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SPFC 19: Blitzkrieg vs Cooper PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses MIx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Moses MIx!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MIx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MIx misses with a double jab.
MIx takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
MIx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MIx misses with a body shot.
MIx scores with a one two! Pope had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jack Pope has been cut.
MIx moves out of range as Pope throws a body kick.
MIx misses the shot to the body.
MIx swings for the body but Pope moves out of range.
Pope misses with a takedown attempt - MIx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MIx connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MIx lands a left and a right that send Pope crashing to the mat, dazed. MIx thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pope is rocked!
MIx grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Pope takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! MIx cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Moses MIx!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Davis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hansen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hansen is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Hansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Hansen. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
Chris Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Davis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Hansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hansen as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hansen misses with a two punch combination.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Hansen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hansen wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
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.
Hansen lands a jab-cross combination.
Hansen tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Hansen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davis on the side of the head.
Davis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hansen's guard.
Hansen is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
Davis 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.
Davis looks gassed!
Hansen is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hansen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Davis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hansen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hansen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hansen!
Hansen working the strikes but Davis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hansen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hansen working the head and body with strikes.
Hansen wants to stand up but Davis is controlling the position.
Davis has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hansen. Oh but Davis has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hansen goes limp - he's gone! Davis jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wanderlie bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, boom. Shane Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, wanderlie bain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
bain throws a knee to the head but misses.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but bain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
bain tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
bain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilson has bain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. bain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. bain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
bain wants to clinch.
bain keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bain looks to clinch
and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
bain manages to escape and get back to his feet!
bain wants to clinch but Wilson slips to the side
and Wilson counters with a three punch combo that has bain backing up. bain nods at Wilson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but bain is retaining full guard.
bain wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
bain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
bain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
bain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wilson manages to pass to side control.
bain wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but bain is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bain pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bain looks gassed!
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but bain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bain instigates a clinch.
Wilson tries to pull guard but bain won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
bain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilson tries to pull guard but bain won't allow it.
Wilson jumps guard but bain stands there with Wilson around his waist. Wilson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but bain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and bain moves into the clinch.
bain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
bain tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
bain misses with a knee strike.
Wilson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but bain regains guard immediately.
Wilson prevents bain from getting back to his feet.
Wilson trying to control but bain is working from the bottom.
Wilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
bain scrambles and gets back to his feet.
wanderlie bain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bain looks to clinch
and Wilson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilson.
bain is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
bain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilson controls the pace.
bain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
bain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into side control. bain won't be happy with that.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but bain keeps working.
bain is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wilson decides to stand up, so the ref orders bain to his feet.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but bain avoids it really well and circles away.
bain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in bain's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Wilson stops bain from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wilson trying to control but bain is working from the bottom.
bain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
bain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wilson manages to pass to side control.
bain is trying to stand.
Wilson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
bain clinches but Wilson breaks the clinch
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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.
bain clinches but Wilson breaks the clinch
and Wilson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilson.
bain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson trying to control but bain is working from the bottom.
bain pushes Wilson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilson.
bain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
bain tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson tries to pull guard but bain won't allow it.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Wilson is trying to break free.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Wilson blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bain tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics bain uses from the top position.
bain being controlled here momentarily.
bain wanted to stand there but Wilson had control of the position.
Wilson wriggles free and stands up.
bain wants to clinch
and Wilson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shane Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bain clinches but Wilson breaks the clinch
and Wilson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilson.
Wilson prevents bain from getting back to his feet.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
bain has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bain clinches with his opponent.
bain throws a knee to the head but misses.
bain misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but bain circles away.
bain slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
bain tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
bain tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
bain has managed to clinch.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but Wilson blocks with his arms.
bain lands a knee to the body.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
bain scores with a knee to the head.
bain with a knee to the head.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson cracks bain with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
bain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilson's efforts to push away.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shane Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
bain pushes Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
bain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
bain wants to clinch
and Wilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
bain wants to clinch but Wilson slips to the side
and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. bain didn't expect that.
bain is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilson gets to his feet - bain follows without any prompting.
Wilson is looking to chop away at bain's legs.
bain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a head kick but bain moves out of range.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. bain didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
bain has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
bain tries to clinch but Wilson moves away
and Wilson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilson.
bain wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
bain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wilson manages to pass to side control.
bain wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain is kicking away at Wilson from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Wilson grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with bain trying to push Wilson off... bain taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Shane Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blitzkrieg Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Kossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blitzkrieg Friedhelm!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu is looking to clinch.
Friedhelm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Frank Kossu has been cut.
Friedhelm lands with a right hand.
Kossu is rocked!
Friedhelm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Kossu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Friedhelm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Friedhelm throws a monster overhand right that drops Kossu! Friedhelm follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blitzkrieg Friedhelm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between vitor bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Agron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). vitor bain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, vitor bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Agron!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bain misses with a wild combination.
bain looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Agron drops bain with a right and a left! Agron comes rushing in but bain regains his composure and manages to keep Agron in guard.
bain is rocked!
Agron stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Agron bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops bain! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh bain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agron slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
bain seems to have got his legs back now.
Agron stands and steps away. bain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Agron lands a nice shot to the body.
bain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
bain slips a jab and a cross from Agron.
Agron cracks bain with a right hand to the side of the head.
vitor bain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agron forces bain back against the cage and clinches.
Agron slows down the pace here.
Agron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Agron.
Agron jumps into guard, dragging bain to the mat.
Agron has his hands on bain's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Agron has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Agron scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Agron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. bain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
bain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
bain takes one to the side of the head.
Agron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Agron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
bain throws a series of punches but Agron moves out of range.
Agron lands a with a good body shot.
bain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agron lands with a nice body punch.
Agron rushes bain and presses him up against the cage.
Agron leaning against his opponent.
bain wants to get back to striking at distance but Agron won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agron jumps guard and drags bain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Agron wants to stand but bain is controlling the position.
Agron has a closed guard, preventing bain from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Agron holds on and takes a little breather.
bain won't allow Agron to sweep him here.
bain stops Agron from standing up.
bain wants to stand but Agron is controlling his posture from full guard.
bain prevents Agron from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
bain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Agron checks the leg kick nicely there.
bain misses with a combination
and Agron holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Agron pulls guard effortlessly.
bain won't allow Agron to get back to his feet.
Agron is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Agron jumps guard.
Agron wants to stand but bain is controlling the position.
bain wants to get up but he can't break Agron's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Agron uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Agron misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bain throws a series of strikes that have Agron backpedaling.
Good standup being displayed there by Agron as he connects with a hook.
bain throws a series of punches but Agron avoids them all with ease.
Agron fails to land with a series of punches.
Agron misses the jab.
bain circles away from the clinch attempt.
bain misses with a double jab
and Agron counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Agron.
Agron pulls bain into guard.
bain is looking to stand up but Agron won't let him.
bain wants to stand and escape but instead Agron has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Agron is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Agron is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Agron dominated 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.
bain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Agron.
bain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Agron.
Agron lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Agron lands an impressive looking overhand right. bain doesn't seem phased though.
Agron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Agron stalling against the cage.
Agron jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Agron holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Agron can do anything to dispel that myth.
Agron wriggles free and stands up.
bain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agron moves into the clinch successfully.
bain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Agron jumps guard.
Agron pushes bain off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Agron counters with a three punch combo that has bain backing up. bain nods at Agron to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from bain.
Agron scores with a nice strike.
Agron scores with a nice strike.
bain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Agron counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Agron.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Agron pulls guard successfully.
Agron wants to get back to his feet but bain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
bain is looking to stand up but Agron won't let him.
Agron wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bain throws a leg kick but Agron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
bain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
bain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Agron moves into the clinch successfully.
Agron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down bain.
Agron lands a body shot.
Agron jumps into guard, dragging bain to the mat.
Agron is pulling down on bain's head. It's preventing any offense from bain, at least for the moment.
bain gets to his feet. Agron looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Agron missing with a left hand there. bain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
bain throws a one two combo.
Agron has bain up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Agron keeps control of bain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Agron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
bain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Agron pulls guard effortlessly.
Agron pushes bain off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Agron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Agron misses with a series of wild punches.
bain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Agron counters with a right hand to the body.
bain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Agron.
bain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
bain throws a combination that misses
and bain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Agron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Agron.
bain misses with a double jab
and Agron counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but bain manages to avoid it.
bain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Agron slips a jab from bain.
Agron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by bain.
bain tries to keep at a distance but Agron has taken the fight into the clinch.
Agron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Agron's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
bain is trying to break free.
Agron taking a breather.
bain breaks the clinch.
bain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Agron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bain throws a series of punches but Agron avoids them all with ease.
Agron moves out of range of the leg kick from bain.
Agron throws a body punch but bain moves out of range.
bain throws a series of strikes that have Agron backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Agron 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. And we move into the final round!
Agron instigates a clinch.
Agron successfully pulls guard.
bain wants to stand but Agron has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Agron is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Agron pulls guard effortlessly.
Agron is adopting a defensive guard.
Agron wants to stand but bain is controlling the position.
bain wants to get up but he can't break Agron's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Agron managing to control the position.
Agron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. bain manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agron controls from within his opponent's guard.
bain is looking to stand up but Agron isn't so interested in that idea.
Agron is stalling in the full guard.
Agron won't allow bain to get back to his feet.
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.
Agron is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Despite being in the dominant position, Johnny Agron just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
bain tries to land a leg kick but Agron saw it coming and moves away.
Agron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Agron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Agron slips a jab and a cross from bain.
bain scores with a sloppy right hand. Agron should have avoided that one.
Agron scores with a punch to the head.
bain motions for Agron to come forward. bain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
bain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Agron wants to clinch.
bain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain swinging wilding here.
Agron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but bain moves away.
bain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agron.
Agron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
bain misses with a looping right.
Agron on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnny Agron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Agron instigates a clinch.
Agron pulls guard effortlessly.
bain tries to stand but Agron is controlling from the bottom.
Agron pushes bain off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Johnny Agron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
bain throws a series of punches but Agron moves out of range.
Agron closes the distance and pushes bain back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
bain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Agron is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
bain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Agron lands an uppercut.
Agron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Agron manages to pull guard.
Agron wants to sweep but no luck.
Agron wants to stand but bain is controlling the position.
bain gets to his feet. Agron looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
bain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Agron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Agron moves into the clinch successfully.
vitor bain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agron throws a blind hook that connects with the side of bains head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Agron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Agron has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Agron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex ORourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alex ORourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Morrison!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORourke throws a body kick that misses.
ORourke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ORourke somewhat.
Alex ORourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ORourke fails with the takedown.
ORourke wants to clinch.
ORourke looks for a takedown but Morrison sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex ORourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - ORourke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrison 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison wants to control from the top but ORourke keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ORourke is working an open guard so Morrison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
ORourke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morrison was covering up waiting for the punch and ORourke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
ORourke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
ORourke tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Morrison controls ORourke momentarily but ORourke frees himself.
ORourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ORourke defends well.
Morrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. ORourke defends it easily.
ORourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ORourke is breathing heavily.
Morrison is looking for a triangle but ORourke pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ORourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORourke wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
ORourke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morrison dives on top into guard.
Morrison 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.
ORourke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrison on the ground.
Morrison stands up and waves to ORourke to follow him.
Morrison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control but ORourke is working from the bottom.
ORourke has his foot on Morrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed ORourke's guard.
Morrison seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. ORourke is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jay Morrison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between paul bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Kilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, paul bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyle Kilke!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bain gets the takedown into side control.
bain in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
bain working the head with strikes.
It looks like Lyle Kilke has been cut.
bain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kilke defending against the ground and pound.
Kilke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by bain.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kilke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kilke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on bain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kilke is trying to stand up here but bain is controlling him well.
bain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilke defending well though.
bain winds up and cracks Kilke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
bain working the head and body with strikes.
bain working the head and body with strikes.
bain passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilke wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by bain.
bain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
bain misses with a head shot.
bain looking to land elbow strikes but Kilke uses the position to regain half guard.
bain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
bain is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
bain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bain with a flurry of punches that miss.
bain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilke is keeping the position for now.
bain is pushing down on Kilke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kilke is fighting to maintain full guard but bain has managed to sneak the leg through.
bain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
bain slips a nice elbow through Kilke's hands, connecting with Kilke's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilke's head.
Kilke regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from bain.
bain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilke kicks bain off and gets to his feet.
bain shoots in looking for a takedown. Kilke tries to sprawl out of it but bain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kilke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kilke sprawls well. Kilke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. bain gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kilke.
Kilke lands a left and a right that send bain crashing to the mat, dazed. Kilke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
bain is rocked!
It looks like paul bain has been cut.
bain is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
bain slips a jab and a cross from Kilke.
Oh bain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Kilke uses the oldest trick in the book to send bain tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Kilke is absolutely delighted - when bain wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyle Kilke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cung Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Skorski (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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155 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cung Lau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Skorski!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skorski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lau sprawls well. Lau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skorski gets slowly back to his feet.
Skorski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lau tries to avoid it but Skorski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lau to the ground. Lau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lau misses with a double jab.
Lau just misses with a punch to the body.
Skorski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lau thows a body shot but no joy.
Skorski misses with a takedown attempt - Lau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cung Lau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Skorski.
Skorski shoots in for a double leg but Lau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skorski looks gassed!
Skorski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lau as he avoids it easily.
Skorski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skorski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skorski throws out a loose jab but Lau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lau drops Skorski with a beautiful combination! Skorski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lau is looking for the KO!
Skorski is rocked!
It looks like Michael Skorski has been cut.
Lau connects with a superb combination that knocks Skorski out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Lau before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Skorski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cung Lau!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Cek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cek comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Jakob Cek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcelo Oliveira's chin.
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280 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jakob Cek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcelo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Cek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliveira to score with a decent uppercut.
Cek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cek shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cek misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Oliveira scores with the left hand. Cek knows he should have avoided that one.
Cek walks into a straight right hand from Oliveira.
Some bone on bone action there as Oliveira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Cek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Cek is very close to passing his half guard.
Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cek is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cek thows a huge punch but Oliveira dodges it nicely.
Cek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cek wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it.
Cek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cek is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cek misses with a head shot. Oliveira uses the momentum to regain guard.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cek tries to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oliveira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cek can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oliveira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oliveira avoids the attempt from Cek to control.
Oliveira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oliveira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cek sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cek controlling the position well.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Cek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cek is looking to improve his position.
Cek 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.
Cek gets full guard.
Oliveira 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cek keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira being controlled here momentarily.
Cek keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira postures up in Cek's guard and throws a big left but Cek blocks it.
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.
Cek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard.
Cek stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Cek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Cek from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jakob Cek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cek.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cek misses with an uppercut.
Cek loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Oliveira defending well as Cek loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira cracks a nice hook into Cek's ribs.
A big right from Cek misses.
Cek throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cek off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Cek lands.
Oliveira lands a two punch combo.
Oliveira slips a jab from Cek.
Marcelo Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cek misses with a combination
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oliveira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Oliveira catches Cek right on the button with a cross.
Cek dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.
Cek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oliveira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oliveira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cek.
Oliveira throws a lazy head kick
and Cek counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Oliveira's guard now.
Cek preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cek manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Cek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Cek is keeping the position.
Cek 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.
Oliveira trying to control but Cek is working from the bottom.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliveira trying to control but Cek is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cek.
Oliveira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cek misses with an uppercut.
Cek misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira scores with a jab. Cek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oliveira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cek to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing Cek from standing up.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cek tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Cek trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliveira 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cek wants to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Cek lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oliveira takes a step back to recover.
Cek is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Oliveira's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
A head kick misses from Cek.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Cek avoids the punch easily.
Cek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown.
Cek throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cek looks for the body kick but Oliveira saw that one coming.
Oliveira walks into a left hand.
Cek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cek lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cek passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cek prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Cek is nestled in close to Oliveira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cek trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away.
Cek is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cek to get the leverage.
Cek trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Cek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Cek wants to advance to full mount but Oliveira doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cek drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oliveira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cek has Oliveira in his guard.
Cek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliveira trying to control but Cek is working from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Cek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cek trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Cek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cek's back!
Cek breaks Oliveira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Cek tries to pass.
Cek advances position into side control!
Cek tries to score with some ground and pound. Oliveira controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cek.
Oliveira is not content to let Cek control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Cek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cek 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 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jakob Cek!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamikazee Blitzkrieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitzkrieg throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitzkrieg throws a series of punches but Cooper avoids them all with ease.
Blitzkrieg misses with an uppercut.
Blitzkrieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blitzkrieg throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it.
Blitzkrieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooper has a takedown stuffed.
Blitzkrieg cracks Cooper with an uppercut from hell and Cooper crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Blitzkrieg's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Cooper has his foot on Blitzkrieg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blitzkrieg works his way back into a safe position though.
Blitzkrieg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooper, not yet.
Blitzkrieg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blitzkrieg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg trying to move into half guard but instead Cooper has managed to sweep!
Cooper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blitzkrieg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cooper drops back looking for a leg! Blitzkrieg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blitzkrieg manages to kick Cooper off! Cooper jumps back into Blitzkrieg's guard.
Blitzkrieg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cooper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blitzkrieg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper drops back looking for a leg! Blitzkrieg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blitzkrieg manages to kick Cooper off! Cooper jumps back into Blitzkrieg's guard.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blitzkrieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooper circles away quickly and effectively.
Blitzkrieg throws out a powerful jab.
Blitzkrieg misses with a takedown
and Cooper counters with a one-two to the body.
Blitzkrieg looks to land a left hand but Cooper moved out of range nicely.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blitzkrieg misses with an uppercut.
Cooper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blitzkrieg circles away.
Cooper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cooper walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blitzkrieg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cooper.
Blitzkrieg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cooper.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Cooper.
A nice left hand lands by Blitzkrieg.
Cooper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blitzkrieg walks away with a smile on his face. Cooper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blitzkrieg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cooper.
Cooper lands a head kick. Blitzkrieg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blitzkrieg as he avoids it easily.
Cooper ducks straight into an uppercut from Blitzkrieg and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Cooper manages to regain guard straight away.
Cooper is rocked!
Cooper trying to control the position.
Cooper is still in real trouble! Can Blitzkrieg finish him?
Blitzkrieg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooper seems to have recovered his senses.
Blitzkrieg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blitzkrieg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blitzkrieg throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blitzkrieg defends it easily.
Blitzkrieg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blitzkrieg landing some decent shots from guard.
Blitzkrieg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blitzkrieg.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Blitzkrieg from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cooper is looking to clinch but Blitzkrieg is avoiding it.
Blitzkrieg throws the left hand but Cooper avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from Cooper as Blitzkrieg shoots in.
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg stuffs the takedown.
Blitzkrieg shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper sprawls well. He's pushed Blitzkrieg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cooper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blitzkrieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blitzkrieg looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
Cooper slips a jab from Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg misses with a double jab
and Cooper counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cooper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cooper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blitzkrieg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cooper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blitzkrieg trying to control but Cooper postures up.
Cooper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blitzkrieg wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy.
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.
Blitzkrieg looking for submissions off his back.
Cooper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cooper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blitzkrieg defends it well.
Blitzkrieg manages to get to full guard.
Cooper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper looking to pass the guard.
Blitzkrieg trying to control the position.
Blitzkrieg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cooper is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cooper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blitzkrieg wants to get back to his feet but Cooper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blitzkrieg leaves Cooper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blitzkrieg misses with a body punch
and Cooper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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.
Blitzkrieg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cooper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blitzkrieg misses with a body punch.
Blitzkrieg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blitzkrieg jumps guard.
Cooper stopping the sweep attempt from Blitzkrieg.
Cooper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cooper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cooper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blitzkrieg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blitzkrieg has escaped and now he's on top!
Blitzkrieg slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blitzkrieg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cooper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Blitzkrieg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper prevents Blitzkrieg from breaking the clinch.
Blitzkrieg stops a takedown attempt from Cooper.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blitzkrieg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cooper goes for a takedown attempt but Blitzkrieg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cooper defending well as Blitzkrieg loads up on a big left hand.
Blitzkrieg misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there.
Cooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cooper postures up.
Cooper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blitzkrieg dives on top into guard.
Cooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Blitzkrieg from controlling successfully.
Cooper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blitzkrieg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Blitzkrieg stands and throws Cooper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cooper tries to buck Blitzkrieg off but Blitzkrieg is having none of it.
Blitzkrieg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blitzkrieg throws a strike aimed at the side of Cooper's head but Cooper avoids it well.
Cooper tries to improve position but can't.
Blitzkrieg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Cooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper misses with a few strikes there.
Cooper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Blitzkrieg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blitzkrieg wants it to stay on the feet.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Cooper.
Blitzkrieg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Blitzkrieg.
Cooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg looks to land a left hand but Cooper moved out of range nicely.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Cooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg missing with a left hand there. Cooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg is winning the standup battle so far.
Blitzkrieg misses with a double jab
and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blitzkrieg throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blitzkrieg shoots in but no luck this time.
Cooper misses with a double jab.
Blitzkrieg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooper lands with a nice combination. Blitzkrieg backs away looking to recover.
Cooper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooper blocks a jab.
Cooper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blitzkrieg avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blitzkrieg throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blitzkrieg.
Cooper closes the distance and pushes Blitzkrieg back into the cage.
Blitzkrieg is trying to maintain a safe position but Cooper gets an underhook and turns Blitzkrieg into the cage.
Blitzkrieg is trying to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling him.
Cooper has Blitzkrieg pressed against the cage, preventing Blitzkrieg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooper can't get the takedown.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper lands a left hand.
Blitzkrieg stalling in the clinch but Cooper improves position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cooper's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blitzkrieg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cooper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blitzkrieg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cooper is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blitzkrieg just trying to survive but Cooper is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cooper tightening his grip on Blitzkrieg, looking for the choke.
Cooper is not going to allow Blitzkrieg to sit and survive in this position.
Blitzkrieg has hold of Cooper's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Cooper not allowing Blitzkrieg to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Blitzkrieg is trying to break free.
Blitzkrieg defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cooper's arms.
Blitzkrieg defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cooper looking for the RNC.
Blitzkrieg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cooper's guard. Nice work there by Blitzkrieg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
Cooper looking for a guillotine here but Blitzkrieg defends easily.
Blitzkrieg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blitzkrieg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blitzkrieg trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooper, not yet.
Blitzkrieg landing some decent shots from guard.
Cooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blitzkrieg won't allow Cooper to sweep him here.
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.
Cooper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blitzkrieg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blitzkrieg wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blitzkrieg.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Blitzkrieg misses with an uppercut.
Blitzkrieg misses with a double jab
and Cooper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blitzkrieg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blitzkrieg swivels and escapes.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Cooper.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Cooper dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blitzkrieg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Blitzkrieg misses.
Cooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blitzkrieg throws out the jab.
Cooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blitzkrieg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Blitzkrieg misses.
Blitzkrieg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooper counters with a two punch combo.
Blitzkrieg misses with a series of wild punches.
Blitzkrieg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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.
Cooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooper slips a straight right by Blitzkrieg.
Cooper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blitzkrieg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cooper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blitzkrieg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooper has Blitzkrieg in his guard.
Blitzkrieg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blitzkrieg is in close to Cooper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Blitzkrieg wants to stand and escape but instead Cooper has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cooper drops back looking for a leg! Blitzkrieg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blitzkrieg manages to kick Cooper off! Cooper jumps back into Blitzkrieg's guard.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cooper.
Blitzkrieg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blitzkrieg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cooper counters by moving into the clinch.
Cooper lands a nice knee to the body.
Blitzkrieg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cooper has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blitzkrieg uses from the top position.
Cooper trying to keep a closed guard but Blitzkrieg is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Blitzkrieg is stalling in the full guard.
Cooper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blitzkrieg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blitzkrieg looking to pass the guard.
Blitzkrieg throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blitzkrieg stands and throws Cooper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blitzkrieg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sheldon Cooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blitzkrieg wants to control but Cooper is keeping him busy.
Cooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blitzkrieg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Blitzkrieg crashes against the mat.
Cooper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cooper wants to control but Blitzkrieg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blitzkrieg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blitzkrieg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blitzkrieg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cooper.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blitzkrieg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg is the new middleweight champion!
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