trying to control but Ben Khalifa is working from the bottom.
marley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ben Khalifa wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Ben Khalifa lands an impressive looking overhand right. marley doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bakar Ben Khalifa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ben Khalifa closes the distance and clinches.
Ben Khalifa prevents marley from breaking the clinch.
Ben Khalifa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Khalifa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but marley moves away.
Ben Khalifa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and marley counters with a body kick.
ziggy marley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
marley fails with a takedown attempt.
Ben Khalifa tries to clinch but marley moves away
and marley counters by clinching up.
Ben Khalifa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ben Khalifa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but marley moves away.
Ben Khalifa tries to close the distance and clinch but marley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
marley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ben Khalifa.
Bakar Ben Khalifa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
marley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ben Khalifa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ben Khalifa moves into range and clinches up with marley.
Ben Khalifa lands a takedown into guard.
marley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ben Khalifa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ben Khalifa tries to land a body kick
letting marley counter with a right hand.
Ben Khalifa tries to clinch but marley moves out of range.
Ben Khalifa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping marley at a distance.
Ben Khalifa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ben Khalifa wants to clinch.
marley shoots for a takedown but Ben Khalifa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for Ben Khalifa.
Ben Khalifa tries to clinch but marley moves out of range.
Ben Khalifa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ben Khalifa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ben Khalifa.
Ben Khalifa throws a body kick the misses
and marley counters with a three punch combo that has Ben Khalifa backing up. Ben Khalifa nods at marley to acknowledge the strikes.
marley defending well as Ben Khalifa loads up on a big left hand.
Ben Khalifa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ben Khalifa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but marley moves away.
marley fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ziggy marley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ben Khalifa lands with a nice combination. marley backs away looking to recover.
marley tries for a takedown but Ben Khalifa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ben Khalifa moves into the clinch.
Ben Khalifa jumps into guard, dragging marley to the mat.
marley stops Ben Khalifa from standing up.
Ben Khalifa pushes marley off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
marley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ben Khalifa's waist but Ben Khalifa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing marley off to one side.
Ben Khalifa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and marley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ben Khalifa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ben Khalifa has had enough of the clinch but marley keeps him there for the moment.
Ben Khalifa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ben Khalifa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ben Khalifa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ben Khalifa thows a body shot but no joy.
marley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ben Khalifa misses with a looping right.
Bakar Ben Khalifa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
marley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa throws a lazy body kick
and marley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ben Khalifa wants to get back to his feet.
Ben Khalifa kicks marley off and gets back to his feet.
Ben Khalifa lands a lovely overhand right.
marley has a takedown stuffed.
Ben Khalifa clinches up with marley and pushes him back against the cage.
Ben Khalifa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ben Khalifa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
marley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ben Khalifa has him pressed against the cage.
ziggy marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Khalifa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ben Khalifa lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bakar Ben Khalifa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ben Khalifa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 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... Bakar Ben Khalifa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Ban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Pilgrim Road. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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300 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Osama Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Omar Ban!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laden misses with a double jab.
Laden misses with a series of wild punches.
Laden throws a right hand that Ban ducks under and follows up with a left that Ban also avoids with ease.
Laden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ban.
Laden misses with a double jab.
Ban lands a head kick. Laden smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Osama Laden has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Laden.
Laden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laden moves away.
Laden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Omar Ban has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laden misses with the combination.
Laden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ban lands a head kick. Laden smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Laden slips under a jab from Ban.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ban throws a nice head kick!
No joy there for Laden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ban moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laden is breathing heavily.
Whack! Ban lands a heavy head kick that drops Laden. The ref tackles Ban to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Laden was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Omar Ban!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Gucci Mane vs. Drake - Runnin' Closer. Christian Caldwell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cory Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia tries to clinch but Caldwell moves out of range.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caldwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maia wants to clinch.
Cory Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caldwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Maia.
Maia tries to clinch there but Caldwell circles away.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caldwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maia tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caldwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Maia.
Caldwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caldwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia doesn't manage to clinch there - Caldwell circles away.
Maia moves in looking to clinch but Caldwell pushes him off.
Maia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maia tries to clinch but Caldwell moves out of range.
Caldwell throws a head kick that misses.
Maia is looking to clinch.
Maia throws a head kick but Caldwell moves out of range.
Maia is looking to clinch but Caldwell is avoiding it.
Maia tries to clinch but Caldwell is having none of it.
Cory Maia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Maia.
Caldwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Maia tries a head kick but it misses.
Maia throws an overhand right that lands on Caldwell's shoulder, as Caldwell tries to avoid the shot.
Maia moves in looking to clinch but Caldwell pushes him off.
Maia is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caldwell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldwell has hold of Maia's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Maia seems comfortable defending it but Caldwell has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Maia is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Maia is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Caldwell couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Caldwell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buck Shmuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ying Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Buck Shmuck has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buck Shmuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ying Yang!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shmuck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shmuck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shmuck in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Yang tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shmuck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buck Shmuck!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hairy scalp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Maddox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to hairy scalp's chin.
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156 lbs
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, hairy scalp!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch but scalp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
scalp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maddox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
scalp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maddox has time to react.
Maddox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from scalp.
Maddox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
scalp's corner calls for a 1-2. scalp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for scalp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maddox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
scalp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maddox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming scalp to the mat! scalp manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddox stops scalp from standing up.
Maddox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. scalp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but scalp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maddox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. scalp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
scalp looking for a sweep. Not yet scalp, not yet.
Maddox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maddox stops scalp from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maddox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
scalp manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maddox's best efforts.
scalp trying to hold on to Maddox's head to control him but Maddox postures up.
scalp is trying to stand back up but Maddox is controlling him
Maddox is working for a submission of some sort.
Maddox stops scalp from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
scalp tries to get to full guard but Maddox has control of the leg.
Maddox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
scalp looks like he's trying to stand up.
scalp gets back to full guard.
Maddox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but scalp manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maddox has scalp in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
scalp stands up from Maddox's guard - scalp perhaps looking for a knockout.
scalp throws a nice looking combination but Maddox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab-cross combination lands for Maddox and sends scalp crashing to the mat! Maddox follows him down to the mat - scalp regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
scalp is rocked!
It looks like hairy scalp has been cut.
Maddox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
scalp is still in real trouble! Can Maddox finish him?
Maddox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
scalp seems to have recovered his senses.
Maddox is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, scalp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maddox is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maddox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so scalp is just riding it out for now. Maddox eventually gives up the hold.
scalp is trying to stand back up but Maddox is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox is working for a kimura but scalp is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Maddox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on hairy scalp's cut.
That's time! Maddox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
scalp throws a nice looking combination but Maddox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maddox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
scalp is looking to stand up but Maddox isn't so interested in that idea.
Maddox trying to control but scalp is working from the bottom.
Maddox won't allow scalp to sweep him here.
Maddox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maddox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maddox stops scalp from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
scalp wants to stand up but Maddox is controlling him.
Maddox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maddox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch combination from scalp misses.
Maddox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maddox misses with a series of wild punches.
scalp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maddox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maddox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maddox closes the distance and clinches up with scalp, looking for a takedown. Maddox pushes scalp against the cage but scalp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
scalp tests Maddox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
scalp dips to his left and cracks Maddox with an uppercut!
Maddox fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
scalp misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
scalp waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Maddox.
Brian Maddox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maddox tries for a takedown but scalp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maddox blocks a jab.
scalp lands with a right hand.
Maddox slips under a jab from scalp.
No luck for Maddox with that takedown attempt.
scalp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maddox.
Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from scalp.
scalp throws a series of punches but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox closes the distance and clinches up with scalp, looking for a takedown. Maddox pushes scalp against the cage but scalp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from scalp.
scalp lands a with a good body shot.
Maddox moves in looking to clinch but scalp pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from scalp finds it's target.
hairy scalp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
scalp connects with a crisp jab.
scalp moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from scalp 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 Maddox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maddox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maddox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
scalp might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maddox ducks right into an uppercut from scalp.
scalp misses the jab.
scalp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maddox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by scalp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
scalp thuds his right hand into Maddox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
scalp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maddox's head.
scalp instigates a clinch.
Maddox jumps guard but scalp stands there with Maddox around his waist. Maddox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maddox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
scalp stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
scalp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maddox.
scalp keeps control of Maddox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maddox tries to work over scalp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
scalp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from scalp finds it's way through Maddox's defenses.
hairy scalp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maddox ducks under a wild hook from scalp.
The crowd cheers as scalp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maddox doesn't seem phased though.
scalp looks to score with a jab to the body but Maddox is just out of range.
Maddox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maddox working away.
Maddox scores with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
scalp is looking for a sweep.
Maddox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
scalp sneaks out the side door and pushes Maddox away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hairy scalp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on hairy scalp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
scalp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Maddox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maddox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from scalp.
scalp finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
scalp throws a head kick that misses.
scalp tries to clinch there but Maddox circles away.
scalp throws the left hand but Maddox avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from scalp as Maddox shoots in.
Maddox feints and as scalp raises his hands in defense, Maddox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
scalp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maddox pushing down on scalp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maddox is looking to take a break and control but scalp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maddox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maddox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. scalp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maddox.
Maddox is working for a kimura but scalp is defending it quite comfortably.
Maddox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maddox seems to be working for a kimura but scalp defends the submission attempt.
Maddox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so scalp is just riding it out for now. Maddox eventually gives up the hold.
scalp is trying to stand up here but Maddox is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox with the ground and pound but scalp uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
scalp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maddox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
scalp scores with the left hand. Maddox knows he should have avoided that one.
Maddox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maddox tries to clinch but scalp is having none of it.
Maddox slips under a jab from scalp.
Maddox looks for a takedown but scalp sprawls well.
Maddox shoots for a takedown but scalp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
scalp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
scalp works over Maddox's head and body with a nice combination.
scalp cracks Maddox with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
hairy scalp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from scalp misses.
A telegraphed right hand from scalp misses the target.
scalp tries to bum rush Maddox with a series of wild strikes but Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
scalp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maddox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maddox.
Maddox prevents scalp from getting back to his feet.
Maddox drops back looking for a leg! scalp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and scalp manages to kick Maddox off! Maddox jumps back into scalp's guard.
scalp wants to stand up but Maddox is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but scalp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to hairy scalp.
I think scalp 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 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... hairy scalp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Bongwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Erskine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongwater comes to the cage accompanied by Peter Tosh - Speech about Herb. Owen Erskine will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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214 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bud Bongwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Erskine!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bongwater takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Bud Bongwater has been cut.
Bongwater shoots for a takedown but Erskine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Erskine scores with a shot to the body.
Bongwater avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bongwater closes the distance and clinches up with Erskine, looking for a takedown. Bongwater pushes Erskine against the cage but Erskine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bongwater closes the distance and clinches up with Erskine, looking for a takedown. Bongwater pushes Erskine against the cage but Erskine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Bongwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Erskine finds it's target.
Bongwater takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erskine stuns Bongwater with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Erskine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bongwater is breathing heavily.
Erskine bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bongwater! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Bongwater is rocked!
Erskine gets to his feet - Bongwater follows without any prompting.
Oooh a lovely combination from Erskine sends Bongwater down but not out. Erskine dives into side control looking to finish.
Oh Bongwater is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bud Bongwater's cut is getting worse.
Erskine has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A jab lands there for Erskine.
Erskine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bongwater bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Erskine comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Bongwater falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Bongwater was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owen Erskine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huston Rustow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurent Loughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loughlin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Damage Inc. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Huston Rustow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laurent Loughlin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rustow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rustow throws a head kick but Loughlin moves out of range.
Rustow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Loughlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loughlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rustow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loughlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rustow.
Loughlin defending well as Rustow loads up on a big left hand.
Loughlin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice cross by Rustow.
Rustow scores with a jab. Loughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rustow misses with a combination
and Loughlin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rustow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loughlin.
Loughlin lands with a right hand.
It looks like Huston Rustow has been cut.
Rustow throws a right and a left that Loughlin avoids nicely.
Huston Rustow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rustow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loughlin cracks Rustow with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loughlin misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Loughlin.
Rustow is breathing heavily.
Loughlin throws a series of punches but Rustow moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loughlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rustow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loughlin moves into the clinch.
Loughlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Loughlin trying to land knees to the body.
Rustow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loughlin tries a knee to the head but Rustow blocks it.
Loughlin crunches a lovely knee into Rustow's ribcage.
Rustow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rustow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loughlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Loughlin is pushing Rustow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rustow managing to block the knees to the body from Loughlin.
Rustow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loughlin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Loughlin keeps control of Rustow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Loughlin.
Loughlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rustow has had enough of the clinch but Loughlin keeps him there for the moment.
Loughlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rustow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rustow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loughlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Loughlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rustow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loughlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Loughlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rustow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Loughlin lands an elbow just above Rustow 's eye.
A knee to the head by Loughlin.
Loughlin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rustow's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Loughlin.
Loughlin tries a knee to the head but Rustow blocks it.
Loughlin lands an elbow just above Rustow 's eye.
Rustow avoids the elbow strike from Loughlin, against the cage.
Loughlin lands a knee to the head.
Loughlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rustow blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Loughlin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Loughlin.
Loughlin has Rustow pushed against the cage.
Loughlin tries a knee to the head but Rustow blocks it.
Loughlin taking a breather.
Rustow can't break the clinch.
Loughlin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rustow wants to get back to striking at distance but Loughlin won't allow it.
Rustow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Loughlin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rustow tries to break the clinch but Loughlin is controlling the position.
Loughlin lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rustow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loughlin misses with a knee strike.
Rustow wants to break free but Loughlin has control.
Loughlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loughlin trying to stall but Rustow improves his position.
Rustow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loughlin crunches a lovely knee into Rustow's ribcage.
Loughlin just leaning against Rustow, taking a breather.
Rustow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rustow lands a really nice looking cross but Loughlin seems unphased.
Loughlin connects with a looping right hand.
Rustow misses with a combination
enabling Loughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rustow misses with a double jab
and Loughlin counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Loughlin misses the target.
Jab by Rustow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurent Loughlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huston Rustow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rustow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loughlin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Loughlin.
Loughlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rustow has had enough of the clinch but Loughlin keeps him there for the moment.
Loughlin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Loughlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Loughlin.
Rustow can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Loughlin.
Rustow is looking to break free of the clinch but Loughlin has double underhooks.
Loughlin stalling.
Rustow is trying to break free.
Loughlin lands a nice elbow.
Loughlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rustow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rustow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rustow is trying to break free.
Loughlin looking to throw knees to the head but Rustow is blocking nicely.
Loughlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rustow has had enough of the clinch but Loughlin keeps him there for the moment.
Rustow wants to break free but Loughlin has control.
Rustow breaks from the clinch.
Loughlin staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustow misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rustow blocks the body kick.
Rustow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rustow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rustow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loughlin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Loughlin.
Huston Rustow's cut is getting worse.
Loughlin throws a front kick that sends Rustow stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loughlin lands with an overhand left.
Loughlin moves into range and clinches up with Rustow.
Loughlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rustow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Loughlin tries a knee to the head but Rustow blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loughlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Loughlin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Loughlin.
Loughlin lands a knee to the body.
Loughlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Loughlin avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rustow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loughlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rustow has had enough of the clinch but Loughlin keeps him there for the moment.
Loughlin slowing the pace effectively.
Rustow blocks the elbow strike.
Rustow tries to break the clinch but Loughlin is controlling the position.
Loughlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laurent Loughlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Loughlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rustow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loughlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rustow blocks it with crossed arms.
Loughlin throws an elbow that misses.
Loughlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rustow managing to block the knees to the body from Loughlin.
Rustow breaks the clinch.
Huston Rustow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rustow throws a series of punches but Loughlin avoids them all with ease.
Rustow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loughlin throws a head kick that Rustow semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loughlin counters with a one-two to the body.
Huston Rustow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Loughlin lands with a straight right. Rustow didn't see that one coming.
Loughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rustow throws a sloppy head kick and Loughlin moves out of range easily.
Loughlin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Loughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rustow misses with a combination
and Loughlin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Loughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rustow on the side of the head.
Loughlin rushes Rustow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rustow wants to get back to striking at distance but Loughlin won't allow it.
Rustow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rustow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loughlin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rustow misses with a double jab
and Loughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rustow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rustow misses the shot to the body.
Loughlin throws a front kick that sends Rustow stumbling back into the cage.
Loughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rustow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loughlin thows a body kick. Rustow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rustow tries to bum rush Loughlin with a series of wild strikes but Loughlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loughlin lands with a hook. Rustow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jeez, Huston Rustow's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rustow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Loughlin lands the left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loughlin forces Rustow back against the cage and clinches.
Rustow is trying to break free.
Rustow is trying to break the clinch but Loughlin has him pressed against the cage.
Rustow wants to get back to striking at distance but Loughlin won't allow it.
Loughlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurent Loughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Huston Rustow's cut.
That's time! Rustow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Loughlin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Loughlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rustow. That did some damage!
Rustow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Loughlin is looking to clinch.
Laurent Loughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rustow.
Loughlin misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Loughlin.
Rustow lands a lovely overhand right.
Rustow is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rustow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Rustow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rustow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rustow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Loughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rustow walks into a left hand.
Loughlin lands a head kick. Rustow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Huston Rustow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Laurent Loughlin!
Laurent Loughlin is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Condor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BJ Penn. Condor has chosen Sepultura - Ratamahatta as his entrance music. BJ Penn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pablo Condor's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Condor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Condor pushes him off.
Penn tries to clinch up but Condor circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn scores a takedown into full mount!
Penn 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.
Condor tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Penn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Condor regains half guard.
Condor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Condor manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Penn wants to control from the top but Condor keeps moving.
Condor keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Condor seems keen to control Penn's posture.
Condor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Penn works over Condor with some ground and pound from guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Condor keeps moving.
Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penn wants to control from the top but Condor keeps moving.
Penn lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws and elbow that misses. Condor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penn's guard. Nice move by Condor!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Condor wanted to stand there but Penn had control of the position.
Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Condor has passed into half guard.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Penn controlling the position.
Condor wants to stand but Penn is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Condor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Condor won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn looking to control but Condor passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Condor with a lazy takedown attempt
so Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Condor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penn stands up over Condor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Condor working a defensive guard but Penn manages to pass into side control anyway.
Penn tries for a kimura but Condor is defending well.
Penn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condor wants to control but Penn postures up.
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Condor, who protects the arm well.
Penn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Penn swings around for an armbar but Condor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penn's guard.
Penn looking to control.
Condor stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Condor wants to get up but he can't break Penn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Penn is trying to control the position but Condor postures up.
Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Condor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Penn missing with punches from the bottom.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Condor throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Pablo Condor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Condor counters with a three punch combo that has Penn backing up. Penn nods at Condor to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Condor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Condor stops a takedown attempt from Penn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Condor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Condor looks for a takedown but Penn sprawls well.
No luck for Condor with that takedown attempt.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Condor throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
Penn thows a leg kick but Condor checks it
and Condor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Penn's guard now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Penn distracts Condor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Condor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Condor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Condor pinned against the cage. Condor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Condor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Condor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn looks for a takedown but Condor sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Condor shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Condor darts in and clinches Penn up against the cage.
Penn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Penn wants a takedown but no success here.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Condor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Condor throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Condor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Condor to the mat! Condor manages to get full guard.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Condor is trying to stand up here but Penn is controlling him well.
Penn not doing much here.
Penn is thwarting Condor's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condor is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Condor sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Condor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn with a poor takedown
and Condor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn wants to get back to full guard but Condor has passed into side control.
Condor looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Condor really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Condor feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Condor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Condor!
Penn controlling from mount.
Condor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Penn is landing with some decent strikes but Condor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Penn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Condor?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn avoids the attempt from Condor to control.
Penn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Condor hang on?
Penn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn dominating with strikes here.
Penn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Condor turns into him and now he's in Penn's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Condor manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn throws and elbow that misses. Condor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penn's guard. Nice move by Condor!
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condor is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Penn misses with a head shot. Condor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Condor is retaining full guard.
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.
Condor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Condor is looking to stand up but Penn isn't so interested in that idea.
Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn had his way with Pablo Condor in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Condor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Condor counters by clinching up.
Condor misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn can't get the takedown.
Penn lands a takedown into guard.
Condor is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn throws and elbow that misses. Condor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penn's guard. Nice move by Condor!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Penn trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condor preventing the sweep.
Penn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Condor stacks Penn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Condor!
Condor decides to stand back up. Condor steps back and let's Penn get back to his feet.
Condor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Condor.
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Condor is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condor tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Condor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Penn is pressing down on Condor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Condor is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Condor shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Condor swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn avoids the head kick by Condor.
Condor defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
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.
Condor throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Penn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Condor's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn trying to control but Condor is working from the bottom.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Condor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to BJ Penn.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... BJ Penn!
BJ Penn retains his lightweight title!
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