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BFC 65: Night of Champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tony Sinclair enters the cage!
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billa Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair shoots in but no luck this time.
Bong works Sinclair's body with a nice hook.
Bong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sinclair looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bong misses with an uppercut.
Sinclair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bong but Bong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Sinclair misses.
Sinclair misses with a takedown attempt - Bong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Billa Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sinclair.
Sinclair throws out a loose jab but Bong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bong scores with a nice head shot.
Bong looks to throw the jab but Sinclair is out of range.
Sinclair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair shoots for a takedown but Bong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sinclair misses with a hook.
Sinclair misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sinclair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sinclair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Bong.
A cross from Bong lands.
Bong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sinclair to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sinclair trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair won't allow Bong to sweep him here.
Sinclair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong scores with a nice shot.
Bong keeping full guard, as Sinclair tries to pass.
Sinclair looking to sit in guard and control but Bong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sinclair on the ground.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinclair is trying to control the position but Bong postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bong throws a big right hand that misses.
Bong is looking to work some ground and pound but Sinclair has wrist control.
Bong throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big left from Bong misses.
Sinclair decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sinclair's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sinclair's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bong.
I really don't envy Sinclair right now.
Bong landing with strikes.
Sinclair covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bong punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bong throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Sinclair!
Bong scores with punches from the back.
Bong keeps control of the position as Sinclair tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billa Bong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sinclair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bong.
Bong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Bong.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bong sprawls well. Bong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sinclair gets slowly back to his feet.
Bong scores with a jab. Sinclair acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sinclair.
Sinclair thows a body shot but no joy.
Bong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bong wants it to stay on the feet.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sinclair was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sinclair with the ground and pound from mount.
Sinclair throws some wild stikes that Bong manages to avoid easily.
Bong wants to control but Sinclair is having none of it.
Sinclair wants to control the pace but Bong is squirming around nicely.
Sinclair looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bong is desperately trying to improve his position but Sinclair has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair with a couple of short strikes.
Sinclair is landing with some decent strikes but Bong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sinclair with the ground and pound from mount.
Bong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sinclair.
Sinclair has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bong's face.
Sinclair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bong is looking to escape.
Bong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bong tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sinclair throwing strikes here but Bong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sinclair tries to control but Bong wriggling away.
Sinclair sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Sinclair working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sinclair avoids the attempt from Bong to control.
Sinclair unloading with bombs!
Sinclair tries to control but Bong wriggling away.
Sinclair landing punches.
Sinclair looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Sinclair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Bong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
Bong throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Bong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sinclair's hands.
A shot to the body from Sinclair misses
and Bong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bong slips under a jab.
Bong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Bong.
Bong has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sinclair.
Sinclair takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bong avoids the body shot from Sinclair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair fails to land the takedown.
Sinclair misses with a hook to the body
and Bong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sinclair thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Bong as he connects with a hook.
Bong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sinclair gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bong scores with a hook to the body. Sinclair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sinclair misses with a looping right.
Sinclair needs to keep his hands up - Bong had a free shot at his head there.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Bong.
Sinclair gets the takedown into side control.
Sinclair controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong stops Sinclair from passing to mount.
Bong tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Bong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sinclair not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sinclair takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sinclair has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair trying to control the action but Bong is working from the bottom.
Sinclair working away.
Sinclair advances nicely into full mount.
Sinclair with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Billa Bong has been cut.
Bong is trying desperately to improve position.
Sinclair goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bong is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong looking to sit in guard and control but Sinclair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sinclair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sinclair postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sinclair won't allow Bong to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Sinclair.
I think Sinclair has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean ORiordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Staton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean ORiordan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORiordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staton moves away.
Staton throws a shot to the body.
ORiordan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Staton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Staton swats away the attempt to clinch by ORiordan.
ORiordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Staton.
Staton throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Staton.
Staton throws a body punch but ORiordan moves out of range.
Staton throws a looping overhand right but ORiordan ducks down to avoid it.
Staton throws a hook to the side of ORiordan's head but ORiordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Staton lands with a nice body punch.
ORiordan wants to clinch.
Staton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton is trying hard to land a takedown here. ORiordan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ORiordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Staton lands a nice shot to the body.
Staton keeps the fight on the outside.
Staton loads up on a big right hand but ORiordan slips the punch.
ORiordan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
ORiordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
ORiordan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Staton is looking to wear down ORiordan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
ORiordan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Staton finds it's way round the side to connect with ORiordan's head.
A nice combination there by Staton.
Staton lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton throws a jab but it's blocked by ORiordan.
ORiordan defending well as Staton loads up on a big left hand.
ORiordan tries to clinch up.
ORiordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Staton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Staton swinging wilding here.
Staton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sean ORiordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ORiordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Staton circles away.
ORiordan slips under a jab from Staton.
Staton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as ORiordan backs up against the cage.
ORiordan wants to clinch.
ORiordan swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Staton circles away.
Staton connects with the punch.
Staton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent ORiordan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Staton loads up on a big right hand but ORiordan slips the punch.
ORiordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staton swats away the attempt to clinch by ORiordan.
ORiordan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Staton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ORiordan manages to avoid it.
Staton scores with a nice head shot.
Staton misses with a hook. ORiordan ducked under it nicely.
ORiordan wants to clinch.
Staton misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ORiordan throws a series of punches but Staton moves out of range.
ORiordan wants to clinch.
Staton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ORiordan looks gassed!
ORiordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Staton finds it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
ORiordan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Staton finds it's way round the side to connect with ORiordan's head.
ORiordan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Staton lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Staton 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.
Staton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and ORiordan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Staton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ORiordan.
Nice shot by Staton.
Staton looks to score with a jab to the body but ORiordan is just out of range.
ORiordan tries to clinch up but Staton circles away and keeps his distance.
Jeremy Staton is winning the standup battle so far.
Staton tries to keep at a distance but ORiordan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from ORiordan. Staton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Staton slips under a jab.
ORiordan wants to clinch up but Staton keeps it at a distance.
ORiordan clinches.
Staton is trying to break the clinch but ORiordan is controlling him.
Come on Staton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Staton is looking to break free of the clinch but ORiordan has double underhooks.
ORiordan lands a body shot.
Staton manages to break the clinch.
Staton dips to his left and cracks ORiordan with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Staton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in ORiordan's half guard.
ORiordan has one foot on Staton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Staton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
ORiordan tries to clinch up but Staton circles away and keeps his distance.
ORiordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
ORiordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Staton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Staton throws a jab when ORiordan was well out of range.
Staton misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of ORiordan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
ORiordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Staton circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton thows a body shot but no joy.
ORiordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Staton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Staton swinging wilding here.
ORiordan takes one to the chin there.
Staton throws a hook but ORiordan blocks it.
Sean ORiordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Staton misses.
ORiordan wants to clinch.
Staton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Staton throws an overhand right that lands on ORiordan's shoulder, as ORiordan tries to avoid the shot.
ORiordan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Staton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Staton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Staton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Staton lands a nice hook to ORiordan's body. ORiordan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
ORiordan is breathing heavily.
ORiordan throws a right hand that Staton ducks under and follows up with a left that Staton also avoids with ease.
Staton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ORiordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Staton.
Staton misses with a looping left.
ORiordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staton.
Staton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Staton misses with a body shot.
Staton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ORiordan.
ORiordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Staton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ORiordan is looking to clinch.
Staton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ORiordan.
ORiordan moves in looking to clinch but Staton pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Staton misses with a hook. ORiordan ducked under it nicely.
ORiordan scores with a jab.
ORiordan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Staton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ORiordan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from ORiordan does no damage.
Staton lands a right hook to the body.
Staton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming ORiordan to the mat! ORiordan manages to get full guard.
Staton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ORiordan dodges the ground and pound from Staton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Staton 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Staton lands a right hook to the body.
Staton defending well as ORiordan loads up on a big left hand.
ORiordan wants to clinch up but Staton keeps it at a distance.
Staton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. ORiordan was covering up waiting for the punch and Staton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Staton advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ORiordan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Staton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Staton is looking to take a break and control but ORiordan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Staton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because ORiordan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jeremy Staton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Staton controlling the position.
Staton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jeremy Staton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
ORiordan is looking to clinch but Staton is avoiding it.
Staton keeps the fight on the outside.
Staton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ORiordan can do to turn this around?
ORiordan tries to clinch but Staton moves out of range.
ORiordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Staton.
ORiordan walks into a stiff left hand from Staton.
Staton misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
ORiordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Staton scores with a nice strike.
Staton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ORiordan tests Staton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
ORiordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Staton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ORiordan is looking to clinch but Staton is avoiding it.
ORiordan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ORiordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
ORiordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Staton clobbers ORiordan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Staton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Staton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Staton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorius Millrapids (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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196 lbs
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193 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregorius Millrapids!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millrapids avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Maia misses.
Maia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Millrapids to the mat! Millrapids manages to get full guard.
Millrapids looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Millrapids is trying to keep Maia in close.
Millrapids working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maia has passed into half guard!
Millrapids gets full guard.
Millrapids keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Millrapids tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maia landing some decent shots from guard.
Millrapids is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Maia missing with punches from the bottom.
Millrapids scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Millrapids lands strikes from half guard.
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maia tries to get to full guard but Millrapids has control of the leg.
Millrapids missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Millrapids throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Millrapids tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Maia.
A good leg kick by Millrapids.
Maia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Millrapids finds it's way round the side to connect with Maia's head.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Millrapids moves away.
Millrapids lands a jab to the nose.
Millrapids scores a takedown into full mount!
Maia swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Maia regains half guard.
Millrapids thows a huge punch but Maia dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millrapids throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Millrapids is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maia is controlling Millrapids's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Millrapids throwing shots but Maia is blocking nicely.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millrapids scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Millrapids sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maia defending well though.
Millrapids seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maia throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Millrapids drops an elbow to the side of Maia's head.
Maia works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millrapids thows a big elbow that misses.
Maia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maia holds on and takes a little breather.
Millrapids with a nice head shot there.
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Millrapids passes into side control.
Millrapids working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Maia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Millrapids looks up at the clock and then as Maia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Millrapids smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Millrapids throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Maia works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Maia misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregorius Millrapids dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Millrapids pushes Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
Maia is trying to drag Millrapids to the mat but Millrapids just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maia pulls guard effortlessly.
Millrapids is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Maia has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Millrapids is looking to defend but Maia has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Millrapids! Maia pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Millrapids taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damian Maia!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kung Pao Chichen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loo Cang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cang has chosen Everything in its right place- Radio Head as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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315 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kung Pao Chichen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Loo Cang!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cang misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cang rushes Chichen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cang tries a knee to the head but Chichen blocks it.
Cang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chichen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chichen looking for a takedown.
Chichen has Cang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kung Pao Chichen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cang with a knee to the head.
Cang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cang tries to land a knee to the head but Chichen blocks with his arms.
Cang misses with a knee strike.
Chichen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chichen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cang stops a takedown attempt from Chichen.
Cang tries to land a knee to the head but Chichen blocks with his arms.
Cang landing knees to the head.
Cang looks gassed!
Cang looking to throw knees to the head but Chichen is blocking nicely.
Cang stops a takedown attempt from Chichen.
Cang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chichen goes for a takedown attempt but Cang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chichen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cang did well to prevent Chichen getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chichen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chichen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chichen lands with a punch from half guard.
Chichen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chichen trying to pass the guard but Cang defending well.
Chichen seems to be looking for submissions.
Chichen wants to take a breather but Cang is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cang manages to get to full guard.
Chichen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chichen, into his guard.
Cang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chichen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cang has managed to get both his arms back between Chichen's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cang looking to pass the guard.
Cang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chichen is keeping the position for now.
Chichen working for a triangle but Cang defends it easily.
Cang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chichen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chichen looking for a guillotine here but Cang defends easily.
Cang won't allow Chichen to sweep him here.
Chichen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chichen is looking for a sweep. Cang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chichen actively working from the bottom here.
Cang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Kung Pao Chichen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cang tries to clinch but Chichen is having none of it.
Cang clinches up against the cage.
Cang tries a knee to the head but Chichen blocks it.
Cang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cang looking to throw knees to the head but Chichen is blocking nicely.
Chichen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chichen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chichen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chichen is trying to drag Cang to the mat but Cang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kung Pao Chichen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chichen wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Cang.
Chichen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cang prevents it.
Chichen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chichen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chichen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chichen wants a takedown but no success here.
Cang tries a knee to the head but Chichen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chichen goes for a takedown attempt but Cang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chichen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cang moves into full mount!
Chichen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chichen forces his way into half guard.
Chichen tries to pass to full mount but Cang defends it.
Chichen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cang trying to control here.
Chichen is looking to advance position but Cang won't allow it.
Chichen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chichen is looking to advance position but Cang won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chichen thows a huge punch but Cang dodges it nicely.
Chichen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chichen shoots in for a takedown but Cang shows good takedown defense.
Cang misses with a wild combination.
Chichen dives in and grabs Cang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cang pushes down on Chichen's head and hops out.
Chichen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chichen avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Chichen with that takedown attempt.
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.
Cang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chichen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cang has picked Chichen up and slammed him! Chichen can't keep hold of the triangle and Cang manages to pass to side control!
Cang is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chichen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cang gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chichen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cang lets go of the hold and Chichen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Loo Cang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eli Gull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Deacino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Gull has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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159 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Gull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Micheal Deacino!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deacino.
Gull with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deacino to score with a decent uppercut.
Deacino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Deacino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gull throws a hook to the side of Deacino's head but Deacino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gull changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deacino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Deacino is pushing Gull's head away, looking to escape. Gull manages to hold on to the position though.
Deacino parries the strikes from Gull easily there. Gull is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Deacino to escape.
Gull throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gull working the strikes but Deacino uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gull trying to control the action but Deacino is working from the bottom.
Gull landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gull performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gull lands strikes from half guard.
Gull 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.
Gull is trying to work for a kimura but Deacino is defending well.
Gull wants to control but Deacino is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gull connects with a nice short shot to Deacino's temple.
Gull throwing shots but Deacino is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Gull.
Gull tries to pass to full mount but Deacino defends it.
Gull throws a strike but Deacino avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Deacino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deacino has control of Gull's left arm, preventing Gull from doing any damage.
Deacino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gull tries to free his leg and advance position but Deacino is retaining full guard.
Gull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gull sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gull forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gull is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gull with the ground and pound but Deacino uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Deacino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gull.
Gull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deacino is keeping the position for now.
Gull wants to control from the top but Deacino keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gull dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Deacino takes one on the button.
Gull checks a low kick from Deacino.
Deacino moves away from the strike by Gull.
Deacino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Deacino avoids a kick to the body.
Deacino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deacino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deacino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gull scores with a jab to the jaw.
Deacino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deacino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deacino is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Deacino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deacino is still on wobbly legs! Can Gull finish him?
Gull fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deacino sprawls well initially but Gull persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Deacino is breathing heavily.
Gull moves nicely into side control.
Gull lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacino is trying to get back to his feet.
Deacino seems to have recovered his senses.
Gull misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gull stands up and beckons Deacino to his feet.
Gull thows a body shot but no joy.
Gull lands a body shot.
Gull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gull has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Deacino!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gull lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gull takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gull can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deacino is looking to escape.
Gull is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Deacino can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gull landing shots from mount.
Deacino tries to hold on but Gull postures up.
Gull is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Deacino can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gull trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deacino blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gull looking to ground and pound but Deacino is blocking nicely.
Gull dominating with strikes here.
Gull wants to finish this one by submission but Deacino is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gull.
Deacino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deacino wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gull trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gull dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gull shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deacino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gull is controlling him.
Gull wants to control from the top but Deacino keeps moving.
Gull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deacino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gull is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gull is controlling him.
Deacino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gull controls the pace.
Gull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deacino is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gull is working hard here to advance position.
Deacino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deacino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gull stops Deacino from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gull drives through with a takedown into guard.
Deacino looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gull trying to control the position from guard on top but Deacino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gull sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deacino's guard.
Eli Gull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gull performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gull lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gull passes the guard and advances to mount!
Micheal Deacino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gull content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Gull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gull 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Gull!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jonners (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolas Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonners comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Fear The Reaper. 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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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Jonners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nickolas Bryant!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jonners.
Jonners lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Nickolas Bryant has been cut.
Jonners uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Johnny Jonners seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonners throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jonners takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jonners is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Bryant connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Johnny Jonners has been cut.
Jonners tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jonners loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Jonners looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jonners ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Bryant coming out on top.
Bryant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jonners gets a clinch.
Jonners can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Bryant.
Jonners gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bryant.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Jonners works on Bryant's body with a couple of short punches.
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jonners keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonners blocks a jab.
A jab from Bryant misses.
Nice body punch from Jonners.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jonners.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonners moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Jonners is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jonners ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Jonners cracks Bryant with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonners throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jonners misses with a wild body shot.
Jonners moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Jonners lands a with a good body shot.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jonners sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jonners tries to land a leg kick but Bryant saw it coming and moves away.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jonners staying out of range there.
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Bryant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bryant.
A shot to the body from Bryant misses
and Jonners counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant throws a hook but Jonners avoids it easily.
Jonners lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bryant at a distance.
Bryant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Jonners tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Jonners tries to clinch up.
Jonners uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bryant looks gassed!
Bryant slips under a jab from Jonners.
Jonners closes the distance and clinches.
Jonners is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bryant is keeping busy.
Jonners digs a right hand into Bryant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bryant's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonners keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bryant's efforts to push away.
Jonners lands a nice shot to the body.
Jonners goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Jonners.
Jonners cracks Bryant with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jonners as the two fighters clinch.
Jonners is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jonners scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Jonners.
Jonners works on Bryant's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Jonners.
Jonners presses Bryant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jonners controlling the action here for a moment.
Jonners gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jonners working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant tries to circle away but Jonners has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jonners.
A right hook to the body lands for Jonners.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jonners dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jonners connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bryant moves out of range as Jonners strikes.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jonners tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jonners doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away.
Jonners scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jonners with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jonners.
Jonners ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
A slow jab from Jonners misses its intended target.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Bryant misses with a shot to the body
letting Jonners counter with a right hand.
Bryant throws a right hand that Jonners ducks under and follows up with a left that Jonners also avoids with ease.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonners.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonners works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Jonners dips to his left and cracks Bryant with an uppercut!
That has opened up Nickolas Bryant's cut even more.
Jonners misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Jonners uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Jonners lands a nice looking body shot.
Jonners slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jonners tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
Jonners clinches up against the cage.
Jonners lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Jonners lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryant.
Nice body punch from Jonners - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonners lands a body punch.
Jonners stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jonners lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bryant takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Jonners.
Jonners scores with a hook to the body.
Jonners scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jonners as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Jonners.
Jonners lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jonners has Bryant pressed against the cage, preventing Bryant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bryant looking to throw knees to the head but Jonners is blocking nicely.
Jonners scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jonners tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jonners lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Jonners as the two fighters clinch.
Jonners scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jonners lands with a right to the head.
Bryant tries to break the clinch but Jonners is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jonners.
Jonners lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Jonners scores with a hook to the body.
Jonners lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jonners keeps control of Bryant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Jonners.
Johnny Jonners has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jonners scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bryant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jonners lands an uppercut.
Jonners digs a right hand into Bryant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bryant's gas tank.
Jonners lands a body punch.
Jonners presses Bryant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Jonners.
Bryant can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Jonners.
Jonners lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jonners.
Jonners pushes Bryant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jonners works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jonners throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jonners creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jonners lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jonners.
Jonners lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jonners is working Bryant over against the cage.
Jonners lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Jonners.
Jonners lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jonners.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jonners.
Jonners tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant can't break the clinch.
Jonners lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonners working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jonners presses Bryant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jonners lands an uppercut.
Jonners lands a left hand.
Jonners lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jonners cracks Bryant with a nice body shot.
Jonners throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Jonners.
Jonners is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Jonners is leaning against Bryant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Jonners.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jonners dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jonners scores with a nice strike.
A shot to de liver by Jonners. Beautiful body shot.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jonners takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Jonners throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant blocks a low kick nicely.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jonners.
A telegraphed right hand from Jonners misses the target.
Jonners shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jonners connects with a right hand. Bryant shakes it off.
Bryant walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jonners.
Jonners misses with an uppercut.
Jonners slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
Bryant throws a body kick that misses.
Jonners slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Jonners.
Johnny Jonners is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Jonners misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jonners.
Bryant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonners is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bryant takes a swing at Jonners's ribcage but misses.
Bryant lands a two punch combo.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jonners takes one to the side of the head.
Bryant throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jonners was covering up waiting for the punch and Bryant finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jonners is trying to control the position but Bryant postures up.
Jonners 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.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Jonners is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonners is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nickolas Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Bryant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jonners.
Jonners tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jonners.
Jonners lands a body punch.
Jonners working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jonners.
Jonners works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jonners.
A right hook to the body lands for Jonners.
Good body shot from Jonners.
Jonners lands a hook that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonners lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jonners holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bryant misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Bryant is trying to break free.
Jonners is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnny Jonners is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jonners gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jonners lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryant.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jonners pushes Bryant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jonners lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Jonners showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jonners, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Jonners!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between steve nieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think nieve might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Do Ya Think Im sexy. steve nieve could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Tyler's chin.
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195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, steve nieve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
nieve moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyler avoids the head kick by nieve.
Tyler throws a big shot that misses.
nieve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyler swats away the attempt to clinch by nieve.
Tyler connects with a looping right hand.
Tyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
nieve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
nieve avoids the body shot from Tyler.
nieve throws a push kick but Tyler slaps the foot to one side.
Tyler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. nieve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyler avoids the head kick by nieve.
Tyler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
nieve throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nieve misses with a head kick.
nieve tries to clinch but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
nieve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyler takes a swing at nieve's ribcage but misses.
nieve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyler scores with a hook to the body. nieve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyler misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from nieve.
Tyler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
nieve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Tyler lands.
nieve defending well as Tyler loads up on a big left hand.
nieve throws a combination that misses
and Tyler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
nieve closes the distance but Tyler moves to the side
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
nieve throws a head kick but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Tyler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping nieve at a distance.
A head kick misses from nieve.
nieve is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nieve throws a combination. Tyler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
nieve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
nieve wants to clinch.
nieve misses with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for nieve.
Tyler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
nieve is looking to escape.
Tyler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tyler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is pressing down on nieve's thigh, looking to free his foot. nieve is holding on for now.
Tyler is trying to work for a kimura but nieve is defending well.
Tyler working over nieve with some ground and pound. nieve looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
nieve manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler moves out of range of the body kick from nieve.
Nice takedown defense from nieve. No joy for Tyler on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler 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.
nieve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - nieve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyler avoids the head kick by nieve.
Tyler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
nieve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyler shoots for a takedown but nieve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
nieve lands a head kick!
nieve throws a head kick but Tyler moves out of range.
nieve lands a big head kick that sends Tyler tumbling to the mat! nieve takes a step backwards and waves Tyler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tyler is rocked!
steve nieve is winning the standup battle so far.
nieve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can nieve finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
nieve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyler seems to have recovered his senses.
nieve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
steve nieve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but nieve manages to avoid it.
steve nieve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler throws a lazy right hand but nieve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
nieve throws a head kick that half lands.
nieve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
nieve takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
nieve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. nieve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler throws a good cross that connects.
Tyler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tyler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
nieve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tyler connects with a nice short shot to nieve's temple.
nieve is trying to stand back up but Tyler is controlling him
nieve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyler on the ground.
nieve is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tyler scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler moves into full mount! nieve won't be happy about that!
Tyler with a couple of short strikes.
nieve takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tyler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tyler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tyler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tyler is going oldschool here, as he tries to force nieve to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so nieve shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish nieve?
Tyler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tyler landing strikes, looking to finish!
nieve wants to control but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler is landing with some decent strikes but nieve is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tyler with a couple of short strikes.
Tyler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tyler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler with good strikes from the mount here!
nieve is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tyler looking to finish nieve with some ground and pound. This is bad for nieve!
nieve is rocked!
Tyler drops a big elbow. That's hurt nieve! More shots from Tyler and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Tyler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Let Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ji has chosen Anathema - Judgement as his entrance music. The key to victory for Shane Falco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
153 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Falco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Let Ji!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Falco misses its intended target.
Ji dodges the punch combination from Falco.
Ji scoring well with a low kick there.
Falco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ji momentarily.
Falco misses with the combination.
Ji throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ji takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ji lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Shane Falco has been cut.
Ji lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falco's sensitive parts.
Falco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Falco tries to clinch but Ji moves out of range.
Ji wants to clinch up but Falco keeps it at a distance.
Ji shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falco sprawls well. Falco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ji gets slowly back to his feet.
Ji on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shane Falco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ji is looking to clinch.
Ji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ji bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falco lunges at Ji with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ji's hand.
Falco doesn't manage to clinch there - Ji circles away.
Ji clinches.
Falco pushes Ji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Falco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ji pressing his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Falco.
Falco can't find room to land a body shot as Ji controls the action.
Falco misses with a punch on the inside.
Ji is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Falco is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco managing to block the knees to the body from Ji.
Ji creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Falco misses with the head strike.
Ji creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ji is struggling to control the position.
Falco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Falco tries a body shot but Ji blocks it.
Ji pulls guard successfully.
Falco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ji has his hands on Falco's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Ji has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji keeping moving, preventing Falco from controlling successfully.
Falco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ji is pulling down on Falco's head to control his posture.
Ji looking for a sweep. Not yet Ji, not yet.
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.
Falco trying to move into half guard but instead Ji has managed to sweep!
Ji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falco keeping moving, preventing Ji from controlling successfully.
Ji slips nicely into half guard.
Ji prevents Falco from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Let Ji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Falco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Ji 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ji fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falco lands a head shot.
Ji tries a head kick but it misses.
Falco avoids the head kick by Ji.
Ji keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ji attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Falco lands with a cross.
Ji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco lands a nice looking body shot.
Ji just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Falco as he checks the leg kick.
Ji dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falco. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Falco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ji looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Ji misses
and Falco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ji tries to clinch but Falco is having none of it.
Ji throws a head kick that misses
enabling Falco to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji is looking to clinch.
Ji takes one to the chin there.
Ji misses with a body kick.
Ji misses with the combination.
Falco lands a lovely overhand right.
Ji bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ji is looking to chop away at Falco's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ji instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ji throws an elbow but misses.
Ji unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ji lands an elbow that stopped Falco in his tracks for a moment.
Falco lands a shot to the body.
Ji gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falco managing to block the knees to the body from Ji.
Falco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ji is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Falco presses Ji against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ji tries to throw a body punch but Falco avoids it by throwing Ji back against the cage.
Ji unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ji is stalling here.
Ji is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ji tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falco avoids it.
Falco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji stalling in the clinch.
Falco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ji or not.
Falco misses with a body punch.
Ji is working for takedown but Falco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ji is breathing heavily.
Ji is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Falco - that landed with a thud.
Falco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ji taking a breather.
Falco lands a nice uppercut.
Falco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ji.
Falco slowing the pace effectively.
Ji missing with knees to the body.
Falco scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Falco as the two fighters clinch.
Ji taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ji.
Falco controlling the action here for a moment.
Ji slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Falco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ji trying to land knees to the body.
Falco scores with a shoulder strike.
Ji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Falco's defenses.
Falco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ji is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Falco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ji stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Falco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falco pushes Ji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Falco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ji lands a knee to the body.
Falco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ji taking a breather.
Ji lands a nice uppercut.
Ji tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falco avoids it.
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 Shane Falco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Falco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ji tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Falco.
Ji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falco swivels and escapes.
Ji needs to keep his hands up - Falco had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Ji, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falco throws a leg kick but Ji sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Falco misses the target.
Ji takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ji misses with a body kick.
Falco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji thows a leg kick but Falco checks it
and Falco counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Falco's head.
Ji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ji on the side of the head.
Ji throws a leg kick which misses Falco's front leg but catches the back leg as Falco tries to avoid it.
Ji misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Falco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A shot to de liver by Falco. Beautiful body shot.
Ji tries to score a power double leg takedown but Falco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ji somewhat.
Ji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ji throws a leg kick
and Falco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shane Falco is winning the standup battle so far.
Falco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Falco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ji tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Falco counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji throws a leg kick but Falco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ji tries to clinch but Falco moves away
and Ji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ji is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falco is defending well for now.
A short left from Falco.
Falco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ji can't get the takedown.
Shane Falco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Let Ji.
Ji is stalling here.
Ji scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Falco is keeping busy.
Ji looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ji as Falco tries to tie him up.
Ji manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ji just misses with a elbow thrown towards Falco's brow.
Ji missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Falco is looking to control Ji's arms but Ji gets an underhook and turns him. Now Falco has his back to the cage.
Ji's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ji or not.
Ji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Falco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ji trying to stall but Falco improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ji looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Falco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falco lands a hook that snaps the head of Ji backwards.
Falco digs a right hand underneath Ji's ribcage. Ji let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Falco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falco displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ji up against the cage.
Ji blocks a body shot from Falco.
Stalling in the clinch from Ji.
Ji is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Falco tries to work over Ji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ji is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Falco is keeping busy.
Ji crunches a lovely knee into Falco's ribcage.
Falco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ji throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Falco clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Falco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Falco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ji scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ji frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Falco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ji punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ji controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Falco wants to hold on but Ji pushes him away.
Ji throwing strikes here but Falco is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ji controlling the pace for now.
Falco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Falco tries to get out of the position.
Ji 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.
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.
Ji scoring with strikes but Falco is staying in there.
Falco is desperately trying to improve his position but Ji has a good base and remains in mount.
Ji throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Falco because Ji loaded up on that one.
Ji lands a nice shot to the head.
Ji pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Falco is desperately trying to improve his position but Ji has a good base and remains in mount.
Ji tries to control but Falco wriggling away.
Ji controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ji trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ji scoring with strikes but Falco is staying in there.
Ji can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falco is looking to escape.
Ji with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji is landing with some decent strikes but Falco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ji unloading with bombs!
Ji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ji dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Let Ji dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Shane Falco's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ji shoots in and drives through. Falco sprawls well.
Falco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falco throws a leg kick but Ji moved away.
Falco throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Falco misses.
Falco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ji avoids the head kick by Falco.
Falco thuds his right hand into Ji's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Falco throws a nice looking combination but Ji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ji tries to move into range but Falco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Falco.
Ji misses with a low kick as Falco jumps back.
Ji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falco but Falco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji tries to keep at a distance but Falco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Falco lands a body shot.
Falco is looking to control Ji's arms but Ji gets an underhook and turns him. Now Falco has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Falco pushes Ji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ji is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ji looking to stall.
Falco stalling the fight.
Falco lands an uppercut.
Ji throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ji slowing the pace effectively.
Ji misses with the head strike.
Ji looking for a takedown.
Shane Falco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Let Ji.
Falco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ji looking to throw knees to the head but Falco is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falco.
Falco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Falco lands a body shot.
Falco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ji is looking to control Falco's arms but Falco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ji has his back to the cage.
Come on Falco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Falco lands a body punch.
Falco lands a nice shot to the body.
Falco lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Falco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Falco is working Ji over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ji wants a takedown but no success here.
A right handed body shot lands from Falco.
Falco lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco just leaning against Ji, taking a breather.
Ji is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falco.
Falco cracks Ji with a nice body shot.
Falco lands a hook that snaps the head of Ji backwards.
Ji tries to land a knee to the head but Falco blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Falco digs a right hand underneath Ji's ribcage. Ji let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ji tries a body shot but Falco blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Falco.
A short uppercut from Falco.
Ji connects with a nasty looking knee right to Falco's face.
Falco works on Ji's body with a couple of short punches.
Ji trying to control the position but instead, Falco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ji into the cage.
Falco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shane Falco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ji is keeping busy.
Falco lands a shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Ji.
Falco blocks an elbow strike.
Falco is trying to stall.
Ji fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falco.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Falco.
Ji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ji takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Falco - that landed with a thud.
Falco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ji stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Falco as Ji tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Falco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Falco 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 47:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shane Falco!
Shane Falco retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wa Za Banga comes to the cage accompanied by Motörhead - King of Kings. Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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20
166 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reinhardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Reinhardt as he checks the leg kick.
wa Za Banga connects with a looping right hand.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick but Reinhardt sees it coming and moves out of range.
wa Za Banga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
wa Za Banga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
wa Za Banga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
wa Za Banga throws a sloppy head kick and Reinhardt moves out of range easily.
Reinhardt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
wa Za Banga misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
wa Za Banga tries to land a front kick but Reinhardt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
wa Za Banga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reinhardt staying out of range there.
Reinhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
wa Za Banga tries to move into range but Reinhardt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt swings for the body but wa Za Banga moves out of range.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinhardt lands with a nice combination. wa Za Banga backs away looking to recover.
Reinhardt with a hook.
wa Za Banga misses with a double jab
and Reinhardt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reinhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
wa Za Banga is looking for a sweep. Reinhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
wa Za Banga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinhardt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
wa Za Banga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinhardt prevents wa Za Banga from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga won't allow Reinhardt to pass to mount.
Reinhardt thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing wa Za Banga to regain full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from wa Za Banga as Reinhardt shoots in.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reinhardt.
Reinhardt ducks under a wild hook from wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt misses with a few strikes there.
wa Za Banga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinhardt missing with a left hand there. wa Za Banga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
wa Za Banga throws a low kick, looking for Reinhardt's leg but Reinhardt calmly moves out of range.
wa Za Banga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
wa Za Banga connects with a nice looking jab.
wa Za Banga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reinhardt on the side of the head.
wa Za Banga ducks under a wild hook from Reinhardt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
wa Za Banga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reinhardt will feel that in the morning.
Reinhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped wa Za Banga in his tracks.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinhardt looks to land a right hand but wa Za Banga moved out of range.
Reinhardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinhardt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. wa Za Banga defends it nicely.
Reinhardt swings for the body but wa Za Banga moves out of range.
wa Za Banga cracks the inside of Reinhardt's front leg.
wa Za Banga just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinhardt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but wa Za Banga manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick but Reinhardt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reinhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but wa Za Banga is just out of range.
wa Za Banga misses with a double jab
and Reinhardt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for wa Za Banga!
wa Za Banga is squirming around, avoiding Reinhardt's attempts to control the action.
Reinhardt prevents wa Za Banga from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Reinhardt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
wa Za Banga avoids a series of strikes thrown by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for wa Za Banga because Reinhardt loaded up on that one.
Reinhardt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt 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.
Reinhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinhardt throws a hook to the side of wa Za Banga's head but wa Za Banga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick but Reinhardt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reinhardt connects with a nice looking jab.
wa Za Banga fakes the leg kick and cracks Reinhardt in the body.
Reinhardt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reinhardt misses with a body shot.
Reinhardt avoids the head kick by wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt thows a body shot but no joy.
Reinhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but wa Za Banga was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinhardt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
wa Za Banga tries to get to full guard but Reinhardt has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga wants to control but Reinhardt is keeping busy.
wa Za Banga is not content to let Reinhardt control the position.
wa Za Banga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Reinhardt.
wa Za Banga is looking to improve his position.
Reinhardt is trying to control. wa Za Banga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Reinhardt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
wa Za Banga misses with a combination
so Reinhardt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reinhardt throwing strikes but missing.
Reinhardt wants to control from the top but wa Za Banga keeps moving.
wa Za Banga has his hands on Reinhardt's head, controlling the position.
Reinhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but wa Za Banga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinhardt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
wa Za Banga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reinhardt throws and elbow that misses. wa Za Banga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reinhardt's guard. Nice move by wa Za Banga!
wa Za Banga trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinhardt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
wa Za Banga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reinhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but wa Za Banga is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reinhardt keeping moving, preventing wa Za Banga from controlling successfully.
Reinhardt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
wa Za Banga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reinhardt.
wa Za Banga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reinhardt looks to land a left hand but wa Za Banga moved out of range nicely.
Reinhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinhardt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
wa Za Banga tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reinhardt jabs at wa Za Banga's body.
Reinhardt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming wa Za Banga to the mat! wa Za Banga manages to get full guard.
Reinhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
wa Za Banga wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinhardt throws a strike but wa Za Banga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reinhardt wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinhardt has control of wa Za Banga's left arm, preventing wa Za Banga from doing any damage.
wa Za Banga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reinhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reinhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt is working an open guard so wa Za Banga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reinhardt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and wa Za Banga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
wa Za Banga swings for the body but Reinhardt moves out of range.
wa Za Banga tries to score with a low kick but Reinhardt moves his leg out of the way.
wa Za Banga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinhardt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from wa Za Banga. That one must have hurt.
Reinhardt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down wa Za Banga rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reinhardt misses with a hook.
wa Za Banga throws a lazy right hand but Reinhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by wa Za Banga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt misses with an uppercut. wa Za Banga saw that one coming.
wa Za Banga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Reinhardt.
Reinhardt connects with the punch.
Reinhardt avoids the head kick by wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt misses with a hook.
Reinhardt with a hook.
wa Za Banga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reinhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reinhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt's corner calls for a 1-2. Reinhardt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
wa Za Banga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinhardt's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for wa Za Banga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga misses with a double jab
and Reinhardt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Reinhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
wa Za Banga throws a nice head kick!
wa Za Banga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
wa Za Banga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reinhardt blocks a head kick by wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt blocks a low kick nicely.
Reinhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reinhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Reinhardt as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt connects with a good right hand that stumbles wa Za Banga. wa Za Banga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reinhardt throws a series of punches but wa Za Banga moves out of range.
Reinhardt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. wa Za Banga is trying to defend but Reinhardt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reinhardt wants to control but wa Za Banga is keeping him busy.
wa Za Banga is positioning himself well to prevent Reinhardt advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
wa Za Banga wants to get back to full guard.
Reinhardt is trying to control. wa Za Banga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
wa Za Banga is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
wa Za Banga throws a sloppy head kick and Reinhardt moves out of range easily.
Reinhardt misses with a wild body shot.
wa Za Banga scores with a nice right hand.
Reinhardt misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Reinhardt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
wa Za Banga misses with a leg kick
and Reinhardt counters with a three punch combo that has wa Za Banga backing up. wa Za Banga nods at Reinhardt to acknowledge the strikes.
Reinhardt with a jab.
Reinhardt throws a predictable looking body shot
and wa Za Banga counters with an inside leg kick.
Reinhardt with a nice cross.
Reinhardt throws an overhand right that lands on wa Za Banga's shoulder, as wa Za Banga tries to avoid the shot.
Reinhardt avoids the head kick by wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt throws a looping overhand right but wa Za Banga ducks down to avoid it.
Reinhardt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
wa Za Banga misses with a straight right.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinhardt lands a nice shot that snaps wa Za Banga's head back.
Reinhardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? wa Za Banga is fending him off so far but Reinhardt persists. Nope, wa Za Banga circles away and we're back to standing.
Reinhardt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
wa Za Banga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reinhardt is able to avoid easily.
wa Za Banga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
wa Za Banga throws the left hand but Reinhardt avoids the punch easily.
Reinhardt scores with a nice strike.
wa Za Banga throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinhardt.
Good work by Reinhardt as he checks the leg kick.
Reinhardt misses with an uppercut. wa Za Banga saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt scores with a decent looking hook.
wa Za Banga lands with a nice body punch.
Reinhardt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and wa Za Banga counters with a low kick, right behind Reinhardt 's knee.
Reinhardt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
wa Za Banga scores with a nice body kick.
wa Za Banga scores with a leg kick.
Reinhardt ducks under a wild hook from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws a low kick but Reinhardt avoids it.
wa Za Banga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reinhardt doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from wa Za Banga is predictable there
and Reinhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reinhardt misses the jab.
wa Za Banga wants to land a leg kick but Reinhardt is out of range.
wa Za Banga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reinhardt checks the leg kick.
Reinhardt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
wa Za Banga looks to throw the jab but Reinhardt is out of range.
wa Za Banga misses the shot to the body.
wa Za Banga misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Reinhardt blocks the low kick.
wa Za Banga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinhardt cracks wa Za Banga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reinhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
wa Za Banga misses with a double jab.
Reinhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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.
wa Za Banga throws a front kick aimed at Reinhardt's knee but Reinhardt avoids it well.
Reinhardt has a takedown stuffed.
Reinhardt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Reinhardt.
wa Za Banga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reinhardt swinging wilding here.
wa Za Banga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reinhardt avoids the head kick by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga feints and then cracks Reinhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reinhardt down.
A nice leg kick lands there from wa Za Banga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga had his way with Victor Reinhardt in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Reinhardt throws out a loose jab but wa Za Banga uses good head movement to avoid it.
wa Za Banga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reinhardt closes this distance looking for a takedown but wa Za Banga circles away.
wa Za Banga throws a shot from downtown. Reinhardt moves away and avoids it.
Reinhardt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
wa Za Banga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt misses with a straight left.
wa Za Banga misses the body punch
and Reinhardt counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from wa Za Banga misses
enabling Reinhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
Reinhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
wa Za Banga misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reinhardt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reinhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but wa Za Banga manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt throws a shot from downtown. wa Za Banga moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for wa Za Banga. That snapped Reinhardt's head back.
wa Za Banga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
wa Za Banga misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by wa Za Banga.
A head kick misses from wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? wa Za Banga is fending him off so far but Reinhardt persists. Nope, wa Za Banga circles away and we're back to standing.
wa Za Banga throws a shot from downtown. Reinhardt moves away and avoids it.
wa Za Banga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
wa Za Banga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga scores with a hook to the body. Reinhardt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reinhardt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from wa Za Banga, right into the meat.
wa Za Banga misses with a kick to the body.
wa Za Banga misses with a double jab.
Reinhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick which misses Reinhardt's front leg but catches the back leg as Reinhardt tries to avoid it.
wa Za Banga scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
wa Za Banga lands with an uppercut that bounces Reinhardt off the cage and back into rage.
wa Za Banga moves into range and connects with a jab.
wa Za Banga tries to land a front kick but Reinhardt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
wa Za Banga scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Reinhardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga throws a nice outside leg kick.
wa Za Banga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by wa Za Banga. That's going to slow Reinhardt down.
Reinhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt misses with an uppercut.
wa Za Banga moves out of range of the strikes.
wa Za Banga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reinhardt is out of range and wa Za Banga settles back down.
Reinhardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract wa Za Banga.
Reinhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Reinhardt.
Some bone on bone action there as Reinhardt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
wa Za Banga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga works the jab nicely.
wa Za Banga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinhardt avoids the head kick by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga swings for the body but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Reinhardt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but wa Za Banga circles away quickly and effectively.
Reinhardt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
wa Za Banga lands a head kick. Reinhardt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
wa Za Banga throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by wa Za Banga!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
wa Za Banga throws and low kick but Reinhardt moves out of range easily.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick but Reinhardt moves out of range.
wa Za Banga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reinhardt is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think wa Za Banga 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 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga!
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinhard Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinhard Galt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reinhard Galt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galt motions for Lesnar to come forward. Galt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Galt motions for Lesnar to come forward. Galt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Galt.
Lesnar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheers as Lesnar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galt doesn't seem phased though.
Lesnar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galt ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Lesnar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Galt with a hook.
Lesnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galt.
Lesnar scores with the left hand. Galt knows he should have avoided that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Galt.
Galt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt slips a straight right by Lesnar.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body.
Galt throws a head kick that half lands.
Galt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galt avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Galt misses with a low kick.
Galt takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Galt blocks a jab.
Galt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lesnar throws a hook but Galt avoids it easily.
Galt lands with a kick to the temple. Lesnar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lesnar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Lesnar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Galt because Lesnar loaded up on that one.
Lesnar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt tries to reverse the position but Lesnar maintains control.
Lesnar with shots to the head and body - Galt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lesnar 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.
Galt manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Galt is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Galt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Galt won't allow Lesnar to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Galt's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Galt wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Galt won't allow it.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Galt defending well though.
Galt is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Galt is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar misses with a head shot. Galt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Galt 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Galt throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily.
Lesnar misses with a straight right.
Lesnar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar looks to land a combination but Galt avoids it well.
Lesnar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Galt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Galt stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Galt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Galt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Galt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Galt.
Lesnar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galt finds it's way round the side to connect with Lesnar's head.
Lesnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galt misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Lesnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lesnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Galt's guard.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Galt.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galt is keeping the position for now.
Galt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galt wants to improve his position but instead Lesnar has moved into half guard.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but Galt defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Galt misses with a body shot
and Lesnar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses.
Galt keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Galt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galt keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Galt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lesnar throws a strike but Galt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Galt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Galt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lesnar if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Galt.
Reinhard Galt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Galt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar throws a lazy right hand but Galt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galt scores with the left hand. Lesnar knows he should have avoided that one.
Galt connects with a body shot.
Galt connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhard Galt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Galt lands a front kick.
Reinhard Galt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Galt lands a big head kick that sends Lesnar tumbling to the mat! Galt takes a step backwards and waves Lesnar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lesnar is rocked!
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galt tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Lesnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lesnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lesnar seems to have got his legs back now.
Lesnar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Galt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lesnar takes a step back to recover.
Galt throws a leg kick which misses Lesnar's front leg but catches the back leg as Lesnar tries to avoid it.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Galt.
Lesnar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big left from Galt misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galt throws a leg kick which misses Lesnar's front leg but catches the back leg as Lesnar tries to avoid it.
Galt throws a front kick that sends Lesnar stumbling back into the cage.
Galt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Galt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lesnar.
Galt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lesnar will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt throws a leg kick which misses Lesnar's front leg but catches the back leg as Lesnar tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Galt. That's going to slow Lesnar down.
Galt lands a high kick!
Lesnar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reinhard Galt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galt keeps Lesnar at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galt throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily.
Galt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lesnar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lesnar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lesnar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Galt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Galt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lesnar.
Galt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Galt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lesnar's head backwards.
Galt throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Galt works the jab nicely.
Lesnar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galt lands with an overhand left.
Galt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lesnar.
Galt lands a big head kick that sends Lesnar tumbling to the mat! Galt takes a step backwards and waves Lesnar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lesnar tries to bum rush Galt with a series of wild strikes but Galt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galt lands a big head kick that sends Lesnar tumbling to the mat! Galt takes a step backwards and waves Lesnar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lesnar is rocked!
Lesnar misses with a combination
and Galt counters with a head kick. That will keep Lesnar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oh Lesnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galt misses with a body punch
and Lesnar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lesnar seems to have got his legs back now.
Galt missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galt takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Galt throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galt avoids it really well and circles away.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Galt.
Galt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galt misses with a head kick.
Galt just misses with a punch to the body.
Galt throws and low kick but Lesnar moves out of range easily.
Lesnar misses with the combination.
Galt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Galt but Galt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Galt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galt lands a head kick!
Galt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Galt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Galt tries a low kick but Lesnar avoids it.
Lesnar takes a swing at Galt's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Galt misses its intended target.
Galt wants to land a leg kick but Lesnar is out of range.
Lesnar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar tests Galt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhard Galt really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Galt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lesnar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Galt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lesnar lands a body shot.
Lesnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Galt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lesnar.
Lesnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galt.
Galt swings for the body but Lesnar moves out of range.
Galt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Galt.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galt.
Lesnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galt was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnar.
Galt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt moves away from the strike by Lesnar.
Galt throws a hook but Lesnar blocks it.
Galt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lesnar defending well as Galt loads up on a big left hand.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Galt tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Galt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Galt misses with a head kick.
Galt moves forwards but Lesnar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lesnar checks a leg kick.
Galt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lesnar.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar works Galt's body with a nice hook.
Lesnar misses the body punch
and Galt counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lesnar's calf.
Lesnar checks a leg kick.
Lesnar looks to land a right hand but Galt moved out of range.
Galt misses with a straight left.
Lesnar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Galt. Galt obviously looking to wear him down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galt circles away.
Lesnar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Galt can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galt throws a nice head kick!
Galt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Galt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galt looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Galt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Galt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Galt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lesnar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Galt lands with a kick to the temple. Lesnar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Galt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lesnar.
Galt lands a front kick.
Galt throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Galt.
A head kick from Galt lands but Lesnar takes it in his stride.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Galt with a series of wild strikes but Galt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesnar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lesnar tries to move into range but Galt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Galt lands a big head kick that sends Lesnar tumbling to the mat! Galt takes a step backwards and waves Lesnar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lesnar is rocked!
Galt connects with a looping right hand.
Galt is looking to slow Lesnar down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Galt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Galt throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily.
Galt lands a slapping body shot.
Galt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lesnar.
An inside leg kick lands from Galt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Galt.
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galt.
Galt lands with a kick to the temple. Lesnar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Galt.
Galt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar takes one to the chin there.
Lesnar throws a jab when Galt was well out of range.
Lesnar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhard Galt dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Galt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galt scores with a body shot.
Galt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Galt's corner calls for a 1-2. Galt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Galt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Galt tries a low kick but Lesnar avoids it.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Galt lands a high kick!
Lesnar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lesnar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Galt throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Galt.
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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Galt. That's going to slow Lesnar down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galt lands a slapping body shot.
Galt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lesnar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Galt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick from Galt lands but Lesnar takes it in his stride.
Galt lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Galt, right into the meat.
Galt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Galt.
Galt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar blocks a head kick by Galt.
Galt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Galt.
Lesnar misses with a wild body shot.
Reinhard Galt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lesnar defending well as Galt loads up on a big left hand.
Galt ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Galt lands with a kick to the temple. Lesnar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lesnar tries to bum rush Galt with a series of wild strikes but Galt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galt with a jab.
Galt staying out of range there.
Galt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lesnar. That did some damage!
Galt lands a nice shot that snaps Lesnar's head back.
Lesnar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Galt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lesnar thows a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Galt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lesnar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galt.
Lesnar misses with a shot to the body
and Galt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Galt tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Galt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Galt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lesnar's head backwards.
Galt lands a head kick. Lesnar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lesnar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Galt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lesnar tries to move into range but Galt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lesnar misses with a combination
and Galt counters with a nice leg kick.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Galt lands a jab to Lesnar's midsection.
Galt with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lesnar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Galt - the referee stops the clock and Lesnar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Galt. Lesnar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Galt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galt lands with a kick to the temple. Lesnar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Galt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Galt cracks Lesnar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Galt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Galt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinhard Galt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Galt 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 43:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 43:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 43:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhard Galt!
Reinhard Galt is the new heavyweight champion!
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