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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kanalu Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by Lets Dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kanalu Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Willis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a head kick but Willis moves out of range.
Willis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Kanalu Carter has been cut.
Willis scores with a one two! Carter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Carter walks straight into a right hand from Willis - that's dropped him! Willis jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Carter from any more punishment! Carter complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cody Willis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Valchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coraje Rage (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Valchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Coraje Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valchenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rage wants to get back to striking at distance but Valchenko won't allow it.
Valchenko lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Coraje Rage has been cut.
Valchenko tries to land a knee to the head but Rage blocks with his arms.
Valchenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rage stops Valchenko from standing up.
Valchenko 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.
Rage trying to control but Valchenko is working from the bottom.
Valchenko keeping full guard, as Rage tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage stopping the sweep attempt from Valchenko.
Rage thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Rage with that takedown attempt.
Rage takes one to the side of the head.
Valchenko feints and as Rage raises his hands in defense, Valchenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valchenko trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Rage wants to sweep but no luck.
Valchenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valchenko trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Valchenko wanted to stand there but Rage had control of the position.
Valchenko stays in close to Rage's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage trying to control the position.
Valchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valchenko tries for a takedown but Rage circles away easily
and Rage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rage.
Rage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rage trying to control but Valchenko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rage wants to control from the top but Valchenko keeps moving.
Valchenko wants to sweep here but Rage controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Rage tries to clinch but Valchenko moves away
and Valchenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valchenko preventing the sweep.
Valchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.
Valchenko postures up.
Rage wants to get back to his feet but Valchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valchenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Valchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coraje Rage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valchenko.
Valchenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Igor Valchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Valchenko.
Rage moves out of range as Valchenko strikes.
Valchenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valchenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rage has a closed guard, preventing Valchenko from standing up.
Valchenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rage manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valchenko has Rage in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Valchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valchenko keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rage wants to control from the top but Valchenko keeps moving.
Rage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rage forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valchenko punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valchenko tries to roll over but Rage keeps him under control.
Rage stands up and beckons Valchenko to join him on the feet.
Rage throws a solid leg kick but Valchenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rage.
Rage dives in and grabs Valchenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valchenko pushes down on Rage's head and hops out.
Valchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valchenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rage defends it nicely.
Valchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Valchenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rage wants to pass the guard but Valchenko is keeping the position.
Rage decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A big right from Valchenko misses.
Rage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valchenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Rage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Igor Valchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Coraje Rage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rage darts in and clinches Valchenko up against the cage.
Valchenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rage.
Valchenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valchenko breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Valchenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Rage which made him look bad.
Rage fails with the takedown
and Valchenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rage won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valchenko wants to control but Rage is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rage wants to get back to his feet but Valchenko drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valchenko tries for a kimura but Rage is defending well.
Valchenko taking a break here but Rage is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rage is trying to stand.
Rage trying to control here.
Rage is pressing down on Valchenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valchenko wants to stand and escape but instead Rage has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valchenko is keeping the position for now.
Rage's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rage advances position into side control!
Valchenko is not content to let Rage control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valchenko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Valchenko is trying to work for a sweep but Rage has mounted him!
Valchenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rage content just to control the position here.
Rage looking to finish Valchenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valchenko!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rage is looking to clinch.
Rage misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Valchenko. No joy for Rage on that attempt.
Igor Valchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coraje Rage.
Valchenko tries to land a front kick but Rage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rage trying to control the position but Valchenko is working away.
Valchenko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valchenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coraje Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Valchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coraje Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valchenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Valchenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Swearengen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mongo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blitzkrieg Bop. Swearengen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deadwood by David Schwartz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Mongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Swearengen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swearengen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mongo lands a damaging elbow.
Swearengen trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Swearengen trying to stall but Mongo improves his position.
Mongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swearengen.
Mongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swearengen's defenses.
Swearengen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swearengen avoids it.
Mongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mongo lands a nice elbow.
Mongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Swearengen is keeping busy.
Mongo lands an elbow inside that Swearengen shrugs off.
Swearengen misses with a punch on the inside.
Swearengen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Swearengen trying to stall but Mongo improves his position.
Swearengen blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Swearengen blocks it with crossed arms.
Mongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Swearengen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swearengen taking a breather.
Swearengen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swearengen tries to work over Mongo's front leg with a kick but Mongo checks it.
Mongo pushes Swearengen away with a front kick.
Mongo slips a straight right by Swearengen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongo darts in and clinches Swearengen up against the cage.
Swearengen cracks Mongo with a nice body shot.
Mongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mongo throws an elbow but it misses.
Mongo looking to throw knees to the head but Swearengen is blocking nicely.
Swearengen is trying to stall.
Swearengen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mongo slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Mongo.
Swearengen is trying to stall.
Swearengen is stalling here.
Swearengen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Swearengen taking a breather.
Mongo throws an elbow but it misses.
Swearengen'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Al Swearengen.
Mongo has Swearengen up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Swearengen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mongo avoids it.
Swearengen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mongo lands an elbow inside.
Mongo misses with an elbow strike.
Swearengen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Swearengen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Swearengen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Swearengen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mongo gets an underhook and turns Swearengen into the cage.
Swearengen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mongo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Swearengen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mongo throws an elbow that misses.
Swearengen taking a breather.
Mongo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Swearengen looks gassed!
Mongo misses with an elbow strike.
Swearengen stalling in the clinch but Mongo improves position.
Mongo keeps control of Swearengen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees to the body from Mongo.
Mongo is looking to control Swearengen's arms but Swearengen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mongo has his back to the cage.
Mongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Swearengen won't want to take too many of those.
Swearengen blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Swearengen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swearengen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mongo is keeping busy.
Mongo lands a nice knee to the body.
Mongo throws an elbow but it misses.
Mongo lands an elbow that stopped Swearengen in his tracks for a moment.
Mongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Swearengen avoids the damage to the body.
Swearengen dodges an elbow strike from Mongo.
Mongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Swearengen is trying to break free.
Mongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swearengen.
Mongo lands a damaging elbow.
Swearengen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mongo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swearengen is trying to stall.
Mongo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Swearengen tries to stall but Mongo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mongo looking to throw knees to the head but Swearengen is blocking nicely.
Mongo lands an elbow inside that Swearengen shrugs off.
Mongo trying to land knees to the body.
Swearengen is trying to break free.
Mongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Swearengen avoiding damage as Mongo throws knees to the body.
Mongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swearengen wants to get back to striking at distance but Mongo won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mongo throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen trying to control the position but instead, Mongo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swearengen into the cage.
Mongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mongo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mongo landing knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Swearengen takes an elbow to the temple.
Swearengen avoiding damage as Mongo throws knees to the body.
Mongo prevents Swearengen from breaking the clinch.
Mongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Swearengen won't want to take too many of those.
Swearengen trying to control the position but instead, Mongo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swearengen into the cage.
Swearengen blocks an elbow strike.
Swearengen blocks the elbow strike.
Swearengen has had enough of the clinch but Mongo keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mongo dominated that round.
That's time! Mongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mongo misses with a leg kick.
Mongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swearengen looks to land a right hand but Mongo moved out of range.
Swearengen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robert Mongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swearengen throws a leg kick which misses Mongo's front leg but catches the back leg as Mongo tries to avoid it.
Mongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mongo throws a leg kick that misses.
Swearengen looks to throw the jab but Mongo is out of range.
Mongo cracks the inside of Swearengen's front leg.
Swearengen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mongo throws a leg kick that misses.
Mongo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swearengen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Swearengen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Mongo misses
enabling Swearengen to counter with a crisp jab.
Swearengen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mongo is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mongo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swearengen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swearengen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swearengen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mongo throws a leg kick which misses Swearengen's front leg but catches the back leg as Swearengen tries to avoid it.
Mongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swearengen throws a hook to the side of Mongo's head but Mongo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongo has closed the distance and engaged Swearengen in a clinch.
Swearengen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mongo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mongo as Swearengen tries to tie him up.
Mongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mongo lands an elbow inside that Swearengen shrugs off.
Swearengen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Swearengen is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Mongo.
Swearengen taking a breather.
Swearengen seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Mongo lands an elbow inside that Swearengen shrugs off.
Swearengen tries to break free but Mongo pushes him back against the cage.
Swearengen misses with a knee to the head.
Mongo managing to block the knees to the body from Swearengen.
Mongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mongo lands an elbow inside that Swearengen shrugs off.
Mongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swearengen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Swearengen missing with knees to the body.
Mongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Swearengen won't want to take too many of those.
Mongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swearengen backwards.
Mongo slowing the pace effectively.
Mongo scores a nice knee to the body.
Swearengen takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mongo throws an elbow that misses.
Mongo lands a nice elbow.
Mongo lands a knee to the head.
Swearengen looking to stall.
Mongo with a knee to the head.
Swearengen dodges an elbow strike from Mongo.
Swearengen avoids a wild elbow strike from Mongo.
Swearengen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Swearengen is looking to break free of the clinch but Mongo has double underhooks.
Mongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swearengen avoids a wild elbow strike from Mongo.
Mongo lands a knee to the body.
Swearengen avoiding damage as Mongo throws knees to the body.
Mongo lands an elbow that stopped Swearengen in his tracks for a moment.
Mongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swearengen wants to stall.
Mongo landing knees to the body.
Swearengen looking to stall.
Swearengen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mongo lands an elbow inside.
Swearengen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swearengen takes an elbow to the forehead.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Swearengen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mongo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swearengen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swearengen's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mongo.
Mongo lands an elbow that stopped Swearengen in his tracks for a moment.
Mongo lands an elbow just above Swearengen 's eye.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Swearengen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mongo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swearengen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Swearengen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mongo gets an underhook and turns Swearengen into the cage.
Mongo avoiding damage as Swearengen throws knees to the body.
Mongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mongo lands a damaging elbow.
Mongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swearengen's defenses.
Swearengen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mongo gets an underhook and turns Swearengen into the cage.
Swearengen avoids the elbow strike from Mongo, against the cage.
Swearengen trying to stall but Mongo improves his position.
Swearengen is trying to break free.
Swearengen looking to slow down the pace here.
Mongo misses with an elbow strike.
Swearengen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Swearengen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mongo working Swearengen over with knees to the body.
Mongo lands a nice elbow.
Mongo lands a nice elbow.
Mongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mongo avoiding damage as Swearengen throws knees to the body.
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.
Swearengen tries to stall but Mongo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mongo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swearengen backwards.
Swearengen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swearengen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mongo scores a nice knee to the body.
Mongo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Swearengen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mongo connects with a solid leg kick.
Swearengen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swearengen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swearengen looks to throw the jab but Mongo is out of range.
Mongo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mongo slips a jab and a cross from Swearengen.
Swearengen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swearengen blocks an elbow strike from Mongo.
Mongo managing to block the knees to the body from Swearengen.
Mongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mongo lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mongo dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mongo pushes Swearengen up against the cage in a clinch.
Swearengen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Swearengen blocks the elbow strike.
Swearengen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swearengen tries to land knees in the clinch but Mongo avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Mongo.
Swearengen trying to stall but Mongo improves his position.
Nice elbow from Mongo.
Mongo lands an elbow just above Swearengen 's eye.
Mongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Swearengen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mongo avoids it.
Mongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swearengen takes an elbow to the temple.
Mongo lands an elbow inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mongo as Swearengen tries to tie him up.
Robert Mongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swearengen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mongo stalling against the cage.
Swearengen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongo lands a nice elbow.
Swearengen breaks from the clinch.
Swearengen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mongo throws a sloppy head kick and Swearengen moves out of range easily.
Swearengen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mongo can pounce on him.
Swearengen throws a chopping leg kick but Mongo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mongo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mongo.
Swearengen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mongo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swearengen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mongo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swearengen's sensitive parts.
Swearengen throws a leg kick but Mongo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swearengen loads up on a big right hand but Mongo slips the punch.
Swearengen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Swearengen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swearengen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mongo clinches up against the cage.
Mongo misses with an elbow strike.
Mongo lands an elbow inside.
Mongo lands an elbow inside that Swearengen shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mongo as Swearengen tries to tie him up.
Mongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Swearengen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mongo has Swearengen pressed against the cage, preventing Swearengen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swearengen blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mongo.
Swearengen has had enough of the clinch but Mongo keeps him there for the moment.
Swearengen wants to stall.
Swearengen wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swearengen.
Swearengen trying to stall but Mongo improves his position.
Mongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Swearengen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swearengen wants to stall.
Swearengen blocks the elbow strike.
Swearengen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mongo lands a nice knee to the body.
Mongo slows down the pace here.
Mongo throws an elbow that misses.
Swearengen tries to break free but Mongo pushes him back against the cage.
Swearengen missing with knees to the body.
Swearengen takes an elbow to the temple.
Swearengen avoids the elbow strike from Mongo, against the cage.
Mongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swearengen is trying to force a seperation but Mongo has the dominant position.
Swearengen blocks an elbow strike.
Swearengen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swearengen is trying to break free.
Swearengen avoids a wild elbow strike from Mongo.
Swearengen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swearengen tries to circle away but Mongo has him pinned against the cage.
Mongo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Swearengen is trying to break the clinch but Mongo is controlling him.
Swearengen takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mongo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mongo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mongo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mongo is looking to control Swearengen's arms but Swearengen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mongo has his back to the cage.
Mongo throws an elbow but it misses.
Swearengen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Swearengen is trying to force a seperation but Mongo has the dominant position.
Mongo lands an elbow inside.
Swearengen wants to stall.
Mongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Swearengen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mongo with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mongo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Swearengen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mongo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swearengen takes a swing at Mongo's ribcage but misses.
Mongo blocks a jab.
Mongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swearengen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mongo.
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.
Mongo looks to clinch
and Swearengen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mongo ducks under a wild hook from Swearengen.
Robert Mongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mongo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swearengen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Swearengen. That snapped Mongo's head back.
Mongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mongo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swearengen keeps the fight on the outside.
Mongo closes the distance and pushes Swearengen back into the cage.
Swearengen missing with knees to the body.
Swearengen lands a body punch.
Mongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swearengen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mongo.
Swearengen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mongo.
Swearengen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mongo gets an underhook and turns Swearengen into the cage.
Swearengen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Al Swearengen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Swearengen won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Mongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mongo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Mongo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsu Shitzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matsu Shitzu's chin.
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162 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matsu Shitzu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shitzu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson lands with a shot to the body.
Shitzu slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Shitzu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shitzu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simpson to the mat! Simpson manages to get full guard.
Shitzu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simpson dives on top into guard.
Shitzu has his feet on Simpson's thighs here. He's pushed Simpson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Simpson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matsu Shitzu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rage Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Viles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Viles's choice of entrance music: The Beast "Tech N9ne". Bear Viles is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rage Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bear Viles!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips blocks the body kick.
Viles misses with a series of wild punches.
Viles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Phillips throws an overhand right that lands on Viles's shoulder, as Viles tries to avoid the shot.
Viles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Viles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Viles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Phillips thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to de liver by Phillips. Beautiful body shot.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Viles.
Phillips moves out of range as Viles throws a body kick.
Viles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phillips, pushing him back against the cage.
Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Phillips.
Viles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
Viles misses with a knee strike.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike.
Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viles tries a knee to the head but Phillips blocks it.
Viles looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips stalling against the cage.
Viles misses with a knee to the head.
Phillips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Viles tries to land a knee to the head but Phillips blocks with his arms.
Phillips lands an uppercut.
Viles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Phillips lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Phillips blocks the leg kick.
Phillips with a jab.
Bear Viles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips looks to land a combination but Viles avoids it well.
Phillips scores with a sloppy right hand. Viles should have avoided that one.
Viles is rocked!
Phillips lands a brutal uppercut that launches Viles off his feet! Viles tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rage Phillips!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kikeona Kulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huaka i Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po has chosen Misirlou by Dick Dale & The Del Tones as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kikeona Kulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Huaka i Po!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Po.
Po misses with a wild body shot.
Po throws a nice looking combination but Kulani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Kulani tests Po's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kulani staying out of range there.
Po swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Po.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Po takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice cross by Kulani.
Kulani throws a jab but it's blocked by Po.
Po throws a push kick but Kulani slaps the foot to one side.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulani is just out of range.
Kulani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Po scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulani should have avoided that one.
Kulani falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Po counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po digs a good hook to Kulani's body.
Po throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulani.
Kulani misses with a combination
and Po counters with a left and a right that stings Kulani.
Huaka i Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po lands a left and a right that send Kulani crashing to the mat, dazed. Po thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Kikeona Kulani has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po throws a hook but Kulani blocks it.
Po misses with a body shot
and Kulani counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Po working a defensive guard but Kulani manages to pass into side control anyway.
Po trying to control but Kulani flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kulani has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Po has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Po trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulani is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Po defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kulani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Po bucks Kulani off and manages to get back to his feet!
Kulani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kulani slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulani wants to control from the top but Po keeps moving.
Kulani won't allow Po to sweep him here.
Kulani trying to control but Po is working from the bottom.
Kulani gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Po throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kulani shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kulani wants to stand but Po has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulani trying to pass the guard but Po defending well.
Po pushes Kulani off, looking to escape but Kulani dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Po is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kikeona Kulani!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Zane (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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142 lbs
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148 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitch Lilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Zane!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lilke is defended easily by Zane.
Lilke slips a jab and a cross from Zane.
Zane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lilke shoots for a takedown but Zane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lilke ducks right into an uppercut from Zane.
Lilke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zane.
Zane misses with a wild combination.
Zane throws a series of punches but Lilke avoids them all with ease.
Zane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zane throws a nice looking combination but Lilke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zane lands with a shot to the body.
Zane stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Lilke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lilke staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilke tries for a takedown but Zane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lilke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lilke manages to avoid it.
Zane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Zane.
Lilke avoids the body shot from Zane.
Lilke shoots in for a double leg but Zane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zane misses with a two punch combination.
Lilke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zane swivels and escapes.
Lilke shoots for a takedown but Zane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lilke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zane scores with a nice right hand.
Lilke tries to clinch but Zane moves out of range.
Zane works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zane moves into the clinch.
Lilke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zane prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zane.
Zane breaks the clinch.
Zane thuds a left hand into Lilke's body.
Zane cracks a nice hook into Lilke's ribs.
Lilke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lilke is breathing heavily.
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!
Zane clinches up with Lilke and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Zane to work.
Zane stops a takedown attempt from Lilke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zane breaks the clinch.
Lilke walks into a left hand.
Lilke walks into a jab.
Lilke shoots in looking for a takedown. Zane tries to sprawl out of it but Lilke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin Zane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lilke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zane tries to avoid it but Lilke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zane to the ground. Zane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lilke shoots for a takedown but Zane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zane jabs Lilke right on the nose. Lilke blinks but takes it well.
Zane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zane connects with a crisp jab.
Lilke walks into a stiff left hand from Zane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Zane finds it's target.
A nice combination there by Zane.
Lilke is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Zane.
Zane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lilke, pushing him back against the cage.
Zane lands with a short shot to the head.
Zane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zane lands a nice shot to the body.
Zane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Zane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zane swinging wilding here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lilke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lilke momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Zane 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.
Zane misses with a double jab.
Mitch Lilke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zane moves into the clinch.
Zane stops a takedown attempt from Lilke.
Zane scores with a shot to the side of Lilke's head.
Lilke tries to pull guard but Zane won't allow it.
Lilke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Lilke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zane obliges.
Zane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lilke moves out of range of the body kick.
Lilke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zane drives through and clinches with Lilke against the cage.
Zane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zane clinches up against the cage.
Lilke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lilke trying to control the position from guard on top but Zane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zane striking from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane trying to control the position.
Lilke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lilke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lilke working some strikes from top position.
Lilke throwing strikes from guard but Zane blocks nicely.
Zane wants to sweep here but Lilke controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lilke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lilke manages to get himself to full guard.
Zane trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lilke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lilke pulls Zane in to control the position.
Zane is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lilke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lilke has escaped and now he's on top!
Zane keeping moving, preventing Lilke from controlling successfully.
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.
Lilke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lilke trying to control but Zane is working from the bottom.
Lilke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Zane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zane connects with a looping right hand.
Zane throws the left hand but Lilke avoids the punch easily.
Lilke shoots in for a double leg but Zane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Lilke or perhaps it was just good defense by Zane which made him look bad.
Zane lands with a right hand.
Zane rushes Lilke and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Zane.
Zane breaks from the clinch.
Zane throws a leg kick which misses Lilke's front leg but catches the back leg as Lilke tries to avoid it.
Lilke shoots for a takedown but Zane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Lilke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lilke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zane defends it nicely.
Lilke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Lilke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zane lands with an uppercut that bounces Lilke off the cage and back into rage.
Zane scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Zane misses.
Zane tries to land a front kick but Lilke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zane moves into the clinch successfully.
Zane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lilke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lilke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lilke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lilke somewhat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zane scores with a jab to the head.
Lilke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oh Lilke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lilke seems to have got his legs back now.
Zane stuffs the takedown attempt from Lilke. Lilke gets slowly back to his feet.
Lilke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zane tries to avoid it but Lilke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zane to the ground. Zane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zane.
Good standup being displayed there by Zane as he connects with a hook.
Zane scores with a sloppy right hand. Lilke should have avoided that one.
Zane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zane misses with a few strikes there.
Zane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lilke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zane circles away.
Zane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lilke walks into a stiff left hand from Zane.
Zane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lilke defending well as Zane loads up on a big left hand.
Zane sizes up Lilke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lilke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lilke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zane.
Zane throws a body kick that misses.
Lilke shoots for a double leg takedown but Zane sprawls well. He's pushed Lilke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zane lands an overhand right.
Lilke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lilke takes one on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Zane. No joy for Lilke on that attempt.
Zane misses with a double jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lilke.
Zane managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lilke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mitch Lilke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zane controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Zane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zane 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 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... Justin Zane!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gomi Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen One Step Closer by Linkin Park as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gomi Aoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damon Stone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aoki did well to prevent Stone getting side control.
Aoki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
Stone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aoki is looking to escape.
Stone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aoki tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt - Aoki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone drops Aoki with a big left hand and mounts him. Aoki is in big trouble!
Aoki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aoki is rocked!
Stone 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.
Stone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aoki's face.
Stone thowing shots but they're missing.
Aoki wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Aoki blocking the ground and pound.
Aoki is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stone.
Aoki wants to control but Stone is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to finish with strikes here!
Stone throws some wild stikes that Aoki manages to avoid easily.
A nice elbow there by Stone.
Stone landing shots from mount.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Stone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Stone unloads with some shots from mount but Aoki bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stone punching from mount but Aoki doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aoki's face.
Aoki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stone tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Aoki taking shots to the head.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Stone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoki is trying to stand up.
Stone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aoki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Aoki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aoki hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone working the ground and pound effectively.
Stone prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.
Stone throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stone lands a big elbow.
Stone thowing shots but they're missing.
Stone throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Aoki because Stone loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Stone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stone thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Stone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Stone shoots in and drives through. Aoki sprawls well.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
Aoki wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki wants to clinch.
Aoki throws a hook but Stone blocks it.
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aoki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Stone moves out of range of the leg kick from Aoki.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomi Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
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.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Aoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki is looking to clinch.
Aoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gomi Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Gomi Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Stone.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Aoki is looking to clinch.
Stone checks the leg kick.
Aoki closes the distance and pushes Stone back into the cage.
Aoki landing knees to the body.
Stone is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Aoki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stone is defending well for now.
Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Stone is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks.
Aoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aoki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aoki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aoki taking a breather.
Aoki scores with a knee to the head.
Aoki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aoki taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stone's face.
Aoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stone is defending well for now.
Aoki misses with a knee strike.
Stone is trying to break the clinch but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomi Aoki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
Aoki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aoki tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Aoki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aoki is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Aoki circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Stone scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Stone blocks the low kick.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aoki defends it nicely.
Gomi Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Stone.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
Stone throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Aoki tries a low kick but Stone avoids it.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Aoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stone.
Aoki tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stone is out of range and Aoki settles back down.
Damon Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Aoki forces Stone back against the cage and clinches.
Stone tries to break free but Aoki pushes him back against the cage.
Aoki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but Stone blocks with his arms.
Aoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Aoki.
Aoki'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 four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki landing knees to the head.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoki looking to slow down the pace here.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Stone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomi Aoki clearly takes that round.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Aoki blocks the low kick.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki tried to score with a low kick but Stone checks it.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki moves into the clinch successfully.
Stone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aoki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki has Stone pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stone's face.
Stone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aoki landing knees to the body.
Aoki stalling against the cage.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Aoki.
Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stone is working for takedown but Aoki is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki landing knees to the head.
Stone tries for a takedown but Aoki manages to get underhooks.
Gomi Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Stone.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks.
Aoki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aoki stops a takedown attempt from Stone.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stone tries to circle away but Aoki has him pinned against the cage.
Stone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aoki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aoki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aoki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
Stone has Aoki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Aoki tumbling to the mat - Stone dives into Aoki's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone striking off his back but it's not causing Aoki any problems.
Aoki gets to his feet - Stone follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki slips a straight right by Stone.
Stone lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Stone checks a leg kick.
Stone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by Stone.
Aoki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aoki wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gomi Aoki will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone slips under a jab.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Stone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aoki circles away.
Stone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Aoki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Aoki leaves Stone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomi Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Stone.
Aoki misses with a leg kick.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
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.
Aoki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
Aoki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aoki tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
Aoki instigates a clinch.
Aoki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aoki is pressed up against the cage. Stone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aoki down to the mat. Aoki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aoki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aoki clinches with his opponent.
Aoki landing knees to the body.
Stone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aoki crunches a lovely knee into Stone's ribcage.
Aoki leaning against his opponent.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stone's efforts to push away.
Aoki trying to land knees to the body.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Stone jumps guard but Aoki stands there with Stone around his waist. Stone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Aoki to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damon Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but Stone blocks with his arms.
Stone tries for a takedown but Aoki manages to get underhooks.
Aoki misses with a knee strike.
Aoki has Stone pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Aoki tries to tie him up.
Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomi Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki 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 48:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gomi Aoki!
Gomi Aoki is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Berry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Matthews's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Berry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Matthews!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Berry. That's going to slow Matthews down.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Berry's shoulder, as Berry tries to avoid the shot.
Berry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Berry tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
Berry throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matthews checks a leg kick.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Berry counters with a nice uppercut.
Berry ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a double jab
and Berry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matthews scores with the left hand. Berry knows he should have avoided that one.
Berry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Berry slips a jab from Matthews.
Matthews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matthews thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews connects with a looping right hand.
Matthews throws a hook but Berry blocks it.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berry moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matthews misses the jab.
Matthews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Berry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Berry throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Berry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matthews swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Berry counter with a right hand.
Matthews 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matthews, pushing him back against the cage.
Berry manages to break the clinch.
Matthews tries to clinch
and Berry counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthews is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matthews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berry scores with a counter punch that sends Matthews to the canvas! Berry smells blood - he's punishing Matthews with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Matthews has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Berry!
Mark Berry retains his bantamweight title!
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