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EFC 17 - St. Patricks Day PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Frando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabastian Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Frando has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Frando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sabastian Carter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frando avoids the head kick by Carter.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frando takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frando drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is looking to reverse the position.
Frando knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground.
Carter sneaks back into half guard.
Carter is trying to control but can't.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Carter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Frando is breathing heavily.
Carter striking off his back but it's not causing Frando any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frando prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
Frando won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Frando throws and elbow that misses. Carter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Frando's guard. Nice move by Carter!
Frando wants to stand but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter is in close to Frando's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frando keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Frando swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Carter clinches with his opponent.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Carter stuns Frando with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frando tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carter counters with a low kick, right behind Frando 's knee.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Frando pushes him off.
Carter shoots for a takedown but Frando saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Will Frando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frando.
Carter rushes Frando and presses him up against the cage.
Carter trying to land knees to the body.
Carter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carter connects with a knee to the head.
Carter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a nice knee to the body.
Carter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frando in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frando lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Carter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carter misses with a knee strike.
Frando takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carter lands an elbow inside.
Frando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Carter.
Carter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frando in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frando takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frando lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carter lands an elbow inside.
Frando takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Carter.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carter.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Frando avoids the damage to the body.
Carter lands a knee to the head.
Carter trying to land knees to the body.
Carter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabastian Carter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carter forces Frando back against the cage and clinches.
Carter with a knee to the head.
Carter lands an elbow inside.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Frando swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carter counters with a nice leg kick.
Carter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frando will feel that in the morning.
Will Frando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frando avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Carter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carter tries a knee to the head but Frando blocks it.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter lands a high kick!
Frando swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter tries to clinch but Frando moves out of range.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frando swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Frando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter has Frando up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carter working Frando over with knees to the body.
Carter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carter misses with a knee strike.
Frando managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frando avoids it.
Carter tries a knee to the head but Frando blocks it.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carter lands an elbow that stopped Frando in his tracks for a moment.
Carter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frando takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Frando has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carter with a knee to the head.
Frando takes an elbow to the temple.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carter forces Frando back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Carter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is pushing Frando up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frando.
Carter working Frando over with knees to the body.
Carter landing knees to the body.
Carter tries to score a body lock takedown but Frando shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carter crunches a lovely knee into Frando's ribcage.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carter drags the fight down to the ground.
Frando thows a big elbow that misses.
Carter pushes Frando off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter wants to clinch.
Carter tries to clinch there but Frando circles away.
Frando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frando circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter rushes Frando and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Frando avoids the damage to the body.
Carter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabastian Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Frando misses with a combination
and Carter counters with a big head kick but Frando shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut there from Carter.
Carter tries to clinch up but Frando circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter moves into the clinch.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frando lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frando's face.
Carter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frando stops a takedown attempt from Carter.
Carter lands a nice elbow.
Carter lands a knee to the body.
Frando takes an elbow to the temple.
Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carter misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter scores a nice knee to the body.
Carter misses with a knee strike.
Carter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frando pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frando blocks the elbow strike.
Carter decides to pull guard.
Frando wants to get up but he can't break Carter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carter working for a triangle but Frando defends it easily.
Frando throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frando wants to stand and escape but instead Carter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Frando is working an open guard so Carter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Frando throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.
Carter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frando's face.
Frando takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frando blocks it with crossed arms.
Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frando takes an elbow to the temple.
Carter jumps guard and drags Frando to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frando throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Frando is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Frando wants to get up but he can't break Carter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frando manages to get himself to full guard.
Frando has momentary wrist control but Carter slips an elbow through the middle.
Frando wants to hit a switch here but Carter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Frando there!
Carter tries to control but Frando wriggling away.
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.
Frando is working to get back to half guard.
Carter working Frando over with strikes here.
Carter is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Frando has a takedown stuffed.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Frando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Will Frando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabastian Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabastian Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter 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... Sabastian Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Adu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Mcdough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Freddy Adu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Adu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Mcdough!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Mcdough.
Adu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adu fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Mcdough. No joy for Adu on that attempt.
Mcdough fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adu dives in and grabs Mcdough's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcdough pushes down on Adu's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Adu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdough just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcdough throws a low kick but Adu avoids it.
Adu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcdough darts in and clinches Adu up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcdough pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcdough closes the distance and clinches.
Adu goes for a takedown attempt but Mcdough pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick by Adu misses
and Mcdough counters with a head kick. That will keep Adu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdough closes the distance but Adu moves to the side
and Adu counters by clinching up.
Mcdough breaks from the clinch.
Adu lands with a shot to the body.
Adu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcdough lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Adu is breathing heavily.
Mcdough tries to clinch there but Adu circles away.
Mcdough throws a body kick that misses.
Mcdough darts in trying to clinch
and Adu counters with a three punch combo that has Mcdough backing up. Mcdough nods at Adu to acknowledge the strikes.
Mcdough tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters circling a little - Mcdough finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcdough.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adu walks into a straight right hand from Mcdough.
Mcdough scores with a spinning back kick!
Mcdough shoots for a double leg takedown but Adu sprawls well. He's pushed Mcdough's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcdough doesn't manage to clinch there - Adu circles away.
Mcdough is looking to clinch.
Adu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mcdough scores with a jab to the body.
Mcdough goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Adu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mcdough connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Adu! He's out on his feet! Mcdough rushes in and drops Adu with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Douglas Mcdough!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayburn Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayburn Hilton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hilton on the side of the head.
Hilton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but Hilton shows good takedown defense.
Hilton defending well as Santana loads up on a big left hand.
Santana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santana checks a leg kick.
Hilton thumps Santana with a low kick.
Hilton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Wayburn Hilton has been cut.
Hilton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santana looks for a takedown but Hilton sprawls well.
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!
Hilton dodges the punch combination from Santana.
Santana throws the left hand but Hilton avoids the punch easily.
Santana throws a series of punches but Hilton avoids them all with ease.
Santana dodges the punch combination from Hilton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana checks the leg kick.
Hilton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Hilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Santana throws a hook but Hilton avoids it easily.
Santana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hilton.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hilton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santana blocking some punches.
Hilton tries to break free but Santana pushes him back against the cage.
Santana prevents Hilton from breaking the clinch.
Hilton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hilton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hilton counters with a series of strikes. Santana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hilton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hilton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santana.
Hilton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Santana.
Santana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana misses with a hook. Hilton ducked under it nicely.
Santana throws a combination that misses
and Hilton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hilton misses with a few strikes there.
Hilton moves out of range of the strikes.
Santana throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Hilton to counter with a crisp jab.
Hilton slips under a jab from Santana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana misses with a leg kick
and Hilton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hilton.
Hilton is trying to break the clinch but Santana is controlling him.
Santana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hilton's efforts to push away.
Hilton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hilton's efforts to push away.
Hilton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hilton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hilton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
Hilton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santana looks to throw a body kick
and Hilton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santana misses with a hook to the body
and Hilton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab from Santana misses.
Santana lands a glancing blow to the side of Hilton's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hilton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hilton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Santana throws a head kick that misses
and Hilton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hilton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Douglas Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton defending well as Santana loads up on a big left hand.
Santana cracks Hilton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That has opened up Wayburn Hilton's cut even more.
Hilton looks to score with a jab to the body but Santana is just out of range.
Santana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hilton throws a leg kick but Santana checks it.
Santana misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana misses with a double jab
and Hilton counters with an outside leg kick.
Hilton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Santana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayburn Hilton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santana misses with a combination
and Hilton counters with a nice uppercut.
Santana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hilton counters with a nice body kick.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santana throws a combination. Hilton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Santana fails to land the takedown.
Santana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hilton counters with a body kick that stops Santana in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Douglas Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana lands a really nice looking cross but Hilton seems unphased.
Hilton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santana.
Santana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hilton counters with a nice body kick.
Hilton clobbers Santana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Santana tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santana takes a swing at Hilton's ribcage but misses.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hilton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hilton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Hilton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hilton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santana throws out the jab.
Hilton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Santana misses.
Hilton throws a push kick but Santana slaps the foot to one side.
Santana tests Hilton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Santana misses.
Santana closes the distance and clinches up with Hilton, looking for a takedown. Santana pushes Hilton against the cage but Hilton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Santana misses.
Santana misses with a hook to the body
and Hilton counters with a body kick that stops Santana in his tracks momentarily.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Hilton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santana with a nice cross.
Douglas Santana is winning the standup battle so far.
Hilton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Santana loads up on a big right hand but Hilton slips the punch.
Santana misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
Hilton slips a jab from Santana.
Santana throws a jab but it's blocked by Hilton.
Santana misses with a combination
and Hilton counters with a low kick, right behind Santana 's knee.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hilton counters with a two punch combo.
Santana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hilton throws a push kick but Santana slaps the foot to one side.
Santana misses with a looping right.
Santana misses with a double jab
and Santana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santana is rocked!
Santana leaves his chin hanging out and Hilton seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Santana crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wayburn Hilton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crock O Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crock O Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darren Cole!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Doyle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Doyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Doyle keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Cole is looking to clinch.
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Doyle wants to break free but Cole has control.
Cole prevents O Doyle from breaking the clinch.
O Doyle wants to get back to striking at distance but Cole won't allow it.
Cole tries for a takedown but O Doyle manages to get underhooks.
O Doyle has had enough of the clinch but Cole keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on O Doyle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cole prevents O Doyle from breaking the clinch.
O Doyle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cole can't get the takedown.
O Doyle working hard to break the clinch.
O Doyle breaks from the clinch.
Cole is looking to clinch but O Doyle is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is looking to clinch but O Doyle is avoiding it.
Crock O Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole tries to clinch there but O Doyle circles away.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with O Doyle, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes O Doyle against the cage but O Doyle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crock O Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Cole.
Cole shoots in and drives through. O Doyle sprawls well.
O Doyle cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from O Doyle as Cole shoots in.
O Doyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cole tries to clinch there but O Doyle circles away.
O Doyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Doyle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Doyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from O Doyle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but O Doyle shows good takedown defense.
Cole looks gassed!
Cole moves in looking to clinch but O Doyle pushes him off.
Cole shoots for a double leg takedown but O Doyle sprawls well. He's pushed Cole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Doyle scores with a hook.
O Doyle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Darren Cole has been cut.
Darren Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Doyle drops Cole with a left right combo! O Doyle follows him down to the ground into side control.
Cole is rocked!
O Doyle stands up.
Cole is still on wobbly legs! Can O Doyle finish him?
O Doyle lands with a shot to the body.
Cole seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Doyle!
Nice jab there from O Doyle.
O Doyle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cole tries to clinch but O Doyle is having none of it.
O Doyle lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Doyle lands a nice shot to the body.
O Doyle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Doyle avoids it really well and circles away.
Cole tries to move into range but O Doyle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Doyle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
O Doyle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
A right-left combo lands from O Doyle.
O Doyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Doyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Doyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crock O Doyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Cole's cut.
That's time! O Doyle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Doyle, as that shot connected.
Cole wants to clinch up but O Doyle keeps it at a distance.
O Doyle leaves Cole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cole tries to clinch but O Doyle moves out of range.
O Doyle sizes up Cole with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but O Doyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Doyle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cole dodges the punch combination from O Doyle.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Doyle lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
Cole is breathing heavily.
O Doyle misses with a series of wild punches.
O Doyle's corner calls for a 1-2. O Doyle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O Doyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
O Doyle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as O Doyle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Cole feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
O Doyle is looking to stand up but Cole isn't so interested in that idea.
O Doyle keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
O Doyle wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Doyle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Doyle has escaped and now he's on top!
O Doyle stands and steps away. Cole gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Crock O Doyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Doyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Cole ducks right into an uppercut from O Doyle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
O Doyle is looking to escape.
Cole is trying to work for a kimura but O Doyle is defending well.
O Doyle is defending against the submission attempts here by Cole.
O Doyle is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to work for an arm triangle but O Doyle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cole seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from O Doyle does no damage.
O Doyle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cole seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crock O Doyle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Cole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
O Doyle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Doyle swivels and escapes.
O Doyle scores with a one two! Cole had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cole misses with a combination
and O Doyle counters with a left to the body.
O Doyle scores with a nice head shot.
O Doyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from O Doyle.
Cole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Doyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Doyle lands a two punch combo.
Cole closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Doyle counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cole tries to clinch up
and O Doyle counters with a left and a right that stings Cole.
O Doyle misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Doyle scores with a nice right hand.
Cole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Doyle sprawls well. O Doyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Crock O Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Cole.
O Doyle leaves Cole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Doyle lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole drops his hands momentarily and O Doyle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crock O Doyle is winning the standup battle so far.
O Doyle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cole.
Cole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cole dives in and grabs O Doyle's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Doyle pushes down on Cole's head and hops out.
A left lands for O Doyle.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but O Doyle shows good takedown defense.
O Doyle thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
Cole tries to clinch but O Doyle moves away
and O Doyle counters with a left and a right that stings Cole.
O Doyle stuns Cole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Doyle lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Doyle thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
O Doyle stalks Cole and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cole's face. Cole staggers backwards, shaken.
Darren Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Doyle counters with a three punch combo that has Cole backing up. Cole nods at O Doyle to acknowledge the strikes.
O Doyle throws a series of punches but Cole avoids them all with ease.
Cole wants to slow O Doyle down by chopping away at his legs.
O Doyle slaps away a takedown attempt from Cole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cole looks to clinch
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Doyle works over Cole's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crock O Doyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Doyle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crock O Doyle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vick Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff Brown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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182 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cliff Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Armstrong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Armstrong thows a body kick. Brown tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armstrong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Brown waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Armstrong.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Armstrong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown throws a hook but Armstrong avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown misses the jab.
Armstrong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Armstrong slips under a jab from Brown.
Nice body kick from Armstrong.
Cliff Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong scores with a spinning back kick!
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Armstrong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Armstrong connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Armstrong. That's going to slow Brown down.
Armstrong tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Armstrong instigates a clinch.
Armstrong misses with an elbow over the top.
Armstrong has Brown pressed against the cage.
Armstrong landing knees to the head.
Armstrong has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Armstrong is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Armstrong obliges.
The is referee keeping an eye on Armstrong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Armstrong stalling.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Armstrong has Brown pressed against the cage.
Brown tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Armstrong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Cliff Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vick Armstrong.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Armstrong won't allow it.
Brown avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
Armstrong stalling in the clinch.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Armstrong keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Armstrong is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Armstrong has his back to the cage.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Armstrong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Armstrong staying out of range there.
Armstrong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Armstrong defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Armstrong fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Armstrong.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Armstrong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown misses the jab.
Armstrong lands a nice looking body kick.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Brown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Armstrong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Armstrong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brown if he has to take too many more of those.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Armstrong moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vick Armstrong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Armstrong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Brown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Armstrong.
Armstrong has managed to clinch.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Armstrong stalling the fight.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Armstrong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Armstrong receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Armstrong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Armstrong.
Armstrong thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Armstrong.
Vick Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Armstrong thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Armstrong scoring well with a low kick there.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong lands with a nice body kick.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
Armstrong fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.
Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Armstrong lands a front kick.
Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Armstrong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Armstrong prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Armstrong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Armstrong slows down the pace here.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Armstrong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Brown tries to circle away but Armstrong has him pinned against the cage.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Armstrong lands with a shot to the body.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Armstrong lands a head kick!
Armstrong throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
Armstrong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Armstrong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Armstrong won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Armstrong.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Brown wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has Brown pressed against the cage.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Armstrong.
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Armstrong obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong with a knee to the head.
Armstrong leaning his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
Brown blocks an elbow strike.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vick Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Armstrong throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown scores with a hook.
Armstrong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Brown.
Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armstrong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Armstrong lands in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Armstrong trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armstrong pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cliff Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Brown trying to hold on to Armstrong's head to control him but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown is not content to let Armstrong control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Armstrong in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong throws a strike but Brown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown misses with a hook.
Vick Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely.
Vick Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Armstrong. Brown shrugs it off though.
Armstrong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Armstrong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vick Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armstrong 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vick Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franscois Coetzee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franscois Coetzee!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson loads up on a big right hand but Coetzee slips the punch.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses.
Coetzee shoots in and drives through. Lawson sprawls well.
Lawson throws a sloppy head kick and Coetzee moves out of range easily.
Coetzee leaves Lawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coetzee moves in looking to clinch but Lawson pushes him off.
Coetzee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawson clinches.
Coetzee tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jerry Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franscois Coetzee.
Coetzee has Lawson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lawson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coetzee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawson smiles and moves away.
Lawson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Coetzee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lawson pushing down on Coetzee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coetzee can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coetzee wants to get back to his feet.
Coetzee is staying active underneath Lawson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lawson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Coetzee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lawson has cracked it and Coetzee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lawson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Lawson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi mind tricks - Blood in blood out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Tilthammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georges Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn digs a good body shot into Tilthammer's ribs.
Tilthammer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penn.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Tilthammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penn to score with a decent uppercut.
Penn leaves Tilthammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Tilthammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tilthammer is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tilthammer moves away.
Tilthammer misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Tilthammer looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Penn connects with a body shot.
Alexander Tilthammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tilthammer rushes Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tilthammer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Penn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Tilthammer won't allow it.
Penn tries to circle away but Tilthammer has him pinned against the cage.
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.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Tilthammer won't allow it.
Tilthammer can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Tilthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn tries to circle away but Tilthammer has him pinned against the cage.
Penn breaks the clinch.
Penn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Tilthammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tilthammer misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Penn as he connects with a hook.
Tilthammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tilthammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Tilthammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Tilthammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Tilthammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tilthammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Georges Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn lands an overhand right.
Jab, jab by Tilthammer - just one landing.
A big left from Penn misses.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Tilthammer.
Penn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Tilthammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Tilthammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tilthammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Tilthammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tilthammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Tilthammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
Penn lands with a hook. Tilthammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Penn misses.
Penn 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.
Tilthammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Tilthammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tilthammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer misses with a body punch
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tilthammer manages to avoid it.
Tilthammer lands a jab-cross combination.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Tilthammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tilthammer misses with a double jab
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tilthammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Tilthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tilthammer shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
Tilthammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Tilthammer misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.
Tilthammer throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Tilthammer backing up. Tilthammer nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Tilthammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tilthammer.
Jab by Penn.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tilthammer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tilthammer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tilthammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tilthammer thinking.
Penn takes a swing at Tilthammer's ribcage but misses.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tilthammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Tilthammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tilthammer defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Tilthammer swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Tilthammer tries to clinch up.
Tilthammer misses with the combination.
Tilthammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Tilthammer misses with a combination
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
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 misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tilthammer tries to clinch up.
Penn lunges at Tilthammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tilthammer's hand.
Tilthammer throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tilthammer avoids the body shot from Penn.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Tilthammer tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tilthammer.
A nice combination there by Tilthammer.
Penn with a nice cross.
Tilthammer moves away from the strike by Penn.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tilthammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Tilthammer throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Tilthammer is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alexander Tilthammer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tilthammer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tilthammer is looking to clinch.
Tilthammer throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tilthammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tilthammer misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tilthammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tilthammer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tilthammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tilthammer prevents Penn from getting back to his feet.
Tilthammer trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Tilthammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tilthammer cracks Penn with a solid left hand.
Tilthammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tilthammer avoids the body shot from Penn.
A combination from Tilthammer does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Tilthammer throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Tilthammer misses with a combination
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Tilthammer moved out of range.
Tilthammer with a poor takedown
and Penn counters with a series of strikes. Tilthammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tilthammer misses with a looping left.
That's four 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.
Tilthammer lands a nice shot that snaps Penn's head back.
Tilthammer swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Tilthammer.
A left lands for Tilthammer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Georges Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tilthammer had his way with Georges Penn in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tilthammer throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a left to the body.
Tilthammer misses with a few strikes there.
Tilthammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Tilthammer ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tilthammer has time to react.
Tilthammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Penn misses its intended target.
Tilthammer tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Tilthammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
Tilthammer misses with a looping right.
Penn throws a jab when Tilthammer was well out of range.
Tilthammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two 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.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tilthammer waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Penn.
Tilthammer tries to work over Penn's front leg with a kick but Penn checks it.
Tilthammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tilthammer throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tilthammer shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Tilthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Tilthammer shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn connects with a crisp jab.
Alexander Tilthammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tilthammer works over Penn's head and body with a nice combination.
Tilthammer has his takedown stuffed
and Tilthammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tilthammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tilthammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Alexander Tilthammer.
I think Tilthammer 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 48:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cottage Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Hernandez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cottage Cheese's chin.
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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, Antonio Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cottage Cheese!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Cheese has closed the distance and engaged Hernandez in a clinch.
Cheese lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cheese tries a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks it.
Cheese lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hernandez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cheese with a knee to the head.
Cheese looking to throw knees to the head but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Cheese connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hernandez's face.
Hernandez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheese scores with a knee to the head.
Cheese with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hernandez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
Cheese using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheese with a knee to the head.
Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheese avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cheese just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheese with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Cheese holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cheese just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheese looks gassed!
Cheese misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cheese walks away with a smile on his face. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Cheese sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Cheese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cheese lands a high kick!
Cheese throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Cheese throws a combination. Hernandez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cheese napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez swings around for an armbar but Cheese sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheese trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hernandez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cheese trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez looking for subs off his back but Cheese has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard but Cheese has passed into side control.
Hernandez tries to reverse the position but Cheese maintains control.
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Hernandez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cheese on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cottage Cheese dominated that round.
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.
Cheese slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheese which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez scores with a takedown into Cheese's guard.
Hernandez throws and elbow that misses. Cheese uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hernandez's guard. Nice move by Cheese!
Hernandez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cheese stacks Hernandez 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 Cheese!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Cheese trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.
Cheese looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hernandez tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Cheese is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cheese leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hernandez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cheese throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hernandez dives in and grabs Cheese's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cheese pushes down on Hernandez's head and hops out.
Cheese gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cheese landing knees to the head.
Cheese scores with a knee to the head.
Cheese with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheese scores with a knee to the head.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks with his arms.
Cheese misses with a knee strike.
Cheese misses with a knee to the head.
Hernandez jumps guard but Cheese stands there with Hernandez around his waist. Hernandez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cheese connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hernandez's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez has Cheese pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cheese manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks with his arms.
Cheese connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hernandez's face.
Hernandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cheese walks away with a smile on his face. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Hernandez with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cheese swivels and escapes.
Cheese darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cheese using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks with his arms.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Cheese won't allow it.
Cheese misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hernandez blocks it with crossed arms.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Cheese won't allow it.
Cheese is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheese down to the mat. Cheese avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cheese's waist but Cheese gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side.
Cheese leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cheese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cheese rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hernandez's guard! Nice work there by Cheese!
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cottage Cheese showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hernandez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cheese desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hernandez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cheese to regain full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Cheese has wrist control.
Hernandezis looking to pass into half guard but Cheese pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cheese is in guard.
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cheese passes into half guard.
Hernandez with the active half guard here but Cheese passes nicely into side control.
Cheese taking a breather here.
Hernandez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cheese's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.
Cheese moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese controlling the position from side mount.
Hernandez tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Cheese wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hernandez, who protects the arm well.
Hernandez is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Cottage Cheese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cheese pinned against the cage. Cheese gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cheese tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cheese throws a head kick that Hernandez semi-blocks.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Antonio Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice takedown defense from Cheese. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cottage Cheese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cheese 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... Cottage Cheese!
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