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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Sankari (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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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Long Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tero Sankari!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari slips a jab and a cross from Shot.
Shot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sankari as he jumps to the side.
Sankari scores with a nice body kick.
Sankari scores with a kick to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sankari!
Tero Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shot is breathing heavily.
Sankari throws a front kick that sends Shot stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sankari. Sankari obviously looking to wear him down.
Sankari lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Long Shot has been cut.
Sankari thuds his shin into the meat of Shot's side.
Sankari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sankari lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sankari pushes Shot away with a front kick.
Sankari lands with a slapping head kick.
Sankari thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shot if he has to take too many more of those.
Danga de danga de dang - Sankari scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body kick from Sankari.
Sankari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sankari thows a body kick. Shot tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shot could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sankari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sankari. That one must have hurt.
A big head kick from Sankari and Shot is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Shot is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Shot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sankari pushing down on Shot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sankari scores with a big shot! Shot's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Shot! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tero Sankari!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucius Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucius Spartan looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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243 lbs
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244 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucius Spartan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jakob Hanson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson tries to clinch up.
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spartan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
Hanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spartan is fending him off so far but Hanson persists. Nope, Spartan circles away and we're back to standing.
Jakob Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanson.
Lucius Spartan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Hanson.
Hanson instigates a clinch.
Spartan has Hanson pressed against the cage, preventing Hanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Hanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spartan keeps control of Hanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spartan breaks from the clinch.
Spartan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense.
Hanson looks gassed!
Spartan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spartan avoids it really well and circles away.
Spartan clinches up against the cage.
Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spartan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson wants a takedown but no success here.
Spartan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spartan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spartan wants to control but Hanson is keeping him busy.
Spartan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Spartan stands up.
Spartan throws a good cross that connects.
Hanson instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan lands a nice uppercut.
Spartan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spartan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanson.
Spartan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hanson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spartan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spartan stands up and waves to Hanson to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Spartan circles away easily
and Spartan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spartan moves into range and clinches up with Hanson.
Spartan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Hanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spartan rushes Hanson and presses him up against the cage.
Hanson can't break the clinch.
Spartan lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanson as Spartan tries to tie him up.
Hanson breaks the clinch.
Hanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spartan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spartan.
Hanson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spartan rolls with it to try and escape but Hanson cranks on the arm and Spartan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jakob Hanson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gorge St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hans peps (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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295 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gorge St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, hans peps!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
peps tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Pierre swivels and escapes.
St Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab-cross combination lands for St Pierre and sends peps crashing to the mat! St Pierre follows him down to the mat - peps regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like hans peps has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
St Pierre decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
St Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
St Pierre darts in and clinches peps up against the cage.
peps jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as St Pierre walks away with a smile on his face. peps gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
peps looks gassed!
St Pierre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends peps sprawling to the canvas! peps rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can St Pierre finish him?!
St Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for St Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
St Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
peps fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of peps's head.
That has opened up hans peps's cut even more.
St Pierre throws a series of strikes that have peps backpedaling.
The cut above hans peps's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
peps with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling St Pierre to score with a decent uppercut.
Gorge St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
peps takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
peps is rocked!
peps moves into the clinch.
St Pierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left lands for St Pierre.
St Pierre moves into the clinch successfully.
peps drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gorge St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hans peps.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Pierre.
St Pierre breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre throws out a powerful jab.
St Pierre forces peps back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Pierre as peps tries to tie him up.
St Pierre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
St Pierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St Pierre clinches with his opponent.
St Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent peps tumbling to the canvas! St Pierre pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! peps was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gorge St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slerba Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Growl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Growl is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slerba Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Growl!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Growl throws a looping overhand right but Diggler ducks down to avoid it.
Diggler slips under a jab from Growl.
Growl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggler circles away quickly and effectively.
Growl slaps away a takedown attempt from Diggler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dave Growl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Growl throws a body punch but Diggler moves out of range.
Growl darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Growl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diggler walks into a jab.
Diggler moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Growl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Growl misses with a straight left.
Growl throws a hook but Diggler blocks it.
Growl misses with a kick to the body.
Growl swings for the body but Diggler moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growl misses the shot to the body.
Diggler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slerba Diggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Growl looks to land a right hand but Diggler moved out of range.
Growl cracks Diggler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diggler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Growl.
Diggler shoots for a double leg takedown but Growl sprawls well. He's pushed Diggler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Growl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Growl scores with a body shot.
Diggler walks into a stiff left hand from Growl.
Diggler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diggler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Growl sprawls well. Growl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diggler gets slowly back to his feet.
Diggler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growl scores with a jab to the jaw.
Growl connects with a single shot there.
Diggler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diggler blocks a jab.
Diggler closes the distance and clinches up with Growl, looking for a takedown. Diggler pushes Growl against the cage but Growl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
Diggler defending well as Growl loads up on a big left hand.
Growl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Growl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Growl scores with a punch to the head.
Growl has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Growl scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Slerba Diggler has been cut.
Diggler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diggler is rocked!
Growl throws a leg kick but Diggler checks it.
Growl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Growl stuns Diggler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Diggler. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jab from Growl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growl waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Diggler.
Growl loads up on a big right hand but Diggler slips the punch.
Diggler fails to land the takedown.
Growl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Growl lands with an uppercut that bounces Diggler off the cage and back into rage.
Dave Growl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Growl throws out a loose jab but Diggler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Growl misses with an uppercut.
Growl misses the shot to the body.
Growl is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Diggler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Growl throws the left hand but Diggler avoids the punch easily.
Growl throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggler.
Growl missing with a left hand there. Diggler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Growl misses with a straight left.
A big left from Growl misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diggler.
Growl throws a series of punches but Diggler avoids them all with ease.
Growl throws an overhand right that lands on Diggler's shoulder, as Diggler tries to avoid the shot.
Growl lands with a right hand.
Diggler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diggler blocks a jab.
Diggler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Growl avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Growl misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Growl finds it's way round the side to connect with Diggler's head.
Diggler ducks under a wild hook from Growl.
Growl looks to throw the jab but Diggler is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Growl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slerba Diggler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Growl looks to land a left hand but Diggler moved out of range nicely.
Growl misses with a wild body shot.
Growl throws out a loose jab but Diggler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Growl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diggler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Growl. No joy for Diggler on that attempt.
A swing and a miss from Growl.
Growl misses with an uppercut.
Growl stuffs the takedown.
Growl loads up on a big right hand but Diggler slips the punch.
Diggler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Growl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Growl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diggler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Growl throws out the jab.
Diggler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Growl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slerba Diggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggler defending well as Growl loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Growl misses its intended target.
Growl misses with a looping left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diggler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Growl sizes up Diggler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diggler staying out of range there.
Growl lands with a shot to the body.
Growl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diggler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Growl.
Growl stuffs the takedown attempt from Diggler. Diggler gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Growl - just one landing.
Growl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diggler shoots in looking for a takedown. Growl tries to sprawl out of it but Diggler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Growl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler shoots for a takedown but Growl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big left from Growl misses.
Growl misses with a straight left.
Growl loads up on a big right hand but Diggler slips the punch.
Growl misses the jab.
Dave Growl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diggler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Growl.
Growl misses with an uppercut. Diggler saw that one coming.
Growl shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Growl lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Growl misses.
A jab from Growl does it's job there.
Diggler walks into a straight right hand from Growl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Growl to score with a decent uppercut.
Diggler moves out of range as Growl strikes.
Diggler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick from Growl misses.
Growl throws a body punch but Diggler moves out of range.
A big right from Growl misses.
Growl lands with an uppercut that bounces Diggler off the cage and back into rage.
Growl misses the shot to the body.
Growl throws a hook but Diggler blocks it.
Growl misses with a hook. Diggler ducked under it nicely.
Diggler shoots in looking for a takedown. Growl tries to sprawl out of it but Diggler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Growl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Growl cracks Diggler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler closes the distance and clinches up with Growl, looking for a takedown. Diggler pushes Growl against the cage but Growl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Growl cracks Diggler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Growl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diggler moves out of range as Growl strikes.
Growl cracks Diggler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Growl throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggler.
Diggler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diggler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Growl.
A slow jab from Growl misses its intended target.
Growl loads up on a big right hand but Diggler slips the punch.
Growl cracks Diggler with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Growl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diggler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Growl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Growl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slerba Diggler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Growl, as that shot connected.
Diggler moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Diggler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Growl tries to work over Diggler's front leg with a kick but Diggler checks it.
Diggler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Growl thows a body shot but no joy.
Growl looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggler is just out of range.
Growl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Growl thows a body shot but no joy.
Diggler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Growl misses with a straight right.
Diggler slips under a jab from Growl.
Growl throws a hook to the side of Diggler's head but Diggler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Growl misses the shot to the body.
Growl with a nice cross.
No luck for Diggler with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growl misses with the combination.
Growl cracks Diggler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diggler ducks under a wild hook from Growl.
Growl jabs at Diggler's body.
Diggler slips a jab from Growl.
Growl misses with a hook.
Growl throws a series of punches but Diggler avoids them all with ease.
Growl misses with a straight left.
A shot to de liver by Growl. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Growl. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Growl.
Diggler blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diggler is defended easily by Growl.
A big right from Growl misses.
Growl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggler moves away.
Growl misses with an uppercut.
Growl throws the left hand but Diggler avoids the punch easily.
Growl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Growl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Growl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Growl misses.
Growl throws a hook but Diggler blocks it.
Growl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Growl connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Growl.
Growl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Growl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diggler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slerba Diggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggler moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Growl misses.
Diggler moves away from the strike by Growl.
Growl throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Diggler or perhaps it was just good defense by Growl which made him look bad.
Growl lands a jab.
Growl throws a hook but Diggler blocks it.
Growl throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggler.
Diggler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Growl looks to land a right hand but Diggler moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growl works the jab nicely.
Diggler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Growl.
A jab from Growl misses.
Growl throws a series of punches but Diggler moves out of range.
Growl looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggler is just out of range.
Diggler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Growl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diggler momentarily.
Slerba Diggler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Growl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Growl loads up on a big right hand but Diggler slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Growl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Growl misses with a body shot.
Growl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Growl throws a nice looking combination but Diggler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Growl lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Growl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Growl has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Growl!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cottrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson comes to the cage accompanied by Overtime. Nathan Pearson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Cottrell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cottrell was covering up waiting for the punch and Pearson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pearson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cottrell is keeping the position for now.
Cottrell 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.
Cottrell working a defensive guard here.
Pearson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pearson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson looking to sit in guard and control but Cottrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Cottrell from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is looking for a triangle but Cottrell pushes his legs off easily.
Pearson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cottrell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cottrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cottrell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cottrell preventing the sweep.
Pearson is looking for a triangle but Cottrell pushes his legs off easily.
Cottrell looking to pass the guard.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Cottrell from controlling successfully.
Cottrell advances to half 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.
Cottrell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cottrell is trying to control. Pearson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pearson is trying to control but can't.
Cottrell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pearson is trying to control but can't.
Pearson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pearson looking for submissions off his back.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cottrell has his takedown stuffed
and Pearson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson passes Cottrell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cottrell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pearson seems to be looking for submissions.
Cottrell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cottrell.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson trying to control but Cottrell is working from the bottom.
Cottrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Cottrell keeps moving.
Pearson is really struggling to control Cottrell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cottrell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pearson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cottrell won't be happy with that.
Pearson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cottrell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Pearson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cottrell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pearson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cottrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cottrell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cottrell working for a triangle but Pearson defends it easily.
Pearson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cottrell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cottrell has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cottrell wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Pearson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pearson has Cottrell pulled in close to control his posture.
Cottrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cottrell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cottrell stands up and waves to Pearson to follow him.
Cottrell slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
Cottrell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pearson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cottrell's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cottrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cottrell can't keep his opponent in guard - Pearson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pearson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pearson is working hard here to advance position.
Pearson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cottrell sees it coming and defends easily.
Cottrell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pearson is working away from the top position though.
Pearson is trying to work for a kimura but Cottrell is defending well.
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.
Cottrell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cottrell.
Cottrell keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
Pearson has gone for a leg lock! Cottrell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pearson's guard.
Cottrell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pearson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Pearson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pearson avoids a kick to the body.
Cottrell shoots and misses
and Pearson counters with a left and a right that stings Cottrell.
Cottrell shoots and misses
and Pearson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pearson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pearson wants to take a breather but Cottrell is having none of it.
Pearson is trying to work for a kimura but Cottrell is defending well.
Pearson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottrell is pressing down on Pearson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Cottrell keeps moving.
Cottrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pearson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cottrell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pearson, into his guard.
Cottrell wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
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.
Pearson has an active guard here but Cottrell has managed to pass into half guard.
Pearson is not content to let Cottrell control the position.
Pearson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cottrell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pearson!
Pearson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cottrell controlling from mount.
Pearson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson tries to hold on but Cottrell pushes him away.
Cottrell with the ground and pound from mount.
Pearson is looking to get to half guard.
Cottrell avoids the attempt from Pearson to control.
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.
Cottrell looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cottrell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pearson tries to hold on but Cottrell pushes him away.
Pearson is trying to reverse the position but instead Cottrell has taken his back - oops!
Pearson is really stuck here.
Nathan Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nathan Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nick Cottrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathan Pearson.
Well Pearson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Pearson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Mcpeeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mekhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Mcpeeny has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Mcpeeny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mekhi !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by .
lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
tries to bum rush Mcpeeny with a series of wild strikes but Mcpeeny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
throws out a loose jab but Mcpeeny uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
digs a good body shot into Mcpeeny's ribs.
swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
misses with a two punch combination.
just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcpeeny finds it's way round the side to connect with 's head.
It looks like Mekhi has been cut.
Nice cross by .
Decent striking displayed by there.
missing with a left hand there. Mcpeeny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
cracks Mcpeeny with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpeeny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mcpeeny doesn't manage to clinch there - circles away.
Mcpeeny slips a jab and a cross from .
fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcpeeny manages to avoid it.
throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcpeeny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
is trying to break the clinch but Mcpeeny has him pressed against the cage.
has Mcpeeny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcpeeny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcpeeny stops a takedown attempt from .
wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcpeeny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite 's efforts to push away.
blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
working hard to break the clinch.
Mcpeeny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite 's efforts to push away.
Mcpeeny lands a damaging elbow.
avoids the elbow strike from Mcpeeny, against the cage.
Mcpeeny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mcpeeny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through 's defenses.
goes for a takedown attempt but Mcpeeny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James Mcpeeny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mekhi .
lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
throws a right hand that Mcpeeny ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcpeeny also avoids with ease.
Mcpeeny moves out of range as strikes.
Mcpeeny slips under a jab from .
looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mekhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcpeeny.
looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcpeeny clinches up with and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcpeeny throws an elbow that misses.
is trying to break the clinch but Mcpeeny has him pressed against the cage.
wants to break free but Mcpeeny has control.
can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcpeeny has pressed against the cage, preventing from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
avoids the elbow strike from Mcpeeny, against the cage.
blocks the elbow strike.
has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcpeeny avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcpeeny pulls his leg out and moves away.
looks gassed!
ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcpeeny moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcpeeny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mekhi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mekhi 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mcpeeny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcpeeny on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mcpeeny wants to clinch.
Mcpeeny moves in looking to clinch but pushes him off.
dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcpeeny takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mcpeeny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcpeeny closes the distance and pushes back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcpeeny avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
wants a takedown.
goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcpeeny prevents it.
James Mcpeeny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mekhi .
Mcpeeny throws an elbow that misses.
goes for a takedown attempt but Mcpeeny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcpeeny's head.
misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcpeeny moves into range and clinches up with .
Mcpeeny throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
tries for a takedown but Mcpeeny manages to get underhooks.
Mcpeeny throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcpeeny throws an elbow but misses.
Mcpeeny lands a damaging elbow.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.
Mcpeeny misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcpeeny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mcpeeny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from .
Mcpeeny lands an elbow that stopped in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Mekhi 's cut even more.
Mcpeeny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcpeeny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcpeeny pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcpeeny scores with a hook.
misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcpeeny tries to close the distance and clinch up but swats him away and circles back towards the center.
misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from .
missing with a left hand there. Mcpeeny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcpeeny was well out of range. Poor timing from .
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcpeeny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcpeeny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcpeeny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcpeeny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from .
thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mekhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mekhi 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mcpeeny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
scores with a punch to the head.
Mcpeeny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcpeeny fails with an attempt to clinch.
misses with a wild combination.
Mcpeeny dodges the punch combination from .
misses with a few strikes there.
Mcpeeny rushes and presses him up against the cage.
Mcpeeny throws an elbow but it's blocked.
blocks an elbow strike.
blocks an elbow strike from Mcpeeny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow that stopped in his tracks for a moment.
wants a takedown.
takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
blocks an elbow strike from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Mekhi 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
blocks the elbow strike.
goes for a takedown attempt but Mcpeeny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcpeeny tries to close the distance and clinch but swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mekhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcpeeny is looking to clinch but is avoiding it.
Mcpeeny tries to clinch but moves out of range.
tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcpeeny was well out of range. Poor timing from .
throws a right hand that Mcpeeny ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcpeeny also avoids with ease.
connects with a body shot.
James Mcpeeny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcpeeny wants to clinch up but keeps it at a distance.
Mcpeeny gets a clinch.
looking for a takedown.
James Mcpeeny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mekhi .
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
blocks an elbow strike.
Mcpeeny lands a damaging elbow.
tries for a takedown. No joy.
wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcpeeny has him pressed against the cage.
avoids the elbow strike from Mcpeeny, against the cage.
drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcpeeny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.
Mekhi 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
tries to break free but Mcpeeny pushes him back against the cage.
Mcpeeny throws an elbow that misses.
Mcpeeny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
can't get the takedown.
takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mekhi 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Mcpeeny!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Am McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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187 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, I Am McLovin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLovin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McLovin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McLovin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but McLovin drags him back down.
McLovin wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is pushing McLovin's head away, looking to escape. McLovin manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from McLovin.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McLovin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLovin tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
McLovin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McLovin.
McLovin trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
McLovin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because McLovin loaded up on that one.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McLovin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
McLovin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jackson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McLovin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McLovin looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding McLovin's attempts to control the action.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McLovin on the ground.
Jackson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
McLovin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McLovin off to one side.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
McLovin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLovin's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
Jackson looks to land a combination but McLovin avoids it well.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLovin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Am McLovin.
McLovin misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has McLovin backing up. McLovin nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson lands with a straight right. McLovin didn't see that one coming.
McLovin 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.
McLovin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Quinton Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands a head kick. McLovin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLovin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
McLovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
McLovin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McLovin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McLovin takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson cracks McLovin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McLovin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson wants to stand but McLovin is controlling the position.
McLovin slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson pushes McLovin off looking to stand but McLovin dives back in and keeps control.
McLovin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but I Am McLovin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and McLovin counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
McLovin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McLovin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson is pushing McLovin's head away, looking to escape. McLovin manages to hold on to the position though.
McLovin trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is pushing McLovin's head away, looking to escape. McLovin manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
I Am McLovin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries to escape but McLovin is in control.
McLovin wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson throws a jab when McLovin was well out of range.
McLovin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLovin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLovin slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
McLovin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
McLovin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
McLovin works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLovin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLovin throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
McLovin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
McLovin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but McLovin is having none of it.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McLovin manages to pass to side control.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
McLovin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Quinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLovin scores with a jab to the body.
McLovin lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McLovin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McLovin lands with a shot to the body.
McLovin misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and McLovin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
McLovin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McLovin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson wriggles free and stands up.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
McLovin shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Am McLovin.
McLovin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McLovin.
McLovin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow McLovin down.
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!
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLovin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McLovin showed some decent athleticism there.
McLovin passes the guard and advances to mount!
McLovin stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson stalks McLovin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McLovin's face. McLovin staggers backwards, shaken.
McLovin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Am McLovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McLovin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson stuns McLovin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLovin drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McLovin throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a body kick that stops McLovin in his tracks momentarily.
Donk. Jackson catches McLovin right on the button with a cross.
McLovin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McLovin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
McLovin dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but McLovin avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLovin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McLovin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Am McLovin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McLovin is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through McLovin's defenses.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as McLovin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but McLovin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McLovin throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
McLovin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
McLovin lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
McLovin moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from McLovin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLovin on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
McLovin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and McLovin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson is wriggling around but McLovin manages to pass to half guard.
McLovin is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but McLovin is controlling him
McLovin is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jackson defend it? McLovin steps over the head and cranks it - Jackson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McLovin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). I Am McLovin!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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