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EFC 18 - Invincible PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tiago richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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172 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Urijah Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, tiago richards!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from richards. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but richards swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas tries for a takedown but richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
richards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Nice takedown defense from richards. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by richards.
richards leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
richards throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
richards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas tries for a takedown but richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
richards pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by richards as Thomas tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but richards keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but richards blocks it.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
richards tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas looks for a takedown but richards sprawls well.
richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has richards pinned against the cage. richards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
richards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
richards wanted to stand there but Thomas had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing richards from standing up.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
richards is stalling in the full guard.
richards wanted to stand there but Thomas had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and richards counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice jab there from richards.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and richards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
richards misses with a head kick.
richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and richards counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas shoots and misses
and richards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
richards is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
richards throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
richards throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
letting richards counter with a right hand.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and richards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
richards throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
richards is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Thomas tries for a takedown but richards circles away easily
and richards counters with a shoot takedown. Thomas fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Thomas is pulling down on richards's head. It's preventing any offense from richards, at least for the moment.
richards postures up.
Thomas has richards pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tiago richards dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas misses with a takedown
and richards counters with a stiff right hand.
richards cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Thomas wants to control but richards is keeping him busy.
richards is looking to regain half guard here but Thomas keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Urijah Thomas just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and richards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
richards looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas tries for a takedown but richards circles away easily
enabling richards to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas tries for a takedown but richards circles away easily
and richards counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and richards moves into the clinch.
richards wants to break free but Thomas has control.
Thomas looking to stall.
Thomas can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. richards just stands there and leans against the cage.
richards has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thomas uses from the top position.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but richards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
richards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
richards stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
richards trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to sweep here but richards controlling him for the moment.
richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thomas holds on and takes a little breather.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Thomas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thomas passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas controlling from the full mount.
richards is working to get back to half guard.
Thomas controlling his opponent.
Thomas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Urijah Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thomas tries to move into range but richards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
richards closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
richards tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the cage.
richards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas shoots in and bounces richards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. richards is keeping the position for now.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thomas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
richards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Urijah Thomas just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Thomas shoots and misses
and richards counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Thomas tries to reverse the position but richards maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
richards keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
richards keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
richards trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
richards keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
richards gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thomas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thomas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomas won't allow richards to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but richards keeps moving.
richards keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
richards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas pushing down on richards's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Thomas seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urijah Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urijah Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kingston Clottey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monroe Hutchins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clottey comes to the cage accompanied by Gallows - Abandon Ship. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hutchins's choice of entrance music: City Of Dreams. Kingston Clottey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kingston Clottey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Monroe Hutchins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clottey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hutchins.
Clottey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hutchins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hutchins is looking to clinch.
Hutchins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clottey misses with a wild combination.
Clottey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hutchins on the side of the head.
Clottey rushes Hutchins and presses him up against the cage.
Clottey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hutchins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clottey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clottey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hutchins throws a one two combo.
Clottey misses with a two punch combination.
Hutchins stalks Clottey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clottey's face. Clottey staggers backwards, shaken.
Hutchins lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Clottey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Hutchins lands.
Clottey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutchins moves away.
Clottey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hutchins swinging wilding here.
Clottey tries to clinch up.
Hutchins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clottey momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clottey in his tracks.
Clottey is rocked!
Clottey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hutchins.
Oh Clottey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hutchins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hutchins cracks Clottey with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Clottey falls to his knees and Hutchins doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monroe Hutchins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Flannagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Malendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rory Flannagan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dom Malendez's chin.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rory Flannagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Malendez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannagan throws a hook to the side of Malendez's head but Malendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flannagan throws a hook to the side of Malendez's head but Malendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Flannagan misses.
Malendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Flannagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flannagan misses with a series of wild punches.
Flannagan looks to land a right hand but Malendez moved out of range.
Malendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Malendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flannagan thows a body shot but no joy.
Malendez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malendez.
Flannagan shoots in but Malendez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flannagan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malendez is fending him off so far but Flannagan persists. Nope, Malendez circles away and we're back to standing.
Malendez tries to clinch up but Flannagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Flannagan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Flannagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannagan gets a clinch.
Malendez avoids a wild elbow strike from Flannagan.
Malendez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flannagan smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannagan looks to land a body kick but Malendez moved away.
Flannagan tries to clinch but Malendez moves away
and Malendez counters with a flying knee that drops Flannagan!
Flannagan is rocked!
Malendez thows a big elbow that misses.
Malendez works over Flannagan with some ground and pound from guard.
Flannagan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malendez defends well.
Malendez cracks Flannagan with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flannagan is keeping the position for now.
Malendez distracts Flannagan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flannagan keeping moving, preventing Malendez from controlling successfully.
Malendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flannagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannagan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Flannagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Flannagan, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flannagan misses with the combination.
Flannagan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malendez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Flannagan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Flannagan cracks Malendez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malendez tries to clinch there but Flannagan circles away.
Malendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Flannagan circles away.
Flannagan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malendez.
Flannagan misses with a double jab
and Malendez counters by clinching up.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Flannagan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Flannagan is trying to drag Malendez to the mat but Malendez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malendez scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannagan tries to score a body lock takedown but Malendez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Flannagan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malendez tries to pull guard but Flannagan holds him up against the cage and eventually Malendez drops back down to his feet.
Flannagan lands an elbow inside.
Malendez managing to block the knees to the body from Flannagan.
Flannagan missing with knees to the body.
Flannagan is breathing heavily.
Malendez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malendez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flannagans head.
Malendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Flannagan.
Malendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Flannagan circles away.
Flannagan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Malendez counters with an outside leg kick.
Malendez moves into the clinch.
Malendez connects with a knee to the head.
Flannagan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malendez crunches a lovely knee into Flannagan's ribcage.
Flannagan missing with knees to the body.
Malendez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flannagans head.
Malendez tries to land knees in the clinch but Flannagan avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Flannagan.
Malendez trying to land knees to the body.
Flannagan tries to land knees in the clinch but Malendez avoids the damage to the body.
Malendez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flannagan smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flannagan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flannagan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malendez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Flannagan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Malendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flannagan connects with a solid leg kick.
Flannagan looks to land a right hand but Malendez moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malendez checks a low kick from Flannagan.
A cross from Flannagan lands.
Malendez avoids the head kick by Flannagan.
Malendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Malendez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flannagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flannagan throws a lazy body kick
and Malendez counters with a series of strikes that sends Flannagan to the canvas! Malendez follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Flannagan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Malendez wants to control from the top but Flannagan keeps moving.
Flannagan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Flannagan keeping moving, preventing Malendez from controlling successfully.
Flannagan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Malendez wanted to stand there but Flannagan had control of the position.
Flannagan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Malendez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Flannagan.
Flannagan tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Malendez closes the distance and pushes Flannagan back into the cage.
Come on Malendez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Flannagan missing with knees to the body.
Malendez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flannagan's defenses.
Malendez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flannagan looking to throw knees to the head but Malendez is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malendez throws an elbow but misses.
Malendez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Flannagan.
Flannagan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malendez's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flannagan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malendez is pressing down on Flannagan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Flannagan won't allow Malendez to sweep him here.
Flannagan throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Malendez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flannagan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malendez has his foot on Flannagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flannagan works his way back into a safe position though.
Flannagan stands up over Malendez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flannagan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malendez can't keep his opponent in guard - Flannagan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flannagan connects with a nice short shot to Malendez's temple.
Malendez trying to control here.
Flannagan winds up and cracks Malendez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malendez taking some punishment here, with Flannagan in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannagan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malendez taking some punishment here, with Flannagan in his half guard.
Malendez has hold of Flannagan's hands but Flannagan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Flannagan lands strikes from half guard.
Flannagan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Malendez actively working from the bottom here.
Flannagan drops an elbow to the side of Malendez's head.
Flannagan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flannagan lands strikes from half guard.
Flannagan uses his free foot to push down on Malendez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Malendez.
A nice elbow there by Flannagan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flannagan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Flannagan is going olschool here, as he tries to force Malendez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Malendez shrugs it off.
Malendez working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Flannagan.
Malendez can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannagan blocks Malendez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flannagan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Malendez's face.
Malendez tries to reverse the position but Flannagan maintains control.
Flannagan lands a nice shot to the head.
Flannagan looking to secure an arm triangle but Malendez defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Flannagan dominated that second round.
That's time! Flannagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Flannagan stuns Malendez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flannagan misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flannagan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flannagan.
Flannagan throws a nice looking combination but Malendez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malendez blocks a head kick by Flannagan.
Flannagan throws a lazy body kick
and Malendez counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Flannagan both land. Nice combination.
Malendez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flannagan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rory Flannagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannagan misses with a jab to the body
and Malendez counters by moving into the clinch.
Malendez lands with a right to the head.
Malendez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flannagan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malendez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flannagan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Malendez.
Malendez lands a knee to the body.
Malendez dodges an elbow strike from Flannagan.
Malendez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malendez rushes Flannagan and presses him up against the cage.
Malendez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flannagan misses with a hook to the body
and Malendez moves into the clinch.
Malendez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flannagan being controlled against the cage.
Malendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flannagan.
Malendez tries to clinch but Flannagan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malendez is looking to clinch but Flannagan is avoiding it.
Malendez tries to clinch up.
Malendez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Flannagan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dom Malendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flannagan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malendez tries to land knees in the clinch but Flannagan avoids the damage to the body.
Flannagan missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Malendez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flannagan throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Flannagan.
Malendez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flannagan lands a damaging elbow.
Flannagan scores with a shoulder strike.
Malendez breaks the clinch.
Flannagan misses with a takedown attempt
and Malendez counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malendez tries to clinch up.
Flannagan misses with a combination
and Malendez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flannagan throws a series of punches but Malendez moves out of range.
Flannagan throws a lazy head kick
and Malendez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Flannagan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malendez. Malendez obviously looking to wear him down.
Flannagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Malendez.
Flannagan throws a combination that misses
and Malendez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malendez.
Malendez connects with a knee to the head.
Flannagan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flannagan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flannagan throws an elbow but it misses.
Malendez throws an elbow but it misses.
Flannagan tries a knee to the head but Malendez blocks it.
Malendez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flannagan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flannagan misses with an elbow over the top.
Malendez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flannagan's defenses.
Malendez tries to stall but Flannagan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flannagan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malendez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flannagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Malendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malendez misses with an elbow strike.
Malendez blocks an elbow strike from Flannagan.
Flannagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Malendez.
Flannagan prevents Malendez from breaking the clinch.
Malendez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flannagan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malendez or not.
Malendez landing knees to the body.
Malendez missing with knees to the body.
Flannagan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malendez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flannagan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Flannagan.
Flannagan prevents Malendez from breaking the clinch.
Malendez trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Flannagan.
Malendez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malendez stops a takedown attempt from Flannagan.
Malendez connects with a knee to the head.
Malendez tries to break free but Flannagan pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malendez breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Flannagan misses.
Malendez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malendez moves away from the strike by Flannagan.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dom Malendez.
I think Malendez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dom Malendez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by Boom. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dean Aerts!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole misses with a body kick.
Cole throws a right hand that Aerts ducks under and follows up with a left that Aerts also avoids with ease.
Aerts is looking to clinch.
Cole throws a wild body kick that Aerts sees coming a mile off.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aerts wants to clinch but Cole slips to the side
and Cole counters by clinching up.
Aerts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aerts lands an elbow just above Cole 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aerts.
Cole looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aerts with a knee to the head.
Aerts prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole goes for a takedown attempt but Aerts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aerts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aerts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aerts wants to stand and escape but Cole is having none of it.
Cole trying to control but Aerts is working from the bottom.
Aerts wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to Aerts's brow.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aerts's guard.
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.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cole is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Aerts has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aerts wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aerts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aerts wants to get back to his feet.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aerts's head.
Aerts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cole.
Aerts is trying to stand.
Cole lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Aerts wants to get back to his feet.
Aerts looks gassed!
Cole tries to pass to full mount but Aerts defends it.
Cole postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Aerts to stand up.
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cole counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Cole dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cole shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aerts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aerts's head.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole is working Aerts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aerts wants to clinch but Cole slips to the side
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cole cracks Aerts with a solid left hand.
Aerts working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Cole stands up over Aerts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aerts keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aerts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole trying to control but Aerts is working from the bottom.
Aerts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aerts manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Aerts tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cole decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aerts's guard.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Aerts blocks nicely.
Cole thows a big elbow that misses.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole wants to control from the top but Aerts keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole thows a big elbow that misses.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aerts is looking to stand up but Cole isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cole counters with a nice leg kick.
Aerts is breathing heavily.
Cole instigates a clinch.
Aerts stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aerts tries to land a knee to the head but Cole blocks with his arms.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aerts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aerts.
Aerts with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aerts misses with a knee strike.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aerts wants to clinch but Cole slips to the side
and Cole counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aerts!
Aerts takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Joe Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aerts is in a horrible position here. Cole smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cole lands a big elbow.
Cole punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Cole dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Aerts darts in trying to clinch
and Cole counters with a body kick that stops Aerts in his tracks momentarily.
Joe Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aerts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cole.
Aerts darts in trying to clinch
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown. Aerts fights it but they end up in guard.
Cole trying to control but Aerts is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Aerts wants to stand up but Cole is controlling him.
Aerts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aerts can do to turn this around?
Aerts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Aerts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole stops Aerts from standing up.
Cole trying to control but Aerts is working from the bottom.
Cole stops Aerts from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cole lands with a straight right. Aerts didn't see that one coming.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aerts moves away.
Cole throws a nice looking combination but Aerts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aerts wants to clinch but Cole slips to the side
and Cole counters by clinching up.
Cole avoiding damage as Aerts throws knees to the body.
Cole wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to break free but Aerts has control.
Aerts scores with a knee to the head.
Aerts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aerts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aerts taking a breather.
Aerts landing knees to the head.
Aerts prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole looking for a takedown.
Cole tries to circle away but Aerts has him pinned against the cage.
Aerts tries to stall but Cole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aerts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joe Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aerts takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Joe Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Cole.
Aerts tries to clinch but Cole moves away
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control.
Cole cracks Aerts with a big elbow.
Aerts is letting Cole control him for a moment.
Aerts tries to escape but Cole is in control.
A lull in the action here.
Cole's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cole, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Cole!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Gushlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gushlan comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboy's from Hell. Marko Gushlan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edgar Robinson's chin.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marko Gushlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edgar Robinson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lands with a nice body punch.
A jab-cross combination lands for Robinson and sends Gushlan crashing to the mat! Robinson follows him down to the mat - Gushlan regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gushlan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Gushlan trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Gushlan looking for submissions off his back.
Gushlan is breathing heavily.
Gushlan wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson wants to stand up but Gushlan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gushlan wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushlan looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson drops Gushlan with a nice combination! Robinson dives into Gushlan's guard, looking to finish!
Gushlan is rocked!
It looks like Marko Gushlan has been cut.
Gushlan wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
Gushlan wants to control but Robinson passes easily into half guard.
Gushlan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Robinson wants to stand up but Gushlan is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gushlan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Robinson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Robinson is looking to stand but Robinson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushlan is working to get back to half guard.
Gushlan wants to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Gushlan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gushlan regains half guard.
Robinson prevents Gushlan from improving his position.
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.
Robinson wants to stand up but Gushlan is controlling the position.
Gushlan punching from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson decides to stand and escape the position.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Gushlan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marko Gushlan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Robinson lands a nice shot that snaps Gushlan's head back.
Edgar Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gushlan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robinson avoids the head kick by Gushlan.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Gushlan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gushlan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Gushlan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gushlan moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Gushlan moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gushlan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gushlan tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gushlan slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Gushlan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edgar Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gushlan slips a straight right by Robinson.
Robinson throws a hook but Gushlan blocks it.
Gushlan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gushlan moves out of range of the body kick from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marko Gushlan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gushlan.
Gushlan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Gushlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robinson punishes Gushlan's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson misses with a kick to the body.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Gushlan checks it.
Robinson lands a with a good body shot.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gushlan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushlan takes one to the chin there.
Robinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Gushlan moves out of range.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Robinson as he connects with a hook.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Gushlan's ribs.
Oooh a lovely combination from Robinson sends Gushlan down but not out. Robinson dives into side control looking to finish.
Oh Gushlan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson stands up.
Gushlan ducks straight into an uppercut from Robinson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gushlan maanges to regain guard straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushlan has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gushlan seems to have got his legs back now.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gushlan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gushlan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gushlan is proving hard to escape from.
Robinson gets to his feet - Gushlan follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marko Gushlan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gushlan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gushlan has time to react.
Robinson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gushlan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Robinson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gushlan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Robinson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes into the arena with Bodies blaring out of the sound system. Steve Nash will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dillon Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Nash!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Nash misses its intended target.
Nash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nash.
Nice defenses there by Palmer.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Palmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palmer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Palmer tries to pass to full mount but Nash defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Palmer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Palmer wants to free his trapped foot but Nash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Palmer is controlling the pace.
Nash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nash is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Palmer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nash defending well though.
Nash trying to get back to full guard but Palmer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nash blocking the ground and pound.
Nash is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Palmer controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nash is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nash blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Palmer content just to control the position here.
Palmer unloads with some shots from mount but Nash bucks and avoids them well.
Nash is bucking up trying to escape but Palmer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nash tries to hold on but Palmer postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palmer controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Palmer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Palmer is defended easily by Nash.
Nash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nash throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Nash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Nash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nash lands a nice hook to Palmer's body. Palmer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nash lands a really nice looking cross but Palmer seems unphased.
It looks like Dillon Palmer has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palmer.
Palmer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Palmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nash tries to bum rush Palmer with a series of wild strikes but Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash throws a jab when Palmer was well out of range.
Nash looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses.
Nash misses with an uppercut. Palmer saw that one coming.
Palmer slips a jab from Nash.
Nash throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmer.
Nash misses the shot to the body.
Nash misses with an uppercut. Palmer saw that one coming.
Nash loads up on a big right hand but Palmer slips the punch.
A nice combination there by Nash.
Nash is breathing heavily.
Nash scores with a decent looking hook.
Palmer tries for a takedown but Nash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palmer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nash defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Nash misses.
Palmer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve Nash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nash lands with a hook. Palmer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but Nash shows good takedown defense.
Steve Nash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmer slips a straight right by Nash.
Palmer shoots in and drives through. Nash sprawls well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Palmer.
Palmer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash tries to escape but Palmer is in control.
Palmer is trying to get an arm triangle but Nash is defending well.
Palmer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Palmer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nash some visible discomfort.
Nash is trying to escape the position but Palmer is controlling the position.
Palmer is looking to take a break and control but Nash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Palmer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Palmer prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Nash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dillon Palmer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nash looks to land a right hand but Palmer moved out of range.
Palmer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Palmer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
Nash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Palmer controls the pace.
Nash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palmer is controlling him.
Nash keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer throws a strike but Nash rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Palmer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nash tries to stand but Palmer is controlling from the bottom.
Palmer working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nash throws out a powerful jab.
Nash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nash throws a hook to the side of Palmer's head but Palmer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmer fails with a takedown attempt.
Palmer slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Nash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Nash.
Nash misses with a hook.
Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nash.
Nash misses with a straight left.
Palmer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palmer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nash throws out the jab.
Nash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nash throws a looping overhand right but Palmer ducks down to avoid it.
Nash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Palmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nash.
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.
Palmer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Palmer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Palmer passes to side control.
Nash prevents Palmer from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Nash.
I think Nash has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Nash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Boomberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gimmie Shelter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Antonio Nogueira has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dale Boomberg's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dale Boomberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira scores with a hook.
A left lands for Nogueira.
Boomberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nogueira as he avoids it easily.
Nogueira stuns Boomberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boomberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boomberg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nogueira if he has to take too many more of those.
Nogueira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nogueira misses with a low kick as Boomberg jumps back.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boomberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Boomberg is having none of it.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boomberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boomberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogueira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boomberg's head backwards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boomberg.
Nogueira throws a wild body kick that Boomberg sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira misses the shot to the body.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Boomberg moves out of range.
Nogueira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boomberg shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Boomberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira looks to land a combination. Boomberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nogueira fails to land with a series of punches.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Boomberg moves out of range.
Nogueira tries to clinch
and Boomberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nogueira prevents Boomberg from breaking the clinch.
Nogueira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boomberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boomberg jumps guard but Nogueira stands there with Boomberg around his waist. Boomberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nogueira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nogueira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boomberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nogueira wants to break free but Boomberg has control.
Nogueira can't find room to land a body shot as Boomberg controls the action.
Nogueira is trying to force a seperation but Boomberg has the dominant position.
Boomberg is trying to drag Nogueira to the mat but Nogueira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nogueira is pressed up against the cage. Boomberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nogueira down to the mat. Nogueira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nogueira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boomberg shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nogueira lands a jab-cross combination.
Boomberg is breathing heavily.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nogueira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Antonio Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg throws a series of punches but Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Boomberg circles away.
Nogueira scores with a nice head shot.
Nogueira throws a combination that misses
and Boomberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boomberg.
Nogueira wants to break free but Boomberg has control.
Boomberg keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Boomberg. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nogueira throws a head punch that misses.
Boomberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nogueira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boomberg breaks from the clinch.
Nogueira scores with a one two! Boomberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boomberg's waist but Boomberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Nogueira jabs at Boomberg's body.
Nogueira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boomberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Nogueira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boomberg has a takedown stuffed.
Nogueira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boomberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Boomberg.
Nogueira with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nogueira leaves Boomberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nogueira lands a body shot.
Boomberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boomberg needs to keep his hands up - Nogueira had a free shot at his head there.
Nogueira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boomberg.
Nogueira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nogueira stuffs the takedown attempt from Boomberg. Boomberg gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Boomberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira cracks Boomberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nogueira clinches but Boomberg breaks the clinch
and Boomberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dale Boomberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boomberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boomberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Boomberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Nogueira which made him look bad.
Boomberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boomberg gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Boomberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boomberg throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boomberg had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nogueira is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Boomberg Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nogueira's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira tries to escape but Boomberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg misses with a punch to the head.
Nogueira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nogueira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boomberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boomberg doesn't have the hooks in and Nogueira manages to turn into his guard.
Nogueira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boomberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nogueira has managed to get both his arms back between Boomberg's legs - danger averted.
Boomberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Boomberg, not yet.
Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boomberg will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boomberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nogueira throws and low kick but Boomberg moves out of range easily.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Boomberg is having none of it.
Nogueira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boomberg fails with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira darts in trying to clinch
and Boomberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nogueira misses with the combination.
Nogueira lands a head shot.
Boomberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogueira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nogueira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boomberg.
Nogueira misses with a combination
and Boomberg counters with a three punch combo that has Nogueira backing up. Nogueira nods at Boomberg to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nogueira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nogueira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boomberg fails with the takedown.
Nogueira misses with a double jab
and Boomberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boomberg.
Boomberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boomberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Boomberg manages to get underhooks.
Boomberg is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nogueira can't fight it off and eventually Boomberg manages to take the fight to the floor. Nogueira looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boomberg stops Nogueira from standing up.
Nogueira working for a triangle but Boomberg defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Boomberg wants to clinch.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boomberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nogueira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boomberg counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boomberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nogueira thinking.
Nogueira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boomberg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nogueira really felt that one!
Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boomberg.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boomberg shoots and misses
and Nogueira counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nogueira stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Boomberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira moves into the clinch.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boomberg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boomberg has Nogueira pressed against the cage, preventing Nogueira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boomberg prevents Nogueira from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boomberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boomberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Nogueira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nogueira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boomberg walks away with a smile on his face. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nogueira tries to keep at a distance but Boomberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boomberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boomberg successfully pulls guard.
Boomberg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nogueira has picked Boomberg up and slammed him! Boomberg can't keep hold of the triangle and Nogueira manages to pass to side control!
Boomberg misses with a strike from the bottom.
Nogueira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boomberg keeps working.
Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boomberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boomberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nogueira connects with a decent elbow.
Boomberg tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Boomberg is looking to regain half guard here but Nogueira keeps moving and retains side control.
Dale Boomberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nogueira looks to clinch
and Boomberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nogueira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boomberg checks a low kick from Nogueira.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Boomberg moves away
and Boomberg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nogueira circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boomberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nogueira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boomberg somewhat.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch up
and Boomberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Antonio Nogueira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nogueira avoids the elbow strike from Boomberg, against the cage.
Boomberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nogueira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boomberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Nogueira sprawls well. He's pushed Boomberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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 Dale Boomberg.
I think Nogueira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Nogueira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Noisewater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noisewater has chosen Boats 'n Hoes as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Stewart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenneth Noisewater!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noisewater scores a takedown into full mount!
Noisewater sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stewart holds on to Noisewater around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Noisewater controlling the pace for now.
Noisewater's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stewart tries to hold on but Noisewater pushes him away.
Noisewater with the ground and pound from mount.
Stewart tries to lock up and control but Noisewater gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Noisewater controlling his opponent.
Stewart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noisewater sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stewart tries to lock up and control but Noisewater gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Noisewater content just to control the position here.
Stewart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Noisewater controlling from mount.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stewart wants to hold on but Noisewater pushes him away.
Stewart can't escape the position.
Noisewater controlling from mount.
Stewart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Noisewater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenneth Noisewater just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stewart misses with the combination.
Stewart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Noisewater scores a takedown into full mount!
Stewart wants to hold on but Noisewater pushes him away.
Stewart is bucking up trying to escape but Noisewater cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Noisewater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stewart tries to hold on but Noisewater postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart can't escape the position.
Noisewater lands a big elbow.
Stewart is looking to improve his position but Noisewater isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noisewater lands a nice shot to the head.
Noisewater controlling from mount.
Stewart tries to hold on but Noisewater postures up.
Noisewater controlling from mount.
Stewart's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Noisewater dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Noisewater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stewart throws a nice looking combination but Noisewater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noisewater moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Stewart scores with a three punch combo!
Stewart misses with the combination.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Noisewater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Stewart misses.
Stewart's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stewart duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noisewater's hands.
Nathan Stewart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noisewater wants to clinch up but Stewart keeps it at a distance.
Stewart digs a good body shot into Noisewater's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Stewart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noisewater ducks right into an uppercut from Stewart.
Nathan Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noisewater tries to close the distance and clinch but Stewart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noisewater takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stewart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stewart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Noisewater is just out of range.
Stewart digs a good body shot into Noisewater's ribs.
Noisewater 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.
Noisewater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart keeping full guard, as Noisewater tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noisewater showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Noisewater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now.
Noisewater is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Noisewater dodges the punch combination from Stewart.
Stewart misses the jab.
Noisewater fails with a takedown attempt.
Noisewater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart throws a push kick but Noisewater slaps the foot to one side.
Noisewater is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stewart.
Nathan Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noisewater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noisewater avoids the body shot from Stewart.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stewart.
Stewart with a nice cross.
Noisewater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Noisewater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Noisewater controlling from the full mount.
Noisewater is breathing heavily.
Stewart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control from the bottom.
Stewart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noisewater takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stewart controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stewart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noisewater is working away from the top position though.
Noisewater passes into side control, despite Stewart's attempt to control the position.
Noisewater decides to stand back up.
Stewart looks for the body kick but Noisewater saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noisewater.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Stewart dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stewart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noisewater shoots for a double leg takedown but Stewart sprawls well. He's pushed Noisewater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stewart lands with an uppercut that bounces Noisewater off the cage and back into rage.
Stewart thows a body shot but no joy.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noisewater manages to avoid it.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Noisewater ducks down to avoid it.
Noisewater dodges the punch combination from Stewart.
Noisewater gets a takedown into half guard.
Noisewater trying to control from half guard but Stewart is working away.
Stewart is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noisewater looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Noisewater perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stewart is looking to escape.
Stewart trying to control from the bottom.
Kenneth Noisewater has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noisewater walks into a jab.
Noisewater throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stewart was covering up waiting for the punch and Noisewater finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Noisewater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet but Noisewater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Noisewater is proving a slippery customer.
Stewart can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noisewater controls the pace.
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noisewater slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart managing to control the position.
Noisewater looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stewart is looking to stand up but Noisewater isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stewart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stewart has his foot on Noisewater's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noisewater works his way back into a safe position though.
Noisewater controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stewart controls Noisewater momentarily but Noisewater frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stewart looks to land a combination. Noisewater sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stewart scores with a punch to the head.
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.
Noisewater throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
Noisewater has closed the distance and engaged Stewart in a clinch.
Noisewater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noisewater drives through and clinches with Stewart against the cage.
Noisewater gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Noisewater is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stewart!
Noisewater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stewart gets back to half guard.
Noisewater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Noisewater controlling the pace.
Stewart trying to hold on to Noisewater's head to control him but Noisewater postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Noisewater really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noisewater staying out of range there.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stewart lands a jab to the nose.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noisewater closes the distance and clinches up with Stewart, looking for a takedown. Noisewater pushes Stewart against the cage but Stewart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stewart misses with a series of wild punches.
Stewart lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart jabs Noisewater right on the nose. Noisewater blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Stewart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noisewater tries to clinch there but Stewart circles away.
Stewart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stewart throws a nice looking combination but Noisewater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noisewater checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noisewater is looking to clinch but Stewart is avoiding it.
Stewart lands with a right hand.
Noisewater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stewart lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Stewart. That snapped Noisewater's head back.
Nice defenses there by Noisewater.
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.
Noisewater takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Noisewater.
Stewart's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stewart duly obliges.
Noisewater shoots in but no luck this time.
Noisewater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noisewater shoots in but no luck this time.
Nathan Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Noisewater.
Stewart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Stewart.
Stewart keeps the fight on the outside.
Stewart leaves Noisewater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Noisewater dodges the punch combination from Stewart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Stewart scores with a four punch combination!
Stewart lunges at Noisewater with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Noisewater's hand.
Jab, jab by Stewart - just one landing.
Noisewater shoots for a takedown but Stewart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noisewater is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Noisewater slips a jab from Stewart.
Noisewater misses with a double jab.
Noisewater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Noisewater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stewart wants to control but Noisewater is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater prevents Stewart from getting the reversal.
Noisewater controlling the position easily from mount.
Stewart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stewart tries to hold on but Noisewater postures up.
Noisewater landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noisewater controlling his opponent.
Stewart tries to lock up and control but Noisewater gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Stewart had his way with Kenneth Noisewater in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stewart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noisewater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Noisewater or perhaps it was just good defense by Stewart which made him look bad.
Stewart throws a combination that misses
and Noisewater counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stewart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noisewater slows the pace down.
Stewart can't do much from the bottom here.
Noisewater controlling from side mount.
Noisewater decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stewart to his feet.
Noisewater is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Noisewater takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stewart with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Noisewater or perhaps it was just good defense by Stewart which made him look bad.
Stewart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stewart.
Stewart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Stewart.
Stewart scores with a one two! Noisewater had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater shoots in for a double leg but Stewart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nathan Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Noisewater.
Stewart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart clobbers Noisewater with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stewart lands a jab to the head.
Stewart misses with a wild combination.
Noisewater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Stewart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart throws out a loose jab but Noisewater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noisewater counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stewart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noisewater is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater not doing much here.
Stewart controlling the position well.
Stewart tries to roll over but Noisewater keeps him under control.
Noisewater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Stewart wants to control but Noisewater passes into side.
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.
Stewart trying to remain calm as Noisewater controls from the top position.
Stewart is trying to improve his position.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet but Noisewater drags him back down.
Noisewater decides to stand back up.
Noisewater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewart.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stewart.
Noisewater scores with a takedown into Stewart's guard.
Stewart pulls Noisewater in close to prevent any damage.
Noisewater trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Noisewater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noisewater has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Noisewater! Kenneth Noisewater retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gio Naza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gio Naza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Burns!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burns avoids it really well and circles away.
Naza shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Naza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Naza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gio Naza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Naza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Naza moves away from the strike by Burns.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naza shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Burns both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza fails with a takedown attempt.
Naza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Naza.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns throws a push kick but Naza slaps the foot to one side.
Burns scores with a shot to the body.
Naza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Naza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naza.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Burns is trying to escape the mount.
Naza with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza scoring with strikes but Burns is staying in there.
Naza controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns regains half guard.
Naza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naza throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
Naza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Naza is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naza is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Naza there.
Burns trying to control from the bottom.
Naza trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naza shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Naza shoots in looking for a takedown. Burns tries to sprawl out of it but Naza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gio Naza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naza shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Naza shoots in.
Burns throws a body punch but Naza moves out of range.
Naza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naza off to one side.
A left and a right from Burns both land. Nice combination.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naza moves away from the strike by Burns.
Naza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Naza is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns controls Naza momentarily but Naza frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Burns dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Naza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Nathan Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naza throws out the jab.
Burns lunges at Naza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Naza's hand.
Naza avoids the head kick by Burns.
Naza fails to land the takedown.
Naza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burns avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns swinging wilding here.
Naza has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gio Naza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
Naza dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Naza's head and hops out.
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naza.
Burns throws a hook but Naza avoids it easily.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naza moves away.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Naza on that attempt.
Naza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Naza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burns napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Naza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Burns regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza prevents Burns from improving his position.
Naza is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Naza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Naza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Naza's back!
Naza is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Burns.
Burns lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns tries to keep control of the position but Naza is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza breaks Burns's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Burns wants to sweep here but Naza controlling him for the moment.
Naza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Burns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burns controls Naza momentarily but Naza frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Naza shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns leaves Naza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Naza on that attempt.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Naza's shoulder, as Naza tries to avoid the shot.
Naza looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
Burns gets caught flat footed, as Naza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burns manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Naza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burns tries to control but Naza wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Naza shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Naza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burns sprawls well initially but Naza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naza.
Naza thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Naza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Naza trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
Naza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Naza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Naza.
Gio Naza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Naza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Naza thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Naza trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Naza.
Naza is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Naza from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Naza 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.
Naza wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Naza lands a couple of digs.
Naza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns wants to control but Naza passes easily into half guard.
Naza is just content to waste time from the top position. Burns takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Naza won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Naza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Naza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Burns has Naza pulled in close to control his posture.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Naza from controlling successfully.
Naza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Burns looking to control.
Naza passes Burns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns has hold of Naza's hands but Naza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gio Naza clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burns slaps away a takedown attempt from Naza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Naza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Naza.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Naza is just out of range.
Burns stuffs the takedown attempt from Naza. Naza gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gio Naza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Naza. Naza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naza shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Naza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Naza moves away from the strike by Burns.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns stalks Naza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Naza's face. Naza staggers backwards, shaken.
Burns fails with the takedown
so Naza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Burns trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Naza tries to stand but Burns is controlling from the bottom.
Burns pulls Naza in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Naza is in close to Burns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burns wants to improve his position but instead Naza has moved into half guard.
Naza thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Burns to regain full guard.
Naza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naza is looking to stand up but Burns won't let him.
Burns is trying to control the position but Naza postures up.
Naza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naza landing with the ground and pound.
Naza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Naza from controlling successfully.
Naza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naza trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naza stands up from Burns's guard - Naza perhaps looking for a knockout.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Naza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burns defending well as Naza loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Burns misses.
Naza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Naza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burns's half guard.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Naza sits in half guard.
Burns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gio Naza had his way with Nathan Burns in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Naza misses with a takedown
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naza.
Naza with a poor takedown
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Burns.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Naza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gio Naza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naza tries for a takedown but Burns circles away easily
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naza misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Naza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nathan Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns throws a series of punches but Naza avoids them all with ease.
Burns lands a jab to Naza's midsection.
Naza with a poor takedown
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns throws a right and a left that Naza avoids nicely.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Naza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Naza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza 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.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naza trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns has momentary wrist control but Naza slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza distracts Burns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Naza preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Naza trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Naza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naza wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Naza postures up.
Burns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Naza fails with the takedown
and Naza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Naza moves away from the strike by Burns.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Naza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naza has his takedown stuffed
and Burns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naza thinking.
Naza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Burns throws the left hand but Naza avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Burns! Nathan Burns retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne comes to the cage accompanied by Freestyler. Mike Black will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Teddy Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Black!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a double jab.
Black connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Black fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Left hook, right uppercut from Black.
Teddy Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws a right hand that Payne ducks under and follows up with a left that Payne also avoids with ease.
Black misses with a head kick.
Payne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 big right from Payne misses.
Payne shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black lands a right hook to the body.
Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Payne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Payne tries to move into range but Black moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Payne throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Black connects with a good right hand that stumbles Payne. Payne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Black lands with a right hand.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Payne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Black lands with an overhand left.
Payne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Payne persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black moves away from the strike by Payne.
Payne is looking to land body kicks.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Payne throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mike Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payne is defended easily by Black.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Black swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payne.
Black sizes up Payne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Black is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Payne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Black throws a right hand that Payne ducks under and follows up with a left that Payne also avoids with ease.
Payne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Black.
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Black looks to land a combination. Payne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Black ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Black works over Payne's head and body with a nice combination.
Black scores with a jab to the body.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black lands a nice hook to Payne's body. Payne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payne doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Black lands the left hand.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Black throws a right hand that Payne ducks under and follows up with a left that Payne also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black jabs at Payne's body.
Black wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black slips a jab from Payne.
Payne misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Payne missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payne misses with a combination
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Black.
Payne stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Black dominated that round.
That's time! Payne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Black fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Payne closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Payne pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Black lands a lovely overhand right.
Black lands a jab.
Black slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Payne.
Black lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mike Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Payne with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Black.
Payne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payne blocks the body kick.
Black slips under a jab from Payne.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Black slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Black throws a leg kick but Payne checks it.
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Payne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Payne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
Teddy Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne misses with a body shot
and Black counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to land body kicks.
Black throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Payne thows a leg kick but Black checks it
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Payne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payne.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Payne shoots in.
Payne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black cracks Payne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Black was covering up waiting for the punch and Payne finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black pulls Payne in to control the position.
Payne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne is fighting to break Black's control of his arms but Black is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payne postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payne throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Payne shoots in.
Black sizes up Payne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Payne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Black is working the combinations to good effect here.
Payne shoots and misses
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payne slips a jab and a cross from Black.
A shot to the body from Payne misses
and Black counters with a one-two to the body.
Payne is rocked!
Payne throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Payne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black counters with a head kick that wobbles Payne - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Black sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Black!
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