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BFC 71: za Banga vs Smith PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pappy Boyington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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148 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pappy Boyington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crazy Guy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy throws out a loose jab but Boyington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boyington rushes Guy and presses him up against the cage.
Boyington leaning against his opponent.
Boyington gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boyington.
Boyington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boyington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Boyington.
Boyington's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pappy Boyington.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boyington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Guy misses.
Boyington lands a glancing blow to the side of Guy's head.
Boyington closes the distance and pushes Guy back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boyington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Guy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boyington scores a nice knee to the body.
Boyington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boyington lands a left hand.
Boyington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
Nice elbow from Boyington.
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boyington gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guy tries to pull guard but Boyington holds him up against the cage and eventually Guy drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Boyington.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Guy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boyington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guy.
Boyington is looking to clinch but Guy is avoiding it.
Boyington lands a nice shot to the body.
Guy looks gassed!
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!
Boyington rushes Guy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boyington has Guy pressed against the cage.
Boyington pushes Guy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyington lands with a right to the head.
Boyington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guy blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Boyington.
A short right from Boyington on the inside.
Boyington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boyington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guy avoids the elbow strike from Boyington, against the cage.
Boyington lands an elbow inside.
Boyington pushes Guy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyington gets underhooks to prevent Guy's takedown attempt.
Pappy Boyington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crazy Guy.
Stalling in the clinch from Boyington.
Boyington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guy's face.
Boyington controlling the action here for a moment.
Boyington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boyington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Boyington.
Boyington landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy is trying to force a seperation but Boyington has the dominant position.
Boyington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boyington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boyington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boyington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boyington taking a breather.
Boyington misses with a knee to the head.
Boyington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boyington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boyington obliges.
Guy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boyington pushes Guy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boyington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappy Boyington 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boyington - that will leave a mark!
Pappy Boyington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boyington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Boyington.
Boyington pushes off an throws an elbow but Guy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boyington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boyington keeps control of Guy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boyington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guy up against the cage.
Boyington seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pappy Boyington.
An inside leg kick lands from Boyington.
Boyington throws a right hand that Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Guy also avoids with ease.
Guy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boyington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Guy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boyington counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Boyington.
Guy misses with a low kick.
Guy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crazy Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boyington.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyington moves away.
Boyington digs a good hook to Guy's body.
Boyington scores with a sloppy right hand. Guy should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyington moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Boyington.
Boyington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyington lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boyington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boyington works on Guy's body with a couple of short punches.
Boyington avoiding damage.
Boyington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy can do to turn this around?
Boyington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boyington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Guy's brow.
Boyington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boyington scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boyington controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boyington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boyington obliges.
Boyington leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pappy Boyington.
Guy misses with a wild combination.
Boyington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Boyington as he connects with a hook.
Boyington wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
Boyington lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boyington punishes Guy's body with a nice straight punch.
Boyington rushes Guy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pappy Boyington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Boyington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyington scores with a shoulder strike.
Boyington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guy blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Boyington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boyington lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Boyington.
Boyington has Guy pressed against the cage, preventing Guy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boyington looking to throw knees to the head but Guy is blocking nicely.
Boyington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappy Boyington dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boyington tries to clinch there but Guy circles away.
Boyington scores with a push kick.
Boyington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Guy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boyington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyington connects with a high kick.
Guy is rocked!
Guy switches off momentarily and Boyington cracks him with a monster right hand! Guy topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Boyington dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Boyington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pappy Boyington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gert Johnnys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Pao Chichen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnnys's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mountains of Might. 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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398 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gert Johnnys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kung Pao Chichen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chichen shoots for a takedown but Johnnys saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnnys doesn't manage to clinch there - Chichen circles away.
Chichen shoots in for a takedown but Johnnys shows good takedown defense.
Johnnys scores with a push kick.
Johnnys is breathing heavily.
Chichen shoots for a takedown but Johnnys saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gert Johnnys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kung Pao Chichen.
Chichen thows a body shot but no joy.
Chichen shoots in but no luck this time.
Chichen lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnnys off the cage and back into rage.
Johnnys misses with a body kick.
Johnnys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chichen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Chichen with that takedown attempt.
Chichen shoots in and bounces Johnnys off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chichen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chichen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnnys will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnnys trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chichen drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Chichen as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Johnnys screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Chichen! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kung Pao Chichen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hammerston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar De la Hoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De la Hoya has chosen Rocky Theme Song as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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166 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Hammerston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar De la Hoya!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by De la Hoya.
Hammerston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De la Hoya's waist but De la Hoya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammerston off to one side.
De la Hoya missing with a left hand there. Hammerston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for De la Hoya.
It looks like Scott Hammerston has been cut.
De la Hoya misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from De la Hoya finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De la Hoya.
Hammerston is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De la Hoya connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hammerston to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by De la Hoya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oscar De la Hoya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Des Perado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Des Perado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Des Perado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Perado as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Jose Trujillo has been cut.
Trujillo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Trujillo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perado is trying to control but can't.
Trujillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trujillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Trujillo lands with a punch from half guard.
Perado is trying to stand.
Perado kicks off Trujillo and gets to his feet.
Perado tries to clinch but Trujillo is having none of it.
Perado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trujillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trujillo. That's going to slow Perado down.
Perado lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perado throws a leg kick but Trujillo moved away.
Perado throws a jab but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Perado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Jab, jab by Trujillo - just one landing.
Trujillo moves in looking to clinch but Perado pushes him off.
Trujillo blocks a leg kick.
Trujillo looks for a takedown but Perado sprawls well.
Jose Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Trujillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perado throws the left hand but Trujillo avoids the punch easily.
Perado throws a hook but Trujillo blocks it.
Perado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Trujillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Perado circles away.
Trujillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trujillo wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perado fails to land with a series of punches.
Trujillo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perado avoids it really well and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Perado.
Trujillo cracks a nice hook into Perado's ribs.
Perado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trujillo is out of range.
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.
Perado cracks the inside of Trujillo's front leg.
Trujillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perado throws a body kick that misses.
Trujillo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trujillo lands in his opponent's guard.
Trujillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Trujillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo postures up and lands a big shot to Perado's brow.
Perado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trujillo is controlling him.
Perado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trujillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Trujillo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Trujillo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Perado throws a lazy right hand but Trujillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perado doesn't manage to clinch there - Trujillo circles away.
Trujillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perado.
Perado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trujillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Perado.
Trujillo dives in and grabs Perado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perado pushes down on Trujillo's head and hops out.
Trujillo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perado avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Perado. No joy for Trujillo on that attempt.
Des Perado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Trujillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses.
Perado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trujillo clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Perado.
Trujillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Perado controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trujillo as Perado tries to tie him up.
Trujillo is trying to drag Perado to the mat but Perado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Perado with a knee to the head.
Trujillo looking to slow down the pace here.
Perado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trujillo blocks it with crossed arms.
Perado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Perado.
Perado with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Perado.
Trujillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perado just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo can't get the takedown.
Perado lands a damaging elbow.
Trujillo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Perado.
Perado landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perado misses with an elbow over the top.
Trujillo leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trujillo.
Trujillo lands a body punch.
Trujillo stalling in the clinch but Perado improves position.
Perado tries to land a knee to the head but Trujillo blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Perado.
Trujillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perado lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trujillo wants a takedown but no success here.
Trujillo has Perado pressed against the cage, preventing Perado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trujillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perado's elbow.
Trujillo pulls guard.
Trujillo trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perado trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trujillo 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.
Trujillo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Perado is desperately trying to improve his position but Trujillo has a good base and remains in mount.
Perado is in a horrible position here. Trujillo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Trujillo dominating with strikes here.
Trujillo trying to control but Perado is having none of it.
Perado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo with a couple of short strikes.
Trujillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perado wants to hold on but Trujillo pushes him away.
Trujillo landing shots from mount.
Trujillo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Trujillo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Trujillo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Perado looks a forlorn figure.
Trujillo lands a big elbow.
Trujillo landing punches.
Perado is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trujillo wants to finish this one by submission but Perado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trujillo.
Perado is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Trujillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Trujillo'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. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perado tries a low kick but Trujillo avoids it.
Perado misses with an uppercut. Trujillo saw that one coming.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perado was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perado can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Trujillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trujillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Trujillo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trujillo lands a nice shot to the head.
Trujillo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Trujillo wants to finish this one by submission but Perado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trujillo.
Trujillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perado is bucking up trying to escape but Trujillo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
You get the feeling that Perado really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Trujillo lands a big elbow.
Trujillo landing strikes from the mount.
Perado is rocked!
Perado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trujillo on the ground.
Trujillo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Perado can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Perado wants to control but Trujillo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo landing strikes from the mount.
Perado's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Trujillo avoids the attempt from Perado to control.
Trujillo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Trujillo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Trujillo avoids the attempt from Perado to control.
Perado is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Perado is trying to escape the mount.
Perado taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perado is desperately trying to improve his position but Trujillo has a good base and remains in mount.
Trujillo lands a big elbow.
Trujillo with the ground and pound from mount.
Jose Trujillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trujillo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perado is trying desperately to improve position.
Trujillo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Perado that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Trujillo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Trujillo controlling the position easily from mount.
Trujillo lands a big shot there that rocks Perado but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo content just to control the position here.
Perado really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trujillo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Des Perado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trujillo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Perado can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Trujillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trujillo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Trujillo!
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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 Luther Pope (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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24
156 lbs
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157 lbs
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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
5 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luther Pope!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Luther Pope has been cut.
Pope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gull tries to move into range but Pope moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pope fails to land with a series of punches.
Gull shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pope manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gull wants to pass the guard but Pope is keeping the position.
Pope is looking to stand up but Gull isn't so interested in that idea.
Gull trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gull is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope wants to get back to his feet but Gull passes into half guard.
Pope avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gull.
Gull missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gull 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.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gull with a hook.
Pope throws a series of punches but Gull moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope stalks Gull and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gull's face. Gull staggers backwards, shaken.
Pope scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Pope 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Gull.
A right-left combo lands from Pope.
Gull takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gull moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Gull.
Gull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gull throws a hook but Pope avoids it easily.
Pope thuds a left hand into Gull's body.
Pope paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gull showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Gull content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope is pressing down on Gull's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gull sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Pope trying to control the position.
Pope wants to get back to his feet but Gull is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pope keeping moving, preventing Gull from controlling successfully.
Gull postures up in Pope's guard and throws a big left but Pope blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Pope's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gull uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pope has time to react.
Gull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pope moves out of range as Gull strikes.
Gull keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Pope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pope duly obliges.
Gull scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pope tries to bum rush Gull with a series of wild strikes but Gull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pope misses with a body shot.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gull.
Gull fails to land the takedown.
Pope takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pope is rocked!
Pope closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot lands for Pope.
Luther Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gull shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pope as he avoids it easily.
Gull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gull missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gull throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
Gull lands with a cross.
Pope is still on wobbly legs! Can Gull finish him?
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope seems to have recovered his senses.
Pope fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gull misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Gull takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Pope misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Gull.
Gull is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gull doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pope scoring well with a low kick there.
Pope has Gull up against the cage in a clinch.
Pope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pope moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pope defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gull.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Gull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gull throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pope as he jumps to the side.
Nice body punch from Pope.
Gull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Gull slips a jab and a cross from Pope.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. Gull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pope feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gull's calf.
Pope doesn't manage to clinch there - Gull circles away.
Pope fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gull looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pope digs a good body shot into Gull's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pope moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice combination there by Pope.
Pope scores with a nice strike.
Pope scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope lands a right hook to the body.
Pope throws a combination. Gull tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pope lands a body shot.
Luther Pope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pope. Pope obviously looking to wear him down.
Pope lands a nice looking body shot.
Pope tests Gull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gull on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gull misses the shot to the body.
Pope lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gull backs up against the cage.
Pope tries to clinch but Gull is having none of it.
Pope scores with a decent looking hook.
Luther Pope seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pope clobbers Gull with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pope lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pope lands with a nice combination. Gull backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gull throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pope is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gull rather than just go for the knockout.
Pope looks to land a combination. Gull sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Luther Pope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Gull misses.
Pope tries to clinch there but Gull circles away.
Pope lands with a shot to the body.
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Gull.
Pope keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gull's efforts to push away.
Gull tries to pull guard but Pope won't allow it.
Gull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gull shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gull on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pope can pounce on him.
Pope connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gull doesn't seem phased though.
Pope throws a series of strikes that have Gull backpedaling.
Pope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gull.
Pope throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Pope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Pope's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice body punch from Pope.
Pope tries to clinch up but Gull circles away and keeps his distance.
Gull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Gull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pope lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gull circles away quickly and effectively.
Pope takes one to the side of the head.
Gull takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pope with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pope connects with a nice looking jab.
Pope scores with a nice right hand.
Gull slips a straight right by Pope.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pope!
Gull looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gull takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Gull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pope scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gull throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Gull misses.
Pope thuds his right hand into Gull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gull digs a good body shot into Pope's ribs.
Gull throws a big shot that misses.
Pope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gull takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pope throws a nice looking combination but Gull bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gull scores with the left hand. Pope knows he should have avoided that one.
Gull misses the body punch
and Pope counters with a stiff right hand.
Pope fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pope throws a solid leg kick but Gull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pope.
Pope lands with an overhand left.
Nice takedown defense from Pope. No joy for Gull on that attempt.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gull has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pope.
Gull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pope looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gull is fending him off so far but Pope persists. Nope, Gull circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Pope.
Gull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pope defends it nicely.
Pope catches Gull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pope lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Pope.
Pope tries to bum rush Gull with a series of wild strikes but Gull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope clinches up with Gull and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope pushes Gull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Pope as the two fighters clinch.
Gull blocks a body shot from Pope.
Pope lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pope presses Gull against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pope trying to control the position but instead, Gull has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pope into the cage.
Pope lands a body shot.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Gull controls the action.
Nice body punch from Pope - that landed with a thud.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gulls head.
Gull can't break the clinch.
Gull tries to circle away but Pope has him pinned against the cage.
Pope lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pope lands with a right to the head.
Gull tries to land knees in the clinch but Pope avoids the damage to the body.
Pope lands a right hand.
Pope works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pope lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pope as the two fighters clinch.
Pope gets through Gull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Pope lands a nice shot to the body.
Pope's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope pushes Gull up against the cage in a clinch.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gulls head.
A short uppercut from Pope.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gull backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pope.
Nice body punch from Pope - that landed with a thud.
Pope pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pope jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Pope.
Pope scores with a nice right hand.
Pope throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gull on the side of the head.
Gull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pope tries to avoid it but Gull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pope to the ground. Pope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Gull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pope moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pope lands a body shot.
Pope lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gull or not.
A body shot lands from Pope.
Pope lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Pope - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Pope.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Pope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pope 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Pope!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loo Cang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cang's entrance music is Everything in its right place- Radio Head. A fine choice. De Santos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drop the World. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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320 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Loo Cang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago De Santos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cang is trying to defend but De Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from De Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from De Santos.
Cang has hold of De Santos's hands but De Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cang is trying to stand back up but De Santos is controlling him
De Santos is just content to waste time from the top position. Cang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Cang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Santos looking to pass the guard.
De Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
De Santos scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos shoots in for a takedown but Cang shows good takedown defense.
Nice cross by De Santos.
De Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cang slips a jab from De Santos.
De Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Cang.
De Santos misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cang avoids it really well and circles away.
Loo Cang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago De Santos.
De Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Santos throws a series of punches but Cang moves out of range.
Cang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Santos throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago De Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cang closes the distance and clinches.
Cang trying to land knees to the body.
De Santos pulls guard effortlessly.
Cang got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cang has managed to get both his arms back between De Santos's legs - danger averted.
Cang looking to pass the guard.
Cang wanted to stand there but De Santos had control of the position.
De Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Santos is working for a kimura but Cang is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that De Santos 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.
Cang looks like he's trying to stand up.
De Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cang defends it well.
De Santos controlling the action here.
De Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cang is staying active underneath De Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cang defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
De Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cang.
Loo Cang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Cang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Santos.
De Santos misses with a two punch combination.
De Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santos works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago De Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
De Santos throws a series of punches but Cang moves out of range.
Cang tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cang moves in looking to clinch but De Santos pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos misses with a two punch combination.
De Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cang throws a right hand that De Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that De Santos also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from De Santos.
De Santos misses with a looping left.
Loo Cang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
De Santos misses with a body shot.
De Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thiago De Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cang misses with the combination.
Cang blocks a jab.
Cang slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cang swinging wilding here.
Nice defenses there by Cang.
De Santos takes a swing at Cang's ribcage but misses.
Cang tries to clinch up.
De Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Cang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Santos.
Thiago De Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cang misses with a body shot
and De Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Santos misses with a wild combination.
De Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Cang is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cang missing with a left hand there. De Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago De Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Santos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago De Santos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller's entrance music is Crying like a Bitch - Godsmack. A fine choice. Zenin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Helloween - Power. Dwayne Keller had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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187 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Zenin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller throws a head kick that misses.
Zenin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Keller!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zenin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Keller is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Keller and Zenin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Zenin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keller tries to escape but Zenin is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zenin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zenin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zenin but great work by Keller.
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.
Keller decides to stand back up. Keller steps back and let's Zenin get back to his feet.
Keller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zenin blocks a head kick by Keller.
Keller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zenin moves away.
Keller tries to clinch up.
Zenin slips under a jab.
Zenin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keller's head backwards.
Zenin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keller misses with a hook.
Keller doesn't manage to clinch there - Zenin circles away.
Jab by Zenin.
Zenin lands a nice hook to Keller's body. Keller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Keller misses.
Keller throws a head kick but Zenin moves out of range.
Keller tries to clinch but Zenin moves out of range.
Zenin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keller sprawls well initially but Zenin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zenin is trying to work for a kimura but Keller is defending well.
Zenin is looking for a kimura here.
Zenin stops Keller from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zenin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keller is just riding it out for now. Zenin eventually gives up the hold.
Zenin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Keller is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vladimir Zenin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gangles McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Suvanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes into the arena with Old Souls Can Be Beaten by New Day Rising blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gangles McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikko Suvanto!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee lands a jab to the head.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suvanto slips under a jab from McGee.
Jab from Suvanto.
McGee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGee misses with a hook.
Suvanto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee lands a really nice looking cross but Suvanto seems unphased.
It looks like Mikko Suvanto has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suvanto.
Suvanto moves forwards but McGee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Suvanto is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suvanto tries to get into range but McGee steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Suvanto! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! McGee scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gangles McGee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horatio Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leary's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dangermouse. Jacobs has chosen Green River - CCR as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Leary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Horatio Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leary avoids a kick to the body.
Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leary gets the takedown into side control.
Leary misses with the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Leary stalls from top position.
Leary throws a strike aimed at the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs avoids it well.
Leary in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leary throwing strikes but Jacobs manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Leary gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leary wants to get back to full guard but Jacobs has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leary is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leary is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jacobs stands up from mount. Strange move.
Horatio Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs throws a low kick, looking for Leary's leg but Leary calmly moves out of range.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut.
Jacobs clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Come on Jacobs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leary fails to pull guard.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Leary fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Jacobs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leary doesn't seem phased though.
Jacobs lands a jab to the nose.
Jacobs throws a low kick, looking for Leary's leg but Leary calmly moves out of range.
Leary shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jacobs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leary wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Leary wanted to stand there but Jacobs had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leary wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
Jacobs wants to stand up but Leary is controlling him.
Leary slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leary won't allow Jacobs to get back to his feet.
Leary has gone for a leg lock! Jacobs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leary's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leary throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jacobs uses it to pass to side control.
Leary is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Horatio Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leary moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Jacobs.
Leary looks for a takedown but Jacobs sprawls well.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Jacobs.
Leary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Leary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leary looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leary slips a straight right by Jacobs.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Leary moved out of range.
Leary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leary is defended easily by Jacobs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Leary.
Jacobs tries a head kick but it misses.
Leary on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobs. Jacobs obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacobs misses the jab.
Jacobs throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Jacobs. No joy for Leary on that attempt.
Leary tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacobs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leary tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacobs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horatio Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leary looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacobs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs clinches up against the cage.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacobs clinches up against the cage.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Jacobs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Jacobs.
Jacobs lands with a straight right. Leary didn't see that one coming.
Mark Leary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs throws a shot to the body.
Jacobs lands a nice shot that snaps Leary's head back.
Jacobs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leary shoots in but no luck this time.
Jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leary takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobs cracks Leary with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leary takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Jacobs finds it's way through Leary's defenses.
Jacobs lands a two punch combo.
Leary slips a jab from Jacobs.
Jab from Jacobs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacobs.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a hook but Leary avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobs scores with a jab. Leary acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jacobs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leary's calf.
Leary on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leary moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leary momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Jacobs digs a right hand underneath Leary's ribcage. Leary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs throws a low kick but Leary avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horatio Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
Jacobs scores with a hook to the body.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Jacobs jabs Leary right on the nose. Leary blinks but takes it well.
Leary wants to clinch.
Jacobs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leary misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horatio Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a body kick that misses.
Jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leary counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jacobs's guard now.
Jacobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leary decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jacobs, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Jacobs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leary in his tracks.
Leary ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Leary.
Leary tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacobs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leary somewhat.
Jacobs looks to land a combination. Leary sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Leary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leary shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacobs as he avoids it easily.
Leary fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leary shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Jacobs scores with a four punch combination!
Jacobs connects with a jab.
Jacobs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leary's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Leary takes one to the side of the head.
Leary looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacobs clinches up against the cage.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leary ducks right into an uppercut from Jacobs.
Leary takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leary.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leary slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a kick to the body
and Leary counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leary is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jacobs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jacobs has escaped and now he's on top!
Jacobs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mark Leary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horatio Jacobs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacobs wants to stand but Leary has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horatio Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jacobs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horatio Jacobs!
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Main event
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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 Roby Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wa Za Banga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Motörhead - King of Kings. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Not Afraid (Eminem). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
161 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
9 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roby Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wa Za Banga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith 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 rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
wa Za Banga ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches wa Za Banga on the side of the head.
It looks like Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga has been cut.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of wa Za Banga's head.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
wa Za Banga throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
wa Za Banga just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a hook but wa Za Banga avoids it easily.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a body punch but wa Za Banga moves out of range.
wa Za Banga throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
wa Za Banga misses with a leg kick.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
wa Za Banga throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for wa Za Banga.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by wa Za Banga.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from wa Za Banga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
wa Za Banga misses the jab.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
wa Za Banga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and wa Za Banga counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Roby Smith has been cut.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
wa Za Banga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
wa Za Banga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith cracks wa Za Banga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
wa Za Banga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith works the jab nicely.
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.
A head kick misses from wa Za Banga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
wa Za Banga misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from wa Za Banga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
wa Za Banga misses with a low kick.
wa Za Banga lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith looks to throw the jab but wa Za Banga is out of range.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses.
Smith blocks a head kick by wa Za Banga.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by wa Za Banga. wa Za Banga obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith throws out a leg kick but wa Za Banga moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
A head kick from wa Za Banga lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but wa Za Banga avoids it easily.
wa Za Banga tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
wa Za Banga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
wa Za Banga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith slips under a jab from wa Za Banga.
Smith throws the left hand but wa Za Banga avoids the punch easily.
wa Za Banga scores with a leg kick.
wa Za Banga slips under a jab from Smith.
wa Za Banga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
wa Za Banga misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith cracks wa Za Banga with an open hand slap.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
wa Za Banga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a right and a left that wa Za Banga avoids nicely.
wa Za Banga scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
wa Za Banga throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but wa Za Banga manages to avoid it.
wa Za Banga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
wa Za Banga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith misses the jab.
wa Za Banga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! wa Za Banga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith avoids the head kick by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
A head kick from wa Za Banga lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
wa Za Banga throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
wa Za Banga digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
wa Za Banga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
wa Za Banga fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Smith looks gassed!
wa Za Banga throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
wa Za Banga throws a nice inside leg kick.
wa Za Banga's corner calls for a 1-2. wa Za Banga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! wa Za Banga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches wa Za Banga on the side of the head.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before wa Za Banga can pounce on him.
wa Za Banga cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
wa Za Banga throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
wa Za Banga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
wa Za Banga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga is winning the standup battle so far.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith is breathing heavily.
wa Za Banga thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith blocks a head kick by wa Za Banga.
A head kick misses from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
A left lands for Smith.
wa Za Banga slips under a jab.
wa Za Banga lands a high kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for wa Za Banga.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith cracks wa Za Banga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
wa Za Banga thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but wa Za Banga checks it.
wa Za Banga scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
wa Za Banga misses with a body kick.
wa Za Banga delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from wa Za Banga, right into the meat.
Roby Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
wa Za Banga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by wa Za Banga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
wa Za Banga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
wa Za Banga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
wa Za Banga scores with a nice body kick.
wa Za Banga lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for wa Za Banga.
A head kick from wa Za Banga lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Roby Smith's cut even more.
wa Za Banga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
wa Za Banga cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
wa Za Banga lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
wa Za Banga throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
wa Za Banga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
wa Za Banga jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from wa Za Banga.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
wa Za Banga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
wa Za Banga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith throws a hook but wa Za Banga avoids it easily.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
wa Za Banga misses the shot to the body.
wa Za Banga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from wa Za Banga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses.
wa Za Banga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
wa Za Banga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith slips under a jab from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but wa Za Banga moves his leg out of the way.
wa Za Banga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
wa Za Banga misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice leg kick lands there from wa Za Banga.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
wa Za Banga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
wa Za Banga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by wa Za Banga. wa Za Banga obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
wa Za Banga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
wa Za Banga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
wa Za Banga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
wa Za Banga wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith scores with a jab.
wa Za Banga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
wa Za Banga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith missing with a left hand there. wa Za Banga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
wa Za Banga throws a nice outside leg kick.
wa Za Banga works the jab nicely.
wa Za Banga misses with a head kick.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from wa Za Banga.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
wa Za Banga swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
wa Za Banga throws a body kick that misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but wa Za Banga moves away.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by wa Za Banga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
wa Za Banga fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
wa Za Banga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
wa Za Banga misses with a body kick.
wa Za Banga misses with a low kick.
wa Za Banga throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but wa Za Banga is out of range.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from wa Za Banga.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but wa Za Banga was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
wa Za Banga lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
wa Za Banga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga moves away from the strike by Smith.
wa Za Banga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
wa Za Banga slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith looks to land a right hand but wa Za Banga moved out of range.
A combination from wa Za Banga does no damage.
wa Za Banga thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
wa Za Banga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
wa Za Banga lands with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws a nice head kick!
wa Za Banga feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
wa Za Banga scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
wa Za Banga throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from wa Za Banga. Smith shrugs it off though.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
wa Za Banga lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
wa Za Banga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
The cut above Roby Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that half lands.
wa Za Banga tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
wa Za Banga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! wa Za Banga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but wa Za Banga moves his leg out of the way.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith throws a series of punches but wa Za Banga moves out of range.
wa Za Banga lands a body shot.
wa Za Banga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
wa Za Banga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but wa Za Banga is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith digs a good hook to wa Za Banga's body.
wa Za Banga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
wa Za Banga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith thuds his right hand into wa Za Banga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by wa Za Banga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from wa Za Banga - that will leave a mark!
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
wa Za Banga looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
wa Za Banga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
wa Za Banga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from wa Za Banga.
A looping hook to the body misses from wa Za Banga. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
wa Za Banga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
wa Za Banga throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and wa Za Banga counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
An inside leg kick lands from wa Za Banga.
A slapping leg kick lands for wa Za Banga.
A solid body kick from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga scores with a leg kick.
wa Za Banga throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
wa Za Banga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
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!
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
wa Za Banga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
wa Za Banga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
wa Za Banga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a right hand that wa Za Banga ducks under and follows up with a left that wa Za Banga also avoids with ease.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith throws a body kick the misses
and wa Za Banga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!
Smith throws a body punch but wa Za Banga moves out of range.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
wa Za Banga loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
wa Za Banga throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through wa Za Banga's defenses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
wa Za Banga tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith missing with a left hand there. wa Za Banga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
wa Za Banga scores with a nice body kick.
wa Za Banga throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from wa Za Banga.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
wa Za Banga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
wa Za Banga connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
wa Za Banga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith avoids the body shot from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga misses with a looping right.
wa Za Banga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
wa Za Banga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by wa Za Banga as he checks the leg kick.
wa Za Banga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
wa Za Banga throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
wa Za Banga throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga misses with a head kick.
wa Za Banga thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga had his way with Roby Smith in that 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. And we move into the final round!
A swing and a miss from wa Za Banga.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but wa Za Banga ducks down to avoid it.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
wa Za Banga lands a nice looking body kick.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
wa Za Banga misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by wa Za Banga.
Smith avoids the head kick by wa Za Banga.
A nice leg kick lands there from wa Za Banga.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
wa Za Banga misses with a body shot.
wa Za Banga tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
wa Za Banga digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps wa Za Banga's head backwards.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from wa Za Banga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
wa Za Banga lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
wa Za Banga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
wa Za Banga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
wa Za Banga throws a half hearted mid kick.
wa Za Banga misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
wa Za Banga throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
wa Za Banga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - wa Za Banga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from wa Za Banga.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
wa Za Banga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
wa Za Banga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a jab when wa Za Banga was well out of range.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
wa Za Banga misses with a body shot.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
wa Za Banga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from wa Za Banga. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
wa Za Banga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
wa Za Banga scores with a leg kick.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
wa Za Banga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands a with a good body shot.
wa Za Banga scoring well with a low kick there.
wa Za Banga connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by wa Za Banga. That's going to slow Smith down.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses.
wa Za Banga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
wa Za Banga misses with a body punch
and wa Za Banga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by wa Za Banga.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith avoids the head kick by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
wa Za Banga moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga misses with a head kick.
Smith swinging wilding here.
An inside leg kick lands from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from wa Za Banga does no damage.
wa Za Banga connects with a high kick.
wa Za Banga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but wa Za Banga manages to avoid it.
wa Za Banga scores with a kick to the midsection.
wa Za Banga jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roby Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
wa Za Banga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
wa Za Banga lands a head shot.
A big left from Smith misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well wa Za Banga 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga!
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga retains his lightweight title!
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