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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florian comes into the arena with That's what it is blaring out of the sound system. Randy Lamon struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Randy Lamon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenny Florian's chin.
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BJJ Purple 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Florian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Lamon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florian is looking to clinch but Lamon is avoiding it.
Lamon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Florian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Florian trying to mount his opponent but Lamon defends it.
Florian thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lamon to regain full guard.
Lamon wants to sweep here but Florian controlling him for the moment.
Florian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Florian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Florian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Florian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lamon keeping moving, preventing Florian from controlling successfully.
Florian is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamon has wrist control.
Florian postures up in Lamon's guard and throws a big left but Lamon blocks it.
Florian tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamon is retaining full guard.
Lamon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lamon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Florian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lamon defends it nicely.
Florian tries to clinch up but Lamon circles away and keeps his distance.
Florian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Florian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Florian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Florian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Florian lands a damaging elbow.
Florian lands an elbow just above Lamon 's eye.
Florian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamon is defending well for now.
Florian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lamon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lamon is pressed up against the cage. Florian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lamon down to the mat. Lamon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Florian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Florian works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Florian there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Florian with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Florian wants to finish this one by submission but Lamon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Florian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamon is squirming around, avoiding Florian's attempts to control the action.
Florian quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Florian but it's paid off an Lamon is forced to tap! Nice work by Florian.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Florian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Frodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Zerka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zerka has chosen mc circulaire as his entrance music. Nicolas Zerka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Frodin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicolas Zerka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Zerka.
Zerka lands a left and a right that send Frodin crashing to the mat, dazed. Zerka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Frodin is rocked!
It looks like Chris Frodin has been cut.
Frodin throws a series of punches but Zerka moves out of range.
Oh Frodin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab lands there for Frodin.
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!
Zerka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Frodin misses.
Frodin seems to have got his legs back now.
Frodin tries to bum rush Zerka with a series of wild strikes but Zerka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frodin throws a chopping leg kick but Zerka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zerka is looking to clinch but Frodin is avoiding it.
Zerka works Frodin's body with a nice hook.
Zerka shoots in looking for a takedown. Frodin tries to sprawl out of it but Zerka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frodin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zerka shoots in but Frodin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris Frodin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Zerka.
Zerka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frodin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Zerka with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Zerka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frodin is looking to chop away at Zerka's legs.
Frodin stalks Zerka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zerka's face. Zerka staggers backwards, shaken.
Frodin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zerka thows a body shot but no joy.
Frodin misses with a wild combination.
Zerka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frodin's calf.
Frodin is breathing heavily.
Zerka throws a right and a left that Frodin avoids nicely.
Frodin throws a series of punches but Zerka avoids them all with ease.
Zerka scores with the left hand. Frodin knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frodin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zerka circles away quickly and effectively.
Zerka fails with a takedown attempt.
Zerka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frodin tries to avoid it but Zerka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frodin to the ground. Frodin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frodin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frodin misses with a double jab.
Frodin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frodin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zerka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frodin as he avoids it easily.
Zerka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zerka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frodin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zerka.
Zerka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frodin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Zerka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zerka tries to free his leg and advance position but Frodin is retaining full guard.
Frodin trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frodin is trying to hold Zerka in close to prevent damage but Zerka has managed to pass into half guard.
Zerka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frodin sees it coming and defends easily.
Frodin is trying to stand.
Zerka in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Frodin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zerka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicolas Zerka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jawood Gamdalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lesnar Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Greco's choice of entrance music: this is what will happen to you. The key to victory for Jawood Gamdalin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jawood Gamdalin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lesnar Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamdalin.
Gamdalin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gamdalin tries a low kick but Greco avoids it.
Greco misses with a low kick as Gamdalin jumps back.
Gamdalin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Greco is pressing down on Gamdalin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gamdalin is holding on for now.
Greco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gamdalin defending well though.
Greco is controlling the pace.
Gamdalin tries to roll over but Greco keeps him under control.
Greco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco moves into full mount! Gamdalin won't be happy about that!
Greco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Greco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco landing strikes, looking to finish!
Greco controlling his opponent.
Greco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gamdalin is bucking up trying to escape but Greco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Greco unloading with bombs!
Gamdalin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greco connects with a bit shot that sees Gamdalin covering up! More strikes from Greco and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Greco is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lesnar Greco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne The Massarce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moon comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends?. 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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BJJ Purple 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackie Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne The Massarce!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Massarce!
It looks like Jackie Moon has been cut.
Moon throws a series of punches but The Massarce moves out of range.
The Massarce is looking to clinch but Moon is avoiding it.
Moon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moon looks to clinch
and The Massarce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moon throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Massarce counters with a series of strikes. Moon will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Massarce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Moon prevents The Massarce from standing back up.
The Massarce trying to hold on to Moon's head to control him but Moon postures up.
Moon decides to stand and escape the position.
Moon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Massarce to score with a decent uppercut.
Moon throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Massarce counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moon's guard now.
The Massarce scoring with some ground and pound.
Moon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Massarce working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moon's head.
Moon is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Massarce drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Massarce jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moon throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Massarce uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon is not content to let The Massarce control the position.
The Massarce prevents Moon from escaping the position.
The Massarce has hold of Moon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Moon seems comfortable defending it but The Massarce has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Moon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Moon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but The Massarce couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dwayne The Massarce!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eat Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Monson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eat Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Monson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist scores with a takedown into Monson's guard.
Fist 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.
Fist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fist has gone for a leg lock! Monson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fist's guard.
Monson wants to control from the top but Fist keeps moving.
Monson 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.
Fist keeping full guard, as Monson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fist's guard.
Fist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fist looking for submissions off his back.
Monson trying to control from half guard but Fist is working away.
Monson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fist!
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.
Monson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Monson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fist because Monson loaded up on that one.
Monson wants to control the pace but Fist is squirming around nicely.
Fist is trying to escape the mount.
Monson has hold of Fist's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fist manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fist wants to control but Monson is having none of it.
Monson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fist can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Monson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Monson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Monson wants to finish this one by submission but Fist is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Monson.
Fist is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Monson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fist is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fist and Monson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fist regains half guard.
Monson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fist is just riding it out for now. Monson eventually gives up the hold.
Fist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Monson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Monson scores a takedown into full mount!
Monson looking to control but Fist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fist blocking the ground and pound.
Monson punching from mount but Fist doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fist manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fist is refusing to be controlled, as Monson sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson is thwarting Fist's attempts to control the position.
Monson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Monson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fist blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fist wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Monson.
Fist blocking the ground and pound.
Monson throwing strikes here but Fist is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fist is looking to improve his position but Monson isn't that keen on the idea.
Monson looking to control but Fist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monson punching from mount but Fist doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fist is squirming around, avoiding Monson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Monson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Monson misses with a head shot.
Monson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Monson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fist is looking to escape.
Monson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fist has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monson looking for a sweep. Not yet Monson, not yet.
Fist 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.
Fist drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Monson dives on top into guard.
Monson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Monson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Monson shoots in and bounces Fist off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monson defends well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Monson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Monson controlling from the top position.
Fist keeping moving, preventing Monson from controlling successfully.
Fist looking for a guillotine here but Monson defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Monson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Fist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monson trying to control but Fist is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monson misses with a body kick.
Monson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monson'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.
Fist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fist throws a head punch that misses.
Monson wants a takedown.
Fist gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monson.
Monson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Monson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fist has hold of one of Monson's legs. Monson is fighting the takedown attempt but Fist gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Monson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eat Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fist stopping the sweep attempt from Monson.
Fist drops back looking for a leg! Monson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monson manages to kick Fist off! Fist jumps back into Monson's guard.
Monson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Monson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fist, into his guard.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Monson.
I've got Monson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Monson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tooney Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: tooney in action. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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272 lbs
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Counter striker
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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, Mark Kerr !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tooney Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kerr at a distance.
Greco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Mark Kerr has been cut.
Kerr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greco is fending him off so far but Kerr persists. Nope, Greco circles away and we're back to standing.
Greco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kerr has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.
Kerr has Greco pressed against the cage, preventing Greco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greco lands a nice uppercut.
Greco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kerr .
Greco stalling against the cage.
Greco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kerr .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Greco.
Greco is looking to break free of the clinch but Kerr has double underhooks.
Kerr wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kerr . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Greco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Greco just leaning against Kerr , taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greco drops Kerr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kerr looks back up at him and smiles so Greco waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Greco throws a quick head kick that knocks Kerr silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Greco is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tooney Greco!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kizarn Ytall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer has chosen Kanye West as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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214 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kizarn Ytall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Hammer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ytall is breathing heavily.
Hammer feints and then cracks Ytall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ytall down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer cracks Ytall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Kizarn Ytall has been cut.
Hammer lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ytall falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Hammer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Catorce KA (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Burnett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Catorce KA!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnett throws a nice looking combination but KA bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Burnett.
KA throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burnett counters with a left and a right that stings KA.
KA tries for a takedown but Burnett circles away easily
and Burnett counters with a one-two to the body.
Burnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burnett leaves KA with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
KA with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burnett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for KA!
DJ Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Catorce KA.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KA wants to hold on but Burnett pushes him away.
Burnett goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now KA is on top in guard.
Burnett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KA trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KA wants to stand but Burnett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burnett working a defensive guard here.
Burnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but KA is one step ahead there.
Burnett looking for a guillotine here but KA defends easily.
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.
Burnett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
KA trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KA postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett wants to stand up but KA is controlling him.
KA trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KA looks gassed!
KA has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burnett is proving hard to escape from.
Burnett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
KA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burnett tries to clinch but KA moves out of range.
Burnett scores with a one two! KA had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
KA gets caught flat footed, as Burnett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
KA controls Burnett momentarily but Burnett frees himself.
Burnett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnett postures up in KA's guard and throws a big left but KA blocks it.
Burnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Burnett dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but KA shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
KA shoots in for a takedown but Burnett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
KA moves in looking to clinch but Burnett pushes him off.
KA tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KA wants to clinch.
KA fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett pushes KA up against the cage in a clinch.
KA is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett is trying to break the clinch but KA has him pressed against the cage.
Burnett tries to score a body lock takedown but KA shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. KA just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KA prevents Burnett from breaking the clinch.
Burnett is trying to force a seperation but KA has the dominant position.
Burnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burnett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burnett working hard to break the clinch.
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.
KA jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burnett walks away with a smile on his face. KA gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
KA tries to land a front kick but Burnett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
KA moves out of range of the leg kick from Burnett.
KA gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burnett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
KA misses with a takedown
and Burnett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in KA's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnett gets to his feet. KA looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Burnett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KA pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnett tries to clinch but KA moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Burnett scores with a four punch combination!
KA gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
KA keeping moving, preventing Burnett from controlling successfully.
Burnett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
KA is trying desperately to land a takedown but Burnett is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for KA.
Burnett scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett lands a with a good body shot.
Burnett throws a right and a left that KA avoids nicely.
Burnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
KA throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Burnett does no damage.
KA throws a leg kick but Burnett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burnett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Burnett does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Burnett dominated that second 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.
Burnett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping KA at a distance.
KA closes the distance and pushes Burnett back into the cage.
KA escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KA stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and KA wants it to stay on the feet.
KA tries for a takedown but Burnett circles away easily
and Burnett counters with a one-two to the body.
Burnett tries to score a power double leg takedown but KA sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burnett somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnett throws a right and a left that KA avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KA scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnett bucks up and throws KA to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
KA shoots in but Burnett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burnett throws a combination that misses
and KA counters with a body kick.
Burnett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett looks for a takedown but KA sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burnett!
Burnett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KA moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as KA sprawls well. KA wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burnett gets slowly back to his feet.
KA fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KA throws a leg kick but Burnett moved away.
No joy there for Burnett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
KA shoots in for a double leg but Burnett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burnett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DJ Burnett is winning the standup battle so far.
Burnett misses with a double jab.
Burnett throws a front kick aimed at KA's knee but KA avoids it well.
Burnett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
Burnett is looking to clinch.
Burnett drives through and clinches with KA against the cage.
Burnett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KA has him pressed against the cage.
KA is trying to drag Burnett to the mat but Burnett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burnett gets underhooks to prevent KA's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Burnett clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burnett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KA moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burnett is looking to clinch.
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KA.
Burnett gets a takedown into half guard.
KA wants to control but Burnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
KA looking for submissions off his back.
KA is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
KA is trying to control but can't.
DJ Burnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KA is trying to stand back up but Burnett is controlling him
Burnett is trying to control the action in half guard but KA is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burnett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because KA is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burnett content to control rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burnett.
Burnett looks to land a combination. KA sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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.
Burnett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burnett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
KA avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KA swivels and escapes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burnett.
Burnett scores with punches from side control.
Burnett 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.
Burnett stands up and beckons KA to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett misses with a two punch combination.
Burnett shoots in and drives through. KA sprawls well.
KA moves into the clinch.
KA successfully pulls guard.
Burnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KA working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
KA tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
KA wants to stand but Burnett is controlling the position.
Burnett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Burnett tries to clinch
and KA counters by clinching up.
Burnett displaying some good clinch control by pressing KA up against the cage.
KA changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burnett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Burnett had his way with Catorce KA in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
KA checks a leg kick.
Burnett misses with a takedown
and KA counters with a solid body kick.
KA leaves Burnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KA misses with a takedown attempt - Burnett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KA wants to clinch up but Burnett keeps it at a distance.
KA goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burnett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burnett wants it to stay on the feet.
KA feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burnett's calf.
KA looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DJ Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Catorce KA.
KA gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burnett stands up and waves to KA to follow him.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KA paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KA stuffs the takedown attempt from Burnett. Burnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Burnett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KA.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from KA. No joy for Burnett on that attempt.
KA lands a head kick!
KA connects with a solid leg kick.
KA looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Burnett!
Burnett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Burnett is doing well to control the position and prevent KA from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KA is thwarting Burnett's attempts to control the position.
KA trying to control the pace.
KA tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burnett has one foot on KA's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Burnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burnett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Burnett!
DJ Burnett retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaimana Kalainawai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coal Hagride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalainawai's entrance music is Collie Buddz - She Gimme Love. A fine choice. Hagride has chosen I am Black Torment as his entrance music. Kaimana Kalainawai has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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195 lbs
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183 lbs
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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 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaimana Kalainawai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Coal Hagride!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagride misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalainawai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hagride throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalainawai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hagride throws a head kick that misses.
Kalainawai lands with a hook. Hagride tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kalainawai scores with a three punch combo!
Hagride drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hagride darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hagride is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hagride thows a huge punch but Kalainawai dodges it nicely.
Kalainawai is looking to improve his position.
Hagride really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalainawai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hagride lands strikes from half guard.
Hagride working the head and body with strikes.
Kalainawai is looking to improve his position.
Hagride is nestled in close to Kalainawai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kalainawai is looking to escape.
Kalainawai gets full guard.
Hagride working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagride lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hagride looking to pass the guard.
Hagride won't allow Kalainawai to sweep him here.
Hagride postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kalainawai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hagride throws a big right hand that misses.
Hagride controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kalainawai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kalainawai throwing strikes here but Hagride is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kalainawai throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kalainawai looking for a guillotine from mount but Hagride is having none of it.
Hagride is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalainawai has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalainawai wants to take Hagride's back here but Hagride is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kalainawai looking to control but Hagride is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kalainawai wants to take Hagride's back but he can't do it this time.
Kalainawai prevents Hagride from getting the reversal.
Hagride tries to hold on but Kalainawai postures up.
Hagride is looking to get to half guard.
Hagride wants to hold on but Kalainawai pushes him away.
Hagride sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kalainawai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalainawai is looking to advance position but Hagride won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagride is looking for a sweep. Kalainawai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalainawai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hagride!
Kalainawai lands a big shot there that rocks Hagride but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kalainawai lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kalainawai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kalainawai controlling the position easily from mount.
Hagride is looking to get to half guard.
Kalainawai is landing with some decent strikes but Hagride is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kalainawai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hagride working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagride is controlling an arm, preventing Kalainawai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hagride regains half guard.
Hagride is looking for a sweep. Kalainawai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalainawai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hagride is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalainawai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hagride!
Hagride has given up his back here. Will Kalainawai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagride manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kalainawai's guard. Nice work there by Hagride.
Hagride got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalainawai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hagride has managed to get both his arms back between Kalainawai's legs - danger averted.
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 Kaimana Kalainawai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hagride decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hagride looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kalainawai is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalainawai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kalainawai has momentary wrist control but Hagride slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hagride connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalainawai working for a triangle but Hagride defends it easily.
Hagride must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hagride is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalainawai has wrist control.
Kalainawai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalainawai, not yet.
Hagride postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hagride trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalainawai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hagride postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coal Hagride has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalainawai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hagride.
Kalainawai wants to sweep here but Hagride controlling him for the moment.
Kalainawai is working hard here to advance position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kalainawai scores with a jab to the body.
Kalainawai misses with a few strikes there.
Hagride missing with a left hand there. Kalainawai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hagride fails with the takedown.
Kalainawai throws a right hand that Hagride ducks under and follows up with a left that Hagride also avoids with ease.
Hagride misses the shot to the body.
Hagride scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalainawai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kalainawai is trying to get back to full guard.
Hagride trying to mount his opponent but Kalainawai defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagride slips a nice elbow through Kalainawai's hands, connecting with Kalainawai's forehead.
Hagride looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kalainawai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kalainawai is trying to stand.
Hagride is nestled in close to Kalainawai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kalainawai tries to get to full guard but Hagride has control of the leg.
Hagride lands with a punch from half guard.
Hagride controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hagride lands a nice short elbow.
Hagride throwing shots but Kalainawai is blocking nicely.
Kalainawai has a hand on Hagride's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hagride takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kalainawai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalainawai is squirming around, avoiding Hagride's attempts to control the action.
Kalainawai tries to reverse the position but Hagride maintains control.
Hagride lands a big shot there that rocks Kalainawai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hagride landing punches.
Hagride lands with some strikes.
Kalainawai gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hagride not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalainawai is looking to improve his position.
Kalainawai moves into full guard.
Hagride stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalainawai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalainawai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hagride bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalainawai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalainawai, not yet.
Kalainawai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hagride gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hagride landing with the ground and pound.
Kalainawai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalainawai wants to stand up but Hagride is controlling him.
Hagride avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hagride is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hagride 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coal Hagride 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.
Kalainawai missing with a left hand there. Hagride was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaimana Kalainawai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hagride is defended easily by Kalainawai.
Kalainawai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kalainawai jabs at Hagride's body.
Hagride shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kalainawai is looking for a triangle but Hagride pushes his legs off easily.
Kalainawai 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.
Hagride lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hagride works over Kalainawai with some ground and pound from guard.
Hagride chips away with some ground and pound.
Hagride trying to control but Kalainawai is working from the bottom.
Kalainawai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hagride working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalainawai's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalainawai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalainawai keeping moving, preventing Hagride from controlling successfully.
Hagride scoring with some ground and pound.
Kalainawai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hagride doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hagride manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kalainawai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalainawai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hagride can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hagride tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalainawai lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hagride hang on?
Hagride blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagride bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hagride loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalainawai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalainawai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hagride trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hagride connects with a couple of short punches.
Hagride chips away with some ground and pound.
Hagride is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hagride with a nice head shot there.
Hagride showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hagride loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalainawai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hagride stands up over Kalainawai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalainawai wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalainawai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hagride fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kalainawai sprawls well initially but Hagride persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kalainawai is looking to improve his position.
Kalainawai wants to sweep but Hagride has passed to side control!
Kalainawai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hagride remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kalainawai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hagride working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalainawai regains half guard.
Hagride lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kalainawai moves into full guard.
Kalainawai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hagride doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hagride manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kalainawai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hagride is aware though and is defending well.
Hagride wants to control from the top but Kalainawai keeps moving.
Hagride landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagride cracks Kalainawai with a solid left hand.
Kalainawai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hagride defends it easily.
Hagride preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coal Hagride really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hagride darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hagride is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kalainawai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kalainawai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hagride defends well.
Hagride lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kalainawai 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.
Hagride connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalainawai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hagride trying to control but Kalainawai is working from the bottom.
Hagride trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalainawai working for a triangle but Hagride defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagride preventing the sweep.
Hagride looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hagride darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hagride winds up and cracks Kalainawai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hagride working over Kalainawai with some ground and pound. Kalainawai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kalainawai is trying to get back to full guard.
Hagride is pressing down on Kalainawai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalainawai is holding on for now.
Hagride not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagride working Kalainawai over with strikes.
Kalainawai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalainawai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hagride manages to get himself to full guard.
Hagride looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalainawai is one step ahead there.
Kalainawai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hagride is keeping the position for now.
Hagride looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalainawai is one step ahead there.
Hagride is trying to control the position but Kalainawai postures up.
Kalainawai looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hagride is on top in guard.
Kalainawai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hagride working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalainawai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hagride looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kalainawai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hagride gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hagride with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagride won't allow Kalainawai to sweep him here.
Hagride wants to control from the top but Kalainawai keeps moving.
Hagride throwing strikes but missing.
Kalainawai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hagride's guard.
Hagride is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kalainawai won't allow Hagride to sweep him here.
Kalainawai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hagride is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kalainawai, into his guard.
Hagride is working Kalainawai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hagride trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalainawai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hagride won't allow Kalainawai to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coal Hagride dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hagride takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalainawai stuns Hagride with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalainawai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kalainawai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kalainawai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hagride decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kalainawai's guard.
Kalainawai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hagride can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kalainawai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalainawai 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.
Hagride postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hagride scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hagride stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalainawai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Hagride passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagride scoring with punches from side control.
Kalainawai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hagride lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hagride landing strikes.
Kalainawai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hagride in particular looking to stall.
Hagride prevents Kalainawai from improving his position.
Hagride looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kalainawai actively working from the bottom here.
Kalainawai tries to get to full guard but Hagride has control of the leg.
Hagride seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagride scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hagride trying to control the action but Kalainawai is working from the bottom.
Hagride scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hagride is nestled in close to Kalainawai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kalainawai has hold of Hagride's hands but Hagride slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kalainawai wants to get back to his feet.
Kalainawai taking some punishment here, with Hagride in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hagride lands a nice short elbow.
Kalainawai actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Hagride.
Kaimana Kalainawai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalainawai is looking for a sweep. Hagride is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalainawai trying to get back to full guard but Hagride takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hagride fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalainawai is trying to escape the mount.
Kalainawai is squirming around, avoiding Hagride's attempts to control the action.
Hagride landing strikes from the mount.
Hagride trying to control but Kalainawai is having none of it.
Kalainawai is in a horrible position here. Hagride smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hagride looking to control but Kalainawai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kalainawai is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalainawai gets back to half guard.
Kalainawai is refusing to be controlled, as Hagride sits in half guard.
Kalainawai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kalainawai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hagride lands a couple of digs.
Hagride scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kalainawai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalainawai has momentary wrist control but Hagride slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagride working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalainawai's head.
Kalainawai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hagride gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalainawai wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coal Hagride comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hagride has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coal Hagride!
Coal Hagride is the new middleweight champion!
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